Stokes Wagner Law Firm

Who We Are

Fluent In Hospitality

Our industry-savvy professionals have the skills and experience to help you appropriately manage your labor and employment legal needs.

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Being Present is Step One

Our clients are everywhere so our team operates from six locations to best serve your needs. And because you operate 24/7, so do we.

Hospitality News

Our legal professionals share insight on new or updated state and federal laws and how they could impact your hospitality operations. New publications are posted weekly.

Amendment to California’s Stay-Or-Pay Provisions

October 29, 2026

Jessica Villaescusa

Category: Legal Updates

On September 30, 2026, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) No. 1697, amending existing law prohibiting certai... Read more

California Employers: October 24 Deadline to Post Voting Leave Notice

October 22, 2026

Cinthya Rivera

Category: Legal Updates

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026, but California employers have an earlier deadline: Saturday, **October 24, 2026**, to pos... Read more

Preparing for the 2027 Bargaining Cycle: A Playbook for Hotel Operators

October 15, 2026

Michael J. D'Angelo

Category: Legal Updates

Hotel operators with contracts expiring in 2027 should start preparing now, because the leverage in a bargaining cycle is usually bu... Read more

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