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Fergus Johnson

Attorney Fergus Johnson has been an AFL-CIO member for 14 years, serving his union as an executive trustee, a shop steward, and a director. Coming from a strong labor background, and with a desire to help his fellow workers, law school was the obvious next step.

As a labor attorney with Rose Law, Fergus enjoys helping working people by applying his legal knowledge and skills, plus his practical experience as a union official. Fergus is an active member of International Association of Firefighters, Local 522.

Education

  • Lincoln Law School, Juris Doctor
  • University of Cincinnati, Bachelor of Science (with college honors)

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RECENT BLOG POSTS

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Zirpel v. Alki David Productions, Inc. (CA2/4 B317334, filed 6/20/23, pub. ord. 7/14/23) Lab. Code § 1102.5 Retaliation 

| Labor Code, Punitive Damages, Uncategorized, Whistleblower Retaliation, Wrongful Termination | No Comments
Defendant and appellant Alki David Productions, Inc. (ADP) appeals from the judgment entered in favor of plaintiff and respondent Karl Zirpel (Zirpel) after a jury found ADP liable for whistleblower…

Grace v. The Walt Disney Company (CA4/3 G061004 7/13/23) Anaheim Living Wage Ordinance 

| Local Wage Ordinance, Wages & Overtime Law | No Comments
In 2018, Anaheim voters approved a Living Wage Ordinance (LWO).  (Anaheim Mun. Code, § 6.99 et seq.) The LWO applies to hospitality employers in the City of Anaheim or Disneyland…

Thai v. International Business Machines Corp. (CA1/5 A165390 7/11/23) COVID-19 Stay-at-Home Order | Employee Expenses 

| Labor Code, Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) | No Comments
On March 19, 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, California Governor Gavin Newsom issued an order requiring residents to stay at home except as needed to maintain operations in…