Heart of Employment

In this episode of Heart of Employment, host Dave sits down with Senior Counsel Arsiné Grigoryan to explore one of the most misunderstood areas of employment law: class action lawsuits. Arsiné explains why class actions matter, what employees should do when they receive a notice in the mail, and how even seemingly small workplace violations can add up to significant claims when workers come togeth...

In Episode 5 of Heart of Employment, host Dave sits down with Edgar Davtyan, Director of Business Affairs at D.Law, for a wide-ranging conversation on what company culture really means — and why it’s more than just perks and mission statements. Edgar shares how his background in advertising shaped his approach to law firm culture, how intentional design (of space, policy, and leadership) builds co...

In Part 2 of our class action deep dive, we welcome back D.Law Founder and Managing Attorney Emil Davtyan to continue unpacking the power — and the complexity — behind group lawsuits in the workplace. This episode answers the next wave of questions: How many people are really needed to bring a class action? Do you need to do anything to receive a settlement? How long does it take to get paid — and...

In this episode of Heart of Employment, we’re joined by D.Law Founder and Managing Attorney Emil Davtyan to unpack one of the most powerful — and misunderstood — tools in employment law: the class action lawsuit. Emil breaks down what class actions are, how they work, and why they exist — especially for employees with claims too small to justify a lawsuit on their own. He explains the role of clas...

What actually counts as illegal in the workplace — and what’s just… unpleasant? In this episode of Heart of Employment, host Dave sits down with Senior Counsel Adam Sherman to break down the difference between bad behavior and unlawful conduct. From common misconceptions about harassment and retaliation to what “wrongful termination” really means, Adam explains why so many people think they have a...

In the debut episode of Heart of Employment, host Dave Abed sits down with D.Law employment attorney Brandon Ruiz to unpack the messy reality of workplace violations in California. With over 16 years in the field, Brandon shares why employment law drew him in, what companies get wrong most often, and why they rarely admit fault - even when caught.