Employers with California operations know that the Golden State has some unique employment laws. But they may not know that many of California’s laws apply to companies with just one employee in California. To top it off, a recent surge in new legislation and case law developments makes it tougher than ever to keep up with the changes, much less implement effective compliance strategies.
This employment law roundtable will provide Texas-based employers with a checklist for spotting the key differences between Texas and California employment laws, educate employers on new legislation and case law, and share tips for navigating California's unique workplace laws.
Topics include recent developments in the areas of:
- Emerging wage and hour issues, including remote work, suitable seating, security checks, California’s Private Attorneys General Act
- Workplace safety and COVID-19
- Leave of absence and disability accommodations
- Restrictions on confidentiality provisions in settlement agreements and restrictive covenants
- Privacy and cyber-sleuthing
- Expanded anti-discrimination/anti-retaliation laws
Who should attend?
- In-house counsel
- Human resources professionals
- Managers supervising employees in California
- Business owners with operations in California
Tamara Devitt, a labor and employment partner in Haynes Boone's California offices will lead the discussion. Tamara has helped many Texas employers deal with the unique challenges of California's workplace laws. Tamara regularly defends employers against claims of discrimination, unlawful harassment, wrongful termination, unfair business practices and wage and hour claims, including class actions and complex litigation. She also advocates for employers in all aspects of employment litigation, including jury and bench trials, arbitration and pre-litigation negotiations, and in administrative tribunals, such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, California Department of Fair Employment and Housing, Department of Labor, and California Labor Commissioner.
CLE Credit
This program is approved for 1.50 with the MCLE Board of the Supreme Court for Texas, California and New York.
HRCI Credit
This program is approved for 1.50 California recertification credit hours toward PHR, PHRca, SPHR, GPHR, PHRi and SPHRi recertification through HR Certification Institute (HRCI).
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
11:30 a.m. Registration and Lunch
12:00 p.m. Program
For more information, please contact: Debra Shniderson 713.547.2033 or debra.shniderson@haynesboone.com
