Looking for an employment lawyer in California - any recommendations or referrals? I have a situation as the employer I'd like to run by them.

1. business owner hired friend
2. it didn't end well.
3. Friend filed labor and worker's comp lawsuit with false allegations because he knew biz owner didn't collect/keep any records (I9, W4, payroll, employment agreement, etc) and was paid in cash. He won.
4. Biz owner has an independent contractor that he uses a few months per year (continued below)

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If truly an IC, he should just cancel the need for work. No harm, no foul. If he's going to file a suit, he'll do it regardless. Otherwise, OgletreeDeakins is good. Worked with them a lot in Cal.

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5. Contractor is supposed to show up in a few weeks to sign 2025 contract and start work.
6. Biz owner doesn't want to rehire them b/c turns out they were in on the 1st lawsuit.
7. Biz owner feels contractor will be filing their own lawsuit if not rehired.

What are possible courses of action for biz owner?

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The explanation is to give context.

Easy peasy don't give them a contract to sign, and don't give them any reason as to why not. They have no obligation, if the prior contract is over and contained nothing about future work.
Don't negotiate with terrorists

Google MSK. They might be able you help

If I were in your shoes. I’d call a few different law firms and not only will you get different quotes and opinions but you can also see who you click with best should you want to move forward with a suit. Finding the attorney who you trust most is really important

I think what you will hear from them will probably be what ED1 said though. People can flaunt lawsuits anytime they want but that doesn’t mean they have a case.

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