Sessions

Many scary things can happen to employers in California. Unlimited damages in employment lawsuits, expensive class actions over obscure wage-hour violations, daily overtime, complex meal and rest break requirements, a state EEO agency that rarely investigates complaints before issuing right-to-sue letters, hefty penalties for final paychecks that are late or incorrect, and unenforceable covenants not to compete are just a few. You will how to avoid runaway jury verdicts and class action lawsuits with arbitration agreements, how California’s wage-hour laws differ from federal law as well as what happens when a discrimination or harassment charge is filed in California. This session will highlight 10 of the worst things that might happen to a company employing people in California, and present some tips to avoid these problems.