We're working on a new version of the site. Create a beta account to try it!

Events Photos Organizations Designs
Create an Event
Login Sign Up
Home Profile Friends Messages Address Book
This event has ended, but you can now add post-event photos and comments.
The Top Ten Lessons Everyone Must Learn about Employment Law
Hosted by ASWA
Wednesday, Feb 15, 2012 (5:30 PM) at Protiviti Offices
50 California, 17th Floor, San Francisco, CA Google Yahoo Mapquest
Socializr URL: www.socializr.com/event/674789970
Posted by ASWA Hospitality

Post-Event Comments

Michelle Berthiaume (Yes)
A big thank you to Tracey for a wonderful and very interactive evening. Everyone had a great time. Last night had tons of laughter with an extra dose of fun while learning.
2/16/12 8:57 AM

The Top Ten Lessons Everyone Must Learn about Employment Law

  • Tracey’s top ten lessons from the school of hard knocks.
  • “The Big Three”: Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation

We are honored to have Tracey share her 15+ years of experience in employment law because what you don’t know can harm you and your company. Come learn some of the top issues in employment law and what your responsibilities are. Spend the evening sharing information, food and drink with all our members and members-to-be!

Tracey K. Merwise is a Member and Co-Chair of the Firm’s Labor and Employment Practice Group. She provides clients with strategic litigation defense as well as practical counseling, compliance advice, and training on all aspects of workforce management. Ms. Merwise specializes in serving as "In-House On-Call Counsel" and in helping employers de-escalate workplace conflicts to minimize litigation risk.

Since 1995, Ms. Merwise has focused her practice exclusively on labor and employment litigation, advice and counsel, and compliance. Prior to joining Severson & Werson, Ms. Merwise served as Senior In-House Counsel in SBC/Pacific Telesis’ Labor and Employment Department and was associated with the labor and employment departments of the national law firms of Heller Ehrman and Seyfarth Shaw. Ms. Merwise has litigated cases and provided expert legal advice on all aspects of unionized and non-unionized workforce management, including employee leaves, performance management, reasonable accommodation, workplace violence prevention, and wage and hour compliance.

Networking: 5:30pm (Be sure to bring your business cards)

Dinner: 6pm

Presentation: 6:30pm

The fee associated with this event is $20 for ASWA and partner organization members and $25 for non-members. We provide hot dinner and beverages. We always encourage guests! In addition, we encourage you to submit payment through the link below at the same time they register. If you have any questions or difficulties regarding the payment process, please contact hospitailty@aswa-sf.org or treasurer@aswa-sf.org.

Link to AcceptPay:

tinyurl.com/bnxwjg3 (Non-members)

tinyurl.com/d9df8vf (Members)

Comments

mahnyoung mahnyoung (Yes)
www.coveryourhealth.net/ cheap health insurance plans =[[[ www.topinsuranceproviders.net/ best life insurance 8-(((
2/15/12 9:50 PM
Emma Perez (Yes)
I'll be brining Marylou Van Rossem, our new Senior Director of HR and Operations.
2/3/12 3:20 PM
Carolina Yuen (No)
sorry unable to attend -- this is a great topic.
2/1/12 3:21 PM
Gabrielle Rudolph (Yes)
Looking forward to it!
2/1/12 11:07 AM
Lisa Groover (Yes)
Sounds fascinating! Can't wait. See you on the 15th!
2/1/12 9:47 AM
Sandy Hongo (No)
Sorry but I cannot make this meeting!
2/1/12 9:46 AM
Vickie Moul (No)
Very disappointed to miss. I'll be out of town for work.
1/23/12 9:08 AM

RSVP

You did not respond.

 39 people attending Guest List

all Yes (39)
+7
all Maybe (2)
all No (7)
all Not Responded (538)