On September 29 – September 30, Manatt will sponsor ACI’s 22nd National Forum on Wage & Hour Claims and Class Actions at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel in Los Angeles, CA. The forum will prepare employers and their in-house counsel for the coming changes in emerging regulations and evolving enforcement priorities.

Mandana Massoumi, Partner in the Litigation Division, will participate in a 3-part panel discussion, “In-House Insights on Wage and Hour Litigation Management: Responding to Enhanced Enforcement; Compliance Strategies; Selecting and Retaining Law Firms and Distribution of Legal Spend in Today’s Environment; and More.” The panel will cover:

• Common mistakes and pitfalls in wage & hour compliance
• Employment agreements that reduce exposure to claims and keep workers in compliance
• Internal Audit and assessment: Policies, practices, classifications
• The latest misclassification issues with a spotlight on intern vs. employee classifications
• Management & Employee training
• Develop and disseminate response plan
• Factors to consider when deciding whether to hire outside counsel

For more information about the forum, click here.