International Employment

Rudy, Exelrod, Zieff & Lowe, LLP is one of the few firms in the country that specializes in representing American employees working overseas. We have expertise navigating the logistics of international employment litigation, and enjoy a wide network of overseas lawyers with whom we can partner on cross-border disputes. We also represent foreign nationals working in the U.S.

Clients include:

• Hong Kong-based employee fired after complaining about sexual harassment at a global finance firm. Case proceeded under Hong Kong and U.S. law.
• London-based employee of California company’s U.K. subsidiary asserted claims of disability discrimination under U.S. and British law. Case was filed in U.K. labour tribunal and U.S. federal court and was mediated in London.
• Chinese citizen working in the U.S. asserted claims for race and national origin discrimination. Case proceeded in California state court.
• China-based employee of California company fired after reporting alleged violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and Sarbanes-Oxley. The case proceeded under U.S. law.