Eric M.Lloyd
Partner
Labor & Employment
elloyd@seyfarth.com
Eric is a determined litigator who provides strategic and efficient counsel to clients.
More About Eric
Eric's frontline experience in a wide variety of matters provides him with a full array of employment litigation skills. His practice focuses on single-plaintiff litigation, including discrimination, harassment and retaliation cases, as well as and wage-and-hour class actions. In particular, Eric has significant experience litigating cases involving independent contractor misclassification and joint employment allegations. Eric is adept at crafting and leveraging creative strategies that position cases for favorable resolutions.
In addition to his litigation practice, Eric provides practical advice to businesses on issues including employee/independent contractor classifications, joint employment risk mitigation practices, arbitration agreements, and best practices for adapting to new legislation.
Eric enjoys working with his Seyfarth colleagues, who—like Eric—consistently push cutting-edge approaches to tackling the problems faced by clients.
In addition to his litigation practice, Eric provides practical advice to businesses on issues including employee/independent contractor classifications, joint employment risk mitigation practices, arbitration agreements, and best practices for adapting to new legislation.
Eric enjoys working with his Seyfarth colleagues, who—like Eric—consistently push cutting-edge approaches to tackling the problems faced by clients.
- JD, Santa Clara University School of Law
Santa Clara Law Review, editor-in-chief
- BA, University of California, Berkeley
History
- California
- US Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
- US District Court, Central District of California
- US District Court, Eastern District of California
- US District Court, Northern District of California
- US District Court, Southern District of California
Related Services
- Represented transportation client in a class action concerning independent contractor misclassification and breach of contract allegations. The case was resolved on favorable terms.
- Defended direct marketing company against a representative action brought under California's Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA). The case was resolved on favorable terms.
- Obtained partial summary judgment in a case involving alleged off-the-clock work on behalf of medical device company. The case was resolved on favorable terms.
- Obtained complete victory for defense contractor in an administrative hearing before the California Department of Labor Standards Enforcement in a case involving alleged meal period violations under California law.
- Represented an international technology company in single-plaintiff wrongful termination case. The case was resolved on favorable terms.
Related Trends
Related News & Insights
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Webinar
Mar 6, 2024
Webinar Recording: Time Well Spent Session 6: Independent Contractor and Joint Employment Developments
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Firm News
02/29/2024
Seyfarth Issues Its 23rd Annual Litigating California Wage Hour Class & PAGA Class Actions Report
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Webinar
Feb 29, 2024
Webinar Recording: What Businesses Need to Know About the DOL's New FLSA Independent Contractor Rule
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Attorney Publication
05/12/2023
Andrew McKinley, Eric Lloyd and Kyle Winnick Write on How Employers Need Clarity on FLSA Joint Employer Liability in Law360
- Listed in California Super Lawyers Rising Stars for Employment Litigation (Thomson Reuters) (2013-2017)
- Editor, American Bar Association Fair Labor Standards Act Midwinter Treatise
- Member, Executive Committee, Bar Association of San Francisco Labor & Employment Section
- Co-Author, "California Supreme Court Rules That Dynamex ABC Test Applies Retroactively," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 15, 2021)
- Co-Author, "California Senate Passes Hotly Contested AB 5 Independent Contractor Bill," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (September 11, 2019)
- Co-Author, "Ninth Circuit Expands Reach of Dynamex, Holding ABC Test Retroactive," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 9, 2019)
- Co-Author, "California Supreme Court Limits Use Of Statistical Sampling In Class Actions," One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 2, 2014)
- Co-Author, "Cal. Supreme Court Holds That Statistical Sampling In Class Actions May Deprive Defendants Of Due Process," One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 2, 2014)
- Co-Author, "Court Of Appeal Reminds Employers That Exempt Status Is Determined By Compensation Scheme As Well As Job Duties," One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 23, 2013)
- Co-Author, "Enforceability of Handbook Arbitration Provisions Called Into Question," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (August 8, 2012).
- "The Brinker Decision," The Bridge, Association of Legal Administrators, Golden Gate Chapter (June 2012).
- "Making Civil RICO 'Suave': Congress Must Act To Ensure Consistent Judicial Interpretations Of The Racketeer Influenced And Corrupt Organizations Act," Issue: 47 Santa Clara L. Rev. 123 (2007).
- Co-Presenter, "Time Well Spent Session 6: Independent Contractor and Joint Employment Developments," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 6, 2024)
- Co-Presenter, "What Businesses Need to Know About the DOL's New FLSA Independent Contractor Rule," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 29, 2024)
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Co-Presenter, “DOL’s Final Rule on Independent Contractor Status,” National Wage and Hour Litigation Practice Group Meeting, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 7, 2024)
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Speaker, Policy Matters Podcast, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
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Episode 6: How California’s Controversial Worker Classification Test Could Affect Federal Policy (January 29, 2021)
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"Independent Contractor Classification and Joint Employment," Seyfarth Shaw LLP, National Wage and Hour Litigation Practice Group Meeting (November 18, 2020)
- Co-Presenter, "AB 2257: Version 2.0 of AB 5, California’s Landmark Independent Contractor Legislation," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (October 1, 2020)
- AIDS Legal Referral Panel board of directors, 2014-2016
- Project Homeless Connect, San Francisco
Eric is a determined litigator who provides strategic and efficient counsel to clients.
More About Eric
Eric's frontline experience in a wide variety of matters provides him with a full array of employment litigation skills. His practice focuses on single-plaintiff litigation, including discrimination, harassment and retaliation cases, as well as and wage-and-hour class actions. In particular, Eric has significant experience litigating cases involving independent contractor misclassification and joint employment allegations. Eric is adept at crafting and leveraging creative strategies that position cases for favorable resolutions.
In addition to his litigation practice, Eric provides practical advice to businesses on issues including employee/independent contractor classifications, joint employment risk mitigation practices, arbitration agreements, and best practices for adapting to new legislation.
Eric enjoys working with his Seyfarth colleagues, who—like Eric—consistently push cutting-edge approaches to tackling the problems faced by clients.
In addition to his litigation practice, Eric provides practical advice to businesses on issues including employee/independent contractor classifications, joint employment risk mitigation practices, arbitration agreements, and best practices for adapting to new legislation.
Eric enjoys working with his Seyfarth colleagues, who—like Eric—consistently push cutting-edge approaches to tackling the problems faced by clients.
- JD, Santa Clara University School of Law
Santa Clara Law Review, editor-in-chief
- BA, University of California, Berkeley
History
- California
- US Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
- US District Court, Central District of California
- US District Court, Eastern District of California
- US District Court, Northern District of California
- US District Court, Southern District of California
Related Services
- Represented transportation client in a class action concerning independent contractor misclassification and breach of contract allegations. The case was resolved on favorable terms.
- Defended direct marketing company against a representative action brought under California's Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA). The case was resolved on favorable terms.
- Obtained partial summary judgment in a case involving alleged off-the-clock work on behalf of medical device company. The case was resolved on favorable terms.
- Obtained complete victory for defense contractor in an administrative hearing before the California Department of Labor Standards Enforcement in a case involving alleged meal period violations under California law.
- Represented an international technology company in single-plaintiff wrongful termination case. The case was resolved on favorable terms.
Related Trends
Related News & Insights
-
Webinar
Mar 6, 2024
Webinar Recording: Time Well Spent Session 6: Independent Contractor and Joint Employment Developments
-
Firm News
02/29/2024
Seyfarth Issues Its 23rd Annual Litigating California Wage Hour Class & PAGA Class Actions Report
-
Webinar
Feb 29, 2024
Webinar Recording: What Businesses Need to Know About the DOL's New FLSA Independent Contractor Rule
-
Attorney Publication
05/12/2023
Andrew McKinley, Eric Lloyd and Kyle Winnick Write on How Employers Need Clarity on FLSA Joint Employer Liability in Law360
- Listed in California Super Lawyers Rising Stars for Employment Litigation (Thomson Reuters) (2013-2017)
- Editor, American Bar Association Fair Labor Standards Act Midwinter Treatise
- Member, Executive Committee, Bar Association of San Francisco Labor & Employment Section
- Co-Author, "California Supreme Court Rules That Dynamex ABC Test Applies Retroactively," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 15, 2021)
- Co-Author, "California Senate Passes Hotly Contested AB 5 Independent Contractor Bill," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (September 11, 2019)
- Co-Author, "Ninth Circuit Expands Reach of Dynamex, Holding ABC Test Retroactive," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 9, 2019)
- Co-Author, "California Supreme Court Limits Use Of Statistical Sampling In Class Actions," One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 2, 2014)
- Co-Author, "Cal. Supreme Court Holds That Statistical Sampling In Class Actions May Deprive Defendants Of Due Process," One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 2, 2014)
- Co-Author, "Court Of Appeal Reminds Employers That Exempt Status Is Determined By Compensation Scheme As Well As Job Duties," One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 23, 2013)
- Co-Author, "Enforceability of Handbook Arbitration Provisions Called Into Question," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (August 8, 2012).
- "The Brinker Decision," The Bridge, Association of Legal Administrators, Golden Gate Chapter (June 2012).
- "Making Civil RICO 'Suave': Congress Must Act To Ensure Consistent Judicial Interpretations Of The Racketeer Influenced And Corrupt Organizations Act," Issue: 47 Santa Clara L. Rev. 123 (2007).
- Co-Presenter, "Time Well Spent Session 6: Independent Contractor and Joint Employment Developments," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 6, 2024)
- Co-Presenter, "What Businesses Need to Know About the DOL's New FLSA Independent Contractor Rule," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 29, 2024)
-
Co-Presenter, “DOL’s Final Rule on Independent Contractor Status,” National Wage and Hour Litigation Practice Group Meeting, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 7, 2024)
-
Speaker, Policy Matters Podcast, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
-
Episode 6: How California’s Controversial Worker Classification Test Could Affect Federal Policy (January 29, 2021)
-
-
"Independent Contractor Classification and Joint Employment," Seyfarth Shaw LLP, National Wage and Hour Litigation Practice Group Meeting (November 18, 2020)
- Co-Presenter, "AB 2257: Version 2.0 of AB 5, California’s Landmark Independent Contractor Legislation," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (October 1, 2020)
- AIDS Legal Referral Panel board of directors, 2014-2016
- Project Homeless Connect, San Francisco