Jason Geller - Employment Law (employers only)

Fisher & Phillips, LLP
1 Embarcadero Center # 2050
San Francisco, CA 94111
Phone: (415) 490-9020
Fax: (415) 490-9001



Jason Geller is managing partner of the Fisher and Phillips, LLP’s San Francisco office. Mr. Geller represents employers in all areas of labor law. Since 1993 Mr. Geller has defended employers in litigation involving claims under the Family and Medical Leave Act and California Family Rights Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the California Fair Employment and Housing Act and California wage and hour laws. His experience also includes defending employers against whistleblowing and retaliation claims, including claims under the California Whistleblower Act, the False Claims Act and various provisions of the California Labor Code.

Mr. Geller has defended many employers in federal and state court, as well as in investigations by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing, United States Department of Labor and the National Labor Relations Board.

Besides many years of experience in employment litigation, Mr. Geller counsels employers how to avoid litigation. He regularly advises clients on leave management issues and the interactive process for employees with disabilities, reinstatement obligations under various leave laws and wage and hour compliance. Jason has prepared employee handbooks and a variety of agreements, including independent contractor, employment, confidentiality and trade secrets agreements.

His clients are involved in a variety of industries, including manufacturing, construction,, architecture, engineering, professional services, agriculture, technology, restaurant and retail industries.

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Areas of Practice:
Employment Law (Employers Only)

Resume

Professional Activities and PresentationsNorthern California Human Resources Association: member
Marin Human Resources Forum: member (1995-2000)

Labor and Employment Section of The San Francisco Bar Association: member

Employers' Advisory Council of the California Employment Development Department: member

Labor and Employment Section of the State Bar of California: member

Advisory Committee on Employment Law Jury Instructions of the Labor and Employment Section of the State Bar of California: member

Calif. Employers Must Take Care With Overtime Exemptions
November 7, 2014

“Handling Discrimination Suits by Unauthorized Workers,” Daily Journal, July 16, 2014

“Defending the Independent Contractor Relationship: Tips for Avoiding the Pitfalls,” Relevance, AIACC: A Source of Pertinent Information, April 2005.

“Employers Beware of the Labor Code Private Attorneys General Act of 2004,” California Bankers' Association Regulatory Compliance Bulletin, April 22, 2004.

“Unenforceable Covenant Against Solicitation of Employer's Customers Supports Wrongful Termination Claim,” Texas Reporter, January 2004.

Legal Alerts
California Supreme Court: "Illegal Immigrant Shouldn't Have Been Hired – But Can't Be Fired Illegally"
July 3, 2014

Quotes and Soundbites
What ‘Busk' Means for California Bag-Check Cases
December 11, 2014

Fisher & Phillips LLP Breakfast Briefing In San Francisco -Dos and Don'ts of Employee Exemptions and Pay on Termination
October 7, 2014

Fisher & Phillips LLP Breakfast Briefing In San Francisco - Dos and Don'ts of Employee Exemptions and Pay on Termination
September 17, 2014

“Understanding the Complexities of Retaliation and Whistleblowing Claims,” National Employment Law Institute (NELI), May 2014.

“The Escalation of Retaliation and Whistleblowing Claims,” National Employment Law Institute (NELI), December 2013.

“A Shrinking Class: A View of Recent Class Action Decisions,” Bar Association of San Francisco, October 2013.

“Initiatives of the Department of Labor and Division of Labor Standards Enforcement,” for Bridgeport Continuing Education, October 2013.

“Litigating Discrimination and Harassment Claims: Expert Witnesses,” for Bridgeport Continuing Education, July 2013.

“California Employment Law Briefing: Fair Employment & Housing Act, Disability Requirements,” National Employment Law Institute (NELI), June 2013.

“Preventing Allegations of Employment Discrimination: Avoiding the Pitfalls of Litigation,” San Francisco Employers’ Advisory Council Fall Seminar, October 2012.

“2012 Wage and Hour Update,” for Bridgeport Continuing Education, October 2012.

“Keeping it all Straight: Employee Leaves of Absence & Wage and Hour Update,” at management client request, September 2012.

“Litigating Discrimination & Harassment Claims, Taking a case from Beginning to End,” for Bridgeport Continuing Education, July 2012.

The National Employment Law Institute, California Employment Law Update on Discrimination Law and Practice, Disability Discrimination, June 2012.

“Mastering the Deposition” in Employment Cases, for Bridgeport Continuing Education, January 2012.

“Creative Staffing Solutions and HR Systems Update,” at management client request, March 2011.

“Leaves of Absence in California and More,” at management client request, October 2010.

“Family and Medical Leave in California,” Lorman Education Services, January 2009.

“Leaves of Absence in California,” Marin Employer Advisory Council, October 2008.

“Time Off: State and Federal Laws on Employee Leave, Vacations and Holidays in California,” Lorman Education Services, April 2008.

“Negotiating Leaves of Absence,” San Francisco Employer Advisory Council, October 2007.

“Payroll Fundamentals: Basic Principles to Help You Manage the Payroll Process,” Lorman Education Services, September 2007.

“Leaves of Absence in California,” Bar Association of San Francisco, June 2007.

“Negotiating Leaves of Absence in California: Employers Can Never Know Enough, cont'd,” Employer Advisory Council of the Employment Development Department, August 2006.

“Advanced Topics In The Family And Medical Leave Act In California,” Lorman Education Services, July 2006.

“Negotiating Leaves of Absence in California: Employers Can Never Know Enough,” Employer Advisory Council of the Employment Development Department, April 2006.

“Full-Time Employees Doing Part-Time Work: Managing Intermittent Leave, Difficult Scheduling Accommodations, and Other FMLA and ADA Challenges,” Council On Education Management, February 2005.

“Significant New Developments in Discrimination and Retaliation Law: The Latest from the EEOC and Practical Strategies to Guard Against Costly Claims,” Council On Education Management, February 2005.

“ADA, FMLA and Workers’ Compensation in California,” Lorman Education Services, December 2004.

Moderator: “Double Taxation of Attorney’s Fees: The Implications In Employment Law Cases,” 22nd Annual Meeting of the Labor and Employment Law Section of the California Bar, November 2004.

“The New Year's New Laws: A Summary Of The Recent Changes in California Law That Every Employment Practitioner Should Understand,” San Francisco Bar Association, January 2004.

“Disability Issues And The Interactive Process Requirements For Employees With Disabilities,” The Employers' Advisory Council of the California Employment Development Department, January 2004.

“ADA, FMLA And Workers’ Compensation In California,” Lorman Education Services, December 2003.

“Overtime Requirements and Exemptions In California and The Complete Payroll Process In California,” Lorman Education Services, 2001-2003.

Seminars on employee privacy and workplace violence for The Employers’ Advisory Council of the California Employment Development Department, 2001-2002.

Employment Law Updates, Labor and Employment Section of the Bar Association of San Francisco, 2001-2002.

“Independent Contractor or Employee, Which Should You Choose?” Microenterprise for Women, 1999.

“Employment Law Update, Defending Wrongful Termination Claims,” Marin Human Resources Forum, 1998-2000.