Simpson, Garrity, Innes & Jacuzzi, P.C.
Safeguarding Employer Rights with Proactive Defense

California’s employment landscape is facing a continuous influx of new cases and legislation that predominantly favor employees. Its labor code’s strict compliance requirements, coupled with prevailing employee attorney fees provisions, can lead to devastating financial consequences and even closure for businesses. To successfully navigate this environment, companies require the counsel of a knowledgeable partner that understands their needs and proactively mitigates risk.

Simpson, Garrity, Innes & Jacuzzi, P.C. (SGIJ) is a boutique employment law firm that steadfastly serves employers by providing proactive counsel and defense strategies. It offers the expertise of seasoned senior attorneys who draw on years of experience with California’s employment laws to provide hands-on guidance and help businesses safeguard their interests.

“We provide robust and efficient legal advice, counseling, and litigation defense for employment law that helps companies stay on top of the ever-evolving California labor laws,” says Marc L. Jacuzzi, director attorney at SGIJ.

Offering full-service litigation support, SGIJ excels at handling class action lawsuits, Attorney General claims, and individual employee claims. It has a deep understanding of its clients’ businesses and the risks they face, providing bespoke risk analysis and strategic advice.

While many employment law firms are compartmentalized, SGIJ takes a holistic approach, enabling clients to work directly with senior partners. This personalized attention allows it to provide comprehensive advice that encompasses the big picture.

In today’s legal environment, numerous employment lawyers diligently scrutinize employer practices to search for compliance deficiencies. SGIJ helps clients understand the intricacies of employment law, preparing them to confront potential lawsuits by fortifying their defenses with preventative counseling. It ensures they have all the necessary policies, practices, and procedures to promote compliance.

Staying at the forefront of legal developments is a cornerstone of SGIJ’s practice. Its attorneys dedicate themselves to ongoing education, ensuring they remain up to date with the ever-evolving legal landscape. Weekly attorney meetings foster knowledge sharing, allowing the firm to promptly discuss new cases and legislation.

SGIJ keeps clients informed about the changing employment law landscape by disseminating timely alerts of significant legal changes. It deeply invests in helping them stay compliant by reviewing handbooks, offering guidance on policies, and more. It also provides hands-on counseling for investigations, including harassment, discrimination, workplace safety, and financial misconduct.

A dedication to client success is evident in its exemplary case outcomes. It recently handled a wage and hour class action and Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) claim involving a construction industry employer with thousands of employees. SGIJ’s specialized knowledge of construction industry defenses proved invaluable, leading to successful class certification and the dismissal of the PAGA suit.

It also excels at pre-litigation matters, exemplified by a sexual harassment case faced by a client. Recognizing the need for prompt action, SGIJ engaged a third-party investigator to conduct a thorough investigation. Promptly sharing the findings and policies with the opposing party, it efficiently navigated the case into early mediation, ultimately saving the client substantial legal expenses and potential reputational harm.

SGIJ takes a selective approach to partnerships, acknowledging that effective legal counsel hinges on knowing clients, their businesses, and risk tolerances. This personal touch has cultivated long-standing relationships, with some clients spanning multiple generations.

Building on a commitment to personalized attention and efficient service, Simpson, Garrity, Innes & Jacuzzi, P.C. exemplifies the value of a boutique employment law firm that combines expertise with a deep understanding of unique client needs. Where potential legal pitfalls abound, it is a dedicated defender of employer rights across California.