Employer Resource Institute Audio Conference

Originally presented on July 29, 2008
10:30 a.m. to Noon (Pacific)

Order Option       Price   CD Recording Only       $219

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Regardless of how careful you are, it's difficult to know whether certain workers are truly exempt from overtime, and whether your job descriptions accurately reflect your workers' real duties. It's also disconcerting to know that you may have a "red flag" lurking in your files or practices that could trigger an audit by California's Division of Labor Standards Enforcement or the federal Department of Labor's Wage & Hour Division—and if you haven't done your own audit recently, there's a good chance there is.

You can't fix what you don't know about, and the very best way to head off a potentially costly government audit is to jump in there and do one yourself. That way, you can correct any problems you find before you find yourself on the hook for them. But where to start?

Listen to this in-depth 90-minute audio recording specifically for California employers all about how to conduct a thorough self-audit of your overtime and other compensation-related practices. Our experts—both experienced California employment law attorneys—will cover:

• Why you should conduct a self-audit—the sooner the better


• What to review during your audit, and what to look for


• Common wage and hour pitfalls that cause employers a whole lot of grief—and how to avoid them


• What you need to know about properly distinguishing your contractors from your employees


• How to remedy exemption and employment relationship misclassifications, as well as problems with overtime pay


• The best way to respond to employees' wage-and-hour complaints


• How to ensure that you're prepared if the government comes knocking at your door

ABOUT YOUR SPEAKERS:

Allen M. Kato, Esq., is an associate in the San Francisco office of law firm Fenwick & West, LLP. His practice concentrates exclusively on representing management in wage and hour, affirmative action, and equal employment opportunity compliance; unfair competition and trade secret matters; and litigating individual and class action wage and hour, wrongful discharge employment discrimination, and unfair competition matters before courts and agencies. He also trains managers and HR professionals on a regular basis.

Dan Ko Obuhanych, Esq., is an associate in the Mountain View office of law firm Fenwick & West, LLP. His litigation practice focuses on labor and employment law, litigating unfair labor practice claims, discrimination/retaliation lawsuits, grievance/arbitration matters, and EEOC/DFEH charges. In his counseling practice, Obuhanych advises Fortune 500 companies and small employers on a wide variety of employment and labor issues, including harassment, retaliation, union avoidance, wage and hour issues, independent contractor status issues, and leave and accommodation matters.

Approved for Recertification Credit

This program has been approved for 1.5 recertification credit hours toward PHR and SPHR recertification through the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI). For more information about certification or recertification, please visit the HRCI homepage at www.hrci.org.

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.