New Year – New Regulations

January marks a new year and what better time to get together for our annual employment law and legislative update!  Join us for breakfast, networking, and an engaging presentation on 2024's Employment Law & Legislative Update.

As we head into the new year, the legal landscape shifts and changes.  Some important changes are underway for California employers.  Hear from Jason Geller, partner at Fisher Phillips, who will provide an overview of recent changes to the law that impact employers large and small, starting with compliance with SB 616 that significantly expands sick leave requirements, and SB 553 that requires most California employers to implement workplace violence prevention programs.

About Our Speaker:

Jason A. Geller

Jason Geller is the managing partner of the Fisher Phillip's San Francisco office. Jason represents employers in all facets of employment law matters. He has considerable experience defending employers in litigation involving claims under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the California Family Rights Act (CFRA), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and California wage and hour laws. Jason has defended employers against class and individual wage and hour claims, including claims for alleged misclassification of exempt and independent contractor status, and failure to pay overtime and provide meal periods and rest breaks. He also frequently defends employers in whistleblowing and retaliation claims, including claims under the California Whistleblower Act, the False Claims Act and various provisions of the California Labor Code.  Jason has extensive experience defending employers in federal and state courts, as well as in investigations by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the DFEH, United States Department of Labor (DOL) and the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).

In addition to defending his clients in litigation, Jason frequently counsels employers to assist them in avoiding litigation. He regularly advises clients on leave management issues and the interactive process for employees with disabilities, reinstatement obligations under various leave laws and wage and hour compliance. Jason has prepared employee handbooks and a variety of agreements, including independent contractor, employment, confidentiality, and trade secrets agreements.

His clients are involved in a variety of industries, including insurance, assisted living, independent living facilities, construction, manufacturing, engineering, architecture, education, hospitality, professional services, agriculture, technology, retail and restaurant industries.

Jason was included in Northern California Super Lawyers in 2015 -2018.

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