Multi-Generational Workplace: Hiring

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December.14.2018

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Age discrimination is a growing concern in today’s labor market. Not only is it illegal, your company might miss out on the best candidates and the benefits of a diverse team. Orrick’s Jessica Perry and Danielle Hohos, DGC at Williams-Sonoma, discuss hiring in a multi-generational labor market—including the risk of ageism lawsuits, inappropriate labeling and other recruiting sensitivities—and the benefits of hiring with a skills-first perspective.

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Jessica Perry Partner, Employment Law & Litigation, Wage and Hour

Silicon Valley

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Technology & Innovation Sector
Employment Law & Litigation
Wage and Hour
Class Action Defense
Discrimination, Harassment & Retaliation
Pay Equity

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Jessica Perry Partner

Silicon Valley

Jessica defends employers from discrimination and harassment claims on the basis of gender, race, religion, disability, age and other protected categories. She recently defeated class certification in cases alleging discrimination against women in technical roles for Microsoft and Twitter, earning her The American Lawyer’s "Litigator of the Week” award. She also won a complete defense verdict for Kleiner Perkins in the highly publicized gender discrimination and retaliation case Pao v. Kleiner Perkins, which the Daily Journal named the year’s ‘Top Verdict.’ Her trial victories also include winning defense judgments in cases involving claims of religious discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination. Jessica also specializes in pay equity matters, including in designing analyses and advising on compliance and risk mitigation. Clients interviewed by Chambers note, “She's very thorough and knows the details and procedure, without allowing anything to fall through the cracks."

Jessica has a winning record in beating back class certification in high stakes wage-and-hour actions in federal and state court, including those brought under the Private Attorney General Act. Having led over 150 high-stakes wage-and-hour class action matters, Jessica has broad experience on virtually every theory of relief. She also offers strategic guidance to help businesses avoid wage-and-hour litigation, particularly companies in the gig economy industry which can be significantly impacted by such matters.

In addition to litigation and counseling, Jessica has successfully guided clients through investigations and audits by the Department of Labor, California Division of Labor Standards Enforcement and California Employment Development Department, and helped develop compensation policies and measures to reduce potential exposure.

Jessica is also an authority in generational workplace issues and frequently speaks on employment engagement in a multi-generational workforce.

Annie Prasad Vadillo Senior Associate, Employment Law & Litigation, Discrimination, Harassment & Retaliation

Silicon Valley

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Employment Law & Litigation
Discrimination, Harassment & Retaliation

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Annie Prasad Vadillo Senior Associate

Silicon Valley

As a trial lawyer, trusted counselor, and advocate, Annie finds creative solutions - whether that means tackling challenging issues with current employees, resolving a matter pre-litigation, or winning decisively at trial. Having amassed significant courtroom and trial experience, she knows how to deliver the best results for her client. For example, Annie was a key member (and the only associate) of a team which secured a complete defense verdict for a Fortune 500 retail employer in a religious discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination case.

Annie also has expertise in gig economy and independent contractor classification issues, workplace best practices and policies, defending companies in government audits including unemployment insurance audits, investigating internal employee complaints, and counseling on issues throughout the entire employee life cycle.

When she is not in her office in Menlo Park, Annie chases after her two dogs Clifford and Jude.

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