Description

SBCA, in Partnership with Price, Postel & Parma LLP, Presents:

Wage & Hour Challenges: How to Avoid a PAGA Claim

California's Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) has dramatically increased employers' exposure to costly wage and hour claims. What may seem like a minor payroll oversight, missed meal break, or recordkeeping error can quickly escalate into significant penalties, class-action litigation, and expensive legal disputes.

Join Melissa J. Fassett, Senior Employment Attorney with Price, Postel & Parma LLP, for an informative seminar designed to help contractors and business owners understand their obligations, identify common compliance pitfalls, and reduce their risk of facing a PAGA claim.

Learn How to Protect Your Business From Common Wage & Hour Violations

Topics Include:

Labor Code Violations Frequently Covered by PAGA

• Minimum Wage
• Overtime
• Meal and Rest Breaks
• Expense Reimbursement
• Paid Sick Leave
• Wage Statements and Payroll Compliance

Building a Strong Compliance Program

• Maintaining accurate and employee-verified time records
• Implementing compliant workplace policies
• Obtaining employee acknowledgments
• Managing paid sick leave requirements
• Responding appropriately to employee complaints
• Conducting internal audits to identify potential issues before they become claims

What to Do If You Receive a Claim

• Personnel file requirements
• Payroll record retention requirements
• Responding to legal complaints
• Understanding the PAGA process
• Working with counsel to mitigate liability

Why Attend?

Many PAGA and class-action lawsuits originate from routine workplace practices that employers may not realize create liability, including:

• Off-the-clock work and after-hours communications
• Travel time and jobsite reporting issues
• Meal and rest break tracking errors
• Wage statement omissions and formatting mistakes
• Inadequate recordkeeping and policy documentation

This seminar will provide practical guidance to help you strengthen your compliance efforts and avoid costly mistakes.

Date: Thursday, July 23

Time: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Location: Zoom Webinar

Registration

SBCA Members: FREE

Non-Members: $25