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
"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
"Does the Gig Economy Have a Future in Grocery Stores?" Interviewed, Grocery Dive, November 2019
"Scary Things Your Employees Are Doing In The Dark," TLNT - Talent Management & HR, October 2019
"Lawsuits Are Spookier Than Halloween," Staffing Industry Analysts, October 2019
"25 Tips for California Employers Based on Recent and Proposed Changes in California Law," Co-Author, Orange County Business Journal, October 2019
"A Fired Employee’s Refrain: But I Thought Marijuana Was Legal?," Money Inc., July 2019
"U.S. Women’s Soccer Team Missed Two Free Penalty Kicks to Avoid the Current Pay Gap,” Orange County Register, July 2019
"Is It Smart for Employers to Ban Smartphones While Driving?" Money Inc., May 2019
"Predictive Scheduling: Coming Soon to a Lawsuit Near You," Money Inc., February 2019
"Beware of Pitfalls In Helping Employees With New Year’s Resolutions - Key Steps to Minimize the Potential Liabilities," HR.com, December 2018
"Diversity and Inclusion: It's Much More Than Just Legal Compliance," Co-Author, Orange County Business Journal, October 2018
"Motor Carriers Group Challenges California Law That Defines Independent Contractors," Interviewed, Transport Topics, July 2018
"Hiring Drivers as Contractors in California? Be Careful." Auto Rental News, July 2018
"#WhatToDo about #MeToo? An Employer's Guide to Preventing Liability for Workplace Sexual Harassment," Thomson Reuters, February 2018
"Workplace Violence Training: Why Your Organization Needs to Do It," HR Bartender, January 2018
"Sexual Harassment Scandals Put Businesses on High Alert," Quoted, Pasadena Star-News, December 2017
"Cracking the Code on Anti-Discrimination Policies for Your Small Business," Small Business Trends, December 2017
"Law Will Keep a Bunny Hopping," The Press Enterprise, April 2017
"The Wage Equality Act of 2016: Promoting Equity or Stunting Employment?" Co-Author, Orange County Lawyer, February 2017
"Learn These 10 Strategies To Avoid Common – And Costly – Employee Lawsuits In The Transportation Industry In California," Co-Author, Transportation & Logistics International, January 2017
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:
"Managing Post Pandemic Remote Work - Top Ten Things CA Employers Need to Know," Co-Presenter, CDF Webinar Series, January 2023
"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
“Hot Topics in Labor Law,” California Mortgage Bankers Association’s Annual Legal Issues & Regulatory Compliance Conference, December 2019
"Leaves of Absence," Guest Speaker, UCI Division of Continuing Education, Into to Benefits, November 2019
“Employment Law Issues Facing Mortgage Lenders & Updates to Your Employee Handbook,” California Mortgage Association’s Summer Seminar, July 2019
"HR Headaches for 2019 – Trending Issues in California Employment Law," CDF Webinar Series, July 2019
"Hot Topics in Labor Law," California Mortgage Bankers Association, Legal Issues Committee, May 2019
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 - 2023
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
