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

Published: May 16, 2013

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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

Second Session Added for L&E Health Care Reform Seminar

Published: May 16, 2013

Due to overwhelming demand, a second session of the Health Care Reform seminar has been scheduled for 5/22/13 from 12:00-2:00 pm. Additional seats are available for the second session only. If you would like to register for this seminar, please RSVP to Ramona Carrillo at rcarrillo@weintraub.com.

Presented by The Labor & Employment Group at Weintraub Tobin and Vincent Catalano of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., Inc.

Summary of Program

The Supreme Court has spoken and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (“PPACA”) is here to stay. It is now critical that employers of all sizes learn how the PPACA may impact their workplace. Join Weintraub Tobin, and special guest speaker, Vincent Catalano, MBA, Area Vice President/Employee Benefits Consultant from Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., Inc., for this very timely and informative panel discussion about how employers can navigate the complexities of, and comply with, the PPACA.

Program Highlights

  • Determining who is a covered employer under the PPACA.
  • “Pay or Play” mandates – the details of what employers must do.
  • A discussion of available tax credits.
  • Understanding the consequences of non-compliance: penalties, penalties, penalties.
  • What the California Exchange “Covered California” is and what it means for employers.
  • Benefits of PPACA including coverage of dependents to age 26, women’s health enhancements and preventative care and other patient protections.
  • Strategies the proactive employer can take.

Location
Weintraub Tobin
400 Capitol Mall, 11th Fl.
Sacramento, CA 95814
Parking validation provided. Please park in the Wells Fargo parking garage, entrances on 4th and 5th St.

Seminar Program
Noon – 2 p.m. – Seminar
Approved for 2 hours MCLE credit; HRCI
credits available upon request.
There is no charge for this seminar.

Weintraub Supports Make-a-Wish

Published: May 14, 2013

Weintraub Tobin is making a difference in the lives of children and their families in the Sacramento region and beyond.

Through Chris Chediak’s involvement with the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Weintraub Tobin sponsored the wish of Noah, a 12-year-old boy with Leukemia, whose wish was to travel to New York City with his family. In June, Noah flew to New York, attended a Broadway play and a Yankees game, and took in the sights and sounds of the “City That Never Sleeps.”

Weintraub Tobin honored Noah in the following ways:

Sacramento River Cats Game, Saturday, April 20th, 7:00 p.m., Raley Field

Noah was named the “Walk Ambassador” for Make-A-Wish’s Walk for Wishes in May. As a kick off to the walk, Noah threw out the first pitch (with a little help from Chris Chediak) at the River Cats game on Saturday, April 20th. Noah was alongside Zoe, a 7-year-old survivor of Leukemia, who had her wish of being a princess for a day, be granted last year with help from Weintraub Tobin.

Walk for Wishes, Saturday, May 18th, 9 a.m., Raley Field

Weintraub Tobin walked alongside Noah (and cheer him on!) during this 5k Walk at Raley Field.

A Note on Noah:

Like most 12-year-old boys, Noah loves video games and watching his favorite sports teams, particularly the NY Yankees and the SF Giants. He also enjoys hiking, fishing, traveling, and learning about new places. What’s not typical is what he has had to face since he was diagnosed with Leukemia when he was nine. So when Make-A-Wish® asked him what his one true wish would be, he quickly said he wanted to go to New York City.

Noah has been fascinated with New York as far back as his Mom Amy can remember. Noah will have his wish granted to go to New York this June. His mom says he has been so excited ever since he learned his wish was going to be granted. “The whole Make-A-Wish experience has been fantastic. It has really given us something to look forward to as a family.”

Visit the Make-A-Wish website here for upcoming Walk for Wishes.

Legendary and the Dowdle Brothers to Make Low Budget Thriller (Variety)

Published: May 13, 2013

Weintraub clients John and Drew Dowdle will co-write the upcoming microbudget thriller: “As Above, So Below” for Legendary Pictures.

According to Variety, the film will be set in the catacombs beneath Paris where two archeologists look for hidden treasure. Sources say the film would be set in the $5-$10 million range, which stretches the boundaries of what constitute a micro-budget picture, a team popularized for films in the under-$1 million budget range.

The Dowdle brothers have also teamed on the following films: Full Moon Rising, The Dry Spell, The Poughkeepsie Tapes, Quarantine and Devil.

Read the full Variety article here.

Weintraub Tobin Walks a Mile in Her Shoes

Published: May 1, 2013

Weintraub Tobin is a proud supporter of WEAVE and its Walk A Mile In Her Shoes event. Each year, our attorneys strut their Weintraub swagger in high heels around Capitol Mall – all for a very good cause.

Roughly 450 men raised $230,000 for the local nonprofit, which is a support system for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in Sacramento County. WEAVE is committed to breaking the cycle of violence by educating the community to better understand the issues of domestic violence and sexual assault.

For more information, visit the WEAVE website.

Weintraub’s San Francisco Office Joins Food From the Bar

Published: May 1, 2013

The San Francisco office of Weintraub Tobin has joined forces with other Bay Area law firms to raise money and collect food donations during the month of May to benefit the San Francisco and Marin Food Banks.

Food from the Bar is the legal community’s largest food and fund raising drive. In its 22nd year, this drive raises critical funds to fight hunger in San Francisco and Marin.

The San Francisco and Marin Food Banks provide vital support to more than 225,000 people in the community who are struggling to make ends meet. This year, they’ll distribute 45 million pounds of food, and more than half of it will be fresh fruit and vegetables direct from the farm.

For every $1 donated, the Food Banks can distribute $6 worth of food thanks to volunteers, farming partners and food donors, and the ability to source quality food for pennies on the dollar.

The San Francisco office will be collecting food donations in their office through the end of May. To donate or learn more learn more about Food from the Bar, visit www.sfmfoodbank.org

Upcoming Seminar: Healthcare Reform: What Employers Need to Know

Published: April 29, 2013

Download: Flyer – Health Care Reform.pdf

Presented by The Labor & Employment Group at Weintraub Tobin and Vincent Catalano of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., Inc.

Summary of Program

The Supreme Court has spoken and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (“PPACA”) is here to stay. It is now critical that employers of all sizes learn how the PPACA may impact their workplace. Join Weintraub Tobin, and special guest speaker, Vincent Catalano, MBA, Area Vice President/Employee Benefits Consultant from Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., Inc., for this very timely and informative panel discussion about how employers can navigate the complexities of, and comply with, the PPACA.

Program Highlights

  • Determining who is a covered employer under the PPACA.
  • “Pay or Play” mandates – the details of what employers must do.
  • A discussion of available tax credits.
  • Understanding the consequences of non-compliance: penalties, penalties, penalties.
  • What the California Exchange “Covered California” is and what it means for employers.
  • Benefits of PPACA including coverage of dependents to age 26, women’s health enhancements and preventative care and other patient protections.
  • Strategies the proactive employer can take.

Location
Weintraub Tobin
400 Capitol Mall, 11th Fl.
Sacramento, CA 95814
Parking validation provided. Please park in the Wells Fargo parking garage, entrances on 4th and 5th St.

Seminar Program
9:00 a.m. Registration and Breakfast
9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Seminar
Approved for 2 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