David W. Tyra, Shareholder
David represents private and public sector employers in labor and employment law actions as well as providing advice and counsel on labor and employment issues. His practice covers all aspects of labor and employment law, including wage-hour actions, employee leave matters, workplace discrimination and harassment, workplace privacy, workplace investigations, and unfair labor practice claims. His litigation experience includes representing employers in federal and state courts at the trial and appellate levels and before numerous federal and state agencies. He is an active public speaker on employment topics, having presented numerous times before civic and commercial groups.
In addition to his vast experience handling labor and employment matters, David is experienced in representing owners and contractors in construction actions, including both the prosecution and defense of claims for extra work, acceleration, and delays, as well as the prosecution and defense of construction defect claims.
Legal Experience
David has been practicing for more than 30 years in the field of labor and employment law. His practice covers a broad range of labor- and employment-related matters. He also represents clients in business and commercial litigation on matters involving contract and construction-related disputes. His clients include the State of California, numerous media, real estate, utility, and other private sector companies, along with counties, municipalities, and special districts throughout the State.
David’s practice addresses the spectrum of labor and employment law issues facing employers, including:
- Wage-hour class actions
- Employee leave and compliance with regulations, including California Family Rights Act (CFRA), Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Pregnancy Disability Leave Act (PDL), and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Workplace privacy matters, including identity theft
- Workplace Investigations
- Employee benefits, including compliance with the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)
- Employee handbooks and other personnel policies
- Disciplinary actions
- Employee terminations
- Discrimination and harassment claims
- Employment contracts and arbitration agreements
- Compliance with other state and federal laws, such as Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
- Labor Law
- Collective bargaining
- Defend against Unfair Labor Practice claims
- Defend MOU/CBA grievance arbitrations
Practice Examples – Labor and Employment
- As lead counsel at trial, the Court of Appeal, and the California Supreme Court, obtained a precedent-setting victory for the State of California in a major wage/hour class action involving compensation for a certified class of state correctional employees for pre- and postwork “walk time” activities. Stoetzl v. State of California.
- As lead trial counsel, obtained a defense judgment for the State of California, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, California Department of State Hospitals, and California Department of Human Resources in a wage and-hour class action brought by a class consisting of approximately 40,000 current and former unionized correctional officers and supervisors. The plaintiff class alleged they were not being paid for compensable time spent waiting in security lines and walking to and from their posts in California’s correctional institutions. David and his trial team convinced the San Francisco Superior Court that the “walk time” at issue was not compensable under the terms of several Memoranda of Understanding negotiated between the state and the union representing the correctional employees.
- Served as lead counsel for Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and the State of California in 38 cases filed by public employee unions challenging Governor Schwarzenegger’s executive orders furloughing California state employees. David successfully represented the Governor and the State at the trial court and appellate court levels, including appearing on behalf of the Governor and the State before the California Supreme Court in Professional Engineers in California Government v. Schwarzenegger (2010) 50 Cal.4th 989, in which the Court validated the furloughs of state employees based on the Legislature’s ratification of Governor Schwarzenegger’s furlough plan.
- Represented the State of California in a class action brought by the State’s prison guard union alleging its members were being denied meal and rest breaks. In a published decision, the California First District Court of Appeal ruled that the meal and rest period statutes contained in the California Labor Code, as well as the corresponding provisions contained in the Industrial Welfare Commission’s Wage Orders, were inapplicable to public employers. (California Correctional Peace Officers Association v. State of California (2010) 188 Cal.App.4th 646.)
- In a second class action brought by California’s prison guard unions, the California First District Court of Appeal ruled in a published decision that the State of California was permitted to use alternative work schedules for its prison guards authorized under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act without incurring overtime liability. (California Correctional Peace Officers Association v. State of California (2010) 189 Cal.App.4th 849.).
- Served as lead counsel for a Northern California electrical utility in a sexual harassment claim. The case, which was heard by a Placer County civil jury, resulted in a unanimous verdict in favor of the defense.
- Served as lead attorney in a federal age discrimination case tried in the United States District Court, Eastern District of California. The case resulted in a non-suit for David’s client with the judge ruling that the plaintiff had not presented sufficient evidence to support the discrimination claim.
- In a wage-hour class action suit brought against a national health care provider, David was successful in getting the class action dismissed and negotiating a nominal settlement of the individual plaintiff’s claim.
- Defended a large media company in a suit alleging fraud and breach of an employment contract. Obtained unanimous defense verdict after a 3-week trial.
Practice Examples – Construction Actions
- Currently represent the City of Lincoln in defense of a claim by a general contractor for extra work and damages allegedly arising from the termination of a contract for convenience.
- Represented the State of California, Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation regarding major construction defect case at Pelican Bay State Prison. Following arbitration, recovered $20+M in damages, as well as attorney’s fees and costs, incurred as a result of retrofitting all new security detention equipment and maximum-security prison after original contractor had installed defective and non-functioning equipment.
- Represented the Tahoe Truckee Sanitation District in defense of contractor extra work claim arising from unforeseen subsurface conditions during construction of the Truckee River bypass pipeline. Case was resolved through settlement at mediation.
- Represented the Homeowners’ Association at Cobblestone Glen condominium development in action against contractor developer of project for defective construction. Recovered $5+M in damages for association.
- Currently represent the Stockton Unified School District in both defending against and extra work claim and prosecuting a construction defect claim arising out of the construction of Cesar Chavez High School in Stockton, California.
- Currently represent Reclamation District 2035 in defense of acceleration and extra work claim arising from alleged unforeseen subsurface condition during construction of water intake pumping station on Sacramento River.
- Currently represent California State University, Sacramento in prosecution of construction defect claim arising from installation of athletic track and synthetic athletic field at Hornet Stadium.
Professional Activities & Affiliations
David frequently speaks on employment and human resources topics such as wage and hour issues, employee leave matters, and pending employment and labor-related legislation. He has presented before local civic groups and several human resources continuing education providers including the Council on Education in Management, Lorman Education Services, Sterling Global Human Resources Consulting, and the National Business Institute. David has spoken at the annual conferences of the California Public Employers Labor Relations Association, the Association of California Water Agencies, and the California State Bar, Labor, and Employment Section.
He is well-practiced in moderating conferences and forums and has coordinated and presented numerous in-house law firm seminars and briefings on employment and labor-related matters. His experience includes moderating more than 30 multi-day conferences and forums for different groups including the South Placer and Foothill Employer Advisory Councils. He has also written and published several articles on employment-related matters such as constructive termination, employee leaves, and employment arbitration agreements.
David’s professional activities and affiliations include the following:
- The Best Lawyers in America, Litigation – Labor and Employment (2019-2024)
- Northern California Super Lawyer (2010-2023)
- Top Lawyer, Sacramento Magazine (2017, 2019-2023)
- Top 25 Sacramento Super Lawyer (2013, 2014)
- “Best of the Bar,” Sacramento Business Journal (2013)
- Chair of Legislative Committee, South Placer Employer Advisory Council
- Chair of Legislative Committee, Foothill Employer Advisory Council
- Co-Author, “Religious Practices In The Workplace – Legal or Not?” Sacramento Lawyer (Fallt 2006)
- Author, “Judicial Hostility,” San Francisco Daily Journal (2001)
- Member, California Lawyers Association, Labor and Employment Section
- Member, Sacramento County Bar Association, Labor and Employment Section
- Member, American Bar Association
- California State Bar #116218
Admitted to Practice
- All California State Courts
- United States District Court, Eastern, Northern, Central, and Southern Districts of California
- United States Court of Appeals, Third and Ninth Circuits
- United States Supreme Court
Academic Background
J.D. University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, 1984
B.A. University of California, Santa Barbara, 1981
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Overview
Phone: (916) 321-4594 | Email: dtyra@kmtg.comAreas of Practice
Newsroom
- Employee leaves
- Notice and reporting
- Independent contractors
- COVID
- How to properly vet applicants
- Implementation of effective policies and procedures
- What steps to take when things go wrong
- Identifying most common Labor Code violations and their ramifications.
- Understanding PAGA liability.
- Addressing means to cure violations ahead of a PAGA lawsuit
- Steps to defend PAGA lawsuit.
- How cities can embrace innovation,
- Avoiding code enforcement and safety disasters,
- Strategies to address OPEB and pension costs,
- Prop. 64 grant information, and
- Using partnerships to address hunger, homelessness & support positive youth outcomes.
- A summary of employee rights and employer obligations under the various laws;
- The difference between “statutory leaves,” like FMLA/CFRA, and “wage replacement benefits,” like Paid Family Leave and State Disability Insurance;
- When and how the laws overlap;
- Recent case law; and
- How to prepare effective documentation.
- AB 1522 (Gonzalez) – Mandatory paid sick leave
- AB 1443 (Skinner) – FEHA protections extend to unpaid interns
- AB 2053 (Gonzalez) – Biannual anti-sexual harassment training must also include training regarding “abusive conduct”
- SB 1360 (Padilla) – Compensation for rest and recovery periods
- Sandifer v. United States Steel Corp. – U. S. Supreme Court clarifies compensability of “donning” and “doffing” under Fair Labor Standards Act
- White v. County of Los Angeles – Employer may seek its own fitness-for-duty certification following employee’s FMLA leave despite treating physician’s note that employee was able to return to work
- Jones v. Farmers Ins. Exh. – Court properly certified class claiming uniform policy of denying compensation for pre- and post-work activities
- Beaumont-Jacques v. Farmers Group, Inc. – Summary judgment in favor of employer based on independent contractor classification affirmed by Court of Appeal
- Retaliation: The Looming Risk
- Get Real, Work Less, Live More
- Finding and Keeping the Keepers
- Agency Wage-Hour Audits: How to Fight Fair and Win
- The new method for calculating pregnancy leave entitlement;
- An expanded definition of “disabled due to pregnancy;”
- Use of job transfers or other methods to accommodate a woman disabled due to pregnancy;
- Lactation accommodation under the FLSA; and
- The expansion of sexual harassment protections to include breast feeding and related medical conditions.
- The requirements for establishing an independent contractor relationship pursuant to such authorities as Metropolitan Water District v. Superior Court (Cargill) (2004) 32 Cal.4th 491, as well as common misclassification problems. The presentation also will focus on new penalties imposed on employers for misclassifying employees as independent contractors pursuant to SB 459.
- The new requirements for utilizing retired annuitants under AB 1028.
- Best practices for properly documenting and administering relations with independent contractors, retired annuitants, and volunteers to avoid missteps and potential liability.
- The requirements for establishing an independent contractor relationship pursuant to such authorities as Metropolitan Water District v. Superior Court (Cargill) (2004) 32 Cal.4th 491, as well as common misclassification problems. The presentation also will focus on the new penalties imposed on employers for misclassifying employees as independent contractors pursuant to SB 459, which took effect January 1, 2012.
- The new requirement for utilizing retired annuitants pursuant to AB 1028, which took effect January 1, 2012.
- Best practices for properly documenting and administering relations with independent contractors, retired annuitants, and volunteers to avoid missteps and potential liability.
- Overview of Public Employment Labor Relations Laws
- Union Recognition: How to Avoid Liability for Employer Restraint, Interference or Coercion
- Collective Bargaining: The Duty to Bargain – How to Avoid Liability for Bad Faith Bargaining and Negotiate Defensible Labor Agreements
- Contract Arbitration: Unilateral Change – Understanding Per se Violations vs. Totality of the Circumstance
- Discipline and Termination: Investigating and Addressing Misconduct
- Special Issues Involving Police and Firefighters: Navigating Peace Officers’ Bill of Rights and Firefighters’ Bill of Rights
- Litigating Public Employment Labor Relations Cases
- Employee use of technology devices while away from work
- E-discovery for non-lawyers
- Social media and the workplace
- The wild west of computer forensics
- Disability Discrimination (…new ADAAA regulations)
- Genetic Information (…new GINA regulations)
- Gender Discrimination and Sexual Harassment (…developments in the Wal-Mart class action)
- Religious Discrimination (…developments in religious accommodations and grooming/dress standards)
- Race and National Origin Discrimination (…recent changes to the I-9 Form and SSN verification)
- Age Discrimination (…“mixed motive” cases after Gross v. FBL Financial Services, Inc.)
- Retaliation (…Supreme Court’s pending decision re third-party cases in Thompson v. North American Stainless)
- The Impact of E-Workplace on EEO Issues
- New 2010 Legislation, such as
- SB 1304 – New leave law for organ and bone marrow donations
- AB 1814 – Non-discrimination in retiree health benefits
- Federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
- California Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (SB 900, AB 1602)
- Impact of Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 and ADA Amendments Act of 2008
- New case law, such as
- Quon v. City of Ontario: employee privacy rights with respect to employer-provided electronic devices
- Dukes v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.: certification of nationwide class of 1.6 million women in gender discrimination class action
- California Correctional Peace Officers Association v. State of California: public employer exemption from meal and rest period statutes and regulations
- Legislative and case law developments on the horizon for 2011
- New 2010 Legislation, such as
- SB 1304 – New leave law for organ and bone marrow donations
- AB 1814 – Non-discrimination in retiree health benefits
- Federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
- California Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (SB 900, AB 1602)
- Impact of Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 and ADA Amendments Act of 2008
- New case law, such as
- Quon v. City of Ontario: employee privacy rights with respect to employer-provided electronic devices
- Dukes v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.: certification of nationwide class of 1.6 million women in gender discrimination class action
- California Correctional Peace Officers Association v. State of California: public employer exemption from meal and rest period statutes and regulations
- Legislative and case law developments on the horizon for 2011
- Fair Labor Standards Act claims;
- Claims under public labor relations laws (MMBA, Dills Act, EERA, etc.);
- Impairment of contract claims;
- Due process claims; and
- Disparate impact claims.
- Terminations of Individual Employees:
At-Will Terminations | Establishing "For Cause" Terminations - Layoffs and Rehires:
RIF Criteria | Severance Agreements | WARN and Cal-WARN Compliance | Rehire Rights and Duties - Preparing for the Economic Turnaround-Recruiting and Hiring Practices:
Recruitment and E-Recruitment | Candidate Screening | Hiring Practices - Federal and state laws governing employee background checks
- Employee drug testing
- Workplace searches
- Safeguarding employee medical, personal and personnel information
- Monitoring employee use of e-mail, internet and other electronic media
- Document retention policies and preserving electronic communications
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- Calculation of regular pay
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- Overtime liability
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- Compensable activities
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- Compensatory time-off
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- Alternative workweeks & other overtime avoidance mechanisms
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- Exempt vs. non-exempt classifications
- Wage & hour litigation, including class action update
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- New definition of “serious health condition”
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- New notification requirements for employers
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- New notification requirements for employees
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- Revised criteria for employee eligibility
- Clarification of requirements for medical certification
- Legal Bases and Concepts Regarding Workplace Investigations
- Planning the Investigation
- Principles of Effective Witness Interviews / Mock Witness Interviews
- Documenting the Investigation / Preparation of Final Report
- Taking Effective and Appropriate Disciplinary Action
- Keynote Address by Greg Fisher / DFEH Enforcement Policies and Actions
- New Court Decisions Affecting Your Workplace
- New Laws for Employers
- Legal Aspects of the Hiring Process
- Creating Comprehensive Employee Handbooks
- Adhering to the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
- How to Handle Involuntary Terminations Correctly
- The Hallmarks of Legally Defensible Documentation (Presented by David W. Tyra)
- 2005 Decisions Affecting Your Workplace
- 2005 Legislation Affecting Your Workplace
- Practical Implementation of Changes to Your Workplace
Speaking Engagements
11.16.2023
|Speaking Engagement
|Getting It Right from The Start: Calculating Employees’ Regular Rate of Pay
DATE
Thursday, November 16
LOCATION
Monterey, CA
Related Practices/Industries
Kronick is pleased to again sponsor the California Public Employers Labor Relations Association (CALPELRA) Annual Conference on November 14 – 17 in Monterey, CA.
Arguably the most basic, the most fundamental concept in wage and hour law is the determination of an employee’s regular rate of pay. On the surface, calculating the regular rate of pay seems fairly straightforward, but many factors can affect the calculation of an employee’s regular rate: bonus payments, shift differential pay, stand-by or on-call pay, cash-in-lieu pay for opting out of health care benefits, employees working multiple jobs with varying wage rates, and numerous other issues. In this session, after an examination of the federal (Fair Labor Standards Act) and state law definitions of regular rate, you’ll learn to identify these varied factors. Through various scenarios posing difficult rate calculation issues, David Tyra and Ian Sangster will teach you how to determine which regular rate to apply and how to avoid the many liabilities inherent in the calculation of regular rate of pay.
For more information and to register, please visit the event website.
11.15.2023
|Speaking Engagement
|It All Starts With Hiring
DATE
Wednesday, November 15
LOCATION
Monterey, CA
Related Practices/Industries
Kronick is pleased to again sponsor the California Public Employers Labor Relations Association (CALPELRA) Annual Conference on November 14 – 17 in Monterey, CA.
Over the past several years California’s Legislature has made the hiring process much more complex, with new rules regarding criminal background checks (the Fair Chance Act), medical testing, and disability-related inquiries, and – set to take effect in 2024 – new restrictions on testing for marijuana use as part of the hiring process. These new requirements were added to the already daunting restrictions in the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and the California Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act (ICRAA). David Tyra and Terilynn Diepenbrock will guide you through a step-by-step overview of the hiring process: from the development and use of comprehensive job descriptions, through recruitment, interview processes, background checks, conditional job offers, and final job offers. Ensuring that your hiring process is thorough and complies with all legal requirements is one of the most effective methods for avoiding problem employees.
For more information and to register, please visit the event website.
11.15.2023
|Speaking Engagement
|Traffic Ahead: Avoiding Collisions at The Intersection of Leave Laws
Date
Wednesday, November 15
Location
Monterey, CA
Related Practices/Industries
Kronick is pleased to again sponsor the California Public Employers Labor Relations Association (CALPELRA) Annual Conference on November 14 – 17 in Monterey, CA.
One of the most vexing questions employers constantly face is how to effectively manage the intersection of the various federal and state laws that provide employees with leave rights. From FMLA to CFRA to ADA/FEHA disability accommodation to worker’s compensation and beyond, navigating the maze of leave laws that may apply in any given situation is complicated. In this interactive session, through complex case studies, you’ll learn about the various ways these varied leave laws can overlap and how employers can effectively address concurrent leave issues to manage the workplace effectively and avoid liability traps. You’ll be challenged to work through these case studies with David Tyra and Terilynn Diepenbrock, learning how to manage scenarios to meet all legal requirements and most effectively protect both the employer’s and employee’s rights and interests.
For more information and to register, please visit the event website.
11.16.2022
|Speaking Engagement
|Disability Accommodation And The Interactive Process
Date
Wednesday, November 16
Location
Monterey, CA
Related Practices/Industries
Kronick is pleased to again sponsor the California Public Employers Labor Relations Association (CALPELRA) Annual Conference on November 15 – 18. One of the most vexing problems employers continually face is effectively managing disability accommodation issues, now further complicated by COVID-related questions. Is long COVID a recognized disability? Is telework a reasonable accommodation an employer must consider and conversely, can an employer claim that physical presence in the workplace is an essential function of the job? In tackling these difficult questions, employers must be able to address what accommodations they must consider; when a requested accommodation is unreasonable; whether an employer must provide an employee’s accommodation of choice; how long must leave as an accommodation be granted; and how the interactive process meeting should be conducted to make it as effective as possible. In this interactive session with David Tyra and Terilynn Diepenbrock, you’ll learn how to manage problems in a way that meets all legal requirements and most effectively protects both the employer’s and employee’s interests. For more information and to register, please visit the event website.
11.19.2021
|Speaking Engagement
|Employee Free-Speech Rights And Right To Collective Action In The Age Of Social Media
Date
Friday, November 19
Location
Monterey, CA
Related Practices/Industries
Kronick is pleased to again sponsor CALPELRA’s Annual Conference on November 16 – 19, 2021. While social media use was ubiquitous prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, employees’ use of social media during work hours exploded with so many employees working from home during the pandemic. There also has been a noticeable uptick in the level of vitriol and sometimes even violent speech on social media platforms. The challenge for public employers in addressing concerns over social media use is twofold. First, how can public employers govern social media use in light of First Amendment protections? Second, what types of policies can an employer adopt, and what types of disciplinary actions may it take, in light of laws protecting employee collective action rights? David Tyra will discuss the development of both limitations on an employer’s right to address problematic social media use. You’ll learn about adopting enforceable social media policies and taking defensible disciplinary action when an employee posts offensive or violent content on social media platforms. For more information and to register, please visit the event website.
11.17.2021
|Speaking Engagement
|The Post-Pandemic Future Of Teleworking
Date
Wednesday, November 17
Location
Monterey, CA
Related Practices/Industries
Kronick is pleased to again sponsor CALPELRA’s Annual Conference on November 16 – 19, 2021. The COVID-19 pandemic dramatically accelerated (by necessity) the use of teleworking arrangements across a broad variety of workplaces. Moreover, the lessons learned during the pandemic have demonstrated that telework arrangements can be beneficial and provide advantageous flexibility for both employers and employees alike. Telework arrangements, however, are not without complications. From wage/hour and timekeeping issues to productivity, employee behavioral and discipline concerns, workplace safety, and Cal/OSHA compliance, in addition to many other issues, the advantages teleworking presents must be balanced against the challenges. David Tyra will address the issues associated with teleworking arrangements, from their establishment, through governance, to elimination when necessary. For more information and to register, please visit the event website.
11.17.2021
|Speaking Engagement
|Disability Accommodation And The Interactive Process
Date
Wednesday, November 17
Location
Monterey, CA
Related Practices/Industries
Kronick is pleased to again sponsor CALPELRA’s Annual Conference on November 16 – 19, 2021. One of the most vexing problems that employers continually face is effectively managing disability accommodation issues. What accommodations must an employer consider? When is a requested accommodation unreasonable? Must an employer provide an employee with the accommodation of their choice? How long must leave as an accommodation be granted? And how should the interactive process meeting be conducted to make it as effective as possible? Through advanced case studies involving disability accommodations and the interactive process, David Tyra and Terilynn Diepenbrock will challenge you to learn how to manage scenarios in a way that meets all legal requirements and most effectively protects both the employer’s and employee’s interests. For more information and to register, please visit the event website.
12.09.2020
|Kronick Webinar
|2021 California Employment Law Update
When:
Wednesday, December 9
12:00-1:30 pm
Where: Virtual via Zoom Webinar
Related Practices/Industries
Kronick’s Labor & Employment group is pleased to offer semi-regular webinars that focus on key topics essential for employers, management, and HR professionals.
Please join us to hear the latest information on new employment laws and regulations in California, learn how they will affect you, and get a head start on what to expect in 2021. From independent contractors to privacy to COVID-19 related legislation – the California Legislature and Federal Government were busy in 2020 passing a wealth of new labor and employment laws that impact your business or agency.
The team will provide an overview of notable new California employment laws, including:
Download the presentation here.
Download Kronick’s publication 2021 Legislative Updates: An Employer’s Guide to New Laws Impacting the Workplace.
MCLE & HRCI Credit:
Kronick is a State Bar of California MCLE approved provider and this program has been approved for one hour of MCLE credit. In addition, this program is pending approval of HR Certification Institute’s® (HRCI®) credit.
Download your MCLE certificate and evaluation form.
Download your HRCI certificate.
Questions?
Please contact Heather Ward at 916-321-4577 or hward@kmtg.com.
11.20.2020
|Speaking Engagement
|Is This Person My Employee: AB 5 One Year Later
Date
November 16-20
Location
Virtual
Related Practices/Industries
Overview
Kronick is pleased to again sponsor CALPELRA’s Annual Conference on November 16-20,2020. David Tyra will discuss the California Legislature’s passage of AB 5, which adopted the “ABC test” for classifying workers as either employees or independent contractors. By the time of the conference, it is almost certain that one or more pieces of additional legislation will have passed the California Legislature to clarify some of the confusion surrounding the application of this new test and to carve out further exceptions to it. This session will comprehensively address each of the elements of the ABC test and the requirements for complying with each of those elements. The session also will involve a discussion of the most commonly encountered statutory exceptions to the ABC test and how each is applied. Finally, this session will address new developments surrounding AB 5 and the ABC test, including newly enacted statutory exceptions, limitations, and clarifications regarding the application of that test.
11.20.2020
|Speaking Engagement
|Avoiding A Collision At The Intersection Of FMLA/CFRA, Disability Leaves, And Worker’s Compensation
Date
November 16-20
Location
Virtual
Related Practices/Industries
Overview
Kronick is pleased to again sponsor CALPELRA’s Annual Conference on November 16-20,2020. David Tyra will discuss one of the most vexing questions that challenge employers continually is how to administer employee leave situations when issues involving the application of the FMLA/CFRA, federal and state disability law, and worker’s compensation overlap. Dealing with questions of what law applies and when, how to handle situations in which multiple laws overlap, identifying and properly administering situations in which an employee’s rights under one set of laws end but another begins, are but a few of the difficulties employers face in this complex intersection of applicable statutory schemes. This interactive session will present advanced case studies involving overlap questions. Participants will be challenged to work with the presenters to manage the scenarios presented in a way that meets all legal requirements and most effectively protects both the employer’s and employee’s interests.
09.23.2020
|Kronick Webinar
|Social Media While Socially Distant: Addressing Employees’ Online Activities During the Pandemic
Date
Wednesday, September 23 at noon
Location
via webinar
Related Practices/Industries
David Tyra will discuss issues related to increasingly contentious social media use due to the confluence of a global pandemic, political unrest, and the upcoming presidential election. He will review factors public and private employers must consider before disciplining employees for social media posts and other online conduct.
Webinar (Passcode: H#9vzd4L)
12.04.2019
|Speaking Engagement
|SAHRA Annual Law Update
DATE
December 4
LOCATION
Sacramento, CA
Related Practices/Industries
OVERVIEW
Kronick Shareholder and Practice Group Manager of Kronick’s Labor & Employment team David Tyra will participate in the Sacramento Area Human Resource Association (SAHRA) Annual Law Update where local human resources professionals come to learn about new legislation affecting employers, 2019 case law developments, and practical takeaways that will help you stay compliant with California law in 2020.
11.22.2019
|Speaking Engagement
|Is This Person My Employee? The ABC’s Of Independent Contractor Misclassification
DATE
November 22
LOCATION
Monterey, CA
Related Practices/Industries
OVERVIEW
Kronick is pleased to again sponsor CALPELRA’s Annual Conference on November 18 – 22, 2019 in Monterey. Shareholder David Tyra will discuss the 2018 decision in Dynamex Operations West v. Superior Court, the California Supreme Court issued a new and challenging test for determining whether an individual is an employee or an independent contractor, known as the “ABC test.” In light of its previous decision in Metropolitan Water Dist. v. Superior Court, in which the Supreme Court held that public employers are bound by the “common law” test for determining who is an employee, the Dynamex decision poses serious new challenges for public employers and potential liabilities for misclassifying employees as independent contractors. This Sparks session will address the application of the ABC test in a public employment setting and ways to avoid potential liabilities resulting from misclassification. In the likely event the Legislature enacts AB 5, and the Governor signs it into law, this Sparks session will also address the implications for public employers of codifying the ABC test for purposes of defining who is an employee under the Labor and Unemployment Insurance Codes.
11.21.2019
|Speaking Engagement
|Case Studies: Reasonable Accommodations And The Interactive Process
DATE
November 21
LOCATION
Monterey, CA
Related Practices/Industries
OVERVIEW
Kronick is pleased to again sponsor CALPELRA’s Annual Conference on November 18 – 22, 2019 in Monterey. Shareholder David Tyra will discuss how to determine appropriate reasonable accommodations to provide to disabled employees or employees seeking to return to work after extended leaves of absence continues to be a vexing problem for employers. This session will look at three common scenarios that employers regularly face in this area. You’ll be guided through each scenario focusing on: (1) properly documenting all aspects of a situation; (2) conducting productive IAP meetings; (3) appropriately analyzing reasonable accommodation options; and (4) finally reaching correct decisions with respect to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.
11.21.2019
|Speaking Engagement
|Do I Have To Compensate My Employees For That Time? How Does California Define “Hours Worked?”
DATE
November 21
LOCATION
Monterey, CA
Related Practices/Industries
OVERVIEW
Kronick is pleased to again sponsor CALPELRA’s Annual Conference on November 18 – 22, 2019 in Monterey. Shareholder David Tyra will discuss decisions like Mendiola v. CPS Security Solutions, Inc. and Morillion v. Royal Packing Co., the California Supreme Court has significantly expanded the definition of compensable hours of work under California law. The Supreme Court is scheduled to take up the issue again this term in a case involving public employers. Understanding what constitutes a compensable hour of work is fundamental to getting answers to all other wage/hour questions right. Whether certain types of activities such as on-call time, call-back time, or time waiting in a security line, constitute compensable activities is a challenging subject and the consequences of getting it wrong can be substantial. In this session you’ll learn about the current state of the law regarding compensable time and how you can navigate this area of law to avoid potential liability.
11.20.2019
|Speaking Engagement
|The Future Of Vested Rights Analysis
DATE
November 20
LOCATION
Monterey, CA
Related Practices/Industries
OVERVIEW
Kronick is pleased to again sponsor CALPELRA’s Annual Conference on November 18 – 22, 2019 in Monterey. Shareholder David Tyra will discuss the decision in Cal Fire Local 2881 v. California Public Employees’ Retirement System, the California Supreme Court issued the first of several long-awaited decisions on the future of vested rights analysis regarding employee pension and OPEB benefits. These decisions have enormous consequences for public entities as they continue to struggle with the issue of unfunded contingent liabilities and their consequences. In this session, you’ll learn about the current state of the law, and you’ll learn about strategies, including collective bargaining approaches, for modifying or reducing pension and OPEB benefits for employees.
09.17.2019
|Speaking Engagement
|Case Studies on Reasonable Accommodations and the Interactive Process
Date
September 17 – 11:15am-12:15pm
Location
McClellan Conference Center
Related Practices/Industries
Overview
Kronick is pleased to sponsor Sacramento Area Human Resource Association (SAHRA) and to participate in its Annual Conference in Sacramento. Shareholder David Tyra will lead a discussion about determining appropriate reasonable accommodations to provide to disabled employees or employees seeking to return to work after extended leaves of absence continues to be a vexing problem for employers. This session will look at common scenarios that employers regularly face in this area. Attendees will be guided through each scenario focusing on such actions as : 1) properly documenting all aspects of a situation, 2) conducting productive IAP meetings, 3) appropriate analyses of reasonable accommodation options, and 4) finally reaching correct decisions with respect to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.
Registration
Please visit the event website for more information and to register.
05.07.2019
|Speaking Engagement
|Workplace Violence: How to be a Prepared Employer
DATE
Tuesday, May 7
LOCATION
Sacramento, CA
Related Practices/Industries
OVERVIEW
Please join David Tyra and Terilynn Diepenbrock at Sacramento Area Human Resource Association’s (SAHRA) Annual Legal Series to learn how to recognize and address potential workplace violence issues during the hiring process, employment tenure and post-termination.
Topics will include:
12.05.2018
|Speaking Engagement
|Labor Relations In The Wake Of Janus v. AFSCME
DATE:
December 5 – 7
LOCATION:
Monterey, CA
Related Practices/Industries
ORGANIZED BY:
California Public Employers Labor Relations Association (CALPELRA)
PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
Kronick is pleased to again sponsor CALPELRA’s Annual Conference on December 3-7, 2018 in Monterey. Shareholders David Tyra and Christopher Onstott will discuss the U.S. Supreme Court decision on Janus v. AFSCME. If the Court overrules Abood v. Detroit Board of Education and holds that agency (or “fair share”) fees constitute an unconstitutional violation of First Amendment rights, the decision will portend a major change in California public labor relations. In this session you’ll learn about likely responses to the Janus decision, from further legislative responses of the type already seen (e.g., AB 119 [union access to new hires] and SB 285 [prohibiting public employers from deterring or discouraging union membership]), to the impact on collective bargaining, and to potential legal challenges to the elimination of agency fees. If you’re interested in the seismic shift in labor relations the Janus decision likely represents, you must attend this session.
REGISTRATION:
Please visit the event website for more information.
12.05.2018
|Speaking Engagement
|Case Studies In Employee Leaves, Reasonable Accommodation, And The Interactive Process
DATE:
December 5 – 7
LOCATION:
Monterey, CA
Related Practices/Industries
ORGANIZED BY:
California Public Employers Labor Relations Association (CALPELRA)
PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
Kronick is pleased to again sponsor CALPELRA’s Annual Conference on December 3-7, 2018 in Monterey. Shareholder David Tyra will discuss how to manage leaves in light of the numerous overlapping laws, how to determine appropriate and effective reasonable accommodations (including leaves) for employees who require them to perform the essential functions of their jobs, and how to conduct effective interactive process meetings with employees and their representatives … all these situations present significant challenges for employers. If you have basic knowledge of the various laws providing employees with leave rights – FMLA, CFRA, ADA, workers’ comp, etc. – then in this session you’ll learn about some of the more difficult, complex, and advanced issues arising from employee leaves and reasonable accommodation requests, with a particular emphasis on the overlapping nature of the various applicable laws, and techniques for handling those issues.
REGISTRATION:
Please visit the event website for more information.
04.17.2018
|Speaking Engagement
|Public Labor Relations
DATE:
April 17, 2018
LOCATION:
Roseville, CA
Related Practices/Industries
Organized By:
Northern California Power Agency (NCPA)
Program Overview:
Kronick Shareholder David Tyra will discuss Public Labor Relations at NCPA’s Leadership Development Program.
04.11.2018
|Speaking Engagement
|PAGA Lawsuits: Risky Business Practices to Avoid
Related Practices/Industries
Organized By:
San Joaquin Society for Human Resource Management (SJSHRM)
Program Overview:
Kronick Shareholder David Tyra will discuss PAGA lawsuits and reviews risky business practices that could leave your company at risk. Participants will walk away with some clear understanding of wage and hour compliance as it relates to PAGA claims such as:
Registration:
Please visit the event website for more information and to register.
01.25.2018
|Kronick Breakfast Seminar
|Breakfast Briefing: 2018 California Employment Law Update
When:
Thursday, January 25
Registration: 8:00 – 8:30 am
Program: 8:30 – 9:30 am
Where:
West Sacramento Civic Center, Galleria Room 160
1110 West Capitol Avenue
West Sacramento, CA 95691
Related Practices/Industries
Overview
Kronick’s Labor & Employment group is pleased to host quarterly breakfast briefings that focus on key topics essential for employers, management, and HR professionals. Please join us to hear the latest information on new employment laws and regulations in California, learn how they will affect you, and get a head start on what to expect in 2018. David Tyra will provide an overview of notable new California employment laws, including salary history inquiries and ban-the-box legislation.
MCLE & HRCI Credit:
Kronick is a State Bar of California MCLE approved provider and this program has been approved for one hour of MCLE credit. In addition, this program is pending approval of HR Certification Institute’s® (HRCI®) credit.
Questions?
Continental breakfast will be provided.
Please contact Heather Ward at 916-321-4577 or hward@kmtg.com.
Register Here
12.07.2017
|Speaking Engagement
|Fair Labor Standards Act Boot Camp
Date:
Thursday, December 7
Location:
Portola Hotel & Spa, Monterey
Related Practices/Industries
Organized By:
California Public Employers Labor Relations Association (CALPELRA)
Program Overview:
Kronick is pleased to again sponsor the 2017 CALPELRA Annual Conference in Monterey. Recent developments such as the Ninth Circuit’s decision in Flores v. City of San Gabriel and the Department of Labor’s new EAP regulations, the implementation of which was halted as a result of a nationwide injunction, has brought new attention to the importance of understanding FLSA concepts such as the method for calculating regular rate of pay and the various items of compensation that must be included in that calculation; the requirements for the EAP exemptions; and special FLSA concepts for public employers such as 7(k) schedules and CTO. Kronick Shareholder David Tyra will discuss these FLSA concepts and others as well as recent developments of importance to public employers.
Stop by our booth and say hi!
Registration:
Please visit the event website for more information and to register.
09.13.2017
|Kronick Sponsorship
|League of California Cities Annual Conference 2017
Date:
September 13-15
Location:
Sacramento Convention Center
Organizers:
Related Practices/Industries
Organized By:
Program Overview:
Kronick is pleased to sponsor the 2017 League of California Cities Annual Conference & Expo at the Sacramento Convention Center. The conference expects 1,800+ city officials from throughout California to discuss timely topics and quality content. To name a few, developing session topics include:
Kronick Shareholder David Tyra will present “Understanding the Rapidly Shifting Landscape of Healthcare Obligations” to the City Attorney track on Thursday at 4:15pm.
Registration:
Please visit the event website for more information and to register.
08.01.2017
|Kronick Breakfast Seminar
|Breakfast Briefing: Leaves & Accommodations for Employers
Date:
Tuesday, August 1
8:00 - 8:30 am Registration
8:30 - 9:30 am Program
Location:
Kronick - Sacramento Office
400 Capitol Mall, 27th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
Organizers:
Related Practices/Industries
Kronick's Labor & Employment group is pleased to host quarterly breakfast briefings that focus on key topics essential for employers, management, and HR professionals. Leaves of absence and disability accommodations in California can be very challenging for employers. California has numerous leave laws and wage replacement benefits that interact with one another. To properly administer leaves and accommodate employees, employers need to understand the various types of leave/accommodations available, who is eligible under what circumstances, how to interact with an employee on a leave, and what obligations an employer has when leave is exhausted.
In this seminar, David Tyra will discuss important topics to help employers manage these laws, including:
MCLE & HRCI Credit:
Kronick is a State Bar of California MCLE approved provider and this program has been approved for one hour of MCLE credit. In addition, this program has met HR Certification Institute's® (HRCI®) criteria for recertification credit pre-approval.
Questions?
Registration is limited to 30 attendees.
Continental breakfast will be provided and parking will be validated.
Webinar access is available upon request.
Please contact Heather Ward at 916-321-4577 or hward@kmtg.com.
REGISTER HERE
03.21.2017
|Kronick Breakfast Seminar
|AUMA: Workplace Implications
Date:
Tuesday, March 21
8:00 - 8:30 am Registration
8:30 - 9:30 am Program
Location:
Kronick - Sacramento Office
400 Capitol Mall, 27th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
Organizers:
Related Practices/Industries
Kronick's Labor & Employment group is pleased to host quarterly breakfast briefings that focus on key topics essential for employers, management, and HR professionals. Proposition 64: Adult Use of Marijuana Act (AUMA)'s legalization of recreational marijuana will impact a vast range of planning and operational issues faced by private and public entities throughout California. David Tyra will discuss critical employment issues emerging under the new law, as well as address the current state of the law and discuss practical approaches employers may consider in the workplace. The program will also cover drug testing and special considerations regarding federal Department of Transportation positions and other safety-sensitive or public protection positions.
MCLE & HRCI Credit:
Kronick is a State Bar of California MCLE approved provider and this program has been approved for one hour of MCLE credit. In addition, this program has met HR Certification Institute's® (HRCI®) criteria for recertification credit pre-approval.
Questions?
Registration is limited to 30 attendees.
Continental breakfast will be provided and parking will be validated.
Webinar access is available upon request.
Please contact Heather Ward at 916-321-4577 or hward@kmtg.com.
REGISTER HERE
03.08.2017
|Speaking Engagement
|Gender Identity and Gender Expression Issues in the Workplace
Date:
Wednesday, March 8
Location:
Brookside Golf and Country Club, Stockton
Organizers:
Related Practices/Industries
Organized By:
San Joaquin Society for Human Resource Management
Program Overview:
Kronick Shareholder David Tyra will discuss federal and state non-discrimination laws and address specific and emerging topics related to gender identity and gender expression in the workplace.
Registration:
Please visit the event website for more information and to register.
11.03.2016
|Speaking Engagement
|Gender Expression And Sexual Orientation: Emerging Concepts And New Risks For Employers
Date:
Thursday, November 3
Location:
Portola Hotel & Spa, Monterey
Organizers:
Related Practices/Industries
Organized By:
California Public Employers Labor Relations Association (CALPELRA)
Program Overview:
Kronick is pleased to again sponsor the 2016 CALPELRA Annual Conference in Monterey. Kronick Shareholder David Tyra will examine emerging topics in the areas of gender expression and sexual orientation, the legal implications of these emerging topics, and strategies for employers to follow to avoid potential liabilities.
Stop by our booth and say hi!
Registration:
Please visit the event website for more information and to register.
11.02.2016
|Speaking Engagement
|Proactive Management Techniques To Avoid Claims Of Workplace Bullying
Date:
Wednesday, November 2
Location:
Monterey Marriott Hotel
Organizers:
Related Practices/Industries
Organized By:
California Public Employers Labor Relations Association (CALPELRA)
Program Overview:
Kronick is pleased to again sponsor the 2016 CALPELRA Annual Conference in Monterey. Kronick Shareholder David Tyra will discuss the emerging topic of workplace bullying, how to identify prototypical bullying types and behaviors, and strategies for addressing and resolving these personality types and their behaviors.
Stop by our booth and say hi!
Registration:
Please visit the event website for more information and to register.
10.18.2016
|Speaking Engagement
|Preventing Workplace Bullying and Retaliation Claims
Date:
Tuesday, October 18
Location:
Sacramento, CA
Organizers:
Related Practices/Industries
Sponsored By:
Sacramento County Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section
Program Overview:
Kronick shareholder David Tyra will present at the Sacramento County Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section’s October Luncheon on Tuesday, October 18 in Sacramento.
Registration:
Please visit the event website for more information and to register.
06.23.2016
|Kronick Sponsorship
|Breaking News Insight Panel: Department of Labor’s Final Rule Regarding Overtime Regulations
Date:
Thursday, June 23
8:00 - 10:00am
Location:
McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific, Classroom C
Organizers:
Related Practices/Industries
Organized By:
Program Overview:
Kronick is pleased to sponsor the Breaking News Insight Panel on June 23 in Sacramento. Kronick Shareholder David Tyra will participate in a panel discussion on the Final Rule: Overtime that the US Department of Labor recently finalized.
Registration:
Please visit the event website for more information and to register.
04.22.2016
|Speaking Engagement
|In One Year and Out the Other
Date:
Friday, April 22
Location:
Claremont Club & Spa, A Fairmont Hotel
1 Tunnel Road, Berkeley, CA
Organizers:
Related Practices/Industries
Sponsored By:
State Bar of California, Labor & Employment Section
Program Overview:
Kronick shareholder David Tyra will participate panel will review and discuss 2015-2016’s most important court decisions, administrative rulings, and new and proposed legislation affecting the public sector.
Registration:
Please visit the Labor & Employment Section’s website for more information and to register.
02.11.2016
|Speaking Engagement
|The Affordable Care Act in 2016: Practical Solutions for Complicated Issues
Date:
Thursday, February 11
Time:
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Organizers:
Related Practices/Industries
Sponsored By:
California Special Districts Association (CSDA)
Overview:
Kronick Shareholder David Tyra will offer practical guidance for human resources and management on complying with the upcoming Affordable Care Act requirements, including tips and strategies on how best to address issues during bargaining and contract negotiation.
For more information or to register, please visit the event website.
12.03.2015
|Speaking Engagement
|Navigating the Alphabet Soup of Wage & Hour and Leave Laws: Recent Updates to the FLSA and FMLA
Date:
Thursday, December 3
Time:
10:00 - 11:30 AM
Location:
Hyatt Regency Monterey
1 Old Golf Course Road
Monterey, CA
Organizers:
Related Practices/Industries
Sponsored By:
American Association of School Personnel Administrators (AASPA)
Presenters:
[SPEAKERS]
Overview:
Kronick Shareholder David Tyra will discuss the recent updates to the FLSA and FMLA and provide a general overview of Wage & Hour and Leave Laws. For more information or to register, please visit the AASPA website.
10.22.2015
|Speaking Engagement
|CALPELRA 2015 Annual Conference | Preventing Workplace Bullying: Staying Ahead of an Emerging Trend
Date:
Thursday, October 22, 2015
Time:
10:20 - 11:50 AM
Location:
Portola Hotel & Spa
Monterey, CA
Organizers:
Related Practices/Industries
Sponsored By:
California Public Employers Labor Relations Association (CALPELRA)
2015 Annual Training Conference (October 19-23, 2015)
Presenters:
[SPEAKERS]
Overview:
In 2014, a large segment of state employees bargained for, and obtained, and expansive “dignity” clause in their Memoranda of Understanding with the State of California. That same year, the Legislature added a requirement that supervisors’ bi-annual sexual harassment prevention training include a component on “abusive conduct.” These actions, and others, demonstrate an emerging focus on the issue of workplace bullying. This interactive session will focus on this growing trend. It will provide attendees a working definition of workplace bullying. It will include examples of conduct, both overt and more subtle, that may constitute bullying. Finally, it will provide strategies for preventing bullying and addressing it when it occurs. Attendees will emerge from this session with a greater understanding of what workplace bullying is and how to combat it.
10.21.2015
|Speaking Engagement
|CALPELRA 2015 Annual Conference | The Affordable Care Act: Beware! Danger Lies Ahead!
Date:
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
Time:
3:05 - 4:35 PM
Location:
Portola Hotel & Spa
Monterey, CA
Organizers:
Related Practices/Industries
Sponsored By:
California Public Employers Labor Relations Association (CALPELRA)
2015 Annual Training Conference (October 19-23, 2015)
Presenters:
[SPEAKERS]
Overview:
The implementation of the Affordable Care Act’s mandates can present potential traps for even seasoned human resources and benefits professionals. This session will provide practical guidance for complying with new and upcoming ACA requirements, including the large employer mandate, reporting and procedural requirements, and the dreaded “Cadillac” excise tax. Because these changes can lead to special challenges for public employers who are considering altering their benefits packages to comply with the Affordable Care Act, this interactive session will focus on practical strategies for addressing these issues during bargaining. The program also will cover the challenges raised by providing benefits for difficult and unique categories of employees, including highly compensated managerial employees and temporary, volunteer and seasonal workers. Attendees will leave this enlightening session armed with strategies to ensure Affordable Care Act compliance in 2016 and beyond.
10.21.2015
|Speaking Engagement
|CALPELRA 2015 Annual Conference | Peeling Back the Onion: Three Case Studies Addressing Overlapping Employee Leave Issues
Date:
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
Time:
10:20 - 11:50 AM
Location:
Portola Hotel & Spa
Monterey, CA
Organizers:
Related Practices/Industries
Sponsored By:
California Public Employers Labor Relations Association (CALPELRA)
2015 Annual Training Conference (October 19-23, 2015)
Presenters:
[SPEAKERS]
Overview:
With the enactment of the Healthy Workplaces Healthy Family Act (HWHFA) in 2014, the Legislature has added yet another layer of leave benefits public employers must be prepared to administer. While most public employees already have paid sick leave benefits available to them, the HWHFA extends such benefits to part-time, temporary, and seasonal employees who might not previously have had such benefits. Moreover, the enactment of paid sick leave merely adds to the already existing plethora of statutory leave benefits available to public employees: FMLA, CFRA, PDLL, worker’s compensation, etc. This session will provide three case studies addressing issues at the intersection of the many leave laws employers must administer. In addition to addressing the above-mentioned statutory leaves, this session also will examine a case study involving leave as a disability accommodation.
11.20.2014
|Speaking Engagement
|CALPELRA 2014 Annual Conference | The Retaliation Tsunami: Staying Afloat In The Midst Of A Tidal-Wave Of Potential Liability
Date:
Thursday, November 20, 2014
Time:
3:05 - 4:35 p.m.
Location:
Portola Hotel & Spa
Monterey, CA
Organizers:
Related Practices/Industries
Sponsored By:
California Public Employers Labor Relations Association (CALPELRA)
2014 Annual Training Conference (November 17-21, 2014)
Presenters:
[SPEAKERS]
Overview:
In fiscal year 2013, retaliation claims constituted 41.1% of all claims filed with the EEOC, twice as many as were filed in 1997. In addition, in 2013 the California Legislature passed new retaliation-related legislation (AB 263, SB 496, and SB 666) dramatically increasing the liabilities and penalties that can be imposed in state law retaliation claims. In enacting these new bills, the Legislature specifically found that, ‘[f]ar too often, when workers come forward to expose unfair, unsafe, or illegal conditions, they face retaliation from the employer.’ Retaliation liability is now embedded in more than two dozen sections of the Labor Code. As a consequence of these developments, retaliation has become perhaps the single largest source of liability for employers.
11.19.2014
|Speaking Engagement
|CALPELRA 2014 Annual Conference | Danger – Quicksand Ahead: Staying On Firm Ground During The Hiring Process
Date:
Wednesday, November 19, 2014
Time:
1:15 - 2:45 p.m.
Location:
Monterey Conference Center
Monterey, CA
Organizers:
Related Practices/Industries
Sponsored By:
California Public Employers Labor Relations Association (CALPELRA)
2014 Annual Training Conference (November 17-21, 2014)
Presenters:
[SPEAKERS]
Overview:
AB 281, which takes effect on July 1, 2014, imposes new restrictions on public employers’ ability to obtain information regarding an applicant’s criminal conviction history. In enacting these new restrictions, the Legislature found ‘that reducing employment barriers for prior offenders is a matter of statewide concern’ and that the reduction of such barriers ‘will reduce recidivism and improve economic stability in our communities.’ Join us as we discuss the restrictions imposed by this legislation, along with other recently enacted limitations on background checks during the hiring process, that create new challenges for public employers.
11.19.2014
|Speaking Engagement
|CALPELRA 2014 Annual Conference | A Conundrum for Small Public Agencies: Getting the Work Done While Accommodating Intermittent Protected Leave
Date:
Wednesday, November 19, 2014
Time:
3:05 - 4:35 p.m.
Location:
Portola Hotel & Spa
Monterey, CA
Organizers:
Related Practices/Industries
Sponsored By:
California Public Employers Labor Relations Association (CALPELRA)
2014 Annual Training Conference (November 17-21, 2014)
Presenters:
[SPEAKERS]
Michael Willihnganz, Director of Administrative Services, Placer County Water Agency
Shelley Langan, Human Resources Manager, Placer County Water Agency
Overview:
Increased legislation, regulation, and case law are creating a complicated, tangled web of requirements for employers when managing employee protected leave (e.g., FMLA, CFRA). One of the more complex and challenging leave scenarios, especially for small public agencies, is an employee’s request for intermittent leave. How does a small public agency balance the work demands and service obligations of the organization with the rights and protections afforded an employee on intermittent protected leave? While the situations may be complex and often challenging, the good news is that employers do have alternatives and options. This interactive session combines practitioner perspective and legal expertise to navigate leave law provisions and intricacies with a how-to focus. You’ll learn how protected leave is defined, how to address intermittent leave requests, what your strategies and options are, and how to communicate with the employee.
11.12.2014
|Kronick Workshop
|The Good, the Bad, and the Scary! New Legal Developments Affecting the Workplace
This presentation is being offered twice, once in Sacramento and once in Roseville. Both presentations are being offered at the following times:
Registration
8:00 - 8:30 AM
Program
8:30 - 10:00 AM
Credit
1.5 Hours PHR/SPHR
1.5 Hours MCLE
Questions?
Contact Merry Iseley
916-321-4577
miseley@kmtg.com
Organizers:
Related Practices/Industries
Join Kronick labor and employment law attorneys for a complimentary continental breakfast and an overview of new legislation and case law and how it will affect employers moving into 2015. Seating is limited so reserve your spot TODAY!
Presentations (choose one of two):
Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2014
Kronick Moskovitz, 400 Capitol Mall, 27th Floor, Sacramento CA 95814
Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2014 THIS SEMINAR IS CURRENTLY FULL — We have a waiting list
USA Properties Fund, 3200 Douglas Blvd., Suite 200, Roseville CA 95661
Presenters:
[SPEAKERS]
Program Overview:
New 2014 Legislation, such as:
New case law, such as:
Legislation and case law developments on the horizon for 2015
Who Should Attend:
Executives and Senior Management, HR Professionals, and In-house Legal Counsel
Registration:
Click on the hyperlink of the seminar you wish to attend.
10.21.2014
|Speaking Engagement
|25th Annual Employer Seminar | Navigating Human Resources
Date:
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
Time:
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location:
The Ridge Golf Club
Auburn, CA
HRCI:
6.0 hours
Organizers:
Related Practices/Industries
Sponsored By:
Foothill Employer Advisory Council and South Placer Employer Advisory Council
25th Annual Employer Seminar – Silver Celebration
Seminar Overview:
Navigating Human Resources
Kronick Presenter:
[SPEAKERS]
David will be presenting on the first topic, Retaliation: The Looming Risk, which will focus on recent changes in the law and will provide attendees with practical tips for recognizing and avoiding such claims. In fiscal year 2013 retaliation claims constituted 41.1% of all claims filed with the EEOC, twice as many in any previous years in the past decade.
Registration:
Click here for more information and to register.
04.25.2014
|Speaking Engagement
|20th Annual Public Sector Conference: In One Year and Out the Other – Annual Update in Employment and Labor Law
Date:
Friday, April 25, 2014
Time:
9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
Location:
Claremont Hotel
Berkeley, CA
Organizers:
Related Practices/Industries
Sponsored By:
The State Bar of California 20th Annual Public Sector Conference and The Labor and Employment Law Section's 31st Annual Meeting
KMTG Presenters:
[SPEAKERS]
Overview:
At this annual update plenary session, seasoned public sector lawyers will review this past years’ notable cases and legislation. Attendees will hear varying perspectives from counsel representing management, the government, employees, and labor unions, in a point/counterpoint interplay.
01.29.2014
|Speaking Engagement
|ALA 2014 Annual Workshop | Retaliation on the Workplace
Date:
Wed, January 29, 2014
Time:
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location:
Casa Garden Restaurant
Organizers:
Related Practices/Industries
Sponsored By:
Association of Legal Administrators – Sacramento Valley Chapter
Presenter:
[SPEAKERS]
Overview:
This presentation will focus on recognizing the potential risk of retaliation liability and ways of avoiding it. The presentation will also provide an in-depth discussion of new legislation that establishes new categories and increased penalties for retaliation in the workplace.
11.20.2013
|Speaking Engagement
|CalPELRA 2013 Annual Conference | The Family-Friendly Workplace: New Laws and Regulations Protecting Pregnant Women and Working Mothers
Date:
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Time:
3:05 - 4:35 p.m.
Location:
Portola Hotel & Spa
Monterey, CA
Organizers:
Related Practices/Industries
Sponsored By:
California Public Employers Labor Relations Association (CALPELRA)
38th Annual Conference (November 18-22, 2013)
KMTG Presenters:
[SPEAKERS]
Presentation Overview:
On December 30, 2012, California adopted new regulations governing pregnancy disability leave. These new regulations follow several other recent changes to the federal Family and Medical Leave Act, federal Fair Labor Standards Act, California Fair Employment and Housing Act, and California Family Rights Act all designed to provide protections in the workplace for pregnant women and new mothers. Ensuring compliance with these changes in law not only will avoid potential significant liability for public employers, but also will serve to promote a “family-friendly” working environment, an issue of increasing importance for working women.
This interactive session will address the recent changes in the law and provide the following learning objectives:
For additional information, please visit CALPELRA's website.
05.21.2013
|Speaking Engagement
|The Alternative Workforce: Retired Annuitants, Independent Contractors and Volunteers
Date:
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Time:
12:00 p.m.
Location:
Firehouse Restaurant
Old Sacramento
Organizers:
Related Practices/Industries
Sponsored By:
Sacramento County Bar Association Labor and Employment Law Section
KMTG Presenter:
[SPEAKERS]
Overview:
In an era of shrinking budgets and workforces, employers often look to supplement their workforces through the use of independent contractors, retired annuitants, or volunteers. Yet, the use of any of the “alternative workforces” carries with it significant risks, particularly in light of recent legislation imposing new penalties for misclassifying employees as independent contractors and restricting the circumstances under which public agencies may employ retired annuitants. This presentation will address the risks associated with utilization of independent contractors, retired annuitants, and volunteers, including the requirements imposed by new legislation that took effect in 2012.
05.03.2013
|Speaking Engagement
|19th Annual Public Sector Conference: In One Year and Out the Other – Annual Updates in Employment and Labor Law
Date:
Friday, May 3, 2013
Time:
3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Location:
Claremont Hotel
Berkeley, CA
Organizers:
Related Practices/Industries
Sponsored By:
The State Bar of California 19th Annual Public Sector Conference
KMTG Presenters:
[SPEAKERS]
Mr. Tyra is joined by Stephen Mesi from the California Department of Justice and Dale Brodsky from Beeson Tayer & Bodine
Overview:
At this annual update plenary session, seasoned public sector lawyers will review this past years’ notable cases and legislation. Attendees will hear varying perspectives from counsel representing management, the government, employees, and labor unions, in a point/counterpoint interplay.
04.25.2013
|Speaking Engagement
|Reasonable Accomodation and the Misbehaving Employee – Do We Really Have to Accommodate That?
Date:
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Location:
Citrus Heights Community Center
Citrus Heights, CA
Organizers:
Related Practices/Industries
Sponsored By:
IPMA-HR Sacramento Mother-Lode Chapter
Annual Conference
KMTG Presenter:
[SPEAKERS]
Overview:
Both federal and California law impose obligations on employers to reasonably accommodate disabled employees. But are there limits on that obligation? What constitutes “reasonable” accommodation? Does the obligation to reasonably accommodate an employee require an employer to overlook behavioral issues in the workplace if the employee claims his/her misbehavior is related to a disability? This presentation will focus on the nature and extent of employers’ obligations to reasonably accommodate disabled employees. The presentation will provide participants with tips for successfully navigating the interactive process with disabled employees. The presentation also will provide guidance in addressing situations in which an employee responds to proposed disciplinary action by claiming they are disabled.
03.01.2013
|Speaking Engagement
|CSDA Board Secretary/Clerk Conference: Technology Traps for the Unwary
Date:
Friday, March 1, 2013
Time:
1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Location:
Embassy Suites
Anaheim South
11767 Harbor Blvd
Garden Grove, CA
Organizers:
Related Practices/Industries
Sponsored By:
California Special Districts Association (CSDA)
Board Secretary/Clerk Conference & Certificate Program (Feb. 28 – March 1, 2013)
KMTG Presenters:
[SPEAKERS]
Overview:
The sharp increase in electronic communication and the use of computers and new technology to conduct business has led to a unique set of concerns and questions for government agencies. These concerns will be addressed in this informative seminar on the challenges faced by public agencies in following California and federal law as specifically applied to the unique issues created by the electronic workplace.
Registration:
For more information and to register, please visit the CSDA website
02.13.2013
|Speaking Engagement
|FEAC Annual Meeting: New Legislation for 2013
Date:
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Time:
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location:
Sizzler
13570 Lincoln Way
Auburn, CA 95603
Organizers:
Related Practices/Industries
Sponsored By:
Foothills Employer Advisory Council
KMTG Presenters:
[SPEAKERS]
Overview:
Start 2013 right with up-to-date information on the current legislation and trends in employment law that effect California businesses. Join Mr. Trya for an interactive look at the current trends for your business.
02.07.2013
|Speaking Engagement
|The Alternative Workforce – Independent Contractors, Retired Annuitants and Volunteers
Date:
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Time:
1:15 - 2:45 p.m.
Location:
Hilton Sacramento
200 Harvard Street
Organizers:
Related Practices/Industries
Sponsored By:
Western Region Intergovernmental Personnel Assessment Council (WRIPAC)
Spring Meeting, February 7-8, 2013
KMTG Presenters:
[SPEAKERS]
Overview:
In an era of shrinking budgets and workforces, public agencies often look to supplement their workforces through the use of retired annuitants, independent contractors, or even volunteers. Yet, the use of any of these “alternative workforces” carries with it significant risks, particularly in light of recent legislation imposing new restrictions on the circumstances under which public agencies may employ retired annuitants and new penalties for misclassifying employees as independent contractors. This presentation will address the risks associated with utilization of retired annuitants, independent contractors, and volunteers. The presentation will highlight requirements imposed by new legislation that took effect in 2012, as well as new restrictions on the employment of retired annuitants contained in the Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA).
Registration:
For more information and to register, please visit the WRIPAC website
01.15.2013
|Speaking Engagement
|SPEAC Annual Meeting: New Legislation for 2013
Date:
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Time:
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Location:
Roseville Connections/EDD
115 Ascot Drive, Suite 180
Roseville, CA 95661
Organizers:
Related Practices/Industries
Sponsored By:
South Placer Employer Advisory Council
KMTG Presenters:
[SPEAKERS]
Overview:
Start 2013 right with up-to-date information on the current legislation and trends in employment law that effect California businesses. Join Mr. Trya for an interactive look at the current trends for your business.
Registration:
Please contact Jenna Horner or Rose Kuntz by email at speac10@gmail.com, or by calling 916.782.7200
12.06.2012
|Speaking Engagement
|CalPELRA 2012 Annual Conference: The Wage and Hour Survival Guide – Three Case Studies
Date:
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Time:
1:45 - 3:15 p.m.
Location:
Portola Hotel & Spa
Monterey, CA
Organizers:
Related Practices/Industries
Sponsored By:
California Public Employers Labor Relations Association (CALPELRA)
37th Annual Conference (December 3 – December 7, 2012)
Presentation Overview:
Federal and state wage and hour laws and regulations pose serious challenges even for seasoned HR professionals. From misclassification of employees to miscalculation of compensable hours worked, wage and hour issues present difficult traps for the unwary.
This program will present three case studies involving many common, and some not so common, issues encountered in handling wage and hour matters, e.g., (1) calculating employees’ “regular rate,” (2) classifying employees as exempt or non-exempt; (3) determining the compensability of pre-liminary and post-liminary activities, travel time, stand-by time, etc.; (4) use of CTO; (5) 7k and other alternative scheduling arrangements, as well as many others.
The program will be interactive and the audience will be invited to participate in discussing the issues presented by the case studies. The program will highlight new developments under both the federal Fair Labor Standards Act and applicable California wage and hour laws.
KMTG Presenters:
[SPEAKERS]
12.05.2012
|Speaking Engagement
|CalPELRA 2012 Annual Conference: The Alternative Workforce – Independent Contractors, Retired Annuitants and Volunteers
Date:
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Time:
10:20 - 11:50 a.m.
Location:
Monterey Marriott
Monterey, CA
Organizers:
Related Practices/Industries
Sponsored By:
California Public Employers Labor Relations Association (CALPELRA)
37th Annual Conference (December 3 – December 7, 2012)
Presentation Overview:
In an era of shrinking budgets, public agencies often look to supplement their workforces through the use of independent contractors, retired annuitants, or volunteers. Yet, the use of any of these “alternative workforces” can pose significant risks.
This interactive presentation will address such issues as:
KMTG Presenters:
[SPEAKERS]
09.26.2012
|Speaking Engagement
|2012 CSDA Annual Conference: The Alternative Workforce – Independent Contractors, Retired Annuitants and Volunteers
Date:
Wednesday, September 26, 2011
Time:
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location:
Westin San Diego
San Diego, CA
Organizers:
Related Practices/Industries
Sponsored By:
California Special Districts Association (CSDA)
2012 Annual Conference (September 24 – 27, 2012)
KMTG Presenters:
[SPEAKERS]
Presentation Overview:
In an era of shrinking budgets and workforces, public agencies often look to supplement their workforces through the use of independent contractors, retired annuitants, or volunteers. Yet, the use of any of the “alternative workforces” carries with it significant risks, particularly in light of recent legislation imposing new penalties for misclassifying employees as independent contractors and restricting the circumstances under which public agencies may employ retired annuitants. This presentation will address the risks associated with utilization of independent contractors, retired annuitants, and volunteers, including the requirements imposed by new legislation that took effect in 2012.
This presentation will address:
Registration:
For more information and to register for the conference please visit the CSDA website
07.12.2012
|Kronick Workshop
|Advanced Public Sector Labor Relations: From Collective Bargaining to Arbitration – What Public Sector Employers Need to Know
Date:
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Registration:
8:30 - 9:00 a.m.
(light breakfast provided)
Presentation:
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
(lunch provided)
Location:
Courtyard Sacramento Cal Expo
Golden Gate Room
1782 Tribute Road
Sacramento, CA 95815
Complimentary on-site parking
MCLE Credit:
4 hours
HRCI Credit:
4 hours
Related Practices/Industries
Seminar Overview:
Join KMTG labor & employment and education law attorneys for a half-day seminar focusing on topics pertinent to all public employers, including the latest legal developments and court decisions governing public sector labor relations in California.
Timely topics include:
Who Should Attend:
Public Sector Human Resources Professionals, State and Local Public Agency Managers, In-house Legal Staff
KMTG Presenters:
[SPEAKERS]
Cost:
$35 per person (includes breakfast, lunch and all printed materials)
You may pay online using PayPal or in advance by mailing a check payable to:
Kronick Moskovitz, et al
400 Capitol Mall, 27th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
Attn: Lindsey Ono
Registration:
Please register using our online registration form. Deadline to register is Friday, July 6, 2012.
Questions:
If you have any questions please contact Lindsey Ono at 916.321.4547 or lono@kmtg.com
11.30.2011
|Speaking Engagement
|CalPELRA 2011 Annual Conference: Navigating the Alphabet Soup of Employee Leave Laws – A Presentation of Three Case Studies
Date:
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Time:
3:05 - 4:35 p.m.
Location:
Ferrante Room, Monterey Conference Center
One Portola Plaza
Monterey, CA
Organizers:
Related Practices/Industries
Sponsored By:
California Public Employers Labor Relations Association (CALPELRA)
36th Annual Conference (November 28 – December 2, 2011)
Presentation Overview:
The ADA, ADAAA, HIPAA, FMLA, GINA, FEHA, CFRA, PDL … The “alphabet soup” of federal and state laws governing employee medical conditions and leave issues can be daunting. Often, these laws intersect in unforeseen ways and create unanticipated pitfalls for the unwary.
This program will present three separate case studies that raise complex medical/leave issues under the aforementioned federal and state laws. The program aims to be interactive and invite audience participation in addressing the myriad potential issues presented by the case studies. The goal of the discussion will be to identify best practices for avoiding liability for failing to protect employee rights with respect to health, disability, and leave-related issues. The program will highlight new regulations under the ADAAA, GINA, and the FMLA recently adopted by federal regulatory agencies. The program also will highlight recent case law developments in this complex and ever-changing area of workplace management.
KMTG Presenters:
[SPEAKERS]
10.24.2011
|Speaking Engagement
|From Twitter to Facebook: Avoiding the Risks of Today’s High-Tech Workplace
Date:
Monday, October 24, 2011
Time:
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Location:
Holiday Inn Capitol Plaza
300 J Street
Sacramento, CA
HRCI
Credit Pending
Organizers:
Related Practices/Industries
Sponsored By:
Sacramento Employment Advisory Council (SEAC)
2011 Annual Conference
Overview:
Today’s workplace is inundated with technology: computers, cell phones, the Internet. Employees who access and use this technology in the workplace (and let’s face it – they almost all do) expose employers to potentially unlimited liability for invasion of privacy, sexual harassment, defamation and even theft of trade secrets. In this full-day seminar, you will learn how to identify risks posed by technology, and take the necessary safeguards to minimize loss and liability. Specific topics include:
KMTG Presenters:
[SPEAKERS]
Mr. Tyra and Ms. Packer will be joined by Don Vilfer. Mr. Vilfer is an attorney and former FBI Special Agent in charage of the White Collar Crime and Computer Crimes sqad. During his FBI career he also led a major case management team at venues from The White House to the Oklahoma City Bombing. Mr. Vilfer is now a legal instructor in computer forensics and electronic discovery.
Registration:
For more information and to register, visit SEAC’s website.
10.13.2011
|Speaking Engagement
|CSDA Annual Conference: The Electronic Workplace – Traps for the Unwary
Date:
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Time:
9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Location:
Monterey Marriott
Monterey, CA
Organizers:
Related Practices/Industries
Sponsored By:
California Special Districts Association (CSDA)
2011 Annual Conference
KMTG Presenters:
[SPEAKERS]
Presentation Overview:
The sharp increase in electronic communication and the use of computers and new technology to conduct business has led to a unique set of concerns and questions for government agencies. What potential liabilities and pitfalls for public agencies are created by the rapidly increasing use of electronic communication and social media? Do you have to pay overtime to an employee who checks her blackberry in the evening? Can you fire an employee for making unflattering statements about his boss on his Facebook page? What issues under the First, Fourth, and Fourteenth Amendments to the U. S. Constitution do public agencies face as a result of increased use of electronic media in the workplace? These questions (and many more) will be answered in this informative seminar on the challenges faced by public agencies in following California and federal law as specifically applied to the unique issues created by the electronic workplace.
Registration:
For more information and to register for the conference please visit the CSDA website
10.04.2011
|Speaking Engagement
|New Developments and Court Decisions You Can’t Afford to Miss
Date:
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Time:
8:15 to 10:00 a.m.
Location:
The Ridge Golf Course
Aurburn, CA
Organizers:
Related Practices/Industries
Sponsored By:
South Placer Employment Advisory Council (SPEAC)
2011 Annual Conference
KMTG Presenters:
[SPEAKERS]
Overview:
This presentation will focus on the latest legal developments and court decisions involving Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws. With the high unemployment rate, employers today are dealing more and more with complaints and suits that include discrimination in many forms. Learn about the latest developments involving disability and genetic discrimination, gender discrimination and harassment, religious discrimination, age discrimination, the impact of the e-workplace, and retaliation and whistleblower and how best to protect your business.
06.01.2011
|Kronick Workshop
|Advanced EEO: New Developments and Court Decisions You Can’t Afford to Miss
Date:
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Registration & Coffee
8:30 - 9:00 a.m.
Presentation:
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
(lunch provided)
Location:
ACWA JPIA
2100 Professional Drive
Roseville, CA 95661
MCLE Credit:
4 hours
HRCI Credit:
4 hours
Organizers:
Related Practices/Industries
Seminar Overview:
Join KMTG labor and employment law attorneys for a half-day seminar focusing on the latest legal developments and court decisions involving advanced topics in EEO laws and tips and strategies for preventing and correcting discrimination in the workplace.
Timely topics include:
Who Should Attend:
Senior Management, Human Resources Professionals, and In-house Legal Staff
KMTG Presenters:
[SPEAKERS]
Cost:
$30 per person (includes lunch and all printed materials)
You may pay at the door or in advance by mailing a check payable to:
Kronick Moskovitz, et al
400 Capitol Mall, 27th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
Attn: Kristy Garza
Registration:
Please register on or before May 27, 2011
Use our online registration form or notify Kristy Garza at 916.321.4547 or KGarza@kmtg.com
05.13.2011
|Speaking Engagement
|Case Study on State Furloughs
Date:
Friday, May 13, 2011
Time:
3:45 – 5:00 p.m.
Location:
Radisson Hotel
Sacramento, CA
MCLE:
1.25 hours
Organizers:
Related Practices/Industries
Sponsored By:
California State Bar Labor and Employment Law Section
17th Annual Public Sector Conference – May 13, 2011
KMTG Presenters:
[SPEAKERS]
Presentation Overview:
After two years of litigation on multiple cases involving state employee furloughs, this panel will discuss the Supreme Court decision, and other major decisions involving furloughs. What rights do the Governor and/or Legislature have to act in a budget crisis when it affects state worker pay? Will the Supreme Court decision ultimately resolve questions or generate more litigation?
02.09.2011
|Speaking Engagement
|Recent Developments in Employment Law
Date:
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Time:
Noon - 1:00 p.m.
Location:
Sizzler Restaurant
13570 Lincoln Way
Auburn, CA 95603
Organizers:
Related Practices/Industries
Sponsored By:
Foothills Employer Advisory Council
KMTG Presenters:
[SPEAKERS]
Overview:
Start 2011 off on the right foot. Join us as David W. Tyra of Kronick Moskovitz Tiedemann & Girard brings us up to date on the significant employment law developments of the past year. Mr. Tyra will analyze recent case law and legislative activities, and give practical guidance about best practices to maximize employment law compliance, mitigate legal risk and achieve business objectives. Don’t miss this crucial update!
Registration:
For more information and to register, please contact Laurel Andrews at 916-774-4031 or landrews@edd.ca.gov.
02.02.2011
|Kronick Workshop
|Employment Law Update: Legislative Changes for 2011 (Roseville)
Date:
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Registration:
11:45 - 12:00 p.m.
Presentation:
12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
(lunch provided)
Location:
Roseville Chamber of Commerce
650 Douglas Blvd.
Roseville, CA 95678
MCLE Credit:
1 hour
PHR/SPHR Credit:
1 hour
Organizers:
Related Practices/Industries
KMTG Presenters:
[SPEAKERS]
Presentation Overview:
Join KMTG Labor and Employment Law attorneys for an overview of legislative changes and how they will affect employers moving into 2011. Timely topics will include:
Who Should Attend:
Executives and Senior Management, HR Professionals and In-house Legal Counsel
Cost:
$15 per person (includes lunch)
Please pay in advance by mailing a check payable to:
Kronick Moskovitz, et al.
400 Capitol Mall, 27th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
Attn: Kristy Garza
Registration:
Seating is limited, please register on or before January 26, 2011
Use our online registration form or notify Kristy Garza at 916.321.4547 or KGarza@kmtg.com
01.25.2011
|Kronick Workshop
|Employment Law Update: Legislative Changes for 2011 (Sacramento)
Date:
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Registration:
11:45 - 12:00 p.m.
Presentation:
12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
(lunch provided)
Location:
KMTG's Sacramento Office
400 Capitol Mall, 27th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
Parking in the Wells Fargo Building will be validated
MCLE Credit:
1 hour
PHR/SPHR Credit:
1 hour
Organizers:
Related Practices/Industries
KMTG Presenters:
[SPEAKERS]
Presentation Overview:
Join KMTG Labor and Employment Law attorneys for an overview of legislative changes and how they will affect employers moving into 2011. Timely topics will include:
Who Should Attend:
Executives and Senior Management, HR Professionals and In-house Legal Counsel
Cost:
$15 per person (includes lunch)
Please pay in advance by mailing a check payable to:
Kronick Moskovitz, et al.
400 Capitol Mall, 27th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
Attn: Kristy Garza
Registration:
Seating is limited, please register on or before January 18, 2011
Use our online registration form or notify Kristy Garza at 916.321.4547 or KGarza@kmtg.com
01.18.2011
|Speaking Engagement
|Employee Leaves
Date:
Tuesday, Janurary 18, 2011
Time:
10:30 - 11:30 p.m.
Location:
Sheraton Grand, 3rd Floor
Sacramento, CA
Organizers:
Related Practices/Industries
Sponsored By:
Association of Legal Administrators
KMTG Presenters:
[SPEAKERS]
11.18.2010
|Speaking Engagement
|Furloughs, Layoffs and Other Downsizings in An Era of Declining Budgets
Date:
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Time:
8:30 - 10:00 a.m.
Location:
Colton Room
Monterey Conference Center
Two Portola Plaza
Monterey, CA
Organizers:
Related Practices/Industries
Sponsored By:
California Public Employers Labor Relations Association (CALPELRA)
35th Annual Conference (November 16-19, 2010)
Presentation Overview:
This session will explore the difficult personnel choices – such as furloughs, layoffs, and wage and benefit reductions – public employers face in today’s era of declining budgets. The session will focus on:
Collective bargaining provisions that can aid in, or inhibit management from, achieving personnel cost reductions, e.g., management rights clauses and provisions regarding work schedules, layoffs, wages, and benefits.
Anticipating and defending claims arising from furloughs, layoffs, and other personnel cost-saving steps, including:
KMTG Presenters:
[SPEAKERS]
07.21.2010
|Kronick Workshop
|Managing Employment Issues in a Down Economy and Preparing for Better Times
Date:
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Registration & Coffee
8:30 - 9:00 a.m.
Presentation:
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
(lunch provided)
Location:
Embassy Suites Walnut Creek
1345 Treat Blvd.
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
MCLE Credit:
4 hours
HRCI Credit:
4 hours
Organizers:
Related Practices/Industries
Seminar Overview:
Join KMTG Labor & Employment Law attorneys for discussion and analysis of best strategies and legal requirements for reducing your workforce during the down economy and best practices for expanding your workforce when the economic outlook improves.
Timely topics include:
Who Should Attend:
Senior Management, Human Resources Professionals, and In-house Legal Staff
KMTG Presenters:
[SPEAKERS]
Cost:
$30 per person (includes lunch and all printed materials)
Please pay in advance by mailing a check payable to:
Kronick Moskovitz, et al
400 Capitol Mall, 27th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
Attn: Kristy Garza
Registration:
Please register on or before July 14, 2010
Use our online registration form or notify Kristy Garza at 916.321.4547 or KGarza@kmtg.com
04.21.2010
|Speaking Engagement
|Preparing for the Economic Turnaround: Avoiding Recruitment and Hiring Pitfalls
Date:
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Time:
9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Location:
Lathrop City Hall
390 Towne Centre Drive
Lathrop, CA 95330
Organizers:
Related Practices/Industries
Sponsored By:
City of Lathrop
Economic Development Presentation to Lathrop Area Businesses
KMTG Presenters:
[SPEAKERS]
Registration:
Please RVSP to Steve Carrigan at 209.941.7232 or scarrigan@ci.lathrop.ca.us
03.12.2010
|Speaking Engagement
|New Legislation Manufacturers Need to Know and Understand
Date:
Friday, March 12, 2010
Time:
11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
(lunch provided)
Location:
Placer Waterworks, Inc.
Yuba County Airport Industrial Park
1325 Furneaux Road, Linda CA
Organizers:
Related Practices/Industries
Sponsored By:
Yuba-Sutter Manufacturer’s Association
KMTG Presenters:
[SPEAKERS]
02.10.2010
|Speaking Engagement
|Terminations, Layoffs and Downsizing in Today’s Tough Economy
Date:
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Time:
8:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Location:
Weintraub Genshlea Chediak
400 Capitol Mall, 11th Floor
Sacramento CA
Organizers:
Related Practices/Industries
Sponsored By:
The Sacramento Employers Advisory Council (SEAC)
KMTG Presenters:
[SPEAKERS]
Registration:
For more information and to register please visit Sacramento Employers Advisory Council
09.16.2009
|Kronick Workshop
|Privacy and the E-Workplace: Practical advice for every employer on how to properly prepare for and respond to employee privacy issues
Date:
Wed., September 16, 2009
Registration & Coffee
8:30 - 9:00 a.m.
Presentation:
9:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.
(lunch included)
Location:
The Radisson Hotel
500 Leisure Lane
Sacramento, CA 95815
MCLE Credit:
3 hours
Organizers:
Related Practices/Industries
Co-Sponsored By:
California Employers Assocation (CEA)
CEA helps member companies maximize the performance of their employees and organizations through talent, tools and training. Founded in 1937, CEA is a not-for–profit employers association that today serves over 700 employers throughout the state of California. CEA’s HR and business professionals provide expertise in the areas of compliance, recruitment, retention, surveys, safety and training and organizational development.
Seminar Overview:
Timely topics include:
KMTG Presenters:
[SPEAKERS]
Cost:
$25 per person (includes lunch and all printed materials)
You may pay at the door or in advance by mailing a check payable to:
Kronick Moskovitz, et al
400 Capitol Mall, 27th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
Attn: Kristy Garza
Registration:
Please register on or before September 4, 2009
Use our online registration form or notify Kristy Garza at 916.321.4547 or KGarza@kmtg.com
04.29.2009
|Kronick Workshop
|2009 Wage and Hour Compliance Seminar
Date:
Wed., April 29, 2009
Registration & Coffee
8:30 – 9:00 a.m.
Presentation:
9:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.
(lunch included)
Location:
The Radisson Hotel
500 Leisure Lane
Sacramento, CA 95815
MCLE Credit:
3 hours
Organizers:
Related Practices/Industries
Seminar Overview:
What every employer needs to know about federal and state wage and hour laws, including:
KMTG Presenters:
[SPEAKERS]
Cost:
$25 per person (includes lunch and all printed materials)
You may pay at the door or in advance by mailing a check payable to:
Kronick Moskovitz, et al
400 Capitol Mall, 27th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
Attn: Elizabeth Hardin
Registration:
Please register on or before April 15, 2009
Use our online registration form or notify Elizabeth Hardin at 916.321.4547 or EHardin@kmtg.com to reserve your spot.
09.17.2008
|Kronick Workshop
|Managing Employee Leaves of Absence
Date:
Wed., Sept. 17, 2008
Registration & Coffee
8:30 – 9:00 a.m.
Presentation:
9:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.
(lunch included)
Location:
The Vizcaya Pavilion
2019 21st Street
Sacramento, CA
Complimentary valet parking is available for your convenience. Please pull up in front of the Vizcaya on 21st Street and an attendant will assist you.
MCLE Credit:
3 hours
Organizers:
Related Practices/Industries
Seminar Overview:
Learn how the U.S. Department of Labor’s new FMLA regulations affect you as an employer. This seminar will highlight the impact of the new DOL regulations and its significant changes, including:
This seminar will also provide you with tips on how to navigate the complicated maze of FMLA, CFRA, PDL, ADA, PFl and workers’ compensation leave. You will also learn more about your legal rights and obligations regarding other kinds of leaves provided by state and federal law.
KMTG Presenters:
[SPEAKERS]
Cost:
$20 per person (includes lunch and all printed materials)
You may pay at the door or in advance by mailing a check payable to:
Kronick Moskovitz, et al
400 Capitol Mall, 27th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
Attn: Melissa Strand
Registration:
Deadline to register is Sept. 3, 2008
Use our online registration form or notify Melissa Strand at 916.321.4222 or mstrand@kmtg.com to reserve your spot.
07.16.2008
|Speaking Engagement
|Managing Employee Leaves
Date:
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Time:
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location:
ACWA/JPIA Office
5620 Birdcage Street, Suite 110
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
Cost
$12 per person
(includes continental breakfast and lunch
Organizers:
Related Practices/Industries
Sponsored By:
ACWA/JPIA
Sacramento HR Group Meeting
KMTG Presenters:
[SPEAKERS]
Registration:
Deadline to register is July 9, 2008. Please call the JPIA at 800.231.5742, ext. 3121 or email training@acwajpia.com .
10.16.2007
|Speaking Engagement
|2007 Developments in California Workplace Law
Date:
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Time:
8:30 - 10:00 a.m.
Location:
The Ridge Country Club
Auburn, CA
Organizers:
Related Practices/Industries
Sponsored By:
California Employer Advisory Council
South Placer/Foothill Employer Advisory Council Annual HR Seminar
KMTG Presenters:
[SPEAKERS]
Mr. Tyra will also be emceeing the all-day seminar
Registration:
To receive a brochure with registration information about this seminar please contact Laurel Y. Andrews at 916.774.4033 or landrews@edd.ca.gov
10.09.2007
|Speaking Engagement
|Employee Leaves: Managing the Overlap Between FMLA/CFRA/ADA/PDLL/Worker’s Compensation
Date:
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
Time:
TBA
Location:
Hilton Sacramento Arden West
2200 Harvard Street
Sacramento, CA
Organizers:
Related Practices/Industries
Sponsored By:
Sacramento Employer Advisory Council
Annual HR Seminar
KMTG Presenters:
[SPEAKERS]
Registration:
To register, please email support@saceac.com or contact SEAC at 916.484.4647. For more information visit SEAC online
09.12.2007
|Kronick Workshop
|Workplace Investigation Seminar
Date:
Wednesday
September 12, 2007
Registration & Coffee
8:30 – 9:00 a.m.
Program:
9:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.
(lunch included)
Location:
The Sterling Hotel
1300 H Street
Sacramento, CA
Public parking garages are
located near the hotel at
13th & I St. and 14th & H St.
Cost:
$20 per person
You may pay at the door or in advance by mailing a check payable to:
Kronick Moskovitz, et al
400 Capitol Mall, 27th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
Attn: Accounts Receivable
MCLE Credit:
3 hours
Related Practices/Industries
Agenda Overview:
Keep workplace wrinkles from becoming complex legal problems. Learn the proper way to conduct a workplace investigation.
KMTG Presenters:
[SPEAKERS]
Keynote Speaker:
Greg Fisher, Senior Staff Counsel
Department of Fair Employment and Housing
Registration:
Deadline to register is Aug. 30, 2007
Use our online registration form or notify Melissa Strand at 916.321.4525 or mstrand@kmtg.com to reserve your spot.
12.07.2006
|Kronick Breakfast Seminar
|What’s New for 2007: Recent Developments in Employment and Labor Law
Date:
Thursday, December 7, 2006
Registration & Breakfast:
7:30 - 8:30 a.m.
Program:
8:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Location:
Embassy Suites
100 Capitol Mall
Sacramento, CA
Cost:
$60 per person
Includes breakfast and printed materials
Parking:
Parking is available in the city lot directly across from the Embassy Suites. Four hours of complimentary parking available to all attendees. Parking coupons will be distributed at the seminar
Related Practices/Industries
Seminar Agenda:
Presenters:
[SPEAKERS]
Who Should Attend:
Private and public sector employers, including human resources managers, senior executives and other administrative personnel responsible for making personnel-related decisions should attend this seminar.
Registration:
Use our online registration form or call our KBK registration line at 916.321.4216. You may pay at the door or in advance by mailing a check payable to:
Kronick Moskovitz Tiedemann & Girard
400 Capitol Mall, 27th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
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08.25.2006
|Speaking Engagement
|Human Resource Policies that Prevent Lawsuits
Date:
Friday, August 25, 2006
Time:
9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location:
Sheraton Grand Sacramento
1230 J. Street
Sacramento, CA 95815
Organizers:
Related Practices/Industries
Sponsored By:
National Business Institute (NBI)
Agenda:
KMTG attorney, David W. Tyra, is one of four program presenters
KMTG Presenters:
[SPEAKERS]
Registration:
For more information or to register call NBI at 1-800-930-6182 or visit them online at www.nbi-sems.com
10.27.2005
|Kronick Breakfast Seminar
|2005 Employment Labor Law Year in Review: Preparing Your Workplace for 2006 and Beyond
Date:
Thursday, October 27, 2005
Registration & Breakfast:
7:30 – 8:30 a.m.
Program:
8:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Location:
Embassy Suites
100 Capitol Mall
Sacramento, CA
Cost:
$60 per person
Includes breakfast and printed materials
Parking:
Parking is available in the city lot directly across from the Embassy Suites. Four hours of complimentary parking available to all attendees. Parking coupons will be distributed at the seminar
Organizers:
Related Practices/Industries
Seminar Agenda:
Presenters:
[SPEAKERS]
Who Should Attend:
Private and public sector employers, including human resources managers, senior executives and other administrative personnel responsible for making personnel-related decisions should attend this seminar.
Registration:
Use our online registration form or call Teresa Patterson at (916) 321-4216. You may pay at the door or in advance by mailing a check payable to:
Kronick Moskovitz Tiedemann & Girard
400 Capitol Mall, 27th Floor
Sacramento CA 95814