Dale Bellitto is an associate and a member of the Labor, Employment, and Workplace Safety practice. Dale’s current practice focuses on defending employers in class actions and representing employers through all phases of litigation–from responding to the initial pleading through final resolution, whether that be at mediation, arbitration, trial, or on appeal. Dale is dedicated to defending employers against wrongful termination, discrimination, retaliation, harassment, misclassification, and wage and hour causes of action in both state and federal court. In addition to representing clients in employment-related litigation, Dale provides counseling regarding various employment practices and personnel matters–including, but not limited to, severance agreements, Family and Medical Leave Act leave, California Family Rights Act leave, reductions in force, and reasonable accommodations. Dale appreciates that the employment law landscape is everchanging and is committed to successfully navigating and synthesizing newly enacted statutes and regulations impacting employers of all sizes.