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Why Choose Nuddleman Law Firm, PC?

Dedicated to protecting the workplace, The Nuddleman Law Firm represents both employers and employees — providing a strategic advantage few firms offer. This experienced Bay Area employment law firm handles discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, wage claims, retaliation, and other workplace disputes. The firm also advises businesses to reduce legal risk, drafts and negotiates key agreements and provides mediation services and public speaking on employment law issues.

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Advising Employers and Employees

Representing employees and employers since 1997.

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Helping parties resolve disputes before and during litigation

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Dynamic presentations on topics that matter to you and your organization

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Practice Areas

Discrimination
Retaliation
Family and Medical Leaves
HR Compliance
Workplace Harassment
Severance Agreements
Wage and Hour Compliance
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Workplace Investigations
Caregivers and Other Household Employees

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With over 30 years of employment law experience — and a background in psychology and theater — Robert E. Nuddleman, Esq. delivers engaging, practical presentations that make complex workplace and organization issues clear and actionable. Discover the speaking topics that bring insight, strategy, and real-world impact to every audience.

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Robert E. Nuddleman, Esq., a trusted Bay Area employment law authority, provides practical, results-driven trainings that help organizations navigate complex labor laws, prevent disputes, and build compliant workplaces. Explore the sample training topics designed to meet your organization’s unique needs

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Robert E. Nuddleman, Esq., a trusted Bay Area employment law authority, provides practical, results-driven trainings that help organizations navigate complex labor laws, prevent disputes, and build compliant workplaces. Explore the sample training topics designed to meet your organization’s unique needs

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Hire As A Mediator

Robert E. Nuddleman, Esq. uses his decades of experience as an employment attorney, litigator
and organizational trainer to help parties resolve conflicts. Mediation can be an effective way to
avoid costly litigation.

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Knowledge Library

2026 New Employment Laws and Updates

2026 New Employment Laws and Updates

by | Jan 8, 2026 |

Welcome to 2026! Each year the California legislature enacts new laws that impact California workplaces. Below is a quick summary of new laws and updates for 2026 that every employer should know. AB 406 Employees can take crime victim’s leave for judicial proceedings....

Testimonials

Highly Recommended

If you’re considering hiring a domestic worker or nanny, I highly recommend speaking with Robert beforehand. Even in situations where the relationship feels “friendly,” disputes can escalate quickly and unexpectedly. We experienced this firsthand when a minor disagreement with our long-term nanny rapidly turned into a complicated legal issue. It was shocking and stressful, especially given the friendly nature of our relationship. In my search for legal help, several trusted contacts recommended Robert. After speaking with three law firms, it became clear that Robert stood out. During our first conversation, I was impressed by his straightforward, no-nonsense approach and his deep understanding of domestic worker laws in California. He immediately identified weaknesses in the other party’s claims and set realistic expectations regarding costs, timelines, and possible outcomes. Working with Robert was the best decision I made in this situation. He resolved the dispute swiftly and cost-effectively, leveraging his nuanced understanding of the law to our advantage. His strategic planning and ability to outmaneuver the opposing party saved me from significant expenses and further complications. If you’re navigating or hoping to avoid potential legal issues with a domestic worker or nanny, Robert is the person to call. His expertise, professionalism, and results speak for themselves.

Posted by David

Excellence

I met Rob around 3 years ago and at that time his knowledge of HR was important to me because of being a small business and not able to hire a full time HR staff member. I could see while working with Rob he not only had the expertise, but he was very easy to work with. His presentation was very relaxed, something I appreciated. He helped groom my office so I was aware of issues that were not in compliance. When I had a disgruntled employee try to sue me, Rob was there all of the way to get me through one of the hardest journeys in my business career. I highly recommend Rob Nuddleman.

Posted by Nancy

Fixed My Issue With a Single Letter!

I was being threatened by a former associate with a lawsuit and really didn’t know what to do. The dollars in dispute were substantial.Mr. Nuddleman took the time to review the related correspondence between myself and the other guy and quickly came up with a number of ideas as to how to resolve the problem. He was actually able to find a place where the threatening party had actually broken the law in one of his emails to me (I wouldn’t have seen it). We decided Robert would write a letter pointing this out among other relevant points. As result of the letter Robert wrote, I’ve never heard from the other party again. The token number of hours Robert billed me for the work was just as surprising as how quickly he resolved the matter. I’ve recommended Mr. Nuddleman to 2 or 3 people since then and have yet to hear a complaint.

Posted by anonymous

Fantastic Attorney

Mr. Nuddleman is my go-to expert for employment-related issues. I trust him implicitly and appreciate his candor and straightforwardness. I find Mr. Nuddleman has a quality unlike other attorneys in that he is willing to walk you through the issue at hand and work with you to find a solution that fits your needs, since most of us know there is more than one way to peel an orange.

Posted by Heather

Contact Robert ONLY If You Want a Great Lawyer

A long, long time ago (2006 time frame) Robert was the second lawyer I consulted with on an issue with possible conflict of interest. He listened intently to my story, restated it to me in his own words making me sure that he understood the issue then made suggestions on how to handle the issue. Since then, he has been our corporate lawyer and every legal agreement we enter in to gets reviewed by him first. He is very quick and thus is economical. So again, only contact him if you want a great lawyer.

Posted by David