California Employment Law in 2010 - Tracking theTrends March 10, 2010

1.5 CPE Credits

Each year the HR landscape changes based on recent enacted laws or closed court cases. If employers do not respond to developments in a timely manner, they may be subject to fines, penalties or just generally bad press.

Hear a summary of the latest laws and court cases and get tips on adjusting your HR policies and procedures accordingly. Review the top California legislative and judicial developments to take effect in 2010, and:

* Learn how California wage and hour class action litigation and decisions impact HR
* Discuss major developments under federal law, including changes in executive compensation and employer burdens in defending age discrimination litigation, and challenges in downsizing, severance agreements and releases
* Examine the impact of the economic downturn on federal and state regulation and legislation

A defense of an honest mistake will not insulate employers for penalties assessed for violations of labor and employment law. Make no mistake - learn how to keep ahead of the changing tides by attending this important Tri-Valley Chapter Update.

Speaker
Marc L. Jacuzzi, a shareholder of Simpson, Garrity & Innes, PC, has offered comprehensive employment law defense and advice to management since 1994. He regularly advises clients regarding all aspects of the employer/employee relationship from hire to termination including wage/hour and employee classification issues; discrimination issues, compensation methods, workplace violence and international employment issues. Mr. Jacuzzi frequently lectures for professional human resource organizations and defends businesses before state and federal courts and administrative agencies.

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