A flurry of new laws passed in 2014, agency actions are on the rise, and large portions of Obamacare are still up in the air mean that California employers are justifiably confused and concerned as to what 2015 may bring. This session is designed to assist HR professionals with proactive steps to compliance and staying off the radar of agencies and plaintiffs’ lawyers. We will review: • The new legislative changes generating the most litigation, and best practices to ensure compliance • The current trends at both the state and federal agency level – and who and what issues are being targeted • The latest developments related to the Iskanian decision, and how to maximize use of arbitration agreements with your employees • Trending cases on discrimination in hiring and “updating” I-9 info under California’s new law • Analysis of the remaining mandates of Obamacare, and HR changes that can soften the blow.