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Los Angeles office

Phone: (213) 239-5622

Fax: (213) 239-5623

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Jasmin Bhandari is a seasoned employment law attorney at Scali Rasmussen, specializing in California employment law. She serves as outside general counsel to auto dealer groups, guiding them through the complexities of state and federal regulations, including termination and onboarding procedures. Her proactive approach helps clients stay compliant and mitigate risks before they escalate into costly disputes.

When litigation becomes unavoidable, Jasmin is a formidable advocate. She has extensive experience defending businesses in wage and hour class actions, including meal and rest break, overtime, and timely payment of wage claims, with a strong track record in Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) cases in both litigation and arbitration, including obtaining dismissal of class claims. Her deep understanding of California employment law including successfully defending against discrimination, harassment, and retaliation cases, combined with practical experience, enables her to craft creative solutions that neutralize million-dollar threats to clients' businesses. Jasmin's strategic counsel and zealous defense ensure that her clients' interests are vigorously protected.

Recognized as a Leader of Influence” Labor & Employment Attorneys 2024 by the Los Angeles Business, Jasmin’s commitment to excellence and client service has earned her a reputation as a trusted advisor and advocate in the field of employment law.

Whether advising on policies to prevent litigation or defending against complex employment disputes, Jasmin is dedicated to providing cost-conscious, effective legal solutions that safeguard her clients' businesses and reputations.

Jasmin graduated from the University of Southern California (USC) Gould School of Law, where she was a member of the Southern California Law Review.

Representative matters

• Regularly defend employers in complex FEHA litigation involving claims of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Frequently achieve favorable outcomes—often through early settlements prior to costly discovery or via strategic dispositive motions such as summary judgment
• Successfully opposed a motion for terminating, evidentiary, and issue sanctions in a high-stakes employment case involving the deletion of potential evidence from a plaintiff’s mobile device by a managerial employee
• Obtained dismissal of class allegations and negotiated favorable resolution of a 300-employee PAGA action through the strategic use of employee survey data
• Design and implement compensation plans, workplace policies, and compliance procedures tailored to California’s dynamic employment law landscape
• Achieved favorable settlement of a contentious FEHA lawsuit while a dispositive motion for summary judgment was pending, mitigating litigation risk and exposure

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