2018-2019 Legal Update: What Employers Should Know to Survive and Thrive in California
September 28 2018Solano Napa Employer Advisory Council
2018-2019 Legal Update: What Employers Should Know to Survive and Thrive in California
Event description
Join Susan Steward, partner with Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo, to discuss the latest trends in employment law and litigation in California, including such topics as:
* Pay Compliance: Best practices for reducing wage and hour liability, including paying for de minimis time and properly classifying independent contractors;
* Hire Right: Strategies for compliant employee onboarding, including vetting applicants;
* Workplace Equity: Best practices for ensuring equity in the workplace, including compliance with fair pay laws;
* What's New?: New employment legislation, significant developments in employment case law, and trends in EEOC and DFEH enforcement actions.
SPEAKER
Susan Steward counsels and represents public and private sector employers in all employment-related matters, including defending against claims of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination. Ms. Steward also defends employers in class action lawsuits, particularly class actions involving claims for unpaid overtime and meal and rest periods. She represents for-profit and nonprofit companies, governmental entities, and trade associations in state and federal courts and before administrative judges and agencies.
Ms. Steward also drafts employment-related contracts and agreements, and conducts workplace investigations for large private and pubic sector employers. She has extensive experience advising and representing regional and national staffing agencies in all aspects of employment law.
AGENDA
8:00 a.m. Registration, networking and continental breakfast
8:30 a.m. Welcome and introduction of speaker, Susan Steward
8:40 a.m. Presentation: 2018-2019 Legal Update: What Employers Should Know to Survive and Thrive in California
10:00 a.m. Break
12:00 p.m. Adjourn
Register no later than Thursday, October 18, 2018. Substitutions welcome, no refunds.
Day of Event cost (subject to space availability) is $95.
Funds collected exceeding the seminar cost will support future seminars or community employment and training opportunities.