Mark S. Askanas
Professional Bio
Mark S. Askanas is a principal in the San Francisco, California, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. He joined the firm in 1988 and is a senior employment law litigator who has served as lead counsel for cases in state and federal courts, as well as arbitration forums, throughout the western United States.
Mark practices all forms of complex litigation, including class actions and cases involving trade secrets and confidential information. He also counsels employers on all facets of employment law including, but not limited to, wage and hour issues and best preventive employment practices. He regularly speaks throughout the United States to employer groups and trade associations on these and other topics.
No Employer Liability If There is No Actionable Harassment or Discrimination, California Court Rules
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Removing Essential Job Functions Not Reasonable Disability Accommodation Under California Law, Court Rules
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Newspaper Carriers were Employees, Despite Independent Contractor Agreement, California Court Rules
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Federal Law Does Not Preempt State Unfair Competition Claim, California Supreme Court Rules
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Arbitrator, Not Court, Decides Whether Arbitration Agreement Applies to Class Claims, California Court Rules
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