What Makes California Special
Workplace Application: This presentation will update you on the latest legal developments in the Golden State.
Everyone knows that employment law in California is unique, though the law in the rest of the country seems to be approaching that in the Golden State. This session will update you on all the legislative, regulatory and case law developments from 2009 to 2010 that stand to impact the employer community. Whether you are based in California, have employees there, or are just interested in tracking the trends, this is a session not to be missed.
Joseph L. Beachboard
Joseph (“Joe”) Beachboard is a nationally recognized employment lawyer who also closely tracks the most important developments at the U.S. Supreme Court impacting the business community. He has more than 30 years of experience representing management in a wide variety of employment and labor matters in perhaps the most challenging state in the nation for employers – California. Mr. Beachboard speaks regularly before human resource and employer groups on cutting edge employment law topics. He is a member of SHRM and has been an annual presenter at both the SHRM Annual Conference and the Employment Law and Compliance Conference for two decades. Mr. Beachboard is frequently quoted in such leading publications as HR Magazine, National Law Journal, Los Angeles Times, NY Times, HR Executive and Workforce, and has been published in dozens of legal and business journals. Throughout his career in Los Angeles, Mr. Beachboard has represented dozens of studios and entertainment properties. He cites his most interesting project as working with the cast and crew of the television show The Office, from its pilot through the final season.