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Douglas M Larsen
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Biography
I have been married for 28 years. We have seven children and two grandchildren. Life is good in the Larsen home!
I have been engaged in employment law for over 20 years now. However, I learned early on that I could provide a greater value to clients by helping them prevent lawsuits. I also learned that employers needed help with quality HR professionals.
In 2001 I started Sierra HR Partners, Inc., a separate but ancillary company to my law firm. Sierra HR is staffed with certified HR professionals who help my clients comply with the law. The HR professionals are trained to identify issues that could create legal complications. When that happens, I step in. It has been a great partnership among my law firm, Sierra HR and our clients. We can provide a better service at a good price, and make the workplace better for employees. Everyone wins.
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Licensed in California for 36 years
State: California
Acquired: 1989
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Location
Fishman, Larsen, Goldring & Zeitler
7112 North Fresno Street., Suite 450, Fresno, CA, 93720
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | General Knowledge
Posted by anonymous | March 02, 2009 | Business
Committed to Excellence and a Vital Organizational Resource
Mr. Larsen has provided a life-line of support in the dynamic and complex environment that is part of conducting business in compliance with California as well as US Federal employment law with his depth of knowledge in these areas of law. In addition, his practice FLG&Z in collaboration with Sierra...
Douglas M Larsen's Lawyer Endorsements
"Doug is a brilliant employment law attorney. He is dedicated to his craft and he is highly respected in his field. I endorse him."
"I endorse this lawyer!"
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have know Mr. Larsen for many years. He is/was the "go-to" guy for me and my former lawfirm, answering all our questions in the area of employer/employee issues, and he represented the firm in several disputed matters. I have personally referred him several clients, which is the best compliment any lawyer can give to another. I highly endorse him!"
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Experience
Honors
1989
Order of the Coif, Brigham Young Univ. Chapter
1986
American Jurisprudence, Property, Bancroft-Whitney
Work Experience
2000 - Present
Owner, Fishman, Larsen, Goldring & Zeitler
2002 - 2002
Adjunct Professor, California State Univ., Fresno
1989 - 2000
Owner, Baker, Manock & Jensen
Associations
2008 - Present
J. Reuben Clark Law Society (San Joaquin Valley Chapter)Chair
2004 - Present
United States District Court for the Central District of CaliforniaAdmitted
2001 - Present
Central Valley HR & Safety ConferenceChair
1999 - Present
Society for Human Resource ManagementMember
1999 - Present
Human Resource Association of Central CaliforniaPast President
1999 - Present
United States District Court for the Northern District of CaliforniaAdmitted
1994 - Present
Central Valley Safety SocietyBoard Member
1989 - Present
Federal Bar AssociationMember
1989 - Present
State Bar of California, Labor and Employment Law SectionMember
1989 - Present
United States District Court for the Eastern District of CaliforniaAdmitted
2000 - 2004
Valley Business ConferenceCommittee member
1999 - 2000
Leadership FresnoMember
1989 - 2006
American Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law SectionMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Martinez v. John A. Barker & Assocs.
Order dismising the action with prejudice affirmed
United States ex rel. Sequoia Orange Co. v. Sunland Packing House Co.
Dismissal of the action
United States ex rel. Sequoia Orange Co. v. Baird-Neece Packing Corp.
Court affirmed the decision dismissing action
Education
1989
Brigham Young University - J. Reuben Clark Law School
JD - Juris Doctor, cum laude
1986
Brigham Young University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2013
Raisin Administrative Committee
Civil Rights Updates 2013
2013
CSU Fresno
Labor Issues That Can Sink Your Business
2013
Chick-fil-A California Operations
California Operations Employment Law and HR Practices
2012
Small Business University
The Top 10 Workplace Mistakes
2012
Palm Medical Group, Inc.
Legal Aspects of Drug Testing and Developing Your Drug Testing Program
2012
Legal Basis of Drug Testing in the Workplace
Legal Basis of Drug Testing in the Workplace
2012
Central California Association of Health Care Recruiters
How Criminal Background Reports Are Developed
2011
Visalia County Employer Advisory Council
2011 Employment Law Update
2010
Workplace 2010 Business Conference
How to Prepare and Train for an Investigation
2010
Visalia County Employer Advisory Council
Top Reasons Employers Get into Trouble
2010
Employer and Employee Recognition Luncheon
The Value of One
2010
Central California Association of Health Care Recruiters
Employment Law Update
2009
Advanced Employment Law: Working Through Common Problems
Wage & Hour Update; Coordinating Leaves of Absences
2009
2009 Employment Law Update for California Businesses
Employment Law Update
2008
Understanding Wage & Hour Laws in California
The Real Cost of a Wage Claim: California's New Billion Dollar Industry
2008
Human Resource Association of Central California
How to Avoid a $19 Million Verdict: Recent Observations on Trials in Fresno County and How HR Can Help
2007
Discovering Business Advantages
Labor Laws You Need to Know
2007
California State Conference & Workplace Exposition
Competing Responsibilities Under Leave of Absence Laws
2007
California State Championship HR Games
Becoming a "C" Student & Successful HR Professional
2006
Visalia Employer Advisory Council
Avoiding Liability When Taking Personnel Action
2006
Fresno County Employer Advisory Council
Leaves of Absence Available in California
2005
Workplace 2005
Employee Handbook Updates
2005
Supervisory and staff training
Preventing Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation in Health Care
2005
Small Business Success Workshops
The Top 10 Things You Must Know As An Employer
2005
Fresno County Employer Advisory Council
Termination, Discrimination & Retaliation
2005
Cal State Univ., Fresno SHRM Chapter
My Thoughts for Future HR Leaders
2004
Sequoia Community Health Foundation
Managers' Duties & Obligations
2004
Pridestaff
Discrimination & Harassment Law for Supervisors
2004
Human Resource Association of Central California Meeting
Surviving Bad HR Decisions
2004
Fresno County Employer Advisory Council
Employee Handbooks: Policy Updates That Protect Your Business
2003
Fresno County Economic Opportunities Commission
Sexual Harassment, A Costly Proposition
2002
Time & LaborManagement
Legal Issues for HR Management in California
2002
HR Roundtable
Becoming a Better Supervisor
2002
Fresno County Economic Opportunities Commission
It's Your Job: Discrimination & Harassment for Supervisors
2001
St. Agnes Medical Center
Wage & Hour Law 101
Publications
2014
California HR
Misclassifying Independent Contractors
2014
2014
California HR
Are You Really Ready for A Minimum Wage Increase
2014
California HR
Fighting Words but not Firing Words
2014
California HR
Nothing Fails Like Workplace Romances
2014
California HR
Flagged Hours, Piece Rate and Wage Violations
2012
1998
Employment Discrimination Law 3d ed. (BNA)
Chapter 23, Employment Agencies
1989
Detroit College of Law Review 1435
Give Him a Gold Watch But Take Away His Pharmacy Card: Reducing Health Care Benefits to Retired Employees
Languages
French
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can a 1099 contract employee sue for wrongful term?
06 Mar 2013
Q&A
Can an employer in the State of California deduct a negative PTO balance from an employee's final paycheck?
08 Feb 2013
Q&A
Can my employer offer mileage to one employee but not another?
16 Jan 2013
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
Do You Pay a Piece-Rate or for Flagged Hours? Employer Beware!
08 Apr 2013
Legal Guide
Calculating the Regular Rate of Pay with a Bonus or Commission for Overtime
07 Mar 2013
Legal Guide
The Perils of PEO's and Similar Organizations
18 Jan 2013