The Valley Industry Association Invites you to join us on

Tuesday, February 17, 2015 – 11:45 a.m.
Valencia Country Club

27330 No. Tourney Road, Valencia

David Poole

2015 Employment Law Update

In 2014, the California legislature and courts were extremely busy creating more than 900 new laws and regulations to keep California business owners on their toes.  Failure to comply with recent changes in federal and California employment laws can cost your business hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Find out which new laws will affect your business and employees, and learn the steps you can take to help ensure compliance and avoid costly fines or litigation.

Brian Koegle

David Poole and Brian Koegle from Poole & Shaffery, LLP will present their annual Employment Law Update with a review of the latest federal and state regulations and recent case law, including:

– A wage and hour update (minimum wage increases, misclassification   issues, paid sick leave and joint employer liability);

– Harassment, discrimination and retaliation in the workplace – including new  anti-bullying legislation;

– New Form I-9 (immigration status) identification issues;

– Employee handbook updates.

The presentation will also include a look ahead at anticipated court rulings and legislation affecting the employment landscape in 2015.

Spotlight: In addition to the main presentation, Haley Wiener, of LBW Insurance & Financial Services will deliver an update on ACA compliance and what employers should anticipate in 2015 and beyond.  Haley is LBW’s VP of Group Benefits and a Certified Healthcare Reform Specialist.  She and her team are also Certified Covered California Agents.