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Effective Legal Representation and Defense for San Francisco / Sacramento Employers 

We represent employers in a wide range of employment matters, claims by present and former employees, and termination cases. What distinguishes us from other firms is that we are trying to find not only the best legal but also the best practical solutions to the issues our clients face, whether these are start-ups, stores, restaurants, or other types of small and medium-size businesses. 

Our legal services for employers include the following: 
  • General advice on hiring and terminating employees, independent contractors, compliance with payroll, overtime and other important California laws; 
  • Drafting employee handbooks, employee contracts and employment offer letters, as well as partnership agreements and other business agreements;
  • Advising employers on a wide range of labor and employment issues, including hiring, proper termination procedures, wages, employee discipline, exempt / non exempt, employee / independent contractor issues, etc.
  • Defending employers in a wide range of employment and wrongful termination cases.   
  • Negotiation and drafting severance agreements and settlement agreements.   
  • Conducting discrimination and harassment investigations. 
  • Terminating at-will employees while minimizing the risk of claims and litigation.

If you are facing a wage claim with the DLSE and are considering whether to fight it or settle it sooner than later, be sure to read about these four key considerations when fighting v settling a labor commissioner claim to help you make that decision. We represent employers in the San Francisco and Sacramento areas and look forward to helping you.  

Call us at (415) 295-4730 or e-mail to [email protected] to discuss your situation. 

Quick Useful Tips for Employers 

Three Common Mistakes to Avoid When Terminating Employees 

Is Not Giving The Reason for Termination To An At Will Employee A Good Idea? 

How To Handle Nasty E-mails From Former Employees

Independent Contractor Or Misclassified Employee?

Is Your Manager Properly Exempt From Overtime Pay?

Are You Sure That Your Intern Is Not An Employee Under CA Law, Who Should Be Paid? 

Is It Legal Not To Pay To A Poorly Performing Employee? 

The Importance Of Having Your Hourly Employees Clock In And Out

Paying Your Employees With Cash - Good Ideal?

Paying With Equity Only At Start-Ups

Employment Law Guide For California Employers (Available on Amazon) 

Managers: Mentioning Your Accomplishments Is Not A Defense Against Harassment Accusations

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Law Office of Arkady Itkin - San Francisco & Sacramento Injury and Employment Lawyer
We represent employees and employers in employment and wrongful termination cases, as well as victims of serious injuries in San Francisco, Oakland, Sacramento, San Jose, Palo Alto, San Mateo and throughout Northern California. We all represent businesses and start-ups in a wide range of business and employment issues and disputes. 


57 Post Street, Suite 812, San Francisco, CA 94104; Tel. (415) 295-4730; Fax. (415) 508-3474; [email protected]
  • Home
  • Employment Law
    • Wrongful Termination >
      • At-Will Employment
      • Termination After Unfair Warnings and Write-Ups
      • Union Grievance, Workers Comp and Wrongful Termination
      • Labor Code 970 Claims
      • Promissory Estoppel and Employment Contracts
      • Implied Contract Claims
    • Discrimination >
      • Proving Discrimination
      • Age Discrimination
      • Disability Discrimination >
        • Protected Disabilities
        • Medical Leave / Disability Accommodations
        • Job Reassignment As A Disability Accommodation
        • SSI Disability Benefits and Your Court Case
        • Sample Request for Reasonable Accommodation
      • Pregnancy Discrimination
      • Race Discrimination
      • Sample Discrimination Complaint
      • DFEH and EEOC Investigations
    • Retaliation >
      • How to Prove Retaliation
      • Dealing with Retaliation While Still Employed
      • Retaliation for Complaining
      • Whistleblower Retaliation
    • Harassment
    • Defamation at Workplace
    • Prof. License Defense
    • Leaves of Absence >
      • Medical Leave as Reasonable Accommodation
      • FMLA Entitlement and Reinstatement to Work
      • CFRA Leave
      • Employers' FMLA Notice Obligations
      • Paternity Leave (FMLA)
      • Sample FMLA Leave Request
    • Wages / Overtime Claims >
      • Wage Claims
      • Employee or Contractor
      • Exempt / Non-Exempt >
        • Admistrative Exemption
        • IT Support Specialists Compensation
        • Computer Professional Exemption from Overtime
        • Recruiters / Account Executives Exemption
        • Complaining About Being Misclassified
      • Vacation Pay / PTO
      • On-Call Time Compensation
      • Deductions fr. Commissions
    • Unempl. Benefits Appeals >
      • Tips for EDD Phone Interview
      • Unemployment Benefits Appeal Hearing Representation
      • CUIAB Hearing Tips
    • Employment Law Blog
    • For Employers
  • Personal Injury
    • Five Tips For Injury Cases
    • Slip-and-Fall Injuries
    • Assault and Battery
    • Recorded Statements
    • Repairing Your Vehicle
    • Unpaid Medical Bills
    • Injury Law Blog
    • Medical Malpractice
    • Police Excessive Force
  • Practice Areas
  • About
  • Results
  • Submit Case
  • Contact
  • Resources
    • Consultations
    • Workplace Rights Checklist
    • Deposition Tips
    • Mediation Tips
    • Effective Mediator
    • Suing Current Employer
    • Severance Agreements
    • Workplace Investigation
    • Arbitration
    • Statutes of Limitations
    • Healthy Litigation Mindset
    • Trial Tips
    • Working Remotely
    • How To Find The Right Lawyer For Your Case