Mullen & Henzell
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Mullen & Henzell is a fullservice law firm. We offer
the Central Coast's premier
employment law group, as
well as expertise in business
transactions, estate planning,
and civil litigation.
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Human Resources Association
is a professional association
formed to provide leadership
and support for the growth and
development of our community's
human resource professionals
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Mullen & Henzell
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2008
13th Annual
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EMPLOYMENT LAW
CONFERENCE
March 26, 2008
Bacara Resort & Spa
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Santa Barbara, California
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Mullen & Henzell L.L.P.
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112 East Victoria Street, Post Office Drawer 789
Santa Barbara, CA 93102-0789
(805) 966-1501 FAX (805) 966-9204
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2008
13th Annual
EMPLOYMENT LAW Schedule of Events
CONFERENCE
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Latest Wage and Hour Developments
How to Handle Workplace Violence
Avoiding Wrongful Termination Claims
How to Conduct RIF's Without Risk
The employment law area continues to
present challenges and risks for business
owners and human resource professionals.
Mullen & Henzell is pleased to offer its 13th
annual Employment Law Conference, designed
to help business owners and human resource
professionals educate themselves on the latest
employment law developments and avoid
employment disputes. The Santa Barbara
Human Resources Association again joins us
as co-sponsor of the Conference. This year's
program features presentations on key
employment topics, as well as breakout
sessions on special employment issues that
allow attendees to tailor the program to their
individual interests.
We have restricted the price to $170.00 for
SBHRA members and $195.00 for non-SBHRA
members. This includes lunch and all
Conference materials.
Conference Registration
Please register at http://www.mullenlaw.com
by clicking on the link to
Employment Law Conference Registration
Registration will close March 19, 2008
For registration assistance
please call Nicole or Lorraine at (805) 966-1501
8:15 - 8:45
Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:45 - 9:00
Welcome and Introduction
Edward C. Thoits
9:00 - 9:50
Wrongful Termination and
Legislative Update
Edward C. Thoits
.. What New Laws Do You Need To Worry About?
Lessons From The Latest Cases
. Useful
Tips For Avoiding Discrimination and
Group B
Workplace Violence Are you Prepared?
Rafael Gonzalez
.. Prevention, Recognition and Response
Legal Duties and Liabilities
. Employers'
Restraining Order Is It Right For You?
2:35 - 3:30
Group A
How To Have Fun At (And After) Work
Without Getting Sued?
Edward C. Thoits
Retaliation Claims
9:50 - 10:10 Morning Break
10:10 - 11:00 Employment Practices Liability Insurance
William E. Degen and Donna Eyman
.. How To Decide If You Need It
To Find The Right EPLI Policy
. How
Understand Your Rights and Obligations Under
. How To Have Holiday Parties Without A
Hangover
.. Legal
Effective Liability Waivers For Recreational Activities
Managing Supervisor Socializing, Employee Dating
and Blogging
Group B
Managing Layoffs To Reduce Risk
William E. Degen and Rafael Gonzalez
Your Policy
11:00 - 11:45 Wage and Hour Developments
Paul K. Wilcox
.. Latest Meal and Rest Period Developments
Regarding Class Action Litigation
. Update
What's On The Horizon?
11:45 - 12:00 Questions and Answers
12:00 - 1:30 Lunch
1:30 - 2:25
Breakout Session 1
Group A
Protecting Your Company's
Competitive Advantage
Paul K. Wilcox
.. Keys To Enforceable Non-Disclosure Agreements
Are Non-Solicitation and Non-Compete Agreements
. Enforceable?
Misappropriation of Customer Lists and
Other Unfair Competition
Breakout Session 2
.. How To Plan and Document RIF's
The WARN Act Apply?
. Does
What To Include In Your Severance Agreements
3:30 - 3:40
Afternoon Break
3:40 - 4:30
Why Is This Employee Still On My
Health Plan?
Christine P. Roberts
. Inactive Employees and How They Fall Through
Cracks
.. The
Coverage During Workers' Comp and ADA Leaves
Hazards Of Special Deals For Executive Retirees
4:30 - 4:45
Questions and Answers