About Erica
Biography
Ms. Rosasco represents employers, businesses and nonprofits in all aspects of employment and civil litigation. She has experience with jury trials, bench trials, mediations and arbitrations. Ms. Rosasco litigates cases in the areas of employment law, sexual harassment, discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, wage and hour disputes, wage and hour class actions, PAGA actions business disputes, defamation, and breach of contract actions. She also provides advice and counsel to employers and businesses to avoid the high cost of litigation.
Representative Experience:
• Successfully defended numerous wage and hour class actions and PAGA cases.
• Defended employers in numerous wage claims before the California Office of Labor Commissioner.
• Negotiated severance agreements on behalf of employers and employees avoiding the need for expensive and protracted litigation.
• Successfully negotiated the settlement of a child labor law violation charge against the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE).
• Defended employers against serious and willful (S&W) and 132a discrimination claims filed at the Worker’s Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB).
• Defended employers against charges filed by employees at the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and Department of Fair Employment & Housing (DFEH).
• Negotiated and handled cases before the Occupational Safety and Health Appeals Board (OSHA).
• Provided advice to employers and employees to avoid the costs and risks of litigation.
Practice Areas
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Practice Area
Fees and Rates
Cost
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 23 years
State: California
Acquired: 2002
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Location
Rosasco Law Group APC
6540 Lonetree Blvd., Suite 100, Rocklin, CA, 95765
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Erica Lynn Rosasco's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 17 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Aaron | August 12, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Employee misclassification suit
Erica and her staff did an excellent job analyzing my unique situation and educating me on my options as a new employee in California. The process was long and took a bit of work; but I’m happy I hired her firm to represent me.
Posted by anonymous | May 3, 2018 | Hired Attorney
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My experience was outstanding. My lawyer waa extremely knowledgeable and efficient. She understood exactly what I needed and completed the job almost effortlessly.
Posted by Barbara | May 3, 2018 | Consulted Attorney
Awesome, knowledgeable labor lawyer!
Erica is AWESOME! I've been acquainted with her for several years and recently retained her as our company's labor lawyer. What first impressed me is that after a seminar she presented, I had questions. I returned to the office, emailed Erica, and immediately rec'd a response. Not only that we ha...
Posted by Shaunda | February 24, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Victory!
Erica and Brett made me feel at ease from the first meeting. They met me on time, they gave me full attention, they were interested and educated about my claims and they took all my stress away the day we agreed to work together. They were very detailed both written and verbal, communicated well and ...
Posted by Kim | January 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Got the job done
Erica Rosasco was great to work with. She reviewed our documents and case and came up with a confident strategy right away. She was prompt, polite and professional as well as knowledgeable. I would definitely use her again if needed or would refer her to others without hesitation.
Erica Lynn Rosasco's Lawyer Endorsements
"Ms. Rosasco has a good reputation for intelligence, hard work, and creativity both inside and outside the courtroom. I am pleased to endorse this lawyer."
"Erica is a very capable and creative litigator. She always conducts herself with the utmost candor and decorum in producing positive results for her client. She is fair and reasonable in her practice and I would not hesitate to refer matters to her in the future."
"I endorse this lawyer because you will never find someone more hardworking, loyal and sharp. As Erica's associate, I have learned so much from her and see on a daily basis how committed she is to fighting for her clients."
"I had the good fortune of working as a senior associate at the same firm as Erica early in her career. Erica's litigation skills, diligence, intellect, professionalism and ability to find practical solutions to complicated problems made a strong and lasting impression on me -- and I believe her legal capabilities have grown even stronger over the years since then."
"I endorse this lawyer."
Litigation lawyer
Appeals lawyer
Experience
Honors
2017
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
2016 Top Lawyers in Sacramento, Sacramento Magazine
2016
Who's Who Top Attorney 2016, Who's Who In American Law
2016
Northern California Rising Stars, Super Lawyers
2015
AVVO Client's Choice, AVVO
2015
“AV® Preeminent™” Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Northern California Rising Stars, SuperLawyers
2002
Roger J. Traynor Honor Society, Scholastic Honor Society of the University of the Pacific
2002
Dean's List Honor Roll, McGeorge School of Law
2001
Dean's List Honor Roll, McGeorge School of Law
2001
Witkin Award for Academic Excellence Complex Civil Litigation, McGeorge School of Law
2001
Witkin Award for Academic Excellence Negotiations & Settlements, McGeorge School of Law
2001
Who's Who American Law Students, Who's Who Legal
2000
Dean's List Honor Roll, McGeorge School of Law
1999
Academic Excellence Award, California State University, Stanislaus
Work Experience
2023 - Present
Owner/CEO, Rosasco Law Group APC
2015 - 2022
Partner, McKague Rosasco LLP
2012 - 2015
Partner, Flesher McKague LLP
2010 - 2012
Senior Associate, The Saqui Law Group
2005 - 2010
Associate, The Costa Law Firm
2002 - 2005
Attorney, Porter Scott, A Professional Corporation
Associations
2016 - Present
California Farm Labor Contractor AssociationMember
2002 - Present
Women Lawyers of SacramentoMember
2016 - 2021
Sacramento Employer Advisory CouncilChairwoman
2016 - 2022
Sacramento Regional Builders ExchangeMember
2014 - 2015
Sacramento Employer Advisory CouncilSpeaker Chair
2014 - 2015
National Railroad Trial Counsel (NARTC)Member
2010 - 2012
Women for Wine SenseMember
2000 - 2002
Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, InternationalMember
1999 - 2002
Women's CaucusCatering/Silent Auction Chair
1999 - 1999
Pi Sigma Alpha National Political Science Honor SocietyMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Defense Verdict
Defense Verdict
Education
2002
JD - Juris Doctor
1999
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
AB 1513 - What You Need to Know Today!
2016
AB 1513: The Broad Reach of California's New Piece Rate Law
2016
Identity Crisis: When a Vineyard Management Company is a FLC
2016
2016
Basic Requirements: Wage & Hour and MSPA
2016
Sexual Harassment Training
2016
Retaliation, Discrimination, Labor Relations
2016
Sexual Harassment Training
2015
AB 1513 Roundtable Panel Speaker - Piece rate pay and Nonproductive Time
2015
Lessons Learned from an FLC’s $1,000,000 Wage and Hour Settlement
2014
EPLI Insurance
2012
Hot Topics in Labor Law
2011
Hop Topics in Employment Law
Publications
2008
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Can I terminate this employee and avoid paying unemployment?
19 Jan 2017
What should be my hourly wages for being a mechanic and supply my own tools?
13 Jan 2017
Can my employer require me to walk an unreasonable distance to the break room off the clock?
24 Oct 2016