Rami A. Yomtov, Attorney, Ballard, Rosenberg, Golper & Savitt, LLP to Speak at TKG's Wage and Hour Class Action Settlements Event
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Rami A. Yomtov, Attorney, Ballard, Rosenberg, Golper & Savitt, LLP will speak at the Knowledge Group's webcast entitled: Wage and Hour Class Action Settlements: Calculating Damages and Ensuring Court Approval LIVE Webcast.
- Jersey City, NJ (1888PressRelease) October 20, 2016 - This event is scheduled for Wednesday, November 9, 2016 @ 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM (ET).
For further details, please visit:
https://theknowledgegroup.org/wage-and-hour-class-action-settlements-calculating-damages-and-ensuring-court-approval-live-webcast/
About Rami A. Yomtov
Rami A. Yomtov is an associate with the law firm of Ballard, Rosenberg, Golper & Savitt, LLP and practices exclusively in the area of labor and employment law of behalf of management. He defends employers against various labor and employment-related claims, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and wage and hour claims. He also provides advice and counsel to employers on policies and practices governing day-to-day workplace issues, including wage and hour compliance, disability accommodation, requests for leave, employee discipline, layoffs and terminations.
Rami is particularly adept in handling wage and hour lawsuits, and has negotiated dozens of favorable class action settlements in cases involving meal and rest breaks, tip sharing, overtime, minimum wages, regular rate, time clock rounding, and PAGA claims. He has also successfully opposed numerous motions for class certification, and successfully compelled arbitration of employees' individual wage and hour claims.
About Ballard, Rosenberg, Golper & Savitt, LLP
For the past 30 years, Ballard Rosenberg Golper & Savitt, LLP has been providing employers throughout the U.S. with labor and employment law advice and representation. The firm engages exclusively in the practice of labor and employment law on behalf of employers and management. We advise our clients on formulating and implementing labor and employee relations policies to achieve desired goals without resort to adversary proceedings. Our objective is to help clients avoid problems, rather than merely react to crises. When the only option is litigation, we have a winning track record before federal and state courts (over 100 jury victories), and the administrative agencies which enforce federal, state and local employment laws. And, we have had the privilege of making very favorable law for our employer clients and the employer community. Our primary office is in Los Angeles, CA, and we have satellite offices in New York, NY, and Charlotte, NC.
Event Synopsis:
Class and representative wage and hour lawsuits continue to plague employers across the country. The costs and risks associated with prolonged litigation often means early settlement is the best course for both employers and employees. Because of the unique nature of class and representative action settlements, it is crucial for employment litigators and in-house counsel to be well versed with the various aspects of class and representative action settlements, including calculating potential exposure and ensuring court approval.
In this two-hour LIVE webcast, a panel of key thought leaders and practitioners will help the audience grapple the ever-evolving landscape of wage and hour law.
Key Topics:
• Handling and Preparing for the Initial Investigation Once a Class or Representative Action Has Been Filed
• Assessing Exposure With or Without an Expert
• Resolving Wage and Hour Actions Through Settlement
• Negotiating Settlements
• Getting Class and Representative Settlements Approved
• Making Sure Your Wage and Hour Class Action Settlement Gets Approved by The Court
• Best Strategies for Avoiding Wage and Hour Actions
• Analysis of Recent Cases and Trends
About The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series
The Knowledge Group was established with the mission to produce unbiased, objective, and educational live webinars that examine industry trends and regulatory changes from a variety of different perspectives. The goal is to deliver a unique multilevel analysis of an important issue affecting business in a highly focused format. To contact or register for an event, please visit: http://theknowledgegroup.org/
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