Practice Areas

  • Appellate
    Whether advocating for workers in appeals of our own cases or joining co-counsel to advance theirs, our Appellate Practice Group leverages decades of collective experience in appellate advocacy and employment litigation to help achieve justice for ou…
  • Discrimination & Harassment
    If you are an employee who has experienced discrimination or harassment in the workplace, you know all too well how painful and career-altering such conduct can be.  Generally, discrimination means less favorable treatment because of a bias agai…
  • eDiscovery
    Outten & Golden is a leader in eDiscovery for the plaintiffs bar.  Our attorneys and other litigation support personnel assist other lawyers and firms representing employees with e-discovery in employment-related litigation. Our level of inv…
  • Employment Contracts, Partnerships & Non-Compete Agreements
    Outten & Golden attorneys understand the legal, business, and professional implications of entering and exiting employment and partnership agreements of all kinds. We have considerable experience negotiating contracts and agreements for our clien…
  • Executive Compensation, Benefits & Bonuses
    Outten & Golden attorneys help clients negotiate the best possible compensation, benefits, and bonuses. We are familiar with the standard amounts, timing, and other details of compensation, benefits, and bonuses across many professions and indust…
  • International Employment Law
    Outten & Golden attorneys represent executives and other employees globally in negotiating employment, separation, partnership, and restrictive covenant agreements (including non-compete and non-solicitation arr…
  • Layoffs & Closings
    Losing a job, especially without warning, can be one of life’s most disturbing experiences.  Employees in these situations may be protected by federal and local “WARN” laws. These WARN laws let you see into the future - to know in advance tha…
  • Leaves of Absence
    The attorneys at Outten & Golden are steadfast supporters of workers' rights to leaves of absence, whether they are for medical reasons, to care for family members with medical issues, for the birth or adoption of a child, or for military se…
  • Litigation, Arbitration & Dispute Resolution
    Outten & Golden is a national leader in litigation and dispute resolution for workers, professionals, executives, and independent contractors. Working with our attorneys, you’ll have the benefit of a passionate and experienced team that will zeal…
  • Medical & Healthcare
    Our attorneys frequently guide physicians and healthcare professionals through a wide range of employment matters. The legal services we provide include contract drafting, review, and negotiation for medical professionals; advising physicians who are…
  • Privacy & Technology
    Outten & Golden attorneys know the ins and outs of maintaining one’s privacy in the workplace, including how to protect private electronic data. Our lawyers can negotiate employment agreements and challenge employer policies that contain language…
  • Speech Suppression
    California employers frequently enact policies that limit or suppress their employees’ right to speak freely about their work experience. As the country’s largest law firm exclusively focused on helping employees, we advise people from all walks of l…
  • Terminations, Separation Agreements & U-5s
    Outten & Golden believes that individuals and groups are entitled to fair and impartial treatment.  Our attorneys fight to ensure equal participation of all citizens in the economic, social, and political aspects of the nation. (*Prior res…
  • Wage & Overtime
    Outten & Golden attorneys fight to ensure that workers are paid all the compensation they have earned. We represent workers whose employers have violated federal and/or local laws governing minimum wage, overtime, misclassification, exemptions, t…
  • Whistleblowing & Retaliation
    Outten & Golden attorneys advocate for employees who have been illegally retaliated against for reporting misconduct in the workplace, including discrimination and financial wrongdoing. We counsel clients on their options and potential consequenc…