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Around California and the rest of the country, lawsuits and enforcement actions targeting employers for allegedly misclassifying their workers are on the rise. In some cases, employers deliberately try to bend the rules to avoid paying the taxes, overtime pay, and benefits they owe.

However, many others simply make honest mistakes. It's not always easy to determine if your workers qualify as independent contractors, especially since different California and federal agencies use different tests for determining a person's status. Simply calling someone an "independent contractor" just won't cut it these days—the criteria are both stringent and complicated. If you incorrectly classify an employee as an independent contractor, you could face a huge, costly lawsuit (not to mention very bad publicity).

During our 90-minute Audio Conference on July 30, you'll learn exactly how to properly classify your workers. Our expert will share proven strategies for drafting effective contractor agreements and protecting yourself from lawsuits and audits. Plus, you'll have the chance to ask questions (live or via email) about the specific challenges facing your organization right now.

You and your colleagues will learn:

• The various California and federal tests used to determine whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor


• The common errors many employers make when they deal with independent contractors


• The steep penalties you face if you misclassify an employee as an independent contractor, even if it was a good-faith mistake


• How to create bulletproof independent contractor agreements that will survive in court


• The important legal differences between temporary employees and independent contractors


• The safest ways to terminate an independent contractor's work with you

ABOUT YOUR SPEAKERS:

Anthony J. Amendola, Esq., is a partner at the Los Angeles law firm of Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp, LLP. He represents private-sector and non-profit employers in all areas of labor and employment law, ranging from wage and hour cases and employment discrimination claims to ERISA and collective bargaining matters. Also, he counsels employers on key human resource management issues, conducts workplace investigations, and leads training programs in all areas of employment law. Before joining his firm, Amendola served as vice president and senior employment counsel for a major entertainment company. A frequent speaker and writer on employment law topics, he has been named a "Southern California Super Lawyer" for the past four years. He earned his law degree at Stanford University.

Taylor S. Ball, Esq., is an associate at the Los Angeles law firm of Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp, LLP. He defends employers in a wide range of labor and employment law issues, and he advises clients regarding their compliance with state and federal employment laws and the development of their employment policies. Ball earned his law degree at the University of California at Los Angeles.

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 Employer Resource Institute sent to you via e-mail shortly before the conference.

Why You Can Sign Up To Attend This Event with Confidence

As with all Employer Resource Institute 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.