Annual Wage & Hour Legislative Update 

In-Person Breakfast Meeting

Thursday, November 21, 2024 from 7:30 am to 9:30 am (Pacific Time)

Networking / Breakfast: 7:30 - 7:45 am

Presentation: 7:45 - 9:00 am

Open Q&A Session: 9:00 - 9:30 am

Parking is free. The meeting will be at Brewery X Biergarten at Honda Center, 2695 E. Katella Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92806

Join us for a download of the latest updates and changes over the past year that business owners, managers and HR professionals need to be aware of and understand.

Don’t let New Year requirements catch you by surprise.

We will discuss lessons learned from 2024 and employment compliance trends for 2025.

Carol Gefis, partner with Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo will update participants on new regulations affecting the workplace, passed California legislation impacting the human resource field, and case law addressing issues of importance to employers. She will also provide a preview of what to expect in 2025 with practical applications to avoid potential penalties and employer liability in the coming year.

 Carol Gefis is a partner with the law firm of Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo in Irvine. She has over 30 years of experience representing and advising employers in all areas of labor and employment law, including alleged wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, unfair competition, and wage and hour issues. Ms. Gefis received her B.A., from the University of Wisconsin and her J.D. from Hamline University School of Law.

Ms. Gefis regularly counsels clients through all stages of the employment relationship, from hiring through discipline and termination, in an effort to retain good employees and avoid claims where possible. However, when the inevitable charge or complaint is filed, Ms. Gefis vigorously and efficiently defends employers before state and federal courts, from the initial filing through trial or arbitration. She also represents clients in administrative proceedings before the Labor Board, Civil Rights Department and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. In 2022, Carol was recognized by The Best Lawyers in America ® for both Employment law – Management and for Employment – Litigation.

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Note:

(i) Once you have registered for this event, we will not be able to refund your payment should you be unable to attend.

(ii) Those who do not register and have pre-paid 24 hours in advance will be charged an additional $10 at the door.

(iii) Attendance counts toward WorldatWork recertification.