PAGA Claims May Proceed Despite Arguments That Trying Them Could Be ‘Unmanageable,’ California Supreme Court Rules
4 minute read | January.30.2024
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Melinda Riechert has experience litigating and arbitrating both class actions and single-plaintiff cases. Melinda defends clients in wage and hour, whistleblower, wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, breach of contract, trade secret, and all other types of employment disputes. Melinda has won verdicts for her clients in six jury trials and four bench trials, and she has won numerous summary judgments and arbitration awards.
In addition to her litigation and arbitration practice, Melinda counsels clients on litigation avoidance strategies and on California’s complex employment laws.
She is a fellow of The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers. Chambers USA has named Melinda one of the leading U.S. lawyers for employment law since 2007, noting her “straightforward courtroom style which endears her to juries.” She is consistently named as one of the top labor and employment lawyers and top women litigators in California. Melinda is a frequent speaker on employment law topics.
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