2010 Employment Law Update January 12, 2010

Litigation in the 21st century is on the rise in large part because of the constant development of state agency regulations, and new case and federal law. Keeping current with the most up-to-date legislative and judicial changes in employment law becomes critical with the ever increasing local government regulation.

Get up to speed on the latest California employment law cases
Learn policy changes to ensure compliance
Identify new trends and develop plans and strategies to implement best practices now, before the lawsuit comes

The session will also include an interactive discussion with attendees about developments in the law. Share ideas about the best ways to implement and enforce policies and practices stemming from these developments as well as cautionary tales of practices to avoid.

Speakers:
Patrick Sutton, attorney with Rybicki & Associates, has practiced labor and employment law for public agencies and private clients throughout California. He has broad employment-law experience in areas such as the federal Family and Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, workers' compensation law and employment tort. Assistant Vice President, Redwood Credit Union.

Carla Hartley, Partner, Dillingham & Murphy, LLP, has represented employers in employment litigation and has extensive experience in wrongful termination, breach of contract, discrimination, harassment, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Family Medical Leave Act, Title VII, wage and hour issues, privacy rights, and trade secrets. She is also involved with trial and appellate work in state and federal court, administrative hearings and arbitrations.

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