Events

Summary of Program

With the ever increasing number of claims filed with the Department of Labor and California Labor Commissioner for unpaid overtime, and the increasing number of wage and hour class action lawsuits, the importance of correctly classifying employees as exempt or non-exempt is clear. This seminar is designed to help employers and HR professionals gain a more thorough understanding of the various exemptions available under California law and learn how to conduct an exemption analysis in order to reduce potential liability.

Program Highlights

• A discussion of the exemptions available.
• Checklists for determining if your employees are exempt.
• How to conduct a self-audit to ensure that employees are properly classified.
• What to do if your employees have been misclassified.
• What are the courts saying – highlights of decisions regarding exemption issues in California.

Date & Time
Thursday, February 20, 2020, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Seminar Program

9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. – Registration & Breakfast

9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. – Seminar

Location
Weintraub Tobin Office
400 Capitol Mall, 11th Floor | Sacramento, CA 95814

Parking
Parking Validation provided. Please park in the Wells Fargo parking garage, entrances on 4th and 5th Street. Please bring your ticket with you to the 11th floor for validation.

Webinar
This seminar is also available via webinar. Please indicate in your RSVP if you will be attending via webinar.

Cost
There is no charge for this seminar.

MCLE Credit
Approved for two (2) hours MCLE.  This program will be submitted to the HR Certification Institute for review.  Certificates will be provided upon verification of attendance for the entirety of the webcast. 

Additional Questions
Ramona Carrillo | [email protected] or 916-558-6046

To Register
Please RSVP by February 14, 2020

On Tuesday, February 4, Weintraub attorney Shauna N. Correia will speak at a National Business Institute (NBI) seminar titled A Practical Guide to Employee Internal Investigation Legal Issues.

Program Description:
Internal investigations of employee misconduct are useful tools – but they must be conducted the right way in order to provide proper legal protections. In this essential legal overview of conducting employee internal investigations, our experienced attorney faculty will show you how to conduct airtight investigations that protect employers and get results. Ensure internal investigations preserve attorney-client privilege and minimize the chances of future lawsuits – register today!

• Ensure attorney-client privilege and the work-product doctrine are preserved while conducting internal investigations.
• Create legally defensible paper trails that fully document the rationale behind termination decisions.
• Strategically use the results of internal investigation in discovery, depositions and other litigation procedures.

Date: Tuesday, February 4
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Location: Teleconference
To register visit the NBI registration page.

Course Content:

• How the Investigation Process Works: A Brief Overview
• Preserving Attorney-Client Privilege and the Work-Product Doctrine
• Conducting Investigations: Interviewing Key Parties
• Leaving Paper Trails That Document Actions and Reduce Liabilities
• Creating Investigation Final Reports
• Top Investigation Errors Plaintiff Attorneys Exploit
• Using Investigation Results for Discipline and Termination: Avoiding Future Issues
• How to Use Investigation Materials in Litigation

To learn more, please visit NBI Seminar: A Practical Guide to Employee Internal Investigation Legal Issues

Summary of Program

Join the attorneys from Weintraub Tobin’s Labor and Employment Group as they discuss legal developments from 2019 and review a number of new laws facing employers in 2020.

Program Highlights

• New Federal and State Legislation and Court Cases
• Changes to the Law Governing Classification of Independent Contractors
• Developments in Harassment, Discrimination and Retaliation Law
• Leaves of Absence and Reasonable Accommodations
• Wage and Hour Laws
• Employment, Arbitration and Confidentiality Agreements
• Class Actions and PAGA Claims
• The NLRB’s Change in Course

Date & Time
Friday, January 31, 2020, 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Program
8:30 AM – Registration & Breakfast
9:00 AM – Seminar

Location
SF Bar Association (Board Room)
301 Battery Street, 3rd Floor | San Francisco, CA 94111

Cost
There is no charge for this seminar.

MCLE Credit
Approved for three (3) hours MCLE.  This program will be submitted to the HR Certification Institute for review.  Certificates will be provided upon verification of attendance for the entirety of the webcast.

Additional Questions
Ramona Carrillo | [email protected] or 916-558-6046

To Register
Please RSVP by Monday, January 27, 2020

*In-person attendance is limited to 50 persons.

On January 30, 2020, Weintraub attorney Justin Borrowdale presented Dissolving Business Entities provided by Lorman.

Summary:

Gain a better understanding of dissolving and winding up a business entity. Whether through the decision of the owners or outside forces, business ventures coming to an end can impose liability and tax implications on managers and equity owners. This topic will explain the process and implications of dissolving and winding up corporations, LLCs, and other types of entities. We will place particular emphasis on California and Delaware, though much of the material will be relevant to all states.

Learning Objectives:

• You will be able to define the obstacles and goals of your dissolution process when initially forming a company.
• You will be able to describe the process for dissolving corporations, LLCs, and other entities, with particular emphasis on California and Delaware entities.
• You will be able to explain to your clients and partners at the outset of a dissolution the proper process and alternatives and consequences they can expect.
• You will be able to identify common pitfalls in the dissolution process.

Due to high demand, we have scheduled this second session to accommodate additional attendees.

Summary of Program

Join the attorneys from Weintraub Tobin’s Labor and Employment Group as they discuss legal developments from 2019 and review a number of new laws facing employers in 2020.

Program Highlights

• New Federal and State Legislation and Court Cases
• Changes to the Law Governing Classification of Independent Contractors
• Developments in Harassment, Discrimination and Retaliation Law
• Leaves of Absence and Reasonable Accommodations
• Wage and Hour Laws
• Employment, Arbitration and Confidentiality Agreements
• Class Actions and PAGA Claims
• The NLRB’s Change in Course

Date & Time
Thursday, January 9, 2020, 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Program
8:30 AM – Registration & Breakfast
9:00 AM – Seminar

Location
Weintraub Tobin Office
400 Capitol Mall, 11th Floor | Sacramento, CA 95814

Parking
Parking Validation provided. Please park in the Wells Fargo parking garage, entrances on 4th and 5th Street. Please bring your ticket with you to the 11th floor for validation.

Webinar
This seminar is also available via webinar. Please indicate in your RSVP if you will be attending via webinar.

Cost
There is no charge for this seminar.

MCLE Credit
Approved for three (3) hours MCLE.  This program will be submitted to the HR Certification Institute for review.  Certificates will be provided upon verification of attendance for the entirety of the webcast.

Additional Questions
Ramona Carrillo | [email protected] or 916-558-6046

To Register
Please RSVP by Friday, January 3, 2020

*In-person attendance is limited to 50 persons.

Summary of Program

Join the attorneys from Weintraub Tobin’s Labor and Employment Group as they discuss legal developments from 2019 and review a number of new laws facing employers in 2020.

Program Highlights

• New Federal and State Legislation and Court Cases
• Changes to the Law Governing Classification of Independent Contractors
• Developments in Harassment, Discrimination and Retaliation Law
• Leaves of Absence and Reasonable Accommodations
• Wage and Hour Laws
• Employment, Arbitration and Confidentiality Agreements
• Class Actions and PAGA Claims
• The NLRB’s Change in Course

Date & Time
Wednesday, January 8, 2020, 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Due to high demand we have scheduled a second session for 1/9/20

Program
8:30 AM – Registration & Breakfast
9:00 AM – Seminar

Location
Weintraub Tobin Office
400 Capitol Mall, 11th Floor | Sacramento, CA 95814

Parking
Parking Validation provided. Please park in the Wells Fargo parking garage, entrances on 4th and 5th Street. Please bring your ticket with you to the 11th floor for validation.

Webinar
This seminar is also available via webinar. Please indicate in your RSVP if you will be attending via webinar.

Cost
There is no charge for this seminar.

MCLE Credit
Approved for three (3) hours MCLE.  This program will be submitted to the HR Certification Institute for review.  Certificates will be provided upon verification of attendance for the entirety of the webcast.

Additional Questions
Ramona Carrillo | [email protected] or 916-558-6046

To Register
Please RSVP by Friday, January 3, 2020

*In-person attendance is limited to 50 persons.

Summary of Program

January 1, 2020 is right around the corner; be sure you are ready for the New Year and the new legal obligations it brings.

Join Lizbeth (“Beth”) West, Chair of Weintraub Tobin’s Labor & Employment Group for this one-hour webinar in which she will provide a brief overview of some new employment laws and recommend steps employers can take to ensure compliance by January 2020. Topics to be discussed include:

Program Highlights

• AB5 and worker classifications.
• New laws that may impact employment policies, including certain leaves of absence; lactation accommodation; and anti-harassment policies.
• New laws restricting certain terms in offer letters and other agreements like arbitration and separation agreements.
• The different compliance timelines and requirements for mandatory harassment prevention training.

A more in-depth review of the new laws and legal developments will be provided at Weintraub Tobin’s 2020 Year In Review seminar in January 2020. Visit our website at weintraub.com for our 2020 Labor and Employment Seminar & Training Schedule.

Date & Time
Thursday, December 12, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Additional Questions
Ramona Carrillo | [email protected] or 916-558-6046

To Register
Please RSVP by Monday, December 9, 2019

Summary of Event:

Join us for an educational event to learn more about planning a successful business transition.  The Business Transitions Seminar will feature a CEO panel of business owners who have been through or are currently going through a transition such as a sale, merger, company reorganization, or generational transfer.  A second panel of professional advisors will discuss working with business owners and principals to make a successful transition.

Chris Chediak will be moderating the CEO panel, and Jim Clarke will be a panelist for the professional advisor session. Weintraub Tobin is a sponsor of this event along with CVF Capital Partners, Five Star Bank, and BFBA.

CEO Panel:

Jennifer Anderson, president, Davis Lumber & Hardware, Co.
Bob Clark, president of operations, Clark Pacific
Mark Olander, CEO, TaxAudit
Kelly Solomon, CEO, Signature Coast Holdings

Advisor Panel:

James Beckwith, president & CEO, Five Star Bank
Ben Brown, managing partner, BFBA
Jim Clarke, shareholder, Weintraub Tobin
Ed McNulty, managing partner, CVF Capital Partners

When:
Tuesday, December 3, 2019
7:30 AM – 10:30 AM

Where:
Hyatt Regency Sacramento
1209 L St.
Sacramento, CA 95814

Registration:
For more information or to register for the event please click here. To receive a promo code for complimentary admission, please email us.

On Wednesday, November 20, Weintraub attorney Ryan Abernethy will speak at a National Business Institute (NBI) seminar titled Mini Law School for HR Professionals.

Program Description
A Comprehensive Primer on Labor and Employment Law

As employment-related litigation rates continue to rise, employers must look for ways to proactively protect themselves in a legal manner. Human resource compliance can be one of the most costly and time-consuming aspects for a business; can you streamline the process and prevent any unnecessary risk? This program will get you up to speed so you can return to work confident in your abilities. Know the fundamentals of human resources: from hiring to firing and everything in-between. Register today!

• Get the latest employment law updates you can’t afford to miss.
• Understand the importance of thorough and accurate paperwork when hiring new employees.
• Know what a handbook should and should not contain by exploring the advantages and pitfalls of various policies.
• Appropriately apply wage and hour exemption requirements in gray areas such as outside salespeople and highly-paid computer professionals.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state WARN Act requirements when performing layoffs.
• Remain up to date on the latest developments regarding employee behavior and controversial social media policies.
• Learn the key steps in investigating employee misconduct thoroughly and legally.
• Identify techniques for controlling back pay during a National Labor Relations Board investigation.

When:
Wednesday, November 20
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Where:
Four Points by Sheraton Sacramento International Airport
4900 Duckhorn Drive
Sacramento, CA 95834

CLE Credits:
6.00 – CA CLE

Registration:
Visit the NBI Registration page.

To learn more, please visit NBI Seminar: Mini Law School for HR Professionals

Association of Workplace Investigators (AWI) is holding its Sacramento Workplace Investigation Basics Seminar on Monday, November 18, 2019.

Summary:
This popular, fast-paced, interactive program is designed to introduce the participants to the theory and the practical skills necessary to conduct impartial investigations of allegations of employee misconduct. Among other things, you will learn how to: ask effective questions, interview reluctant witnesses, obtain relevant evidence, assess credibility, and arrive at a legally defensible decision. You will also learn how to prepare and utilize all of the necessary documentation during the investigative process. Each attendee will receive program materials containing valuable checklists, forms, and templates that will assist them in carrying out investigations. The seminar runs from 9 am to 4 pm and includes continental breakfast and lunch. Previous sessions of this seminar have sold out, so register now to secure your place.

When:
Monday, November 18, 2019
9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Where:
Weintraub Tobin
400 Capitol Mall
11th Floor
Sacramento, California  95814
United States

CE information:
5.5 Hours – California MCLE pre-approved
5.5 PDCs – SHRM pre-approved
5.5 General HR – HRCI pending approval

Please note that pre-payment is required. Download a PDF registration form to pay by check, or register online here.

To visit AWI’s website please click here.