The onboarding of new hires is often fraught with costly mistakes. Aside from the numerous required forms and policies in California, the improper classification of new employees could expose the company to expensive and harmful litigation. Further, job descriptions are not just a recruitment tool, but an essential document that can prevent many employee issues down the road. Being proactive and knowledgeable about the hazards inherent in the hiring and onboarding process will alleviate many employment problems for the duration of the employment relationship. This program is essential for anyone tasked with the hiring or onboarding of new employees. Attendees will learn an arsenal of proactive steps they can take from the time of an employee’s first day to mitigate the risk of employment litigation in California’s ever-changing legal landscape.