Presentation Summary: Finding a way to be smarter about discipline and discharge may not sound sexy. However, taking the passion out of employment decisions can greatly reduce the pain felt later during bondage… err litigation.

Learning Objectives:

1.How to plan for effective discipline of an employee

2. Planning and executing an employee’s discharge

3. Maintaining documentation of discipline and discharge decisions

Bio: Ask Alden’s clients to describe him and you will consistently hear that he is a tenacious, articulate, and a creative problem solver. You will also hear how he is dedicated to defending employers by providing superior litigation and counseling services. He has nearly 20 years of experience defending employers in federal and state court, as well as in matters before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH), United States Department of Labor (DOL) and the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).

Alden is also a frequent speaker on employment law for many employers and human resources organizations, as well as various industry groups including hospitality, agriculture, construction, and healthcare. Alden uses authentic, straightforward, and plainspoken language to deliver information on the labor and employment legal landscape to help clients avoid big problems in later litigation.