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| University | Rice University, B.A., magna cum laude, 2005 Phi Beta Kappa |
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| Law School | Harvard University, J.D., cum laude, 2008 Senior Editor, Harvard Negotiation Law Review, Mediator, Harvard Mediation Program |
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| Admitted | 2008, California; U.S. District Court for the Central District of California |
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| Languages | Farsi |
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| Biography | Tina Rad is an associate in the Labor and Employment Practice Group in the firm's Orange County office.
Areas of Practice
Ms. Rad specializes in state and federal labor and employment law representing employers. She defends against individual and class action lawsuits alleging violations of wage and hour laws, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, breach of contract, Labor Code violations, and other related matters. Ms. Rad also advises clients on employment laws and regulations, personnel policies, and litigation prevention.
Ms. Rad has defended employers in state and federal court, in arbitration, and before various governmental agencies including the Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH), Department of Industrial Relations, Worker's Compensation Appeals Board, Employment Development Department (EDD), U.S. Department of Labor, and U.S. Equal Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
Ms. Rad's practice also includes the intersection of employment law and intellectual property law. She is a member of the firm's National Noncompete and Trade Secrets Team.
Memberships
· Member, Orange County Bar Association
Articles
· "'I Could Have Been a Fragrance Millionaire': Toward a Federal Idea Protection Act,"Journal of the Copyright Society of the USA, Summer 2009
Labor & Employment Law Blog Articles
· "After Reversal by California Supreme Court, Court of Appeal Reissues Unfavorable Ruling in "Administrative Exemption" Case," August 1, 2012
· "NLRB Requires Employer to Rehire and Provide Backpay to Employees Terminated for Derogatory Comments Made About Co-Worker on Facebook," September 19, 2011
· "Employers May Be Liable For Injuries Caused By Employees On Business Trips", September 30, 2009
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| ISLN | 920158348 |
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Is Your Criminal Screening Process Compliant?Gregg A. Fisch,Marlene M. Nicolas,Tina Rad, June 4, 2013 An employer’s reluctance in hiring an applicant with a criminal history is understandable and sensible. Employers have an obligation to ensure a safe workplace, can be fined for failing to enact safeguards against workplace violence, and face liability for negligent hiring and retention of...
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