Wage & Hour Updates - May 10, 2016

Wage & Hour Updates: Best Practices for Employers in 2016 

Sponsored by Gordon & Rees LLP

This webinar will focus on best wage-and-hour practices for employers in 2016. It is designed to assist employers in staying current with key developments from 2015 and those expected in 2016. Specific topics will include the FLSA’s new exemption rules, “on the clock” vs. “off the clock” work, meal and rest periods, increasing minimum wages nationwide, among other subjects. The presenters will also discuss recommended measures to minimize risk, as well as outline how to best deal with problems if/when they arise.

A few minutes of prevention goes a long way towards ensuring successful, productive employment relationships and reducing the risk of lawsuits. Attendees will receive practical training on important legal trends and learn simple actions they can take to protect themselves and their employees. Attendees can participate virtually from any location with an internet connection.

A brief Q&A session will follow.

Speakers:

James B. Hiller - James Hiller’s employment law practice includes representation of employers in all types of litigation, providing counseling advice to employers, and employment-related transaction negotiation and drafting. 

Brian Roth - Brian defends employers in wage and hour class and collective action lawsuits alleging violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act, Illinois Minimum Wage Law, and Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act. He also defends employers in actions alleging discrimination, harassment, retaliation, whistleblower claims, and wrongful termination. 
 
FREE!

Online - Participatory

Total CLE = one General unit

May 10, 2016, 9:00 am to 10:00 am PT

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