Wage and hour class actions are some of the biggest issues facing the Hospitality Industry. These claims can present enormous negative exposure to employers and third parties if not handled carefully, often resulting in multiple damages and attorneys' fees to the prevailing parties. 
 
Join McCarter & English for an educational seminar on the latest trends in wage and hour class actions, with a focus on avoiding or minimizing liability.
 
SPEAKERS:
Patrick M. Collins, Esq.
Pamela J. Moore, Esq.
Peter D. Stergios, Esq.
Zlatko Hadzismajlovic, Esq.
 
 
TIME:  Registration: 8:00 - 8:30 am - Continental breakfast will be served.
Seminar: 8:30 am - 11:00 am

LOCATION:  McCarter & English, LLP
        245 Park Avenue
        27th Floor
        New York, NY 10167
        212.609.6800
 
DISCUSSION TOPICS
This will be a unique forum that brings together leaders of the industry representing hotels, restaurants, casinos and other hospitality-related businesses from around the tri-state area, offering opportunities to network with similar companies and garner tangible, real world insights on the latest trends in the hospitality industry.
 
The session will focus on wage and hour violations, employment discrimination claims, immigration law issues, and special problems, including tips, tip pooling and service charges in the restaurant and hospitality industry. 
 
There will be a section in which the panelists discuss recent claims, verdicts and settlements, as well as class actions.

Please RSVP to Christine Bongard at 973.848.5399 or cbongard@mccarter.com by May 28, 2009.

For more information or to register, please email cbongard@mccarter.com