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This is your last chance.

The last day to submit nominations for our annual awards is this Friday, August 31st.

Brian Cotton of Patrol One was among the recipients of the Lifesaving Award at the 2017 CALSAGA Annual Conference.

Help us honor and recognize deserving security professionals who have gone above and beyond the call of duty.

Awards to be presented include the Valor Award, the Lifesaving Award, the Security Officer of the Year Award and the Al Howenstein Lifetime Achievement Award. The winner of each award will be invited to attend the Annual Conference for the awards ceremony. Award presentation will take place at the Awards Dinner on Wednesday, October 17th.

The CALSAGA Valor Award is reserved for those who demonstrate extraordinary judgment and performance of his/her duties during an emergency. Click here for the nomination form.
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The CALSAGA Life Saving Award is reserved for those who saved the life of another person. Click here for the nomination form.

Dylan Noel of Rank Investigations & Protection was presented with the Medal of Valor Award at the 2017 CALSAGA Annual Conference.

The CALSAGA Security Officer of the Year Award is given to an officer who, during the year, has either performed a heroic act involving circumstances where the officer risked his or her life to save another person, or the officer performed a routine task in an exemplary manner. Click here for award criteria and the nomination form.
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The Al Howenstein Lifetime Achievement Award (AHLAA) was originally presented at our Annual Conference in 2008 to Al Howenstein, a founding member of CALSAGA and tireless industry ambassador. Mr. Howenstein, who is now the Award namesake, has dedicated his career to advocating on behalf of the private security industry and has played a key role in forging relationships between CALSAGA and other key influencers in the private security industry, the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services and members of the California Legislature. Click here for award criteria and the nomination form.

A ticket to the Awards Dinner is included with your Annual Conference registration. Click here to register for the conference.

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Give Credit Where Credit Is Due

Do you know someone who deserves recognition? Don’t let the opportunity pass you by!
The deadline to submit nominations for our annual awards is fast approaching!

Each year CALSAGA honors deserving security professionals at our Annual Conference. Awards to be presented include the Valor Award, the Lifesaving Award, the Security Officer of the Year Award and the Al Howenstein Lifetime Achievement Award. The winner of each award will be invited to attend the Annual Conference for the awards ceremony.

The CALSAGA Valor Award is reserved for those who demonstrate extraordinary judgment and performance of his/her duties during an emergency. Click here for the nomination form.
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The CALSAGA Life Saving Award is reserved for those who saved the life of another person. Click here for the nomination form.
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The CALSAGA Security Officer of the Year Award is given to an officer who, during the year, has either performed a heroic act involving circumstances where the officer risked his or her life to save another person, or the officer performed a routine task in an exemplary manner. Click here for award criteria and the nomination form.
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The Al Howenstein Lifetime Achievement Award (AHLAA) was originally presented at our Annual Conference in 2008 to Al Howenstein, a founding member of CALSAGA and tireless industry ambassador. Mr. Howenstein, who is now the Award namesake, has dedicated his career to advocating on behalf of the private security industry and has played a key role in forging relationships between CALSAGA and other key influencers in the private security industry, the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services and members of the California Legislature. Click here for award criteria and the nomination form.

Nominations must be received by August 31st. If you have questions, please contact Kris Smidt kris@calsaga.org or Kate Wallace kwallace@calsaga.org.

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The Californian 2018 Q1 – THERE IS NO WORK LIFE BALANCE ON YOUR JOURNEY TO SUCCESS!

THERE IS NO WORK LIFE BALANCE ON YOUR JOURNEY TO SUCCESS!

Anne L. Laguzza, M.A., The Works Consulting

Work-life balance is a concept that has been around forever.  However, I believe it’s time to shift from this myth of balance and begin your quest for work-life fulfillment. In the highly connected world we live in today, work and life have become more symbiotic rather than segregated.  So how do you embrace this new approach?

It starts by letting go of the scarcity that comes with the struggle and grind to maintain balance. Then, you need to understand how approaching work and life from abundance allows you to focus on your priorities.  This may sound overwhelming, flying in the face of conventional wisdom, so there is one simple word substitution that will immediately support you on your path to fulfillment. We’ll get into that a little later.

First, struggle comes from scarcity.  The pressure that comes with striving for balance in work and life is counter-productive. This pressure often leads to disempowering questions as you compare yourself to those around you: “How does so and so do it” or “that person really has it all together.” You’re assuming that person has what you don’t and that they attained it in a nice, clean, problem-free way. With this approach, you are robbing yourself of your joy as you obsess over what you don’t have. You’re creating undue stress and anxiety because your life does not match-up with how you perceive someone else’s life to be.

Spoiler alert: success IS messy. Worrying about not having it all together (or being perceived as such by other people) is one of the easiest ways to be held back from realizing your full potential.

Next, allowing comes from abundance. Those who are the most fulfilled in work, health, and relationships are all-in, all the time, regardless of what others are doing or how messy things get. They allow for possibility and abundance by declaring “I can have it all and you can too”.  They seek challenges that will stretch them beyond their current capacity with laser focus on their goals and priorities. This approach enhances their effectiveness, ignites their passion, and allows them to experience the joy that comes when pursuing what matters most to them.

Here is a simple trick you can use to substitute abundance in place of scarcity:

Instead of “I HAVE to choose either work OR life,” Say “I GET to choose work AND life.”

Remember: work and life are not on opposite ends of a scale being weighed against each other. You don’t have to take some from here to add there and vice versa. Instead, imagine that work and life are building blocks where work and life reinforce one another to build a life you’ve designed – not one you’ve simply balanced.

Trust me, having gone through this myself I can tell you first hand the difference it makes. The more I commit to work when at work, the more I commit to my health when exercising and buying groceries, the more I commit to my relationships when with friends and family, and the more fulfilling each of the other areas becomes.

I want you to have this same experience. To seek fulfillment, to have it all, and to allow life to be a little messy on the way.

Anne Laguzza is the President of The Works Consulting. As a seasoned business executive with human resources management, leadership development, and performance coaching experience, Anne works with clients from a variety of industries to develop better systems, maximize employee productivity, and enable management to focus on business growth.

Prior to founding The Works Consulting in 2001, Anne served as the Regional Human Resources Director for a Fortune 500 distribution company where she led a merger transition team and was responsible for strategic planning, implementing new policies and procedures, workforce restructuring, compensation structures, and integrating the work cultures for over 600 employees.

In addition, Anne was formerly the Human Resources and Training Director for a start-up entertainment company where she organized and implemented a company-wide change management program that involved new company direction and strategic planning. Prior to her work in the entertainment industry, Anne served as the Regional Training Manager for a nationwide retailer where she developed and launched a multi-state training program for human resources managers as part of a corporate expansion project.

Anne earned her Master of Arts degree in Organizational Management from Antioch University, and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of California, Riverside. She is an active member of the Society of Human Resources Management, and is a board member for Harbor Interfaith Services and an advisory board member for Arthritis National Research Foundation. Anne has taught human resources and management courses at Long Beach City College and California State University, Dominguez Hills, and volunteers at non-profit organizations teaching interviewing skills to adults seeking re-entry into the workforce.

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Major Industry Acquisition Announced

As an association we strive to keep you up-to-date on relevant information regarding the security industry. Please review the press release below.

Allied Universal Acquires U.S. Security Associates
CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa. and SANTA ANA, Calif. and ROSWELL, Ga. , July 16, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Allied Universal, a leading security and facility services company, today announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire U.S. Security Associates (USSA) from Goldman Sachs Merchant Banking Division (GSMBD), further building on its position as a leading player in the security services industry. This transaction includes the acquisition of Andrews International, the global arm of USSA.

Based in Roswell, Georgia, USSA has operations in the United States and internationally, with revenues in excess of $1.5 billion and more than 50,000 employees. This acquisition is expected to increase Allied Universal’s national presence and customer service capabilities and will also enhance Allied Universal’s presence in Canada, as well as expand its footprint to Central America and the United Kingdom. USSA also provides Allied Universal with a sizable consulting and investigative division and event staffing business, StaffPro. The combined organization will provide unparalleled and comprehensive security solutions to its customer base around the globe.

“I am excited to welcome the USSA team to the Allied Universal family,” said Steve Jones, Chief Executive Officer of Allied Universal. “USSA has evolved into one of the leaders in the security industry over the years and provides a unique suite of security solutions to a wide array of clients across industry verticals. This transaction aligns with our long-term growth strategy of acquiring scalable businesses with significant potential when combined with the Allied Universal platform. I look forward to collaborating with the USSA team to maximize the value that together we will bring to our customers and in identifying new ideas in the security space,” said Jones.

Richard Wyckoff, President and Chief Executive Officer of USSA, praised his team and embraces the partnership. “This merger with Allied Universal is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the men and women of USSA. We have focused on world-class customer service by providing innovative manpower and technological solutions to our clients. The industry has taken notice. I am very proud of what our team has accomplished and very excited that integrating our business with another industry leader will mean more growth opportunities and career advancement potential for our associates,” said Wyckoff.

“This transaction further bolsters Allied Universal’s position as a leading provider of security officer services. We have been proud to support the Allied Universal team as they have grown the business organically and through strategic and transformative acquisitions such as this one,” said Chandler Joel Reedy, Managing Director of Warburg Pincus, a principal shareholder of Allied Universal. “We are excited to combine USSA with Allied Universal, which has a large and diverse portfolio of customers both in the U.S and internationally. Allied Universal will be exceptionally well positioned to continue to deliver unmatched service to its thousands of clients.”

Wendel North America CEO David Darmon said, “As one of the two principal shareholders of Allied Universal, Wendel is supporting the company’s continued growth as the industry continues to evolve. This is consistent with our original investment thesis and we think will further enhance the company’s leadership position.”

The transaction is expected to close by late third quarter of 2018, subject to customary regulatory approvals.

Financial advisors to Allied Universal for the transaction included Barclays, Citi, Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank, HSBC, Moelis, Morgan Stanley and Societe Generale. Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP provided legal counsel to Allied Universal. Financial advisors to U.S. Security Associates included Goldman Sachs and KeyBank. Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP provided legal counsel to U.S. Security Associates. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

About Allied Universal
Allied Universal, a leading security and facility services company with over 160,000 employees, provides unparalleled security services and solutions. With headquarters in Santa Ana, Calif., and Conshohocken, Pa., Allied Universal combines people and technology to deliver evolving, tailored solutions that allow our clients to focus on their core business. An unrelenting focus on clients’ success creates partnerships rooted in quality and value, and is supported by experience gained from being in business for over 60 years. Through our people and leading services, systems and solutions…Allied Universal is there for you. For more information, please visit www.aus.com.

About U.S. Security Associates
U.S. Security Associates (USSA) is a full-service safety and security solutions provider. With over 160 locally-responsive offices, international locations and over 50,000 dedicated professionals, USSA offers a complete array of physical security, remote surveillance, and global consulting and investigations to ensure better outcomes for thousands of clients and a range of industries. For more information, please visit www.ussecurityassociates.com.

Media Relations Contacts

Allied Universal
Nancy Tamosaitis, Vorticom Public Relations
212-532-2208
nancyt@vorticom.com

U.S. Security Associates, Inc.
W. Blair Meeks, Jackson Spalding
404-214-2271
bmeeks@jacksonspalding.com

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There’s a lot coming up.

There are a lot of things coming up!
Managing Private Security and Growing Your Private Security Company coming in August – register now!
Nominations are now open for our Annual Awards
2018 Annual Conference & Exhibits coming in October – register now!

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Nominations are now being accepted for the Al Howenstein Lifetime Achievement Award, Valor Award, Lifesaving Award and Security Officer of the Year Award.
Each year at the Award’s Dinner that takes place during the conference, we recognize deserving security professionals. Click here for the award criteria and nomination form for the 2018 Valor, Lifesaving and Security Officer of the Year awards.


Do you know someone who deserves recognition?

Click here to learn more about the Al Howenstein Lifetime Achievement Award and access the nomination form.

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As always, we strive to bring you the most relevant information to help you run your business as efficiently and productively as possible and the programming for the Annual Conference is no exception! Session topics include: Legal Update Affecting the California Security Industry, Legislative Update, Terrorism 101, Human Resource Challenges, The Business of Worker’s Compensation and General Liability, BSIS Update, Candidate Sourcing and Recruitment and more. NEW for 2018 we are offering a session dedicated to tackling the multi-faceted topic of cannabis in California. You won’t want to miss it!

REGISTER NOW FOR THE 2018 ANNUAL CONFERENCE

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Getting to beautiful Ranch Mirage is no problem!

Need help with travel planning? We’ve got you covered.

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You’ll have another opportunity to attend Managing Private Security (formerly PPO 101) and Growing Your Private Security Company (formerly 102) August 15th and 16th in San Jose!

Managing Private Security will cover topics such as: Licensing, Financials, Service Delivery, Contracts, Human Resources, Staffing, Insurance and more. This class serves as fantastic way for those new to operating a PPO or those who desire a refresh on the legalities and complexities of running a PPO.
Check out the Managing Private Security Schedule.

Growing Your Private Security Company will cover the sales process from beginning to end with topics such as: Prospecting and the Sales Cycle, RFP’s, Pricing New Work, Contracts (and deal breakers), Insurance provisions, Transitions and Staffing, BSIS Regulations, Employee Files, and Client Follow up.
Check out the Growing Your Private Security Company Schedule.
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Update from the BSIS: Important Information Regarding New Fees and Firearms Assessment

As an association we strive to keep you up-to-date on relevant information for your business. Please review the information below from the BSIS.

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NEW LICENSING FEES – EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2018

As a result of legislation (SB 547, Chapter 429) signed into law in 2017, effective July 1, 2018, there will be new fee amounts for most license types regulated by the Alarm Company Act, Collateral Recovery Act, Locksmith Act, Private Security Services Act, and Proprietary Private Security Services Act.
Please note that SB 547 did not affect the fees in the Private Investigator Act.
Submitting Initial Applications for Licensure: The date the application and payment for initial licensure is submitted will determine whether the current or new fee will apply:
  • If the application is submitted by mail and postmarked before July 1, 2018, the current fee will apply.
  • If the application is submitted by mail and postmarked on or after July 1, 2018, the new fee will apply.
  • If the application is submitted by BreEZe or in-person before July 1, 2018, the current fee will apply.
  • If the application is submitted by BreEZe or in-person on or after July 1, 2018, the new fee will apply.
Submitting Renewal Applications: The expiration date for your current license, registration, certificate or permit determines whether your renewal payment is the current fee or the new fee amount. If the expiration date is before July 1, 2018, the current fee will apply. If the expiration date is after July 1, 2018, the new fee will apply even if you pay the renewal fee before July 1, 2018.
To see a breakdown of the application fee amounts per license type, please visit the following link: http://bsis.ca.gov/forms_pubs/newfees.pdf

NEW FIREARMS ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR SECURITY GUARDS

Please be advised that effective July 1, 2018, a BSIS security guard registrant seeking an initial BSIS firearms permit must complete an assessment for the purposes of determining whether he/she possesses, at the time of the assessment, appropriate judgement, restraint, and self-control to carry a firearm while on duty (Business and Professions Code Sections 7583.23 and 7583.47). Additionally, under certain circumstances a holder of a firearms permit requesting to associate it with his/her security guard registration may be required to complete/pass the assessment as a condition for the association. For additional information about the assessment, including when someone is required to complete it, visit this link on our website: www.bsis.ca.gov/firearmsassessment.

REQUEST TO ASSOCIATE BSIS FIREARMS PERMIT WITH ADDITIONAL QUALIFYING LICENSE(S) AND REQUEST FOR REPLACEMENT FIREARMS PERMIT

A current and clear BSIS Firearms Permit authorizes the permit holder to carry an exposed firearm while performing the duties of only those license types listed on the firearms permit itself. For example, a permit holder who only has a security guard registration listed on his/her firearms permit and who also holds a Private Investigator (PI) license cannot work armed while carrying out the duties of a PI licensee. The firearms permit card must list the PI license for the permitholder to work as an armed PI licensee.
The Bureau created a new form called the Request to Associate BSIS Firearms Permit with Additional Qualifying License(s) and Request for Replacement Firearms Permit which can be used to associate a current and clear qualifying license that the requestor holds to the requestor’s current and clear firearms permit outside the firearms permit renewal process.
While the Bureau does not charge a fee for the association of a BSIS Firearms Permit with additional qualifying licenses, if you wish to obtain a firearms permit replacement card that reflects the additional associated licenses, you must submit the replacement fee along with the form.
Replacement Permit Fees submitted in-person, online in BreEZe, or postmarked:
  • Before July 1, 2018:            $10
  • On or after July 1, 2018:     $25
To download the new Request to Associate BSIS Firearms Permit with Additional Qualifying License(s) and Request for Replacement Firearms Permit form, visit the following link: http://www.bsis.ca.gov/forms_pubs/fq_assoc_form.pdf
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It’s getting hot out there!

While the official start of the summer season is still nine days away, many areas of California are already experiencing high temperatures. Did you know that private patrol operators and proprietary security employers with outdoor post assignments must comply with the Heat Illness Prevention Standard – Title 8 California Code of Regulations (T8 CCR) Section 3395?

Cal OSHA has developed a guide to assist employers in crafting their own heat illness prevention procedures, and to reduce the risk of work related heat illnesses among their employees.

Click here to read CAL OSHA’s Employer Sample Procedures for Heat Illness Prevention.

We wish all of our members a safe and prosperous summer!

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Mark your calendar!

Tickets are now on sale for our private security management training programs Managing Private Security (formerly PPO 101) and Growing Your Private Security Company (formerly PPO 102).


CALSAGA President David Chandler covers BSIS compliance and audits

 

Managing Private Security (formerly PPO 101)

This  one day training class will cover topics such as: Licensing, Financials, Service Delivery, Contracts, Human Resources, Staffing, Insurance and more. This class serves as fantastic way for those new to operating a PPO or those who desire a refresh on the legalities and complexities of running a PPO.

View the schedule for Managing Private Security 

 

Growing your Private Security Company (formerly PPO 102)

This  one day training class will cover the sales process from beginning to end with topics such as: Prospecting and the Sales Cycle, RFP’s, Pricing New Work, Contracts (and deal breakers), Insurance provisions, Transitions and Staffing, BSIS Regulations, Employee Files, and Client Follow up.

View the Schedule for Growing Your Private Security Company 

 

 

Attend one or both days! Registration includes a light breakfast and a catered lunch.  Tickets may be purchased for $99 per day or $185 for both days. 

 

Secure Your Spot Today

Questions? Contact kris@calsaga.org

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BREAKING NEWS: AN EPIC WIN FOR EMPLOYERS

BREAKING NEWS!

AN EPIC WIN FOR EMPLOYERS – SCOTUS RULES THAT CLASS ACTION WAIVERS IN EMPLOYMENT ARBITRATION AGREEMENTS ARE VALID

by Barry A. Bradley, Esq.

and Jaimee K. Wellerstein, Esq.

In a monumental victory for employers in one of the most significant employment rulings in recent history, the Supreme Court of the United States held on Monday, May 21, 2018 in Epic Systems Corp. v. Lewis that class action waivers in employment arbitration agreements do not violate the National Labor Relations Act (“NLRA”) and are enforceable under the Federal Arbitration Act (“FAA”).

The long-awaited decision resolved a prior federal court circuit split. According to the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”), class action waivers prevented employees from engaging in protected concerted activity in violation of the NLRA. The Fifth Circuit rejected the NLRB’s rulings, first in D.R. Horton, Inc. v. NLRB, and, later in NLRB v. Murphy Oil USA, Inc. The Fifth Circuit was then joined by the Second and Eighth Circuits in refusing to enforce the NLRB’s rule.

However, in Epic Systems Corp. v. Lewis, the Seventh Circuit reached the opposite conclusion, holding that the right to bring a class or collective action is protected concerted activity under the NLRA, and that class action waivers violate that right. In Ernst & Young v. Morris, the Ninth Circuit agreed with the Seventh Circuit and the NLRB.

To resolve the dispute, the United States Supreme Court granted certiori in the three consolidated cases – Epic Systems Corporation v. Lewis; Ernst & Young, LLP v. Morris; and NLRB v. Murphy Oil USA, Inc. The Supreme Court heard oral argument in October 2017. In a 5-4 opinion, Justice Gorsuch, writing for the Court, settled the issue once and for all, holding that the right to bring a joint, collective, representative, or class-based claim is not considered a “concerted action” as understood and protected by the NLRA.

While class action waivers do not mean the end of all representative actions (because employees may continue to bring PAGA actions in California), the Supreme Court’s ruling today should still be viewed as a monumental win for employers. Join a online real monet lightning link pokies

Employer Takeaway: Class action waivers contained in employment arbitration agreements are valid! There is no longer any legal reason for employers not to have employees waive their ability to bring class actions under federal, state, and local employment laws. Companies, along with their counsel, should review their employment arbitration agreements to determine whether they comply with the SCOTUS standards.

Please contact Bradley & Gmelich LLP if you have any questions about the Court’s ruling.

The attorneys at Bradley & Gmelich LLP bring a wide variety of experience to assist their clients. Bradley & Gmelich attorneys excel in litigation, and a number of them focus specifically on appeals and motion work. Bradley & Gmelich attorneys have worked for large civil litigation firms, managed large and small businesses, served as deputy district attorneys and state prosecutors, and been honored with judicial internships and clerkships. Bradley & Gmelich LLP believes in the importance of continuing legal education for their clients, and we have presented seminars, workshops, and classes on many legal topics.

Barry A. Bradley is the Managing Partner of the 25-attorney law firm of Bradley & Gmelich LLP, located in Glendale, California, where he also heads up the firm’s Private Security Team.  A former Deputy District Attorney (Hardcore Gang Prosecution Unit), Barry’s practice concentrates on security licensing, business litigation and transactions, as well as defending cases involving negligent security, wrongful termination, wage and hour class actions, and assisting clients in avoiding liability through proactive, preventative measures.  The firm acts as general counsel for many security companies in California.  Barry is Legal Advisor to CALSAGA, and is an active member of ASIS International, and several other non-profit organizations.  He is rated AV-Preeminent by Martindale Hubbel, the highest peer rating available, and has been named a Southern California Super Lawyer for the past consecutive 14 years. Barry is a founding member of LEAPS, and has served on its board since its inception. bbradley@bglawyers.com

 

Jaimee K. Wellerstein is a Partner at Bradley & Gmelich LLP, and the head of the firm’s Employment Team. She concentrates her practice in representing employers in all aspects of employment law, including defense of wage and hour class actions, PAGA claims, discrimination, retaliation, harassment, wrongful discharge, misclassification, and other employment related lawsuits. She also provides employment counseling and training in all of these areas. Jaimee routinely represents employers in federal and state courts and in arbitration proceedings throughout the state, as well as at administrative proceedings before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the California Department of Labor Standards Enforcement, the United States Department of Labor, and other federal and state agencies. Jaimee assists as Legal Advisor to CALSAGA, and is a member of ASIS International. She is rated AV-Preeminent by Martindale Hubbel, the highest peer rating available. jwellerstein@bglawyers.com

 

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