Leaves of Absence
Brent Giddens, Sonnenschein, Nath & Rosenthal
This presentation will provide practical information to help employers create and enforce policies for discretionary and mandated leaves of absence. Particular attention will be paid to the interplay between FMLA, PDL, and CFRA. In addition this presentation will cover disability laws, leave rights, military leaves, workers’ compensation, information on employee reinstatement rights, and how to handle fringe benefits and compensation during various leaves.

Panel Discussion: Current Workplace & Employment Issues
This discussion will center around the hot employment topics and workplace issues that all employers face. This will be a highly interactive presentation, affording attendees the opportunity to ask specific questions of the expert panelists. Moderated by P. Anthony Burnham, Esq.

Sarbanes-Oxley: HR's New Role in Corporate Governance - Katharina M. Mueller; Mueller & Associates Consulting, LLC

The Art of Prevention: Boosting Productivity & Avoiding Litigation
P. Anthony Burnham; Employers Group
This session will discuss how to utilize best employment practices to increase employee commitment and reduce litigation risks.

Lunchtime Q & A
EG Helpline Consultants
This portion of the program will give attendees an opportunity to ask the burning questions that HR professionals face on a daily basis. Time will be allotted throughout the morning to submit questions for selection by the Helpline.

Litigating a Harassment Lawsuit: Factual Theories from Both Sides of the Case*
Paul Hastings Team
This program will present a hypothetical harassment lawsuit, based on facts similar to those presented in recent California court cases. Attorneys will present a mock closing argument from both the plaintiff and defendant sides of the case, with a focus on how suits must be presented given new developments in AB 1825.

The New HR Executive and How to Be One
Leslie Hollis; Employers Group
This presentation will help you understand the changing role of HR and what you need to do to increase your value with the "C" level.

The Year In Review: A Wage-Hour, EEO, And Legislative Update **
Richard Simmons/Derek Havel; Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton
This session will address the recent Supreme Court and appellate cases on harassment, favoritism, personal liability for wage-hour violations, retaliation, disparate treatment, use of vacation and PTO benefits by exempt employees, overtime, discrimination against domestic partners, DOL wage-hour developments, DLSE meal and rest period regulations, and legislative developments.

Separation Anxiety: The Latest Legal Issues Arising out of Employment Separations
Gabrielle Wirth; Dorsey & Whitney LLP

* Paul Hastings attorneys will be presenting according to this schedule:
November 8 – Maria Audero & Elizabeth Falcone
November 10 – Maria Audero & Elizabeth Falcone
November 15 – Holly Lake & Elizabeth Falcone
November 17 – Leah Lively & Elizabeth Falcone

** Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton attorneys will be presenting according to this schedule:
November 8 – Richard Simmons
November 10 – Richard Simmons
November 15 – Richard Simmons
November 17 – Derek Havel