About Osaama
For nearly a decade, Osaama Saifi has dedicated his practice to advising California employers.
Saifi is an experienced litigator who has tried multiple jury trials and defended employers and company executives in litigation related to meal periods, rest periods and overtime. He focuses his practice on defending employers in wage and hour class actions and claims brought under California’s Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA). Saifi engages in regular motion practice and has successfully obtained summary judgment on PAGA claims.
Saifi also has extensive experience in defending employers from discrimination and harassment claims brought under California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title VI under federal law. Saifi has experience counseling both large public corporations and private companies on state and federal laws relating to personnel policies, employee handbooks, termination accommodations, COVID-19 and compensation, and conducting onsite inspections.
Saifi specializes in the area of artificial intelligence in the realm of employment law and regularly publishes articles about this emerging landscape.
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Areas of Practice
Wrongful Termination and Workplace Tort Litigation
Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) Litigation
Wage and Hour Issues
Workplace Solutions, Advice and Training
Class Actions
Education
Loyola Law School, J.D., 2015
- Scott Moot Court Honor’s Board, National Team Oralist
- International Human Rights Clinic, Clinical Student
- Loyola Immigrant Rights Clinic, Clinical Student
University of California, Berkeley, B.A., with honors, 2012
- Canadian Rhodes Scholarship, Nominee
- California Alumni Association Scholarship
Publications
“How To Ensure Compliance With California Overtime Laws And Federal Salary Thresholds,” Co-Author, HR.com’s Payroll, HRIS, Time & Attendance Excellence, July 2024
Presentations
"Students for Fair Admissions One Year Later: Advising Employer Clients on DEI Programs; Title VII and Muldrow Effect," Co-Presenter, Strafford Management, October 2024
"Wage & Hour Legal Update & Best Practices for California Employers," Co-Presenter, CDF Webinar Series, March 2024
"Employer DEI Initiatives: Students for Fair Admissions and its Aftermath," Co-Presenter, Stafford Management, October 2023
Professional Affiliations/Leadership/Awards
Member, Ahmadiyya Muslim Lawyers Association
