About Todd
Todd R. Wulffson has focused his practice on counseling and defending businesses in labor and employment matters for over 30 years. In addition to private practice, from 2006-2010, Wulffson served as General Counsel and SVP of Human Resources to Palace Entertainment, overseeing the SEC filings, legal and human resources issues for a company with over 12,000 employees at 40 locations in 11 states.
Wulffson currently assists clients ranging from local sole proprietorships to large, multi-national corporations. He has considerable experience representing employers in the entertainment, manufacturing, banking, hospitality, financial services and retail industries. With both business and legal experience, Wulffson focuses on advising employers on human resources matters, and implementing proactive measures to reduce risk and cost. He has defended employers in both state and federal court, in matters before the Public Employment Relations Board and the National Labor Relations Board, and in administrative proceedings before the State Labor Commissioner and the Fair Employment and Housing Commission. He has significant traditional labor law experience, and is a veteran of numerous union organizing drives.
Wulffson also has substantial experience in the evolving area of Social Media Law. He is a frequent speaker, author and resource to employers nationwide on analyzing employee-related social media issues, preparing social media policies and procedures, and defending actions involving social media liability claims.
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Areas of Practice
Wrongful Termination and Workplace Tort Litigation
Wage and Hour Issues
Workplace Solutions, Advice and Training
EEO Litigation
Traditional Labor Law - Unions and the NLRB
Class Actions
Trade Secrets
Workplace Safety and Health (OSHA)
Education
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, J.D., cum laude, 1990
- Editor on Loyola of Los Angeles Law Review
University of California at Los Angeles, B.A., Economics and Business, 1987
Publications
"Staying Compliant: Top Legal Risks for California Employers in 2024," Orange County Business Journal, October 2024
"Evolving Cannabis Laws: 3 Common Mistakes Employers Should Avoid," HR Morning, January 2024
"Navigating Remote Work Challenges: Top Five Issues for California Employers," Orange County Business Journal, October 2023
"Problems With Hybrids, And We're Talking About Your Employees, Not Your Car," Orange County Business Journal, October 2022
"Heading Into 2022: How California Employers Can Avoid a COVID Legal Infection," Orange County Business Journal, October 2021
"Expense Reimbursement Guidelines in California Have Acquired an Infection," OC Lawyer Magazine, August 2021
"3 Wage and Hour Tips for Weathering Natural Emergencies," Quoted, Law360 Employment Authority, June 2021
"Temperature Checks Are Gone From Some Theme Parks and Elsewhere," Quoted, CNN, May 2021
"Zoom Meetings, Hybrid Work Models - What to expect when returning to the office,” Podcast Interview, KCRW/NPR, April 2021
"Gazing into the Employment Law Crystal Ball for 2021," Daily Journal Corporation, November 2020
"How California Businesses Can Reduce Liability From COVID-Related Employment Litigation," Orange County Lawyer, November 2020
“COVID-19: To Test or Not To Test,” HR Legal & Compliance, September 2020
"Thermal Cameras to Fight Coronavirus in the Workplace?," Security Magazine, August 2020
“Reopening Risks for Employers: Avoiding Post-COVID Legal Infections,” Daily Journal Corporation, June 2020
"Back to Work: Keeping Staff and Temporary Workers Reassured and Safe," Staffing Industry Review, June 2020
"Legal Issues Confronting California Businesses When Bringing Employees Back From Furlough," Daily Journal Corporation, May 2020
"Go Ahead, Monitor Your Remote Workers; But You’d Better Hope HR and Risk Management Get It Right," Quoted, Risk & insurance, May 2020
"Will You Sign This Love Contract So I Don't Get Sued?" Daily Journal Corporation, February 2020
“Cessation Benefits Emerge Amid Vaping Injury Outbreak," HR Dive: Human Resources and Workforce Management News, January 2020
Written Opinions
Nixon v. AmeriHome Mortgage Company, LLC, 67 Cal. App. 5th 934 (2021)
Levanoff v. Dragas, 65 Cal. App. 5th 1079 (2021), rehearing denied (July 14, 2021)
Presentations
A Sampling of Most Recent Presentations:
"The Top 10 Current Legal Headaches for California Employers in 2024," Co-Presenter, CDF Webinar Series, October 2024
"California Workplace Violence Prevention Plan Requirements and Compliance Overview," Co-Presenter, California Chiropractic Association, May 2024
"No Plan, No Problem – California Workplace Violence Prevention Plan Requirements and Compliance Overview," Co-Presenter, CDF Webinar Series, May 2024
"Up in Smoke: A Blunt Discussion of Applicant and Employee Drug Testing in California in 2024," Co-Presenter, CDF Webinar Series, January 2024
"Managing Post Pandemic Remote Work - Top Ten Things CA Employers Need to Know," Co-Presenter, CDF Webinar Series, January 2023
"COVID-2022 - New Variants, New Regulations, and New Administrative Headaches," Co-Presenter, CDF Webinar Series, January 2022
"COVID-19 Related Employment Issues Impacting the Healthcare Industry," Co-Presenter, CDF Healthcare Education Week Webinar Series, October 2021
"COVID Consequence: Allowing Ongoing Remote Work as an Accommodation for Religion or Disability," Co-Presenter, Employment Law Roundtable of Southern California, October 2021
"COVID-19 Compliance for California Employers – New Vaccine Mandates (plural) and Ongoing Administrative Concerns," Co-Presenter, CDF Webinar Series, September 2021
"Top 10 Employment Concerns for CA Employers Related to Returning to Work and COVID Vaccinations," Co-Presenter, CDF Webinar Series, May 2021
“Employer Considerations for Mandating the COVID-19 Vaccine and Best Practices for Bringing Employees Back-to-Work,” Greater LA Chapter of the Association of Legal Administrators, April 2021
"Emerging Litigation Areas in 2021 Stemming from COVID-19 Pandemic," Co-Presenter, CDF COVID Education Week, December 2020
"Marijuana in the Workplace," Association of International Certified Public Accounts' CFO Conference, September 2020
"The Legal & Practical Issues to Discussing Diversity & Inclusion in the Workplace," CDF Webinar Series, August 2020
“Re-Opening Businesses & Best Practices during COVID-19: The New Normal,” UCI Center for Real Estate, May 2020
"2020 Hindsight in Advance – California Employment Laws & Compliance Tips You Wish You Knew in Advance," CDF Webinar Series, February 2020
"Can You Keep Your Independent Contractors? AB5 & The Battle Against Your Business Model," California Mortgage Association, Winter Seminar, January 2020
Professional Affiliations/Leadership/Awards
CDF Orange County Office Managing Partner, 2016 - present
Orange County Bar Association, 1990 - present
Forbes HR Council, 2017 - present
BTI Client Service All-Star Among Fortune 1000 Companies
Listed, Southern California Super Lawyers, 2003 - 2006, 2017 & 2021 - 2024
National Philanthropy Day, Spirit of Philanthropy Award Winner, Orange County
Distinguished Service Award for 25 Years of Committed Service to the Constitutional Rights Foundation, 2018
Civic Activities
Constitutional Rights Foundation of Orange County, 1993 - present
- Board Member and Past President
- Honoree, Distinguished Service Award, 2018
Troop 1518, Boy Scouts of America, Scoutmaster, 2003 - 2014
