Originally presented on January 27, 2010
10:30 a.m. to Noon (Pacific)

Order Option       Price   CD Recording Only       $219

Recently, the California Supreme Court ruled that a labor union couldn't sue on behalf of employees claiming they were entitled to more than $10 million in lost wages, and more than $2.5 million in civil penalties, for missed meal and rest periods. This is good news for employers because the ruling could result in fewer class-action wage and hour lawsuits.

But don't let your guard down just yet. Complying with the state's meal-and-rest period rules (which remain legally unsettled) remains a source of confusion and frustration for many California employers - one that can easily lead to costly penalties.

Join us on January 27 for an in-depth, interactive 90-minute webinar all about the right way to handle meal and rest breaks. Our expert - a seasoned California-based labor and employment attorney - will provide expert insight on the common pitfalls to avoid. You'll learn:

• Who's legally entitled to take meal and rest breaks, and how long these breaks must be
• The proper way to record meal and rest periods
• The potential pitfalls that could cause you grief if you're not meticulous about your recordkeeping practices
• "Ensure" vs. "provide" - how far does your duty extend?
• When an employee may waive his or her right to a meal break, and whether you can revoke that waiver under California law
• What to do if an employee misses a scheduled break due to workload, insubordination, or forgetfulness
• The state of the law in light of pending appeals in noteworthy cases involving missed meal and rest periods, such as Brinker Restaurant Corp. v. Superior Court
• The most common ways employers open themselves up to meal-and-rest period violations - and how to avoid those sticky situations
• The costly legal penalties you could face if you don't comply with break rules

About Your Speaker:

Marc Jacuzzi, Esq., is a partner at the law firm of Simpson, Garrity, Innes & Jacuzzi, PC, in South San Francisco. Jacuzzi provides representation and counseling for employers in employment law. He also conducts in-house training programs for employers on a number of employment law topics.

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