Co-Lead Negotiator- $200 million dollar Operations Agreement

Jan 01, 2018

OUTCOME: Contract Negotiated

Mr. Jones served as a Co-Lead Negotiator for Los Angeles City Firefighters (LAFRA) and secured a $200 million dollar Operations Agreement between retired Los Angeles City Firefighters (LAFRA) and Los A ... ngeles Fire and Police Pensions which allows for City health insurance subsidies to be provided to retired LA City Firefighters. The five year Agreement will provide in excess of $200 million dollars in subsidies over its term and benefits 95% of retired Los Angeles City Firefighters.

Labor Investigation of Small Thai Restaurant for Wage and Hour Citations and Penalties- Dismissal of $200,000 in Penalties

Jan 10, 2017

OUTCOME: Dismissal of All Citations and Penalties (More than $200,000)

Represent small Thai restaurant which was charged with over $200,000 in citations and penalties related to alleged violations of overtime, minimum wage, and wage statements as part of investigation int ... o wage practices. Department of Labor Standards enforcement pursued the matter for more than two years before dismissal was obtained. Client paid nothing in wages, penalties or liquidated damages.

Public Employee v. California State Lottery- $370,000 Settlement in Whistleblower Case

Jan 01, 2017

OUTCOME: $370,000

After filing a complaint against the California State Lottery in a high profile matter, Santiago and Jones successfully resolved, through a $370,000 settlement, a whistleblower claim for its employee c ... lient. While the Lottery took an aggressive position, through skillful legal maneuvering by the employment lawyers at Santiago & Jones, it was convinced to pay the settlement without the need for lengthy litigation.

Confidential Plaintiff v. Confidential Defendant

Feb 22, 2016

OUTCOME: $800,000 Settlement

Successful Severance Negotiation

Jan 01, 2016

OUTCOME: Initial Offer of One Month, Negotiate 18 Months Salary and 18 Months of Health Care

Severance negotiation with Auto Industry employer. Client arrived with offer of one month salary. Within 60 days, negotiated and was paid 18 Months Salary and 18 Months of Health Care reimbursement, va ... lue totaling in six figures.

Department of Labor Investigation of Wage Practices, No Liability

Dec 01, 2015

OUTCOME: Potential Six Figures in Penalties- Zero Liability, finding of No Joint Employer Status for Independent Contractors

Represent Employer in 3 State Federal Department of Labor Investigation of wage and hour practices for dozens of employees. Potential mid-six figure exposure in wages and liquidated damages penalties. ... Department of Labor contended that independent contractors were employees of my client. Within four months, investigation concluded with a finding of zero liability and a finding that the independent contractors were not employees of my client, with a finding of no joint employer liability.

Greenberg v. Broadcom Corp., 2015 WL 5568636 (Cal. Ct. App. Sept. 22, 2015)

Sep 22, 2015

OUTCOME: Reversal on Appeal, Successful Resolution

Partial Reversal of Summary Judgment on Appeal in Employment Discrimination Matter

Confidential Plaintiff Employee v. Confidential Defendant Employer

Jun 12, 2014

OUTCOME: Substantial Six Figure Settlement for Client

Successfully represented former utility worker in multi-faceted employment claims, including discrimination, workers' compensation, and benefits related claims

Van Dyke v. Friend's Church, et al.

Jan 01, 2013

OUTCOME: Settlement

Federal court action by the writer and director of indepedent film "Not Today" for refusal to pay for services. Defeated multiple motions to dismiss and summary judgment.

$265,000 Settlement- Confidential Plaintiffs v. Confidential Defendants

Jan 01, 2013

OUTCOME: Settlement

Represent multiple Plaintiffs in Retaliation action against employment who complained about workplace affair between young employee and supervisor, employer later systematically terminated each employe ... e