Diba Rastegar has experience representing private companies and public entities in all facets of employment law litigation and counseling. Her experience ranges from handling administrative complaints and single-plaintiff claims to class and collective actions involving discrimination, retaliation, sexual harassment, and wage-and-hour claims under federal and California laws. Diba also defends clients in employment tort claims, including intentional infliction of emotional distress, defamation, intentional interference with employment contracts, invasion of privacy, assault and battery, and negligent hiring, training, and retention.
Diba advocates a proactive approach, counseling employers to evaluate their employment practices to minimize liability exposure. Diba works closely with in-house counsel and HR personnel to provide advice on a wide variety of employment matters, including employee discipline, termination, layoffs, wage-and-hour compliance, disability, leave of absence, sexual harassment claims and prevention, and paid sick leave laws. Diba has substantial expertise drafting all types of employment agreements and policies, including employee handbooks, independent contractor agreements, sexual harassment policies, confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements, and employment-related forms. Diba provides practical, clear advice and partners with clients to deliver exceptional results in a cost-effective manner.
Diba’s experience also includes handling matters involving trade secrets, restrictive covenants, and employee unfair competition. Diba advises clients on how to safeguards their confidential, proprietary, and trade secret information.
Admissions
- California
- U.S. District Court, Central, Southern and Eastern Districts of California
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit