Jared Slater: Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP

Overview

Jared W. Slater is a Counsel in ECJ's Litigation and Employment Departments.

Jared's practice focuses on defending labor and employment actions, including claims for wage and hour violations, harassment, and discrimination both in the individual and class action arenas. He also devotes a significant portion of his practice to defending professionals whose former clients bring claims against them.

Prior to joining ECJ, Jared obtained complete defense verdicts at trial and favorable results on dispositive motions and in mediations. In doing so, his clients have lauded him for his personal approach to each of their cases. Jared has also gained substantial trial experience defending legal malpractice, employment and personal injury actions.

Media & Events

Client Alerts

Jared Slater Authored an Article in the Daily Journal Titled “Planes, Trains, and Automobiles in the Modern Arbitration World."
Daily Journal, 02.26.2024

Blog Posts

Entertainment Vendors Must Certify Safety Training for Employees By: Jared W. Slater
The Staff Report, 12.05.2024
California Employers Prohibited from Mandatory Religious or Political Meetings | By: Jared W. Slater
The Staff Report, 12.04.2024
Severing Unconscionable Terms in Employment Arbitration Agreements | By: Jared W. Slater
The Staff Report, 08.27.2024
Overbroad Employment Arbitration Agreements Will Not Be Enforced in California | By: Jared W. Slater
The Staff Report, 08.13.2024
The Battle for Supremacy: Federal Arbitration Act v. California Arbitration Act | By: Jared W. Slater
The Staff Report, Legal Bites, 07.30.2024
Another Blow to E-Signed Arbitration Agreements in California By: Jared W. Slater
The Staff Report, Legal Bites, 07.23.2024
Workplace Violence Prevention Plans and Trainings Must be Implemented by July 1 | By: Jared Slater
The Staff Report, 06.26.2024
Employer Alert: Workplace Violence Prevention Plans for California Employers Must be Established by July 1, 2024
Legal Bites, The Staff Report, 05.02.2024
Previous Arbitration Agreements Are Potentially Unenforceable Against Re-Hired Employees
Legal Bites, The Staff Report, 04.25.2024
When Does a “Dispute” Arise Under the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act?
The Staff Report, 02.27.2024
California Court of Appeals Reinforces Strict Limits on Arbitration Fee Payment Deadline
The Staff Report, 02.20.2024
Trial Courts Do Not Have Authority to Dismiss PAGA Claims for Lack of Manageability
The Staff Report, 02.13.2024
Happy Valentine’s Day! A Reminder that Employers Must Notify Employees of Void Non-Compete Clauses and Agreements by February 14, 2024
The Staff Report, 02.05.2024
California Expands Protections for Employee Conduct
The Staff Report, 11.28.2023
Appealing A Petition to Compel Arbitration Ruling No Longer Automatically Stays Superior Court Proceedings
The Staff Report, 11.27.2023
California Enacts Additional Restrictions on Employer Noncompete Agreements
Legal Bites, The Staff Report, 11.07.2023
California Increases Paid Sick Leave for Employees
The Staff Report, 10.23.2023
California Opens its Doors to Commerce by Voiding Out-Of-State Non-Compete Agreements
Legal Bites, The Staff Report, 10.04.2023
California Supreme Court Rules that PAGA Claims May Be Pursued in Court Despite Arbitration Agreement
The Staff Report, 08.01.2023
California Court of Appeals Holds that Joint Employers Must Sign Arbitration Agreement
The Staff Report, 04.24.2023
Court Rules Outside Salesperson Exemption Turns on Employer Control
The Staff Report, 04.04.2023
California Court of Appeals Rules that Proposition 22 is Constitutional…Mostly…For Now
The Staff Report, 03.15.2023
NLRB Declares Confidentiality and Non-Disparagement Provisions in Severance Agreements Unlawful
Legal Bites, The Staff Report, 02.24.2023
Arbitration Agreements Can Be A Condition of Employment Once Again
Legal Bites, The Staff Report, 02.17.2023
California Will Create a Pilot Program Recognizing Businesses That Create Safe and Welcoming Environments
Legal Bites, The Staff Report, 12.12.2022
Employers Beware: SB 1044 Creates a Right to Refuse to Work in Emergency Conditions
Legal Bites, The Staff Report, 12.07.2022
When Substantial Compliance Is Not Enough: A Cautionary Ruling For Employment Arbitration Actions
Legal Bites, The Staff Report, 11.22.2022
California Court of Appeals Provides Guidance on Wage Order Seating Requirements
The Staff Report, 08.31.2022
Update: Challenge to California’s Arbitration Agreement Law Marches On
Legal Bites, The Staff Report, 08.29.2022
Another Minimum Wage Increase? There’s a Referendum for That
The Staff Report, 08.22.2022
United States Supreme Court Overrules Ban on PAGA Arbitrations
Legal Bites, The Staff Report, 06.21.2022
California’s Supreme Court Declares Meal and Rest Period Premiums are “Wages”
The Staff Report, Legal Bites, 06.01.2022
Supreme Court Hears Oral Argument on Arbitrability of California's Private Attorneys’ General Act Under Federal Arbitration Act
The Staff Report, 04.01.2022
Supreme Court Upholds Vaccine Mandate for Medicare and Medicaid-Certified Providers and Suppliers
The Staff Report, 01.20.2022
United States Supreme Court Imposes Stay on OSHA Vaccine Mandate
The Staff Report, 01.13.2022
Los Angeles County Tightens Mask Mandates for Employers
The Staff Report, 01.07.2022
Mandatory Arbitration Agreements in California: Down, But Possibly Not Out
The Staff Report, 12.27.2021
Recent Private Attorneys General Act Reform Efforts
The Staff Report, 12.22.2021
New Private Attorneys General Act Developments
The Staff Report, 12.15.2021
Following COVID-19 Related Guidance Just Became Easier for Employers
The Staff Report, 12.14.2021
Senate Bill 762: Another Tall Hurdle for Employers Seeking Arbitration
The Staff Report, 12.13.2021
Changes To Statutory Covid-19 Exposure Notice and Reporting Requirements
Legal Bites, 11.18.2021
SB 639: The Hidden Cost of Phasing Out Certificate Programs for Workers With Disabilities
The Staff Report, Legal Bites, 11.15.2021
New Law Enhances Labor Commissioner’s Ability to Lien Employer Real Property
The Staff Report, 11.11.2021
Mandatory Arbitration Agreements are Unenforceable in California, Again
The Staff Report, 09.17.2021
President Biden Issues COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate on Federal and Private Employers
The Staff Report, Legal Bites, 09.09.2021
California Supreme Court Issues Retroactive Decision on Calculating Meal and Rest Break Premium Pay
Legal Bites, 07.19.2021
California Supreme Court Signals the End for Rounding Meal Break Time
Legal Bites, 05.10.2021

Publications

Daily Journal - "Planes, Trains, and Automobiles in the Modern Arbitration World." | By: Jared Slater
Daily Journal, 03.07.2024
State of Employment Arbitrations: 2023 Edition | By: Jared W. Slater
Employment Law Reporter, 12.05.2023
California’s Supreme Court Declares Meal and Rest Period Premiums are “Wages”
Employment Law Reporter, Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP, 06.01.2022
United States Supreme Court Imposes Stay on OSHA Vaccine Mandate: What Does it Mean for Restaurants?
Modern Restaurant Management, 01.14.2022
California’s Independent Contractor Statute is Not Preempted by Federal Law
Employment Law Reporter, Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP, 12.07.2021
Meal and Rest Break Claims for California Drivers Engaged in Interstate Commerce Remain Preempted by Federal Law
Employment Law Reporter, Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP, 12.03.2021
Changes To Statutory Covid-19 Exposure Notice and Reporting Requirements
Employment Law Reporter, Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP, 11.18.2021
California Supreme Court Declines to Reverse Restriction on Criminal Background Checks
Employment Law Reporter, Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP, 10.05.2021
California Supreme Court Issues Retroactive Decision on Calculating Meal and Rest Break Premium Pay
Employment Law Reporter, Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP, 07.19.2021
Proposed Legislation Likely to Create Problems for California Employers
Employment Law Reporter, Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP, 06.10.2021
California Supreme Court Signals the End for Rounding Meal Break Time
Employment Law Reporter, Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP, 05.10.2021
What Employers Need to Know About the $15.00 Federal Contractor Minimum Wage
Employment Law Reporter, Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP, 04.30.2021
Can Dr. Jekyll Sign for Mr. Hyde?: Examining The Rights of Individuals Suffering From Dissociative Identity Disorder In Civil Contexts
24 S. Cal. Rev. L. & Soc. Just. 239, 2015

Speaking Engagements

2025 New Laws Seminar
Hybrid: In person & Zoom, 01.16.2025
Understanding Employment Contracts
UCLA Radiology Fellows Career Symposium, 10.09.2021

Education

J.D., University of Southern California, Gould School of Law

B.A., University of California, Los Angeles, Psychology

Practice Areas

Admissions

California

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