Labor & Employment

About

Provided by Delfino Madden O'Malley Coyle Koewler

Ken Nabity, Practice Leader

Delfino Madden’s Labor & Employment Law practice is known for its prevention-first approach and practical guidance, helping employers navigate California’s complex and ever-changing employment landscape. The firm counsels both private employers and public entities on daily workplace issues and provides strong litigation defense when disputes arise.

Attorneys advise on employee handbooks, performance management, wage and hour compliance, leave and disability laws, OSHA issues, workplace violence prevention, layoffs and WARN compliance, labor negotiations, and harassment prevention.

On the litigation side, the team defends employers in discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, whistleblower, and wage and hour class actions and PAGA claims. The firm also represents clients in agency proceedings (DFEH, EEOC, OSHA, DLSE, PERB) and handles arbitrations, mediations, and public agency discipline hearings.

Clients include private businesses, public agencies, higher education institutions, nonprofits, healthcare providers, construction firms, retailers, and agricultural companies. Delfino Madden is especially noted for its strength in class action defense, workplace compliance audits, tailored training programs, and strategic counsel on labor relations and remote workforce management. The team collaborates closely with in-house counsel to align employment practices with broader business goals.