Live Webinars

Beyond the Base Rate: Evaluating Regular Rate of Pay in Wage and Hour Class Action and PAGA Claims

Program Description:

You don’t need to be a math wizard to handle regular rate of pay claims—but you do need to understand where the exposure lies. Whether you’re on the plaintiff or defense side, regular rate issues can drive significant risk in wage and hour class and PAGA actions.
This session focuses on identifying and evaluating the most common areas of exposure related to regular rate miscalculations. You’ll learn what claims are frequently raised, how exposure is typically calculated, and what legal and economic arguments can be made for or against liability, with an emphasis on mediation.

Topics will include:
• Overtime calculations involving bonuses or multiple rates of pay
• Applying the regular rate to meal and rest break premiums
• Regular rate considerations for sick pay
• Discretionary vs. non-discretionary bonus treatment
• Flat sum bonuses, production bonuses, and percentage-based bonuses
• Bonuses earned across different time periods
• Strategic arguments for minimizing (or maximizing) exposure in mediation
• Derivative penalties from regular rate violations
• Building and evaluating regular rate exposure for mediation
You may not walk away an expert economist, but you’ll leave with a clear grasp of the regular rate issues that drive exposure—and the knowledge to evaluate their impact on settlement value.

Valuing Wage & Hour Claims for Mediation: Class Damages, PAGA Penalties, Exposure, and Settlement Value

Program Description
If you're heading into mediation on a wage and hour class or representative PAGA action, this webinar is built for you. Plaintiff or defense counsel, you're likely sitting on a complex mix of time punch data, payroll records, and class member information—and you need to translate it all into credible exposure estimates and settlement value.

This program brings together experienced panelists from both sides of the aisle, along with a wage and hour damages expert, to break down how to model exposure and value these cases effectively for mediation.

Topics include:
• Meal break violations and time data
• Calculating damages for rest period violations, off-the-clock work, rounding, and wage statement violations
• PAGA penalties, including updates under the new “PAGA 2.0” rules and strategies for curing violations
• Handling derivative penalties and regular rate miscalculations
• Common industry-specific claim patterns and their impact on exposure
• Approaches to building mediation-ready exposure models and negotiating class settlements

Attendees will walk away with practical frameworks and insights that can guide damage modeling and case valuation—whether to settle with confidence or litigate with precision.

Mass Arbitration in Consumer, PAGA, Collective and Wage & Hour Class Actions 2025

Unlock the complexities of mass arbitration in today’s evolving legal landscape with our comprehensive two-hour webinar, "Mass Arbitration in Consumer, PAGA, Collective and Wage & Hour Class Actions." This program offers an in-depth exploration of the legal framework, recent case law, and statutory changes shaping mass arbitration, focusing on consumer, employment, PAGA, and wage & hour claims. In the first hour, our expert presenters will review California arbitration requirements, the enforceability of arbitration agreements, and the impact of landmark decisions such as Armendariz, Concepcion, Iskanian, and Viking River Cruises. Attendees will gain insights into class and PAGA waivers, recent legal developments, and practical strategies for employers and claimants—including handling arbitration fees, payment rules, and mass arbitration protocols. The second hour will guide you step-by-step through the arbitration process, from initiating cases and selecting arbitrators to discovery, dispositive motions, and coordinating mass arbitrations. 

Behind the Scenes: Leveraging Consulting Psychologists for Strategic Legal Advantage - The Advantage of Consulting Psychologists Over Testifying Experts

This 90-minute legal webinar, led by Catherine Scarf, Ph.D., will illuminate the often-overlooked benefits of engaging a consulting psychologist in legal matters. Attorneys will learn how consulting psychologists provide confidential, strategic insights that can strengthen case preparation, and enhance cross-examination strategies-all without the limitations and disclosures required of testifying experts. The program will clarify the distinct roles of consulting versus testifying psychologists, present real-world examples illustrating the value of consulting expertise, and offer actionable tips for maximizing the impact of psychological consultation in litigation. This program is essential for legal professionals seeking to gain a competitive edge when psychological expertise is a factor in their case, while minimizing risks of using a testifying expert, and maintaining confidentiality.

The Use of AI In Recruitment and Hiring: The Legal Landscape is a unique in-depth  90-minute legal webinar exploring the evolving use of artificial intelligence (AI) in recruitment and hiring. This teleconference will examine how AI is transforming employment data and decision-making, and provide a clear overview of the current regulatory landscape-including recent federal guidance and shifting obligations for employers under labor laws. Attendees will gain insight into the growing patchwork of state and local regulations, such as requirements for bias audits and transparency, and learn how to navigate compliance in this rapidly changing environment. The webinar will also demystify AI bias audits, covering the statistical methods used to detect unintended bias and the strategic decisions employers must make to ensure fairness and legal compliance. Practical, actionable tips and best practices will be shared to help organizations leverage AI efficiently in hiring while minimizing legal risks and protecting against discrimination claims.