Dates:
Session 1: Tuesday, April 7
Session 2: Tuesday, May 12
Session 3: Wednesday, September 16

Time:
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. PT
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m. MT
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. CT
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. ET

Location:
Presented live via Zoom Webinar.

Join us for our returning Employment Law Series. Led by the firm’s San Jose Labor & Employment team, the series will provide timely insights on current issues and recent developments in employment and labor law, with a focus on matters impacting California employers, including organizations with operations or significant business ties in the Golden State.

Session 3: Performance Management

In this webinar, Michael Manoukian and Cory Mickels will address strategies for managing employee performance while maintaining compliance with California state and federal employment laws. Topics include: managing difficult employee situations, including effective coaching and progressive discipline, documenting performance concerns, balancing accountability with fairness and legal defensibility, determining when to escalate performance issues and when separation may be appropriate. Through practical guidance and real-world examples, this session will equip employers with tools to address performance challenges confidently and compliantly.

Session 2: Leaves of Absence

This program will provide an overview of key federal and California leave laws, including: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), California Family Rights Act (CFRA), Pregnancy Disability Leave (PDL), Paid Sick Leave, Paid Family Leave (PFL), Other protected leaves such as bereavement, military, and crime victim leave. Shirley Jackson Farboud, Beth Knodel and Michael Manoukian will discuss how these laws interact, highlight key distinctions between them, and address related accommodation obligations under California law. Using practical examples and recent legal developments, the program will offer recommended best practices for managing employee leaves and navigating California’s complex and evolving compliance landscape.

Session 1: Wage and Hour

The first session will explore complex wage‑and‑hour compliance challenges and evolving employer obligations under California and federal law. Topics will include: employee classification, California minimum wage and overtime requirements, meal and rest period compliance, recordkeeping obligations, business expenses reimbursement issues and considerations for remote workers. Our labor and employment attorneys will draw on real-world examples and recent California court decisions to highlight common pitfalls and provide practical guidance and recommended best practices to help employers navigate California’s complex wage and hour laws and the realities of today’s workplace.

Credit Information

The following credit will be offered. Credit is currently pending approval. Information, certificates, event codes and self-reporting instructions will be sent to attendees upon conclusion of the event.

  • Continuing Legal Education (CLE)
  • Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI)
  • Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM)

Questions about CLE, SHRM or HRCI credit? Contact Allison Thomas.