About Ryan
Ryan Larocca is an associate in the Sacramento office of CDF. He represents California employers in defense litigation regarding all aspects of labor and employment matters, including wage and hour class actions and PAGA actions, wrongful termination, retaliation and harassment claims, as well as claims brought before the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE), California Civil Rights Department (CRD), and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
Ryan also provides employers with advice and counsel on a range of employment-related issues to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal law. He guides employers in several areas, including COVID-19 rules and regulations, employee leaves of absence, disability and religious accommodations, and employee discipline and termination. He also assists California employers with drafting and implementing various employment policies and practices to maximize risk avoidance.
Areas of Practice
- Class Actions
- PAGA Litigation
- Wage and Hour Issues
- Wrongful Termination and Workplace Tort Litigation
- EEO Litigation
- Workplace Solutions, Advice and Training
- Internal Investigations
Education
University of Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2021
Pepperdine University, B.A, cum laude, 2018
Publications
How Calif. Ruling Extends Worker Bias Liability To 3rd Parties
Recognitions
Listed, Best Lawyers® "Ones to Watch," - Labor and Employment Litigation (2026 - 2027) and Labor and Employment Law Management (2026 - 2027), Sacramento, CA
Blog Posts
Employment Arbitration Lives to Fight Another Day
Allison v. Dignity Health Provides Roadmap For Employers To Defeat Class Action Claims
AI in Hiring: Litigation and Regulation Update
Employer Strikes Gold: California Court of Appeal Reverses Dismissal of Mining Company’s Arbitration Agreement
California Prop. 32: A Closer Look at Minimum Wage Increases
Navigating Politics in the Workplace
Why CDF
Our clients can rest assured that our attorneys will protect their time, protect their dime and protect their peace of mind, so they can focus on maintaining productive and rewarding workplaces to remain competitive and successful in their marketplace. CDF - Attorneys you can Trust. Experience you can Trust. Results you can Trust.
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