Jason "Jake" Borchers has extensive litigation experience that includes unfair competition and class action wage and hour cases. He also handles claims that arise under:
- Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
- The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
- The Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA)
- The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
- The California Family Rights Act (CFRA)
He regularly appears in state and federal courts, as well as before numerous administrative agencies, including:
- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
- The Occupational Safety and Health Administration
- The Department of Labor
- The Department of Fair Employment and Housing
- The California Division of Labor Standards Enforcement
- The California Fair Employment and Housing Commission
He also represents clients in arbitration and mediation and handles all aspects of administrative law.
Jake works with a range of employers, including those in the following industries:
- Transportation
- Contingent workforce
- Finance
- Construction
Jake has also served for three years as in-house senior corporate counsel for a leading national temporary staffing company, where he oversaw risk management and employee benefits, and counseled management and franchise offices on all facets of national employment law, including:
- Compensation and commission plans
- Workplace safety and OSHA compliance
- Workers’ compensation
- Employee benefits
- Employment policies and practices
- Compliance with labor and employment laws
- Proper hiring and terminations
