Allyson Thompson

My practice consists of labor and employment issues, including the following: * Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title VII claims, including race, national origin, age, gender, sex discrimination, sexual harassment, hostile work environment and retaliation * Wrongful termination in violation of public policy * Whistle blower actions * Breach of contract claims * Labor Code § 132(a) claims before Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board * Hearings before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) * Hearings before the California Labor Commissioner and Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board * Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) * Wage and hour claims I also counsel employers regarding: Preparation and assessment of employee handbooks Audit and compliance review of existing employee handbooks, and policies and procedures In-house seminars on sexual harassment rules and regulations for foreign and domestic employers Pre-disciplinary or termination counseling Negotiation of severance packages Investigations Reorganizations, reductions in force and plant closings (WARN Act) Wage and hour issues Leave laws (FMLA and CFRA) Arbitration and other dispute resolution procedures Protection of proprietary information and trade secrets Ms. Thompson has also represented employers in actions against employees in matters involving: Theft or misappropriation of Trade Secrets Breach of confidentiality provisions Legality of covenants not to compete As a result of a practice representing both employees and employers, I am able to anticipate opposing counsel’s strategies and far more effectively represent my clients. I am a member of the California State Bar Association, the Orange County Bar Association and the Orange County Women Lawyers Association. I currently serve as the President-Elect of the Executive Board of Directors for Orange County Women Lawyers Association. Ms. Thompson lectures to statewide busines

President Elect

Orange County Women Lawyers

2015 - 2015

Lincoln Law School

J.D. (2004) | Law

2000 - 2004

State Bar of California  # 235933

Member

Current