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 30 years of experience working in partnership with public and private employer clients. She advises clients on all aspects of employee relations on a daily basis, and defends against claims and lawsuits brought in administrative and judicial forums. Cynthia is a partner in Best Best & Krieger LLP’s Labor & Employment practice group, the managing partner of the firm’s Riverside office and a former member of the firm’s Executive Committee.
Cynthia works hand-in-hand with her clients to manage every aspect of employee relations. She provides daily advice to human resource personnel on issues such as discipline and terminations, responding to employee grievances and complaints (including harassment, discrimination and retaliation complaints), managing leave requests, interactive process meetings and accommodation issues, and wage and hour questions. Cynthia assists public employers with the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements and the administration thereof, as well as responding to unfair practice charges. She also prepares policies, employee handbooks and employment agreements, and regularly develops and provides training on various employment related topics to her clients and to various community groups.
Cynthia has also litigated cases for public and private employers throughout her career. She regularly defends employers before administrative bodies, and in state and federal court in every conceivable action or lawsuit (including jury and non-jury trials) arising out of the employment relationship, including claims of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, claims based on disability and leave discrimination, claims for wrongful termination and breach of contract, claims for unpaid wages, and writs filed by public employees.
Cynthia lives on a ranch in Norco with her family, their dogs, 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
