Edward Bierhanzl, Director, Resolution Economics, LLC to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s Webcast
The Knowledge Group has announced today that Edward Bierhanzl, Director, Resolution Economics, LLC will speak at its webcast entitled: “The Dangers of Employee Misclassification: An Employer’s Guide to Avoid the Risk.” This event is scheduled on Thursday, March 05, 2020 from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm (ET).
- (1888PressRelease) February 27, 2020 - For further details, please visit:
https://www.theknowledgegroup.org/webcasts/dangers-of-employee-misclassification/
About Edward Bierhanzl
Edward Bierhanzl is a Director at Resolution Economics, LLC, an economic consulting firm with offices in Los Angeles, Chicago, Washington, D.C., and New York.
Dr. Bierhanzl has extensive experience in economic modeling and statistical analysis in the areas of labor and employment. He has worked on engagements involving allegations of age, race, and gender discrimination in compensation, hiring, termination, performance, promotion and other employment decisions. In wage and hour matters Dr. Bierhanzl has provided analysis and expertise addressing both FLSA and state law issues of overtime pay, missed meals and breaks, off-the-clock work and employee misclassification. The scope of projects he has worked on has ranged from large class action matters and multi-district litigation to small single-plaintiff cases.
Dr. Bierhanzl holds Ph.D. and M.S. degrees in Economics from Florida State University.
About Resolution Economics, LLC
Resolution Economics provides sophisticated economic, statistical and financial analyses, forensic investigations, forensic technology, dispute advisory, expert testimony, and specialized technology and analytic solutions to leading law firms, Fortune 500 companies, and government agencies.
The firm has provided expert testimony in class-action, multi-plaintiff and single plaintiff employment matters alleging discrimination in employment practices on the basis of age, race, gender, national origin, and ethnicity. The experts at Resolution Economics have managed complex, high profile litigation and compliance matters, many of which were national in scope. The Labor and Employment team is one of the most experienced in the nation at analyzing class certification and merits issues in class-action discrimination disputes, and are experienced in handling complex wage and hour matters as well. The firm also provides assistance in information management, statistical sampling, and statistical analysis, as well as data collection, surveys, and observation studies.
Event Synopsis:
Issues concerning employee misclassification continue to grow, as employers often misunderstand the legal distinctions between employees and independent contractors. While many employers are tempted to hire and classify their workers as independent contractors, they often fail to appreciate both the legal requirements necessary to accomplish this, and the disastrous financial outcomes that can result from their mistake. It is essential that employers understand and follow the complex and often confusing rules issued by state and federal agencies as well as the U.S. courts.
In this LIVE Webcast, a seasoned panel of thought leaders and professionals brought together by The Knowledge Group will provide the audience with an in-depth analysis of the fundamentals as well as recent developments in Employee Misclassification. Speakers will also present the important issues surrounding this significant topic, including practical insights on how to properly classify employees and the best practices to avoid costly risks and damages.
Key topics include:
-Distinguishing Independent Contractors from Employees
-Practical Guide for Employers
-Potential Risks and Damages
-Best Practices
-Outlook
About The Knowledge Group
The Knowledge Group is a leading provider of Continuing Legal Education, CLE, for lawyers, Continuing Professional Education, CPE, for accountants and a variety of other types of continuing education for other professions. Our mission is to deliver quality continuing education programs utilizing industry trends and the latest technology to communicate regulatory shifts and contributions made to different fields. Our insightful and engaging webcasts are brought to you by leading influencers to offer a multitude of perspectives and outlooks.
In bringing together thought leaders, regulators, and subject matter experts from around the world, The Knowledge Group strives to be the best-in-class provider of continuing education. The experts we engage with analyze the latest trends, insights, and developments in their industries to bring forth content you can’t get anywhere else.
We can be reached via our website, over the phone at (646) 844-0200 or email us at info ( @ ) theknowledgegroup dot org. We look forward to having you learn with The Knowledge Group.
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