Rebecca Torrey is experienced in all aspects of employment law, with an emphasis on defending employers in single plaintiff and class action cases in state and federal court.
Ms. Torrey regularly advises employers in the full range of employment matters, including wage and hour issues, protecting trade secrets and the use of nondisclosure agreements, unlawful harassment prevention, EEO and affirmative action compliance (including regression and adverse impact analysis), leaves of absence, background and drug screening, employment agreements, the use of independent contractors, hiring and termination decisions, personnel practices and policies, employee counseling and discipline, reductions in force and layoffs, and, generally, compliance with state and federal laws.
Ms. Torrey represents middle market California businesses, start-ups and large national companies in most industries, including technology; manufacturing and distribution; professional and financial services; entertainment; PEO and staffing services; background investigations; import/export; healthcare; property management; advertising; and tax exempt organizations.
Ms. Torrey frequently presents seminars to employers and professionals on various topics, including wage and hour issues, the prevention of unlawful harassment, EEO and affirmative action, compliance with Fair Credit Reporting laws and litigation prevention.
Prior to her law firm practice, Ms. Torrey served as a Law Clerk for Chief Judge Deanell Reece Tacha for the Tenth Circuit, U.S. Court of Appeals.