Kristalyn represents businesses in employment disputes and litigation before various governmental agencies, in state and federal court, arbitration, and pre-litigation resolution. Her employment practice focuses on defending employers in disputes involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation and wage and hour claims (including the Private Attorney General Act). Kristalyn also provides preventive advice and counseling to employers regarding all employment practices, including drafting and auditing employee policies, preparing employment and severance agreements, conducting workplace investigations, and evaluating personnel decisions. Kristalyn has assumed an active role in advising California clients on COVID-19-related employment practices and issues, including workplace safety (Cal/OSHA), family and sick leave management, and quarantine and shelter-in-place orders.