Employer Resource Institute Audio Conference

Originally presented on September 8, 2008
10:30 a.m. to Noon (Pacific)

Order Option       Price   CD Recording Only       $219

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A California appeals court has just issued a ruling (Brinker v. Hohnbaum) stating that an employer does not have to "ensure" that meal and rest breaks are taken. This is excellent news for employers—it eases the burden on employers and makes it far more difficult for employees to get a class action lawsuit together.

But does this mean you're out of the woods with your meal and rest break obligations? Not by a long shot! Listen to this in-depth 90-minute audio conference all about this new case. Our experts—two experienced California employment law attorneys—will explain:

• Why many employment attorneys view Brinker as a huge win for California employers


• How the ruling affects your scheduling of meal and rest breaks


• How the case's primary conclusion—that employers must merely provide these breaks rather than hover over employees to make sure they're taken—could significantly change your meal and rest period obligations


• Why rest periods don't have to be set in the middle of work periods if it's not practical to do so


• Whether you're now required to provide a meal period for every five consecutive hours worked


• What the Brinker ruling says about paying employees who work off the clock if you didn't know about the extra hours in advance


• Why the case makes it very difficult for plaintiffs' lawyers to file future class-action lawsuits against you in meal and rest period disputes—and the areas in which you still need to exercise caution

About Your Speakers:

Anthony J. Zaller, Esq., is a founding partner in the employment law firm Van Vleck Turner & Zaller, LLP, in Los Angeles. His practice focuses on defending, training, and counseling managers and employers in all areas of labor and employment law, ranging from discrimination and harassment claims to wrongful discharge and wage and hour litigation. He speaks frequently for many trade associations on employment law issues. Zaller earned his law degree from Loyola Law School and his master's degree in business administration from Loyola Marymount University.

Brian F. Van Vleck, Esq., is also a founding partner in Van Vleck Turner & Zaller, LLP. He advises clients in compliance with California law concerning wage and hour, equal employment, disability accommodation, arbitration, and unfair competition issues. He has defended employers in numerous overtime and off-the-clock claims. Van Vleck earned his law degree from the University of California Hastings College of the Law.

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.