2026 Employment Law Workshop

  • Date1/28/2026
  • Time9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Address
    Museum of Art & History
    705 Front St.
    Garden Room
    Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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  • Info

    Join us for an in-depth exploration of the pivotal legal developments that will impact employers in 2026. Michael Manoukian, partner with Lathrop GPM will lead "Overview of New Employment Laws for 2026," our annual workshop aimed at keeping you ahead of the curve on crucial legal changes affecting your workplace. Key highlights will be posted in December - don't wait to register. This annual workshop is limited to 50 participants and does sell out!

    Who Should Attend:
    > Business Owners
    > HR Teams
    > Human Resource Managers
    > Retail Manager

    AGENDA

    9:00  AM - Registration and light breakfast

    9:30 AM - Workshop begins

    10:30 AM - Break

    11:30 AM - Adjournment

    Michael Manoukian
    Michael Manoukian represents employers in a wide range of labor and employment legal matters, including litigation, arbitration and mediation. He also provides advice and counsel to clients in all areas of employment law.

    Since 2021, Michael has been included in the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch™ in America for his work in Labor and Employment Law – Management and Labor and Employment Law – Litigation. Prior to joining the firm, Michael was an associate at Littler Mendelson P.C.

    Michael focuses his practice on civil lawsuits and administrative proceedings involving allegations of:

    > Wrongful termination
    > Employment discrimination
    > Sexual harassment
    > Retaliation
    > Wage and hour
    > Breach of contract

    Cory J Mickels
    Cory Mickels’ practice encompasses employment counseling and litigation, as well as business and commercial litigation for clients across diverse industries. From individual complaints to complex class actions, in both state and federal court, Cory has successfully dealt with cases involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour, wrongful termination and PAGA violations.

    In addition to complex employment law cases, Cory has litigated high-stakes breach of contract disputes and trademark infringement battles, consistently safeguarding his clients’ interests and securing favorable outcomes.

    Earn Recertification Credits:

    • HR Certification Institute: This program is pending approval for 2.0 (General) recertification credit hours toward PHR, SPHR, and GPHR recertification. For more information, please visit the HR Certification Institute website.
    • SHRM Professional Development Credits: Our program is approved for 2.0 SHRM Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CPSM or SHRM-SCPSM recertification. Learn more at www.shrmcertification.org.
    • California MCLE Credit: Earn 2.0 hours of "General" California MCLE credit to support your professional growth.

    Don't miss this opportunity to equip yourself with the knowledge and insights needed to navigate the ever-evolving legal landscape. Register now and ensure your workplace remains compliant and informed in 2025.

     

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