Overview

About Robert

Robert Sarkisian is an associate in Stoel Rives’ Labor & Employment group. Since graduating from law school, Robert has spent his legal career counseling businesses on compliance with labor and employment law, as well as defending employers in both state and federal court.

Prior to joining Stoel Rives, Robert represented businesses at a national labor-and-employment firm. During law school, Robert was a judicial extern for the United States Eastern District Court of California, Bankruptcy Court.

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Experience

Successfully opposed a Motion for Summary Judgment in California superior court on behalf of a landlord in an access discrimination case where the Plaintiff sought over $1 million in damages.
Represents employers in all aspects of litigation in both state and federal court.
Counsels businesses on compliance with applicable labor and employment laws, including handling COVID-19 in the workplace.
Advises employers on decisions relating to employment law, including hiring, termination, and the interactive process.

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Insights & Presentations

“California Employment Law—Changes and Implications in 2023,” Stoel Rives LLP webinar, January 18, 2023
“California Legislature Expands Employer Obligations Regarding Payroll Transparency,” Stoel Rives World of Employment blog, October 25, 2022
“AB 2188 Leaves California Employers’ Policies on Marijuana Use up in Smoke,” Stoel Rives World of Employment blog, October 2, 2022
“California Supreme Court Extends Employees’ Rights to Waiting-Time Penalties and Other Damages,” Stoel Rives World of Employment blog, May 24, 2022
“California Court of Appeal Removes Another Arrow from The Quiver of Employers,” Stoel Rives World of Employment blog, April 11, 2022
“Employment Law Update for California Employers,” Stoel Rives LLP webinar, March 31, 2022
“California Provides Employees with Another Bucket of COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Leave,” Stoel Rives World of Employment blog, February 22, 2022
“California Supreme Court Provides Clarity on Which Standard to Use for Retaliation Cases,” Stoel Rives World of Employment blog, February 2, 2022

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