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Beth West Presents a Half-Day Workshop – Navigate Employee Leave Laws

Published: August 20, 2014

Sacramento Business Journal reports that, “Post and fellow shareholder Beth West will present a half-day workshop on the topic Wednesday. Sponsored by the Sacramento Employer Advisory Council in partnership with the state Employment Development Department, the event will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Sacramento State Alumni Center located at 6000 J St. The event costs $90 for members and $125 for nonmembers.

SEMINAR: NEW LOCATION! Risks and Benefits of Social Media and Computers in the Workplace

Published: October 10, 2012

Download: Social Networking SF v2.pdf

For employers, are social networking sites Happy or Sad?

Summary of Program

Employees use networking sites to communicate with one another (as well as current and potential customers). They post their daily thoughts and activities, upload photos and, occasionally, adversely impact ther employers’ buusiness. What can an employer do to protect itself without intruding on employee rights?

Some of the topics to be discussed include:

  • Employer’s use of employee’s social media information versus the employee’s right to privacy.
  • Protection of employer’s Confidential and Proprietary Information.
  • Potential employer liability for employee’s on-line conduct.
  • The importance of effective Electronic Use and Social Media policies.

Location – UPDATED!

The location of this event has changed. The new location:

Weintraub Tobin
475 Sansome Street, Suite 1800
San Francisco CA

Seminar Program

8:30 a.m. Registration and Breakfast
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Seminar

Approved for 3.0 hours MCLE credit;
HRCI credits available upon request.

There is no charge for this seminar.

RSVP

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

Upcoming Seminar – SF Edition: Developments in Wage and Hour Laws – the Good, the Bad & the Ugly

Published: April 4, 2012

Program Summary:

Join the Employment Law Group of Weintraub Genshlea Chediak Tobin & Tobin for an informative training session that will help employers and HR professionals gain a more thorough understanding of various wage and hour laws that often create liability when an employer gets them wrong.

Program Highlights:

  • Brinker Restaurant Corporation v. Superior Court
    • Yes it’s true — we really are going to have a decision from the California Supreme Court this April.
    • The meal and rest period nightmare may be over.
  • Are you classifying workers as independent contractors? If so, make sure you are right because the feds and California are hammering those who get it wrong.
  • New developments affecting compensation plans: Commissions, bonuses and mutual wage agreements.
  • What constitutes “hours worked”: It’s not always as simple as 9-5.
  • Calculating an employee’s “regular rate of pay” and “overtime premiums”: It’s not always as simple as the hourly rate x 1-1/2.
  • The technical “nitty gritty” of wage and hour record keeping requirements: timecards, paystubs, payroll records and more.

Thursday, April 12, 2012

8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Registration and Breakfast

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Program

Location:

Le Meridien Hotel
333 Battery Street
San Francisco, CA 94111

*This program is also available via Webinar. Please indicate when you RSVP.

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There is no charge for this seminar.
Approved for 3 hours MCLE Credit;

HRCI credits available upon request

RSVP:

Ramona Carrillo
Weintraub Genshlea Chediak Tobin & Tobin
400 Capitol Mall, 11th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: 916.558.6046
Fax: 916.446.1611
rcarrillo@weintraub.com

June 12 Breakfast Meeting – The “Disabled” Employee: What Laws Apply and a Perspective From the EDD

Published: May 16, 2013

Register Now!

June 12 Breakfast Meeting

The “Disabled” Employee: What Laws Apply and a Helpful Perspective From the EDD

As most employers well know, responding to the needs of an injured or ill employee is not always an easy thing to do. Employers often rack their brain over the following questions:

What are the employee’s rights?

  • What are the employer’s obligations?
  • Which laws apply to a given situation? Are they different depending on whether the injury or illness is work related or not? Are they different depending on whether or not the employee has been declared “disabled?”
  • Does a disabled employee have a right to leave or just an accommodation on the job?
  • If the employee does needs time off from work, is it paid or unpaid and how much “disability” leave can they get?
  • What do California’s State Disability Insurance (SDI) and Paid Family Leave (PFL) programs provide to employees who need time off from work?
  • What obligations does the employer have to assist employees in obtaining SDI and/or PFL benefits?
  • What can the EDD do to help an employer and an employee understand the SDI/PFL claim process?

YOU’VE GOT QUESTIONS – WE’VE GOT ANSWERS:

Please join SEAC for its June Breakfast Meeting on June 12, 2013 where an experienced employment attorney and a specialized EDD representative will discuss these important issues and provide helpful tips on how best to administer this somewhat difficult area of employment law.

Register today!

Wednesday, June 12, 2013

8:00 – 8:30 am – Registration, Networking & Continental Breakfast

8:30 – 10:00 am – Meeting

Location:

Weintraub Tobin Chediak Coleman Grodin Law Corporation
400 Capitol Mall, 11th Floor, Sacramento, CA 95814

2 hours of free parking – Bring your ticket stub to the meeting for validation.

Payment Details:

 

Members: $30.00 in advance (By June 10)/$35.00 at the door

 

Non-Members: $45.00 in advance (By June 10)/$55.00 at the door

 

The Speakers:

Lizbeth (‘Beth’) V. West

Weintraub Tobin Chediak Coleman Grodin Law Corporation
EDD Representative (TBA)

Speaker Backgrounds:

Beth is a Shareholder in the firm’s Labor and Employment, Appeals and Writs, and Litigation groups. She is admitted to practice law in the states of California and Washington.

Beth assists employers in all aspects of their employment relationship with their employees and defends employers in employment disputes. Her practice focuses on counseling and training employers and management staff on matters such as hiring, performance problems, 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. Beth also conducts workplace investigations for both public and private employers.

In addition to her counseling practice, Beth 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.

EDD Representative (TBA)

**Cancellation/No Show: Reservations cancelled less than 72 hrs in advance and/or no show will be billed the entire amount.
Beth is a Shareholder in the firm’s Labor and Employment, Appeals and Writs, and Litigation groups. She is admitted to practice law in the states of California and Washington.

Beth assists employers in all aspects of their employment relationship with their employees and defends employers in employment disputes. Her practice focuses on counseling and training employers and management staff on matters such as hiring, performance problems, 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. Beth also conducts workplace investigations for both public and private employers.

In addition to her counseling practice, Beth 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.

EDD Representative (TBA)

**Cancellation/No Show: Reservations cancelled less than 72 hrs in advance and/or no show will be billed the entire amount.

Beth is a Shareholder in the firm’s Labor and Employment, Appeals and Writs, and Litigation groups. She is admitted to practice law in the states of California and Washington.

Beth assists employers in all aspects of their employment relationship with their employees and defends employers in employment disputes. Her practice focuses on counseling and training employers and management staff on matters such as hiring, performance problems, 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. Beth also conducts workplace investigations for both public and private employers.

In addition to her counseling practice, Beth 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.

EDD Representative (TBA)

**Cancellation/No Show: Reservations cancelled less than 72 hrs in advance and/or no show will be billed the entire amount.

REGISTER HERE

Upcoming Speaking Engagement: Healthcare Reform, The Law & Wellness: It’s Still Crunch Time

Published: July 25, 2013

Labor & Employment attorney Beth West will speak at this SACTO workshop, which will equip you with the resources, tools, and knowledge you need to get your business ready for a healthier, more productive, and compliant workplace. Learn more about the recent changes and new timeline for Healthcare Reform as well as successful wellness programs that have been implemented across companies of all sizes in the Sacramento Region.

Be Smart, Be Ready, Be Compliant

2015 will be here before you know it. It’s time to start preparing as we embark on a new era of healthcare opportunities. Please join us for a panel discussion that will ultimately save you time, money and energy in the future as we start to ask the questions:

Who:

Who is going to be impacted by Healthcare Reform?

What:

What will happen if you are compliant with the new regulations?

Why:

Why is Healthcare Reform beneficial?

Why are wellness programs becoming so popular?

Are they mandatory?

How:

How do I get compliant before 2015?

Panelists:

Insurance:
Liliana Salazar, Senior Vice President of Compliance, Wells Fargo Insurance Services and Vinny Catalano, Area Vice President,
Arthur J. Gallahger & Co., Inc.

Law:
Beth West, Shareholder, Weintraub Tobin Coleman Grodin Law Corporation

Tax:
Brian Conner, Partner, Moss Adams LLP

Wellness:
Alex Lara, President & Co-Owner, Thrive – Educate. Train. Inspire.

Event Details:

Tuesday, August 27, 2013
8:00 – 11:00 a.m.
24 Hour Fitness
1020 7th Street
Sacramento, CA

Healthy breakfast will be provided by Whole Foods.

Register Today!

No cost to attend. To register yourself or other employees of your company, contact Ashley Brown at SACTO at (916) 441-2144 or abrown@sacto.org by August 20, 2013.

Postponed: Don’t Let Your IP Float Away in the Cloud!

Published: March 23, 2016

Summary of Program

Join attorneys from Weintraub Tobin’s Intellectual Property Group (Jo Dale Carothers and Audrey Millemann) for this 1 hour MCLE program.

Program Highlights

  • Overview of Cloud Computing and Cloud Storage
  • Who owns the information in the Cloud?
  • How are Patents, Copyrights, Trademarks and Trade Secrets affected by the Cloud?
  • How private is your information in the Cloud?
  • Spot troubling clauses in Cloud Service Agreements
  • Dos and don’ts to protect your IP and privacy

Date and Time

TBD

Seminar Program

TBD

Location

TBD

RSVP

Katy Walton
400 Capitol Mall, 11th Fl.
Sacramento, CA 95814
916.558.6085 | marketing@weintraub.com

There is no charge for this seminar.

Accommodating Employees: It’s Even More Complicated!

Published: June 28, 2019

Most employers know that employees may need to be accommodated from time to time for various reasons. Often this is because of an employee’s disability or medical condition. It is important for employers to understand and comply with how the courts and various federal and state regulatory agencies define accommodations, as well as learn what their rights and obligations are regarding: (1) engaging in the interactive process; and (2) providing reasonable accommodations.

Program Highlights

This interactive seminar will provide an overview of the many accommodations employers and HR professionals may be forced to consider, who should be accommodated, and how to engage in an interactive process to determine an appropriate accommodation. We will follow the life of an accommodation request, using a case study built from the various cases we have seen over the years. Topics will include:

• How to Determine Who is Entitled to an Accommodation
• How to Engage in the Interactive Process and How to Know When to Initiate the Initial discussion
• The Various Protected Classes and/or Activities Entitling an Employee to Accommodations (including things like disability, religion, and illiteracy, to name a few)
• Service Animals in the Workplace
• How to Effectively Document the Accommodation
• Recent Developments in Accommodation Law

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

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

Date
Thursday, July 18, 2019

Training Program
8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. – Registration & Breakfast
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

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.

Cost
There is no charge for this seminar.

Additional Questions
Ramona Carrillo | rcarrillo@weintraub.com or 916-558-6046

To Register
Please RSVP by Monday, July 15, 2019

Employment Law Update – 2014 A Year in Review | 2015 An Interesting Year Ahead (Sacramento)

Published: January 8, 2015

Summary of Program

Join the attorneys from Weintraub Tobin’s Labor and Employment Group as they discuss important legal developments from 2014 and review the complexities of a number of new laws facing employers in 2015.

Program Highlights

  • New Federal and State Legislation and Regulatory Requirements—Compliance is Harder Than Ever!
  • Updates in the World of Harassment, Discrimination and Retaliation Law.
  • Privacy: Social Media and Beyond.
  • The Ongoing Headache of Keeping Up with the Complex Laws Relating to Leaves of Absence and Reasonable Accommodations.
  • Developments and Trends in Wage and Hour Litigation.
  • The NLRB’s Continued Attack on the Non-Union Workplace.

Seminar Program

8:30 am Registration and Breakfast

9:00 am – 12:00 pm Seminar

Approved for 3 hours MCLE credit. This program will be submitted to the HR Certification Institute for review.

There is no charge for this seminar

Location

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

RSVP

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

View flyer here.

Pay Deductions Explained: What You Can and Can’t Deduct from Employees’ Pay

Published: May 22, 2014

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

Click here to register !