Recent
Successes
Mr. Dente’s recent successes on behalf of clients include:
Obtained summary judgment for client in a gender discrimination and harassment lawsuit.
Successfully defeated multiple motions to dismiss and established new law concerning employer obligations for the provision of meal periods.
Obtained summary judgment in a collective action brought under the Fair Labor Standards Act alleging failure to pay technicians for travel time.
Obtained a fully favorable verdict in a race/national origin discrimination/harassment case.
Prevailed on three motions to dismiss/strike claims under the California Family Rights Act, Paid Family Leave Law, and Federal Family and Medical Leave Act.
Obtained a fully favorable ruling on before the California Division of Labor Standards and Enforcement on claims alleging failure to pay commissions and failure to provide rest periods.