Legal Alerts Feb 20, 2018
California’s Labor & Employment Changes for 2018: Part II
Court Cases Impacting Labor & Employment Law
At a Glance
Cynthia regularly defends employers in both state and federal court over a wide range of employment relationship issues.
She often presents information to clients and community groups.
Cynthia is managing partner of BB&K’s Riverside office.
Cynthia Germano has more than 20 years of experience working in partnership with her employer clients on a daily basis to help them manage their employees. She is a partner in Best Best & Krieger LLP’s Labor & Employment practice group and the managing partner of the firm’s Riverside office.
Advising
Cynthia recognizes that litigation is always the least desirable manner to resolve employer-employee disputes. In an effort to prevent lawsuits from being filed, she regularly advises both private and public employers on all aspects of employee management, including:
- Discipline and termination
- Complaints of harassment
- Employee leave issues including requests for accommodations
- Claims regarding wages
- Drafting and updating employment policies.
Cynthia also represents employers in all levels of grievance and administrative hearings.
Litigation
Despite an employer’s best efforts, some employees file lawsuits. Cynthia regularly defends employers in both state and federal court in lawsuits arising out of the employment relationship, including:
- Claims for harassment
- Disability and leave discrimination
- Retaliation
- Wrongful termination
- Unpaid wages
- Breach of contract
Cynthia works with her clients to develop a strategy to defend and dispose of the lawsuits as quickly and efficiently as possible.
Cynthia regularly presents training seminars to her clients and community groups on various employment law issues. She lives on a ranch in Norco with her daughter, five horses and an adorable mini donkey.
Education
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Loyola Law School, J.D.
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Whittier College, B.A., magna cum laude
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Admissions
- California
Authored Articles & Publications Jan 30, 2017
Best in Law: California Employers Have New Rules to Follow — Effective Now
Companies Should Be Aware of Numerous Bills Signed Last Year
Authored Articles & Publications Jul 13, 2016
Best in Law: Beware of In-Lieu-Of Payments to Employees
BB&K Partner Cynthia Germano Discusses How a Federal Appeals Court Ruling Could Lead to Big Expenses and Changes in Practice
Legal Alerts Jun 16, 2016
Ninth Circuit Shakes Up Regular Rate-of-Pay Calculations in Flores v. City of San Gabriel
Employers May Need to Restructure “Cash in Lieu of” Payments
Authored Articles & Publications Jun 13, 2016
Best in Law: Act Now on New OT Rule
BB&K Attorneys Cynthia Germano and Thomas O’Connell Discuss What Employers Must Know to Comply with New Overtime Rule
Authored Articles & Publications Jan 24, 2016
Best in Law: Key Changes in Employment Laws for 2016
Partner Cynthia Germano Shares the Year's Most Notable Employment-Related Laws in the Press-Enterprise
- “New Labor Laws Affecting Businesses Take Effect in 2014,”Press Enterprise, Dec. 31, 2013
- “New Labor Laws Impacting Business Owners,” Press Enterprise, Dec. 30, 2012
- “California Supreme Court Clarifies Law on Meal Breaks,” Press Enterprise, April 22, 2012
