Start the year off right! In these uncertain economic times, labor and employment issues remain among the top concerns for senior management and in-house counsel. Dorsey's California Labor and Employment Group invites you to attend an informative half-day seminar addressing issues critical to the success of your business in the new year. This seminar will focus on judicial, legislative and regulatory trends and developments to provide strategic business solutions for 2009.

Topics will include:

  • 2009 legal updates and compliance strategies
  • downsizing strategies for employee terminations, reductions in force, and plant shut downs
  • 2008 judicial updates, highlighting key U.S. and California Supreme Court decisions
  • wage and hour law trends and pre-litigation compliance strategies
  • understanding the new developments in the ADA, the FMLA and the FEHA to manage employee leave issues
  • avoiding risk in employee discipline and terminations
  • top management mistakes and preventing costly employment litigation
  • responding to government audits and investigations (Dept. of Justice, Dept. of Labor, IRS, Dept. of Homeland Security, Social Security Administration, EEOC, California DFEH & DLSE)
All sessions will focus on practical advice and guidance.

Fee: $30.
Register online at the link above.

Hotel Accommodations
Hotel reservations must be made by 11/21 to obtain a special event rate. Please call (714) 540-2500 and request the "Dorsey & Whitney" rate.