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Summary of Webinar
Pay withheld from employee earnings typically includes income tax, health insurance, and social security contributions, but there are many other areas that may cause confusion for even the savviest HR manager. The Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) permits employers to deduct the reasonable cost of some items, even if the employee’s earnings drop below the minimum wage such as meals and lodging, employer-provided transportation, instructional costs like tuition, and deductions that benefit the employee.

Webinar Highlights

• Types of pay-based deductions permissible under federal law
• Practical tips for making payroll deductions pertaining to cash shortages, employer-owned property that is damaged or destroyed, jury duty, and more
• Whether you can require exempt employees to use vacation or PTO when your office is closed and you can’t legally dock their pay
• When you could be in danger of losing an exemption for making salary deductions for an exempt employee
• How to develop a policy for making deductions to pay back debts to your organization, such as employees’ loans, advances, and purchases
• What to do if an employee leaves the company before his or her debt is fully repaid
• And much more!

Presenter

Duyen Nguyen – Of Counsel, Weintraub Tobin, Labor & Employment and Litigation

Webinar Schedule
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST Webinar

Cost: $219

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Wednesday, September 14, 2011

12:00 PM – 12:30 PM FREE Lunchtime Teleconference

Location: Teleconference –

Dial 1-610-214-0100
Access Code: 341076#

Payment Details:
• Members: $0.00 in advance (By Sep 13) / $0.00 at the door

• Non-Members: $0.00 in advance (By Sep 13) / $0.00 at the door

The Topic:
Mutual Wage Agreements. Can You Contract Around Overtime Obligations?

Examining the new Arechiga v. Dolores Press, Inc. case – can California employers enter into mutual wage agreements with non-exempt employees that factor in overtime pay to their set compensation? Come hear Lizbeth (“Beth”) West, employment attorney and SEAC Board Chair, discuss this newest case and strategies (and potential pitfalls) of entering into agreements with non-exempt employees to avoid statutory overtime obligations. Get the lowdown on how to construct a “mutual wage agreement” before you tread on thin ice….

The Speaker(s):

Lizbeth ‘Beth’ West, Esq.

Speaker Background:
Lizbeth V. West, Esq. is a partner with Weintraub Genshlea Chediak. Her practice focuses on counseling and training employers and management staff on employment issues such as hiring, disciplinary actions, privacy, terminations, lay-offs, employment policies and contracts, protection of trade secrets, wage and hour laws, leave laws, prevention of discrimination, harassment and retaliation, and compliance with other state and federal employment laws. She also has extensive experience defending employers in various forms of employment-related litigation in state and federal court, and in administrative actions before a number of state and federal agencies.

Note: The speaker’s presentation is for informational purposes. Attendees should always consult with their legal counsel to determine how the information discussed during the meeting affects their particular circumstances.

Weintraub Tobin in-person events have been suspended during the COVID-19 pandemic.  We are actively connecting with our clients and communities online and are working to provide timely and informative updates on this evolving situation.  Our COVID-19 resources and links are being collected here.

We wish you the best through these difficult times.  Please don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions.

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Know What to Do When The Government Comes Knocking: Responding to the EEOC, DFEH, EDD and Other Governmental Agencies

Summary of Webinar

There is no universal way to prepare for a governmental audit, investigation or inspection. The employment laws governing your workplace have different compliance requirements and governmental agencies have different agendas and degrees of power. This webinar will include tips on whether, and how to, conduct a self audit; understanding the do’s and don’ts of compliance; and best practices.

Webinar Highlights

• Labor Commissioner Claims and Audits — Conduct Regular Self Audits to Avoid and/or Be Prepared for Claims and Agency Audits
• EEOC/DFEH Investigations—Responding to Claims
• EDD Audits — Misclassification Issues
• USCIS/ICE Investigations—Complying with I-9 Requirements
• CalOSHA—Steps to Take to Be Prepared for an Audit
• Tips re: Government Audits and Physical Site Inspections
• Policy Compliance Audit
• HR Legal Compliance Audit

Webinar Program
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Webinar

MCLE and HRCI credits available upon request. Certificates will be provided upon verification of attendance for the entirety of the webcast.

There is no charge for this webinar.

Information on registering and logging in to this webinar will be provided after you have RSVP’d and approximately one week prior to the session.

RSVP
Ramona Carrillo
400 Capitol Mall, 11th Fl.
Sacramento, CA 95814
916.558.6046
rcarrillo@weintraub.com

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

Join us July 23!
Weintraub Tobin and LAVA Digital Media Group will host a conversation with Ethan Applen, the executive director of Media Camp, a Turner/Warner Brothers Initiative, on Tuesday, July 23th. The conversation will focus on the opportunities and challenges with owning a startup company and will include a demo pit with five startup companies.

Ethan leads Technology and Business Strategy within the Worldwide Corporate Anti-Piracy group at Media Camp and Warner Bros. He spearheads several internal- and external-facing innovation initiatives within Warner Bros., focusing on ways to fast-track new and disruptive business models and technologies to prototyping and implementation.

Ethan has nearly 20 years of experience in the technology and entertainment space, having worked at multiple start-ups including imeem, Realtor.com, and The Lightspan Partnership, as well as at Fox and Touchstone Television.

As part of the conversation, Ethan will introduce the inaugural class for Media Camp LA 2013, a twelve-week accelerator program for early-stage technology companies and entrepreneurs, focused on the media space, with an existing product. The inaugural class, including five startup companies, will have the opportunity to demo their products. The startup companies include:

Cinecore

Cinecore is a complete paperless project management solution for film and television productions. It keeps the entire cast and crew on schedule and organized with digital document distribution, digital file storage and location maps through an in-app Google maps interface. (www.cinecore.com)

Dealflicks

Dealflicks is yield management for movie tickets, which allows consumers to get the best value on movie tickets and concessions 24/7.

Kumbuya

Kumbuya is social commerce in the context of curated, community generated content.

Reelhouse

Reelhouse is an online video platform that provides filmmakers complete control to self-distribute content directly to their viewers. Filmmakers access the latest monetization, social and showcasing features which in turn engage viewers in what Reelhouse is setting as the new standard for online viewing experiences. (www.reelhouse.org)

Storytime Studios, Inc.

Storytime Studios, Inc.’s Skit! turns every iPad into a storytelling studio. It allows the user to bring anything to life, from pop culture icons to Facebook friends; creating stories is as simple as swiping a finger. Gestures give life to the creation, and the user’s voice provides the soundtrack. (www.skitapp.com)

About Media Camp

Media Camp, a Turner/Warner Bros. initiative, is a comprehensive accelerator program that educates entrepreneurs and enables them to build innovative media businesses. Key features of Media Camp include presentations and workshops focused on media technology, formal mentorship from media industry experts, community events and knowledge sharing, as well as direct investments including partnerships and vendor relationships.

“A conversation with Ethan Applen featuring a demo pit with five startups from the inaugural class of Media Camp LA 2013” takes place Tuesday, July 30 at ROC, 604 Arizona Street in Santa Monica. Weintraub Tobin attorney Scott Hervey will serve as the moderator. Enjoy a social hour from 6:30-7 p.m. followed by the discussion with Ethan and the demo pit.

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