Resolving Complex Employment Disputes Across California
Mediator Jeremy Naftel brings thirty years of experience litigating wage and hour class actions, PAGA claims, and workplace disputes. He understands that the most challenging cases demand someone who truly grasps what’s at stake.
Resolving Complex Employment Disputes Across California
Mediator Jeremy Naftel brings thirty years of experience litigating wage and hour class actions, PAGA claims, and workplace disputes. He understands that the most challenging cases demand someone who truly grasps what’s at stake.
Proven Employment Law Expertise
Thirty years of employment litigation, from single-plaintiff discrimination cases to 100,000-person class actions, gives Jeremy Naftel unique insight into what actually drives settlement decisions. Now he’s dedicated that expertise entirely to strategic mediation, helping parties find resolution when the stakes are highest and positions seem irreconcilable. Experience the difference strategic mediation makes.
By the Numbers: Jeremy Naftel’s Mediation Impact
The numbers tell the story of Jeremy Naftel’s proven track record in employment dispute resolution. His extensive experience, statewide reach, and professional recognition set him apart as a leader in the field.
Areas of Expertise
Jeremy focuses exclusively on employment law, including:
01
Class Actions
Legal cases where a group of individuals with similar claims join together to sue a defendant, often involving widespread wage and hour issues.
02
PAGA (Private Attorneys General Act)
California law allowing employees to file lawsuits for labor code violations on behalf of themselves and other workers, often for wage and hour disputes.
03
FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act)
Federal law that sets minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards, protecting workers’ rights across the United States.
04
Wage and Hour
Legal issues concerning employee pay, overtime, breaks, and working hours, ensuring compliance with state and federal labor laws.
05
Discrimination
Cases involving unfair treatment of employees based on protected characteristics such as race, gender, age, disability, or religion.
06
Harassment
Workplace misconduct that creates a hostile or offensive environment, including sexual harassment or harassment based on protected traits.
07
Retaliation
Claims arising when employers take adverse action against employees for engaging in legally protected activities, such as reporting misconduct.
08
Failure to Accommodate
Situations where employers do not make reasonable adjustments for employees with disabilities or religious needs as required by law.
Why Attorneys Choose Naftel Mediation
Suzanne Kowarsch
U.S. General Counsel
Deborah Pecci