The 10 Scariest Things That Can Happen to You If You Have Employees in California
Many scary things can happen to employers in California. Unlimited damages in employment lawsuits, expensive class actions over obscure wage-hour violations, mandatory paid sick leave, daily overtime, complex meal and rest break requirements, hefty penalties for paychecks that are late or incorrect, and the “Private Attorney General Act” that deputizes disgruntled employees to sue you on behalf of the state. This session will show you:
- How to use arbitration agreements to avoid runaway jury verdicts and class action lawsuits.
- How California's wage-hour laws differ from federal law.
- How to deal with California's new paid sick leave law.
- Why it's so important for final paychecks to be correct and on time.
- How to protect trade secrets and confidential information in a state where non-compete agreements are not enforceable.
James J. McDonald
James J. McDonald, Jr. is a partner in the Irvine, California and Tampa, Florida offices of Fisher & Phillips LLP, where he is a litigator, trial lawyer and strategic advisor to employers regarding labor and employment law matters. He is author of the SHRM-published book, California Employment Law: An Employer’s Guide, and he is a frequent speaker on employment law issues. He is a cum laude law graduate of Georgetown University and a member of the California and Florida Bars, and he holds the SHRM-SCP certification.