Doing Business in the Golden State: A CA Employment Law Primer May 17, 2012

May 17, May 31, June 14, June 28, 11:45am - 1:15pm

6 California/General Recertification Credits

The Golden State sets the gold standard for complexities in employment law. Explore core concepts in key areas: discrimination, wage and hour, leaves of absence, and restrictive covenants in four, 90-minute online sessions.

You'll examine the essential elements of doing business in California, and develop policies and practices to ensure compliance with these unique laws.

May 17: California Discrimination Laws - what makes California's Equal Employment opportunity laws different? Find out what matters in this risky area.
May 31: California Wage and Hour Laws - simply complying with the Fair Labor Standards Act will not ensure compliance with California's wage and hour rules. Explore the integration of state and federal wage and hour laws.
June 14: California Leave Laws - California's leave laws extend well beyond the requirements of the Family Medical Leave Act. Learn to navigate leave laws like a pro.

June 28: California's Laws on Restrictive Covenants - the use of restrictive covenants is limited in California. Explore alternative strategies to protect your business assets.

About the Presenter
Walter Stella is a shareholder with Miller Law Group who represents clients in all aspects of employment litigation and counseling. Walter's clients have included both emerging growth as well as Fortune 500 and other multinational corporations. He has successfully defended clients before state and federal courts as well as governmental agencies. His litigation experience includes representing clients in a myriad of employment-related claims, such as wage and hour class actions, trade secret theft, wrongful termination, discrimination, retaliation, and harassment.

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