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Barker Olmsted & Barnier, APLC
3550 Camino Del Rio North, Suite 303
San Diego, CA 92108
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Phone (619) 682-4040
E-mail info@barkerolmsted.com
Call Our Employment Law
Attorney
For employment law consultation contact Chris Olmsted at (619) 682-4820.
More on employment law.
February 2012 Legal Update
False Sexual Harassment Claims Merit Termination
If an employee makes a false sexual harassment complaint as a diversionary tactic to avoid discipline for misconduct, can the employer terminate the employee for making the complaint, or is the employee protected against “retaliation” under state or federal anti-discrimination laws?
Recruiters Deemed Exempt Commissioned Salespersons, Denied Overtime Claims
California labor law provides that commissioned salespersons are exempt from overtime and other wage and hour rules. Lawsuits often arise over whether salespersons actually qualify for the exemption. Questions arise such as “what exactly is ‘selling’ and precisely what do we mean by ‘commissions’”?
Arbitration Clause Buried In Job Application Too One-Sided To Enforce
Over the years courts have scrutinized the terms of employer/employee arbitration agreements, sometimes finding certain terms to be too unfair to the employee. Formulating enforceable terms of an employer-employee arbitration agreement-that is, an agreement that the courts will agree to uphold-has been very challenging.
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Employment Law
Guidelines
For Employers
Employee Handbook Compliance
Has your handbook been reviewed by an employment law attorney for legal compliance? Contact attorney Christopher Olmsted for details on how we can assist. Competitive rates. cwo@barkerolmsted.com
Click below for more information on employee handbook reviews: Employee Handbook Guidance
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SEXUAL HARASSMENT PREVENTION TRAINING
Barker Olmsted & Barnier employment law attorneys offer interactive workshops, presented to both management and staff, tailored to each company's Sexual Harassment policy. Complies with California SB 1825. Competitive cost! |
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Upcoming
Webinar
Mastering
the
Administrative
Exemption
Date: Thursday, February 23, 2012
Time: 9:00 am - 10:00 am PST
Location: Online and teleconference
Tuition: FREE!
HRCI Credit Available
Instructor: Christopher Olmsted, Esq., a labor/employment attorney and partner with Barker Olmsted & Barnier, APLC.
Recent class action lawsuits have targeted employers’ misuse of the white collar administrative exemption. Salaried employees in this exemption might be incorrectly classified and owed overtime. The applicable statutes, regulations and case decisions are frustratingly complex.
Join us for a 60 minute webinar designed to clarify the rules and help you avoid a misclassification lawsuit. Topics include:
>What are the essential criteria for the California administrative exemption?
>How is the administrative exemption different from other exempt classifications?
>Did the rules change after the Cal Supreme Court’s December 2011 ruling in Harris v. Superior Court?
>What are the best strategies for avoiding legal claims for misclassification?
The presentation will focus on practical tips for compliance with the law. There will be ample time for questions and answers.
After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.
System Requirements
PC-based attendees
Required: Windows® 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server
Macintosh®-based attendees
Required: Mac OS® X 10.5 or newer
Space is limited.
Reserve your Webinar seat now at:
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/459911914
Questions? Email Chris Olmsted: cwo@barkerolmsted.com
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