Sessions
Concurrent Session
The 10 Scariest Things That Can Happen to You If You Have Employees in California
Convention Center 147
Wednesday 06/22/2016 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM
1.25 SHRM PDCs, 1.25 California Credit
| Competencies: Consultation, Critical Evaluation
| Intended Audience: Mid-Level
Workplace Application:
You will learn about the 10 worst things that could happen to a company employing people in California, and practical tips to avoid these problems.
Many scary things can happen to employers in California. Unlimited damages in employment lawsuits, expensive class actions over obscure wage-hour violations, mandatory paid sick leave, daily overtime, complex meal and rest break requirements, hefty penalties for paychecks that are late or incorrect, and the “Private Attorney General Act” that deputizes disgruntled employees to sue you on behalf of the state. This session will show you:
- How to use arbitration agreements to avoid runaway jury verdicts and class action lawsuits.
- How California's wage-hour laws differ from federal law.
- How to deal with California's new paid sick leave law.
- Why it's so important for final paychecks to be correct and on time.
- How to protect trade secrets and confidential information in a state where non-compete agreements are not enforceable.
