John A. Haubrich Jr.

Overview

John Haubrich resolves the full spectrum of California employment litigation defense, from individual wrongful termination claims to complex wage and hour class actions and PAGA litigation. His practice spans multiple forums—state and federal courts, arbitration, and administrative proceedings before agencies such as the California Civil Rights Department, EEOC, and NLRB. This breadth of experience means John can anticipate how a charge filed with one agency might evolve into multi-jurisdictional litigation, allowing him to position defenses early and strategically.

John defends employers against discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and whistleblower claims, as well as violations alleged under federal and state leave statutes. Where many attorneys specialize narrowly, John’s fluency across claim types gives him pattern recognition that proves invaluable—he spots the warning signs of class exposure in individual cases and identifies the factual weaknesses in sprawling class allegations that can lead to decertification or favorable settlement leverage.

Beyond litigation, John counsels clients on employment practices that reduce legal exposure before disputes can arise. Whether coordinating with a large-scale human resources department or guiding a single company owner or manager, John advises employers on hiring and termination decisions, drafts employee handbooks and arbitration agreements, and guides organizations through reductions in force. His litigation background informs this counseling work—he knows which policies hold up under scrutiny and which create unnecessary risk, helping clients build defensible practices from the ground up.

Experience

• In Rodriguez v. Lawrence Equipment, Inc., 106 Cal. App. 5th 645 (Docket No. B325261), successfully defended a PAGA collective action in a full arbitration hearing to a defense award
• Won a Motion for Summary Judgment on behalf of a Fortune 500 company for wrongful termination
• Won a Motion for Summary Judgment before the Los Angeles Superior Court on claims of gender and disability discrimination