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Jason A. Geller

Regional Managing Partner


San Francisco

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  • Litigation and Trials

Industry Focus

  • Hospitality
  • Education
  • K-12 Institutions
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail
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Overview

Jason Geller is the managing partner of the firm's San Francisco office. Jason represents employers in all facets of employment law matters. He has considerable experience defending employers in litigation involving claims under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the California Family Rights Act (CFRA), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and California wage and hour laws. Jason has defended employers against class and individual wage and hour claims, including claims for alleged misclassification of exempt and independent contractor status, and failure to pay overtime and provide meal periods and rest breaks. He also frequently defends employers in whistleblowing and retaliation claims, including claims under the California Whistleblower Act, the False Claims Act and various provisions of the California Labor Code.

Jason has extensive experience defending employers in federal and state courts, as well as in investigations by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the DFEH, United States Department of Labor (DOL) and the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).

In addition to defending his clients in litigation, Jason frequently counsels employers to assist them in avoiding litigation. He regularly advises clients on leave management issues and the interactive process for employees with disabilities, reinstatement obligations under various leave laws and wage and hour compliance. Jason has prepared employee handbooks and a variety of agreements, including independent contractor, employment, confidentiality, and trade secrets agreements.

Jason is a member of the firm's EPLI committee.
 
His clients are involved in a variety of industries, including insurance, assisted living, independent living facilities, construction, manufacturing, engineering, architecture, education, hospitality, professional services, agriculture, technology, retail and restaurant industries.

Jason was included in Northern California Super Lawyers in 2015 -2018.

Recent Experience

Experience

  • Won complete defense verdict after a five-day arbitration hearing for a venerable not-for-profit organization whose former employees alleged race discrimination and retaliatory termination.

Insights

  • Publication

    07/11/23

    Attorneys Pen Article on Overtime Pay Compliance Under the FLSA

    Jason A. Geller, Nathan K. Low, Kevin L. Quan

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  • Insights

    03/31/23

    Top Workplace Law Stories You May Have Missed from March 2023

    William E. Altman, Christopher Alvarez, Nicholas G. Anhold, Christina Anton, Cheryl L. Behymer, Steven M. Bernstein, Sheldon J. Blumling, Ted Boehm, Suzanne K. Bogdan, Kathleen McLeod Caminiti, Melissa (Osipoff) Camire, Jennifer B. Carroll, Patrick J. Collopy, Benjamin M. Ebbink, Scott Fanning, James C. Fessenden, Jeffrey A. Fritz, Stephen R. Gee, Jason A. Geller, Leora Ghadoushi, Darcey M. Groden, Linda J. Gulledge, Rebecca Hause-Schultz, Marty Heller, Usama Kahf, Courtney Leyes, Emily N. Litzinger, Todd B. Logsdon, Todd A. Lyon, Steve A. Miller, Danielle Hultenius Moore, Brett P. Owens, John M. Polson, Abby Harrington Putzulu, Alden J. Parker, Kristin L. Smith, Michele Solari, J. Hagood Tighe, A. Kevin Troutman, Danielle S. Urban, Travis Vance, Spencer W. Waldron, Alexander A. Wheatley, Kristin R.B. White, Sheila M. Willis

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  • Insights

    03/13/23

    Employer FAQs on Liquidity Concerns in Light of the SVB Crisis

    Christopher Alvarez, Sheldon J. Blumling, Kathleen McLeod Caminiti, Benjamin M. Ebbink, James C. Fessenden, Jeffrey A. Fritz, Jason A. Geller, Darcey M. Groden, Linda J. Gulledge, Danielle Hultenius Moore, John M. Polson, J. Hagood Tighe, Danielle S. Urban, Spencer W. Waldron

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  • Event

    12/14/22

    Employment Agreements: Protecting Schools and Supporting Employees

    Jason A. Geller, Megan L. Janes

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  • Event

    12/08/22

    Fisher Phillips 2023 California Legislative and Case Law Update: San Francisco

    Jason A. Geller, Nathan K. Low, Megan F. Clark, Sheldon J. Blumling

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  • Event

    December 6, 2022 and December 7, 2022

    California Litigation Conference: An In-Depth Discussion of Litigation Trends in California for 2023 and How Your Company Can Prepare For It

    Anet Drapalski, Jason A. Geller, Karl R. Lindegren, Kristen J. Nesbit, Alden J. Parker, Todd B. Scherwin, Hannah Sweiss, Megan C. Winter

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  • Insights

    11/08/22

    The Top 14 Workplace Law Stories from October 2022

    Alba V. Aviles, Steven M. Bernstein, Dennis C. Cuneo, Patrick M. Dalin, Scott Fanning, Alyssa Graf, Jason A. Geller, Alexa Greenbaum, Edward F. Harold, Michael A. Holt, Nicole Kamm, Ariella Kupetz, Aymara Ledezma, Todd A. Lyon, Eleanor F. Miller, Hannah Sweiss, A. Kevin Troutman, Jeremy F. Wood

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  • News

    11/02/22

    San Francisco Regional Managing Partner Discusses What Employers Should Know About Cannabis Measures on Midterm Ballots

    Jason A. Geller

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  • Insights

    10/31/22

    FP’s Workplace Law Forecast 2023

    Davis C. Bae, Phillip C. Bauknight, Cheryl L. Behymer, Steven M. Bernstein, Sheldon J. Blumling, Risa B. Boerner, Suzanne K. Bogdan, Kathleen McLeod Caminiti, Laurel K. Cornell, Myra K. Creighton, Jennifer B. Carroll, Michael P. Elkon, David W. Erb, Ilanit Fischler, Jason A. Geller, Rosemary S. Gousman, Susan M. Guerette, Usama Kahf, David R. Kresser, Emily N. Litzinger, Todd B. Logsdon, Todd A. Lyon, Jennifer Mendez, Richard R. Meneghello, Richard A. Millisor, Stephen C. Mitchell, Joshua D. Nadreau, Raymond W. Perez, Cheryl Pinarchick, John M. Polson, Todd B. Scherwin, Evan Shenkman, Adam F. Sloustcher, Kristin L. Smith, Shanon R. Stevenson, J. Hagood Tighe, A. Kevin Troutman, Travis Vance, Sheila M. Willis, Megan C. Winter, Colette F. Wolf, Robert Yonowitz

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  • Insights

    10/27/22

    An Employers’ 3-Step Plan to Comply With San Francisco’s New Permanent Public Health Emergency Leave Ordinance

    Jason A. Geller

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Credentials

Education

  • J.D., 1993, Gonzaga University School of Law
  • B.A., 1989, University of California, Santa Barbara

Bar Admissions

  • California

Recognitions

  • Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America (2024)
  • Listed in Lawdragon’s 500 Leading U.S. Corporate Employment Lawyers (2021, 2022, 2024)

Affiliations

Professional Activities

  • Board Member, San Francisco Chamber of Commerce
  • Board Member, Hotel Council of San Francisco
  • Member, Labor and Employment Section of The San Francisco Bar Association
  • Board Member & Legislative Chair, Employer Advisory Council of Alameda County
  • Board Member & Legislative Chair, Employer Advisory Council of San Francisco 
  • Member, Labor and Employment Section of the State Bar of California
  • Member, Advisory Committee on Employment Law Jury Instructions of the Labor and Employment Section of the State Bar of California

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