New Year, New Challenges: 2018 Annual Employment Law Briefing

January 2018

Downey Brand Employment Law Seminar


2018 brings new challenges for California employers. Downey Brand partners Cass Ferrannini and Liz Stallard, along with associates from our employment law team, will provide practical tips and suggest policy updates and strategies for complying with new federal, state and local employment laws. Their interactive discussion will include review of recent employment-related legislation and significant court decisions impacting employers. Specific topics covered in this year’s presentation include:

  • Hiring/Posting – New restrictions on criminal and salary history information
  • Wage and Hour –  State and local wage changes, including the ever-increasing California minimum wage, day of rest issues, direct contractor liability and the status of the federal white-collar exemption
  • Discrimination – New harassment training requirements and definitions
  • Leaves – New baby bonding rules
  • Immigration – New rules for California employers responding to federal immigration inquiries

Who Should Attend:  Human Resource Professionals, Business Owners, In-House Counsel, Office Managers and Front-Line Supervisors

MCLE & HRCI Credit:  Downey Brand is a State Bar of California MCLE approved provider and this program has been approved for one hour of MCLE credit.  In addition, this program has been submitted to the HR Certification Institute for review.


Sacramento Seminar

Wednesday, January 10, 2018
11:30AM – 1:00PM (lunch provided)

Downey Brand
621 Capitol Mall | 18th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
* Parking will be validated for those who park in the building

REGISTER FOR SACRAMENTO SEMINAR


Stockton Seminar

Thursday, January 11, 2018
11:30AM – 1:00PM (lunch provided)

University Plaza Waterfront Hotel
110 West Fremont Street
Stockton, CA 95202

REGISTER FOR STOCKTON SEMINAR