Dane-Elec Corp. v. Bodokh (CA4/3 G055312 5/24/19) A Defendant Employer’s Attorneys’ Fees may be granted under Labor Code section 218.5 under very limited circumstances. California Labor Code section 218.5 is an attorney fee‑shifting statute in actions for nonpayment of wages, prohibits a prevailing party employer from recovering attorney fees unless the trial court finds the employee brought the wage claim in bad…