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Our Labor & Employment Practice is one of the largest and most experienced practices among the country’s multi-disciplined law firms. Our attorneys represent global employers of all types and sizes—ranging from the Fortune 100 to privately held startups—often serving as national, regional, or preferred counsel to many of these major employers.
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Winston has a well-established presence in Europe representing clients for over three decades. We demonstrate excellence advising clients on transactional, disputes and regulatory matters in the financial services, private equity, industrial, health, and technology sectors. Our European offices bring together a unique blend of deep local knowledge and global expertise, allowing us to effectively navigate complex cross-border legal matters.
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Client Alert
|May 15, 2023
|2 Min Read
Ninth Circuit Decides Rate of Vacation Payout To Terminating Employees in California
California law requires employers to pay employees their unused accrued vacation at the time of termination. Specifically, California Labor Code section 227.3 states that “all vested vacation” shall be paid “as wages at [the employee’s] final rate in accordance with such contract of employment or employer policy respecting eligibility or time served.”
Client Alert
|March 8, 2018
|4 Min Read
California Supreme Court Sides with the DLSE and Employee on Overtime Calculation for Flat Sum Bonus
On March 5, 2018, the California Supreme Court issued a decision deciding how employers should calculate the overtime rate for a non-exempt employee who has earned a flat sum bonus.
Client Alert
|October 6, 2016
|9 Min Read
California Employment Legislative Update
In the final days of September 2016, California Governor Jerry Brown signed into law various employment bills addressing issues such as restrictions on choice of law and venue in employment agreements, pay equity, notifications and postings, and limitations on criminal background inquiries regarding juvenile court proceedings. The new legislation continues California’s trend of increasing employee-friendly laws. A summary of the significant, recently enacted California laws that impact private sector employers follows below. Unless otherwise noted, the following bills are effective January 1, 2017.
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Since 1995, Winston & Strawn’s Paris office has provided a wide range of transactional and litigation legal services to its clients. Our Paris attorneys are multilingual and multicultural. Many of them have gained professional experience abroad and are well-versed in managing the cultural and legal nuances often present in legal matters involving multiple jurisdictions. They are recognized by The Legal 500 EMEA, Leaders League, Best Lawyers® in France, and Palmares du Droit.
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Founded in 2008, Winston & Strawn’s Charlotte, North Carolina office of 25+ lawyers, includes firm leaders such as Kobi Kennedy Brinson—represents many major national and international companies headquartered in the city. Our Charlotte office also provides legal services to all of the top ten financial services companies in the U.S., which aligns with Charlotte’s reputation as the second-largest banking center in the country.
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Serving one of the world’s largest economies for over 20 years, Winston & Strawn’s Los Angeles office is home to more than 100 lawyers and business professionals. Under the guidance of Office Managing Partner Angela Machala, our L.A. office thrives as a dynamic and tightly knit community with an inclusive culture in which its members from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives collaborate closely to support each other’s success and achieve their clients’ goals. Our L.A. lawyers—who are equally split between litigation and transactional work—advise 80+ Fortune 500 companies, which is a testament to the collaborative environment we’ve created to provide exceptional legal services.