Michelman & Robinson, LLP has handled some of the most complex wage and hour class actions in California, along with a host of wage claims brought by employees against small to midsized companies. When these claims arise, clients that want efficient and effective solutions retain M&R. Not all cases are the same. We do not act like "legal plumbers". We evaluate each case and design a strategy that best suits the clients’ needs. For example, M&R was asked to represent a client after a motion for summary adjudication was issued against the client. The estimated damages were in excess of $50 million. We were able to evaluate the case and found a defense that had not been attempted and was a matter of first impression. M&R prevailed on the matter. In another matter, the Plaintiff's attorney was seeking unrealistic fees under a statute. Due to M&R’s reputation and contacts, we were able to quickly meet with the United States Department of Labor's General Solicitor and receive letter briefs in favor of our client's position. Of course, these are only two of many examples of the breadth of our employment practice group.

M&R handles wage and hour class action defense, wage and hour overtime claims on an individual basis, meal and rest break claims, unpaid commissions, vacation pay, severance pay, and paid time off claims. With the proper strategy, these cases do not need to be as dangerous to the company as they sometimes can be both from a monetary and morale perspective. It requires, however, knowledgeable counsel to accomplish these goals.