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September 9th, 2022 | Main

We Are Hiring!

Belden Blaine Raytis, LLP is looking for a 1-5 year employment litigation associate excited to work at Kern County’s preeminent employment defense firm.  If you are interested in a fast paced practice that rewards you for work that is over and ...

October 15th, 2021 | Main

New Addition to the Firm!

Belden Blaine Raytis, LLP is proud to announce that Misty Franklin has joined the firm as a litigation associate.  Misty is a long time Bakersfield resident and recent graduate, with honors, from the Kern County College of Law.  Misty will be ...

June 17th, 2021 | Main

Masking Guidelines for Workplaces Under the New Rules

Vaccinated employees are not required to wear masks while indoors, except for the places where California still requires masks to be worn by all people Unvaccinated employees must still wear face masks in indoor settings Face masks are not ...

April 22nd, 2021 | Main

New Addition to the Firm!

Belden Blaine Raytis, LLP is excited to announce the addition of James Harvey as a partner in the firm. A Bakersfield native, James brings to BBR 11 years of experience in all areas of business and commercial litigation in state and federal courts, ...

March 24th, 2021 | Main

UPDATE: CALIFORNIA COVID SICK LEAVE (SB 95)

On March 19, 2021, Newsom signed new legislation restructuring California Paid Sick Leave obligations for Covid-related reasons.  This is a NEW sick leave obligation and is in addition to the employer obligations under the newly enacted American ...