OVERVIEW

Employment and labor attorney Richard S. Zuniga is a trusted advisor to large and medium-sized healthcare, hospitality, construction, and manufacturing employers.

With a keen focus on delivering cost-effective and efficient legal solutions, Richard guides management through the complexities of labor and employment law. Richard is a trusted resource for non-union employers facing union organizing efforts, leveraging his deep understanding of National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) procedures to provide strategic counsel.

Richard’s comprehensive practice encompasses a wide array of areas including:

• Employment Discrimination
• Sexual Harassment
• Wrongful Termination
• Wage and Hour Disputes
• Collective Bargaining
• Grievance and Arbitration Proceedings
• Workplace Safety and OSHA Compliance

His wealth of experience extends across federal and state courts, where he handles individual employment claims, class actions, and Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) claims.

Additionally, Richard is skilled in navigating the nuances of labor arbitration and mediation, as well as representing clients before various administrative agencies integral to employment and labor law matters. Prior to entering private practice, Richard served as a field attorney for the NLRB in its Los Angeles regional office from 1982 to 1988, providing him with invaluable insight into the workings of the agency.

Richard is admitted to practice before the United States District Courts in California, as well as the Ninth Circuit, Third Circuit, Fifth Circuit, and D.C Circuit Courts of Appeal, enabling him to effectively advocate for clients at all levels of the judicial system. Valued for his results-driven representation, Richard is committed to safeguarding the interests of employers and achieving favorable outcomes in even the most challenging legal disputes.