Originally presented on March 9, 2010
10:30 a.m. to Noon (Pacific)

Order Option       Price   CD Recording Only       $219

Writing job descriptions that are compliant with federal statutes, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and the Fair Labor Standards Act, as well as their California counterparts, can get tricky. In an effort to word things clearly, you actually could be violating the very laws you're trying to comply with.

Join us for an interactive 90-minute webinar all about how to draft job descriptions that are legally compliant with state and federal law. Our expert - a seasoned California labor and employment attorney - will teach you how to evaluate job descriptions to determine whether they are truly complete, accurate, and, perhaps most importantly, objective.

She'll also provide expert insight on how to use job descriptions to set clear performance-related objectives that will hold up against potential bias claims. You'll learn:

• The key elements every good job description shares
• How to use job descriptions to set the bar for performance high without creating intangible goals or expectations that workers can't achieve
• The critical factors that clarify whether the position is exempt or non-exempt under applicable wage and hour laws.
• The behavioral language you should use to describe essential job functions so you're in check with the ADA and FEHA
• How well-written and thorough job descriptions can be used to effectively defend lawsuits alleging that you singled out employees because of their protected traits
• The most common missteps to avoid when drafting and updating job descriptions

About Your Speaker:

Olivia Goodkin, Esq. is a partner in the Los Angeles office of Rutter Hobbs & Davidoff. She represents companies of all sizes in a variety of employment and business disputes. Preventively, she guides clients through risk management and liability avoidance to help them accomplish their overall objectives. She also represents her clients in court to defend wrongful termination, discrimination and other employment-related lawsuits.

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