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"The 2010 Employment Law Update" presented by Richard J. Simmons

SPEAKER: Richard J. Simmons
DATE: Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Last day to register is March 11th. Check must be received by (no later than) March 12th.
TIME:  7:15 a.m. Registration, Check-in and Networking Breakfast (Breakfast Buffet served until 8:15 a.m.)
8:00 a.m. Welcome and Introductions
8:15 a.m. EDD/Work Source Center Update
8:30 a.m. Labor Law Update
9:30 a.m. Break
9:45 a.m. Seminar continues
11:30 a.m. Seminar concludes
PLACE: Airtel Plaza Hotel
7277 Valjean Avenue
Van Nuys, CA 91406
COST: $75 for Members (one attendee)
$85 for Non-Members Am I a Member?
Register on site: $95
Cost includes breakfast buffet, parking and seminar materials
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Richard SimmonsThis seminar is invaluable for business owners and human resources professionals. Take advantage of the opportunity to receive current legislative updates and information on how to deal with day-to-day issues which can be troublesome for employers. Information provided will include recent court decisions and major cases impacting all California employers.

Among the subjects discussed will be:

  • Legislative Update - Changes to Federal and State Laws - Case Law Developments
  • California Wage Orders - wage and hour requirements
  • Meal and Rest Period Rules - Impact of New Supreme Court Decisions
  • Legal and practical issues associated with Employee Handbooks
  • Termination, progressive discipline, at-will employment
  • Overtime requirements - new penalties for violators
  • Release agreements - when to use and what's needed.
  • Travel Time pay
  • Employment Discrimination, ADA compliance, and Wrongful Discharge Issues

Richard J. Simmons is a partner in the Labor and Employment Practice Group in the firm's Los Angeles office of Sheppard Mulin Richter & Hampton LLC. Mr. Simmons represents employers in various labor relations matters involving state and federal wage and hour laws, wrongful discharge, employment discrimination, employee discipline and termination, employee benefits, affirmative action, union representation proceedings, and contract arbitrations. He lectures extensively in Southern California and was recently named as one of the "2010 Best Lawyers in America". Mr. Simmons has also been a lecturer at graduate labor law courses presented by the University of California at Los Angeles and the University of Southern California, and has appeared as an authority on labor law and employee benefit issues on the CBS Evening News and NBC Nightly News.