California Wage and Hour Law

California wage and hour law is a minefield. The Labor Code is densely complex, and even one misstep can have staggering financial consequences for employers. This session will cover the hottest topics in wage and hour litigation – and best practices to help employers mitigate the risks.

We will discuss:

• Independent contractor misclassification
• Timekeeping best practice
• Meal and rest break best practices
• Reimbursement best practices
• The importance of a well-drafted Employee Handbook
• Arbitration agreement issues

Presenter's Biography

Ellen Connelly Cohen earned her undergraduate degree from Harvard University, where she graduated cum laude.  She received her law degree from Georgetown University Law Center in 2006.  Ms. Cohen’s practice focuses on employment litigation and counseling.

Ms. Cohen has litigated a broad array of employment matters in state and federal courts, as well as before administrative agencies such as the California Division of Labor Standards Enforcement and the Department of Fair Employment and Housing.  Ms. Cohen represents corporate employers in single-plaintiff litigation as well as class actions and representative matters under California’s Private Attorneys General Act.  She has successfully defended clients against charges of discrimination, retaliation, harassment, failure to accommodate disabilities, unfair competition, wrongful termination, and misappropriation of trade secrets, as well as a host of wage and hour claims. Super Lawyers has recognized Ms. Cohen as a Southern California “Super Lawyer” for excellence in employment defense litigation.

Prior to joining Call & Jensen, Ms. Cohen was a Litigation and Employment Senior Associate in the Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. offices of Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman.  She also practiced at an employment defense boutique in Irvine. 

OCPA is a State Bar of California Approved MCLE provider and certifies that this event qualifies for MCLE CREDIT 1.0.

$10.00 for OCPA Members only.

$20.00 for Non-Members

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