Time To Prepare for 2011

The ringing in of the New Year brings with it new state and federal regulations, legislation, and court decisions that California employers need to be on top of. But what’s most pressing? What do you really need to act on rather than just monitor?

I’d like to invite you to join us on January 5 for an in-depth webinar all about getting up to speed for 2011:

What’s New for 2011: The Latest Court Rulings, Regulations, and Legislation California Employers Need to Know About

One of our favorite presenters, Laura Innes — a seasoned California-based labor and employment attorney — will debrief you on the hottest labor and employment topics on the horizon for 2011.

In just 90 minutes, you’ll get valuable insight into which wage and hour practices the DLSE and DOL are expected to pay extra close attention to in 2011, why the EEOC is taking issue with using credit checks as screening tools, how unionized workplaces in California can benefit from meal and rest break legislation in effect as of January 1, and more.

You and your colleagues will learn:

1. The major state and federal court decisions from 2010 that could change your employment policies for 2011 and for years to come
2. The employment-related issues the U.S. Supreme Court is set to rule on, and the practical impact those rulings could have on your organization
3. The wage and hour-related practices the DOL and DLSE are zeroing in on now, so you can tell if your current workplace practices make you vulnerable to lawsuits
4. How to reduce your chances of being sued for compensation-related class actions in 2011 and beyond
5. The status of the long-awaited relief the California Supreme Court could provide to employers waiting for clarification on the Brinker meal-and-rest-break case
6. What’s happening on the union-organizing front now that the proposed Employee Free Choice Act seems to be stalled for good 
7. How unionized employers in California may benefit from meal-break legislation taking effect January 1
8. Crucial IRS-related deadlines for reporting the cost of health-care coverage on employees’ W-2 wage and income statements
9. The practical steps to take right now so you’re prepared for what’s in store

Feel free to email me with any questions you might have about the session—we hope you’ll join us.