10 Things Non-Californians Need to Know About Doing Business in the Golden State
It's hard to understand the challenges to doing business in California if you live – and work – somewhere else. Too many companies get their first real taste of the Golden State's tough employment laws only AFTER being sued. In this interactive session, the speaker , who practiced employment defense both in and out of California, will give you the run-down on the 10 biggest risks non-Californian companies face when choosing to do business in the world's 8th largest economy.
Matthew S. Effland
Matthew Effland is the Vice President – Employment Counsel for KAR Auction Services, Inc. KAR is a provider of vehicle auction services in North America, facilitating the used vehicle marketplace by providing auction services for sellers of used, or whole car, vehicles and salvage vehicles through its auction locations and multiple internet venues. The Company has a network of 65 whole car auction locations and 164 salvage auction locations, as well as offering a variety of online and financing services. In his role, Matt provides guidance and support to KAR’s Human Resources department, drawing on his 14 years of management-side private practice. Matt is licensed in both California and Indiana, and is the author of the recently-published SHRM Book ”The Perils and Pitfalls of California Employment Law: A Guide for HR Professionals.”