From $100,000 Demand to $13K Resolution – U2U Law Protects Employers
- Case intro
Protecting Your Business: How U2U Law Reduced a $100,000 Employee Demand to Just $13,000 in Los Angeles?
The Challenge
A Los Angeles employer faced a high-stakes employment claim that threatened significant financial exposure:
Employee’s Initial Demand: $100,000 (alleging wage violations, penalties, and other claims)
Escalated Threat: Employee filed a formal complaint with the California Labor Commissioner
Key Risks: Potential liability for back wages, statutory penalties, interest, and legal fees
Avoided:
A lengthy and unpredictable Labor Commissioner hearing
Additional penalties, interest, and legal fees
Disruptive discovery or depositions
Client Saved $87,000+ in potential liability
- our process
Our Strategic Response
Immediate Case Evaluation
Conducted a comprehensive audit of the employer’s payroll records, timekeeping systems, and employment policies
Identified weaknesses in the employee’s claims while addressing any legitimate compliance concerns
Targeted Negotiation Approach
Engaged in pre-hearing settlement discussions to avoid costly litigation
Presented clear, documented evidence to counter inflated allegations
Calculated realistic exposure to establish a strong negotiating position
Labor Commissioner Defense
Prepared a detailed position statement refuting excessive claims
Leveraged procedural strategies to minimize leverage for unreasonable demands
Maintained pressure for a fair, cost-effective resolution
- Result Driven
The Result
Demand Reduced by 87% – From 100,000to∗∗13,000** (inclusive of all claims)
Avoided:
A lengthy and unpredictable Labor Commissioner hearing
Additional penalties, interest, and legal fees
Disruptive discovery or depositions
Client Saved $87,000+ in potential liability
Why This Matters for LA Employers
This case highlights critical lessons for businesses facing employment claims:
✅ Early Legal Intervention – Proactive defense prevents inflated demands from gaining traction.
✅ Strategic Negotiation – Properly framed arguments can dramatically reduce exposure.
✅ Labor Commissioner Expertise – Administrative hearings require specialized knowledge to navigate effectively.
✅ Cost Control – Resolving claims early avoids runaway legal expenses.
Protect Your Los Angeles Business
Employee wage claims and Labor Commissioner complaints can escalate quickly. U2U Law helps employers:
Assess the real risks of employment demands
Implement defense strategies to minimize liability
Negotiate favorable resolutions before claims spiral
Defend against DLSE (Labor Commissioner) complaints
Don’t let an employee claim turn into a financial crisis.
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Case results depend on specific facts and legal circumstances. Prior outcomes do not guarantee similar results.
- Early legal strategy saves thousands dollars
- Implement defense strategies to minimize liability
- Negotiate favorable resolutions before claims spiral
- Client Saved $87,000+ in potential liability
