Matthew J. Weber represents employers in workplace matters, including virtually all types of employment litigation, with an emphasis in wage and hour class actions and Private Attorneys General Act (“PAGA”) actions. He also represents employers in single-plaintiff actions, including cases related to alleged discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, and harassment. Matthew has experience in state and federal court, as well as arbitration, and has deep experience in compelling matters to arbitration. Matthew is experienced in all stages of litigation, including initial investigations, pleading challenges, discovery, depositions, motions, and trial.
Matthew is an active member of the Labor and Employment community, regularly writing on wage and hour topics, including authoring wage and hour chapters/sections in a number of treatises/publications. Matthew counsels employers regarding employment policies, accommodations/leaves of absence, and exemption and independent contractor classification.
Concentrations
•Wage and hour class actions
•Private Attorneys General Act action
•Advice/counseling
Recognition & Leadership
Awards & Accolades
•Listed, The Best Lawyers in America
•'Ones to Watch,' Labor and Employment Law - Management, 2023-2026
•'Ones to Watch,' Litigation - Labor and Employment, 2023-2026
•Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, California Super Lawyers, 'Rising Stars,' 2025-2026