Daniel De La Cruz handles various types of employment litigation, including wage and hour class actions; discrimination, wrongful termination, retaliation, and harassment lawsuits; and administrative litigation, collective bargaining, and general labor relations matters. Licensed to practice in California and Washington, Daniel regularly handles employment matters in both states.
Daniel proactively advises employers on compliance with labor laws in order to avoid litigation. He regularly advises management on wage-and-hour issues, leave laws, workplace violence prevention, the disability accommodation process, and the discipline and termination processes. He also regularly reviews and prepares employee handbooks and other employment-related documents, and conducts comprehensive audits to identify potential violations or other irregularities. Daniel has also advocated for his clients' interests by submitting amicus curiae briefs to the California Supreme Court in cases that have had far-reaching effects on workplace practices.
In his previous work, Daniel assisted in conducting workplace investigations for government employers faced with claims of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.