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As you've undoubtedly heard, Starbucks was recently slapped with a venti-sized $100 million judgment for violating California law by having shift supervisors share in employee tips.

Starbucks has vowed to appeal, but whatever the final outcome of this case, the judgment is sure to set off a wave of similar challenges in the restaurant industry and other industries in which tipping is common. Within days of the California ruling, in fact, another lawsuit challenging the same tip-pooling policy was filed against Starbucks in Massachusetts, and other cases have been filed as well.

Don't take chances—join us on July 9 for an in-depth audio conference all about this ruling, and how to protect yourself from a similar lawsuit.

You will learn:

• What the ruling actually said, and why the court ruled as it did



• How to ensure your tip-pooling arrangements comply with California Department of Labor Standards and Enforcement requirements



• Why you need to keep accurate records of hours worked for tipped employees



• The extent of your liability if you get it wrong



• How to reduce your risks if your current policy is illegal



• Steps you can take now to ensure you're in compliance with the rules on tipped employees

ABOUT YOUR SPEAKER:

Mark Jacobs, Esq. is an associate at the Irvine office of Fisher & Phillips, LLP. His practice is focused on defending employment-related lawsuits and administrative complaints on a variety of issues, including harassment, retaliation, and discrimination. Jacobs represents employers in both state and federal courts, as well as before state and federal agencies, such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing, and the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement.

He has expertise in handling complex, multi-plaintiff harassment and discrimination matters, wage and hour, and other administrative matters. A significant portion of his practice is devoted to preventive employee relations programs that include supervisory training and the development and administration of effective human resources polices and practices.

Jacobs is a frequent lecturer before trade groups, associations, insurance organizations, and private employers. He regularly conducts in-house management seminars and training sessions for executives, supervisors, managers, and human resources professionals in all aspects of labor and employment law, including hiring and firing, FMLA, ADA, arbitration, wage and hour compliance, and equal employment opportunity law. Prior to joining the firm, Jacobs worked as a Legislative Aide in the California State Assembly and served as a Deputy Attorney General in the California Attorney General's Office.

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The Employer Resource Institute is an approved MCLE Multiple Activity Provider, and this program has been approved for 1.5 hours of MCLE credit by the State Bar of California. For more information, please contact our customer service department at (800) 695-7178.

How Do Audio Conferences Work?

An audio conference is remarkably cost-effective and convenient. You participate from your office using a regular telephone. You have no travel costs and no out-of-office time.

Plus, for one low price you can get as many people in your office to participate as you can fit around a speakerphone.

Because the conference is live, you can ask the speakers questions' either on the phone or via e-mail.

With your registration, you also receive conference materials with additional practical information from California Employer Advisor sent to you via e-mail shortly before the conference.

Why You Can Sign Up To Attend This Event with Confidence

As with all California Employer Advisor products, you're completely protected. If for any reason you are unsatisfied with this audio conference, simply let us know and we will return your entire registration fee.