Anthony Zaller is a seasoned California employment defense and trial attorney with over twenty years of experience representing employers in complex labor and employment disputes. He is the founder of the widely-read California Employment Law Report blog and the innovative AI-powered compliance platform Scaled Comp, which reflects his deep commitment to helping businesses navigate California’s stringent employment regulations with technology-driven solutions.
His practice is distinguished by a proactive, data-informed approach to employment law, leveraging cutting-edge software to analyze wage and hour compliance, reduce litigation exposure, and transform raw timekeeping data into actionable business intelligence. He primarily serves California employers across various industries, with a particular focus on hospitality, retail, and technology sectors, helping them implement defensible compliance strategies, conduct privileged audits, and respond effectively to PAGA claims and other employment litigation.
Services Offered
- Employment defense litigation
- Trial representation
- Wage and hour compliance audits
- PAGA defense and penalty mitigation
- Payroll and timekeeping system reviews
- Employment policy development and handbook updates
- Supervisor training on compliance and harassment prevention
- AI-driven compliance software implementation (Scaled Comp)
- Legal counsel on meal and rest break regulations
- Exempt employee classification analysis
- Defense against harassment and discrimination claims
- Arbitration agreement guidance and enforcement
- Response to Labor Commissioner claims
- Advice on new employment legislation (e.g., SB 642, AB 692, SB 294)
- Cal-WARN Act compliance and mass layoff planning
He provides comprehensive legal services to employers throughout California and is adept at addressing the unique challenges posed by the state’s evolving employment laws, including recent reforms to PAGA, pay transparency, and worker classification standards.
