Preventing Discrimination Lawsuits: Trends and Developments August 17, 2012

1 General Recertification Credit

Explore the latest trends in federal and California employment discrimination law, including the challenges of managing an aging workforce, increased diversity of religious beliefs, emerging gender and disability issues at work, and more.

Take an in-depth look at the Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. v. Dukes decision, examine how anti-bias laws are being interpreted and applied in new ways, and gain compliance tools for recognizing workplace bias issues and preventing lawsuits.

About the Presenters

Michele Ballard Miller, Shareholder at Miller Law Group. With 29 years' experience practicing exclusively in the area of labor and employment law, Ms. Miller represents management in the full range of litigation, from wrongful termination to sexual harassment and disability discrimination. Ms. Miller also provides strategic advice on employment risk management and is a frequent lecturer on employment issues for clients and outside groups.

Carolyn Rashby, Special Counsel at Miller Law Group. Ms. Rashby has represented and counseled management on a wide range of employment matters, including wage and hour, leaves of absence, discrimination, harassment, and employee handbooks and personnel practices. Ms. Rashby has written hundreds of articles and employer compliance materials touching on all aspects of California employment law. Prior to joining Miller Law Group, Ms. Rashby wrote the monthly California Employer Advisor and California Wage and Hour Advisor newsletters. She is a regular presenter in Miller Law Group's Employment Law Update webinar series.

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