On The Cutting Edge: How To Protect Your Company From Employee Lawsuits
By Greg Labate
Keyword(s)
Employment Law, Legislation
This dynamic presentation will provide California employers with important information and practical tips on how to protect themselves from employee litigation, “bet the company” class action lawsuits, and other potential legal problems in the workplace. Receive updates on recent “hot button” issues that often lead to employee claims, such as paid sick leave, equal pay, meal/rest periods, background checks, pay stubs, independent contractors, overtime calculations, and more.
We will identify hidden potential problems that many smart employers often overlook and how to fix them with minimal disruption. We will discuss recent developments in employment arbitration agreements that could prevent you from becoming the target of a class action lawsuits from disgruntled employees, how to best preemptively settle potential claims before they turn into costly litigation, and review simple yet crucial steps that could save a company from massive liability. This seminar will be informative, entertaining, and should not be missed by California employers.
Credits
CalBar - MCLE:1.25, HRCI - California:1.25, SHRM - PDC:1.25
Description
 | Greg Labate, Labor & Employment Lawyer, Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP Greg Labate is Co-Practice Group Leader of the firm's Labor and Employment Practice Group and is a partner in the firm's Orange County office. Mr. Labate specializes in labor and employment law and represents employers in a wide range of industries throughout California and the United States. He provides general advice to employers relating to labor and employment issues and has extensive experience in defending employers against claims of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, defamation, invasion of privacy, workplace violence, wage claims, employee raiding, and other related matters. He is a trial attorney who has had great success defending his clients in court. Mr. Labate has also defended employers in numerous wage and hour class actions, with a special emphasis on class actions in the mortgage, restaurant, retail, and manufacturing industries. |
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