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Webinar: Employment Issues Upon Re-Entry to the Workplace

  • When: Apr 30, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the workplace landscape.  While the anticipated re-opening of the economy is on the horizon, employers must be aware of a number of employment issues when employees begin to re-enter the workplace.  This webinar addresses the most common questions employers are currently asking about what is and is not required, allowed, or recommended when bringing employees back to work.  We will provide an overview of the following topics during this free webinar:

  • Conflicting Shelter Orders – Which one applies and which order do we follow to bring employees back to work?
  • What can an employer do if employees refuse to return to the worksite?
  • May a furloughed employee choose to stay on unemployment instead of returning to work?
  • Return-to-Work Social Distancing Policies and Protocols – Are they required or recommended?
  • What are the OSHA and CDC guidelines for maintaining workplace safety and reducing the spread of COVID-19?
  • What About Employee Privacy – Can an employer obtain medical information or screen employees before they enter the worksite?
  • What are the EEOC and DFEH guidelines regarding reasonable accommodations for employees who may be at risk if they return to the worksite?
  • Do OSHA reporting and workers’ compensation benefits apply if an employee contracts COVID-19 at work?
  • Are employees still eligible to take emergency paid sick leave or emergency FMLA leave under the FFCRA once the shelter orders are lifted?
  • What sick pay and statutory leave benefits are available to laid off employees who are rehired?
  • What policies should employers review and update based on the impact of COVID-19?

This webinar was presented live on April 30, 2020.  You can view a recording of the webinar on our YouTube page.  Please keep in mind that this is a fluid situation and information is constantly being updated. We recommend that you check with your professional advisors to make sure you have the most current information.

Webinar: The Employment Law Issues Trustees, Conservators, and other Fiduciaries Face

  • When: Apr 28, 2020
  • Where: Webinar

On Tuesday, April 28, Weintraub attorney Ryan E. Abernethy is presenting a webinar hosted by the California Lawyers Association.

Summary:
In fulfilling their fiduciary obligations, trustees, conservators, and other fiduciaries are often thrust into situations where they are required to act as an employer. From managing caretakers, issuing paychecks, and setting schedules to hiring and firing trust employees, this is perilous territory because California employers are saddled with a host of regulations they are expected to understand and follow precisely.

Date & Time:
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PST

Location:
Webinar

Credits: 
1 Participatory MCLE Credits
1 Legal Specializing in Estate Planning; Trust & Probate Law

Cost:
$55.00

Registration:
To register, please click here. Please note that if you don’t already have an account with CLA, you will need to create one before registering. To create an account with CLA please click here.

Webinar: Employing in the Age of COVID-19: What Employers Need To Know

  • When: Apr 6, 2020
Webinar:

Live presentation: Monday, April 6, 2020
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM PDT

Summary of Program

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, employers are facing extraordinary challenges. This webinar addresses the most common questions employers are currently asking, as they attempt to provide a safe and secure workplace, while maintaining compliance with California and federal law.  We will provide an overview of the following topics during this free webinar:

  • Maintaining workplace safety
  • “Shelter in place” and what qualifies as an essential business
  • The Families First Coronavirus Response Act, FMLA, PTO and available tax credits
  • The Payroll Protection Act
  • The WARN act, furloughs, lay-offs, and salary reduction
  • Discussion of recent EEOC and DFEH announcements on COVID-19
  • Work-from-home policies and tips and traps for maintaining a remote workplace

The recorded presentation can be viewed on the Weintraub Tobin YouTube page.  Please note that information on COVID-19 -related legislation, regulations, and programs is changing and being updated constantly, including information presented in this webinar. Please check with your professional advisors to make sure you have the most updated information.

Webinar: The Impact of New Coronavirus Legislation on Business

  • When: Apr 2, 2020

On April 2, 2020, Chris Chediak and Jim Clarke of Weintraub Tobin joined with Jose Blanco and Brian Hoblit of CVF Capital Partners and Ben Brown of BFBA LLP to present a webinar on the implications of new laws, regulations, and initiatives in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.

Presenters covered economic forecasts, low-interest and potentially forgivable loans, tax benefits to privately-held companies, guidance for employers, and updates for real estate owners and landlords.

Details of various programs were still evolving the day of the presentation, and in fact, continue to do so.  Panelists and other professionals from the three presenting companies continue to monitor changes and update clients as new information becomes available.

You may find updated information here:

Weintraub Tobin COVID-19 Resources

CVF Capital Partners Blog

BFBA LLP  COVID-19 Updates

Webinar Resources:
  • Webinar PowerPoint (PDF)
  • PPP Application (PDF)
  • Loan Calculator (Excel)
  • Webinar Recording (YouTube) Please note that information on these issues is constantly changing and being updated, and some of the information presented in this webinar has already changed.  Please check with your professional advisors to make sure that you have the most recent information.

Legal Essentials for Startup Companies

  • When: Feb 26, 2020
  • Where: WeWork | 400 Capitol Mall 9th Floor | Sacramento, CA 95814

Weintraub attorneys Justin M. Borrowdale and Jon E. Ancona presented on Legal Essentials for Startup Companies for WeWork members at the Well’s Fargo building in Sacramento, CA. They discussed issues that newer and growing companies encounter; how to avoid common pitfalls; and the benefit of running your company like you are prepping to sell (even if you aren’t).

Salary Equals Exempt Right? Wrong! Determining Exempt Status

  • When: Feb 20, 2020
  • Where: Weintraub Tobin, 400 Capitol mall, 11th Floor, Sacramento, CA 95814

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 | rcarrillo@weintraub.com or 916-558-6046

To Register
Please RSVP by February 14, 2020

Internal Workplace Investigations; A Practical Guide to Employee Internal Investigation Legal Issues

  • When: Feb 4, 2020
  • Where: Teleconference

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

Employment Law 2019/2020 – A Year in Review; A Year Ahead (San Francisco)

  • When: Jan 31, 2020
  • Where: 301 Battery Street, 3rd Floor | San Francisco, CA 94111

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 | rcarrillo@weintraub.com or 916-558-6046

To Register
Please RSVP by Monday, January 27, 2020

*In-person attendance is limited to 50 persons.

Dissolving Business Entities Live Webinar

  • When: Jan 30, 2020
  • Where: Webinar

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.