Castle Publications is pleased to announce that the upcoming seminar series will be presented in person as well as via a live broadcast. Attendees at Castle’s programs will see and hear Attorney Richard J. Simmons, one of the nation’s most highly sought-after speakers and authors on employment law. Showcasing his energetic presentation style, Mr. Simmons will present the upcoming series while featuring his invaluable Manuals as the program texts for both seminars.
Both programs are designed to provide a meaningful examination of the state and federal laws in their respective areas, as well as many practical concerns. Particular attention will be devoted to areas of frequent concern to California employers and common pitfalls that have resulted in significant employer liabilities. The programs are intended to show employers HOW TO avoid, limit, and eliminate liabilities. Along with the extensive course materials (provided to all registrants), the programs will enable employers to understand what the laws require and how to comply.
COURSE FACULTY
Richard J. Simmons
& Rachel Patta Howard, Attorneys
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
This program will address the California and federal wage and hour laws, including changes and developments in the field. It is a unique one-day seminar that employers, HR officials, controllers, attorneys, payroll professionals, accountants, consultants and supervisors attend each year. This year attendees will receive a copy of the Wage And Hour Manual For California Employers (over 1,060 pages) by Attorney Richard J. Simmons. The book is widely recognized as the best resource on the topic. It has been cited by courts and enforcement agencies as an authoritative text.
Among the many subjects that will be discussed in the program are the following:
- Detailed assessment of newly enacted PAGA reform measures
- DOL’s current salary level rules for exempt employees
- Expanded paid sick leave benefits
- Time rounding issues and cases
- Special minimum wages for fast food and healthcare workers
- Amended Wage Theft Notice requirements
- Meal and rest period exemptions
- DOL’s independent contractor rule status
- Supreme Court decisions on bonuses, timekeeping rules and the de minimis doctrine
- Meal and rest period rules - Landmark decisions
- Overtime, flexible scheduling, exemption, and comp time standards
- Hours worked rules
- Labor Commission Rules - Travel Time, Wage Payment Requirements
- Federal exemptions - status of changes
- State overtime rules
- Government employer coverage under FLSA
- Flexible Scheduling Techniques - New Rules
- 10-Hour Shifts, 12-Hour Shifts and 9/80 Schedules
- Pay stub and itemized wage statement issues
- 4 and 4-1/2 Day Weeks
- Make-Up Time Rules and Forms
- Payday Rules
- Expense reimbursements
- Vacation Benefits
- Class Action litigation
- Waiting time penalties - payments on termination of employment
- Relationships with volunteers and trainees
- Exemptions for executive, administrative, professional, and outside sales employees
- Salary level and salary basis tests
- Audits and inspections by State Labor Commissioner and Federal Wage and Hour Division
- Reimbursement and indemnification rules
- Recent court decisions - major cases affecting all California employers
- Kin-Care Rules
- Off-The-Clock Work Issues - Time Shaving
- Severance pay issues
- Sales representative rules
- Reporting time pay
- Government contractor laws
- Liquidated damages rules
- New Labor Code changes
- Uniform requirements
- Wage payment rules
- Record-keeping and timekeeping requirements
- Child labor
- Wage Theft Prevention Act
- Legislative activity
- Bonuses and commissions
- Holiday pay
- Final Pay requirements
- Shift differentials
- Questions and answers
APA Credit
The American Payroll Association has approved this activity for 6.0 RCHs toward CPP and FPC certifications.
MCLE Credit
This activity has been approved for MCLE credit in the amount of 6 hours by the State Bar of California. Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP certifies that this activity conforms to the standards for approved education activities prescribed by the rules and regulations of the State Bar of California governing minimum continuing legal education.
HRCI Credit
The HR Certification Institute has pre-approved this activity for 6 HR (General) recertification credit hours toward aPHR™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ certifications.
SHRM Credit
This program is valid for 6 PDCs for the SHRM-CPSM℠ or SHRM-SCPSM℠.
*Those unable to attend this program may order the Wage And Hour Manual For California Employers at www.castlepublications.com.