Workforce Investment Board to host workshop for local businesses about navigating wage and hour laws in California

Workshop to be held on August 11 at Main Library in Ontario

In an effort to help assist businesses better understand compliance with state wage and hour laws, the Workforce Board of San Bernardino County will host a workshop on August 11, entitled “Navigating Through the Confusing Wage and Hour Laws in California

The free workshop will be held at main library in the City of Ontario and will answer questions such as:

• What are the laws concerning contractors versus employees?
• What are common mistakes and the latest rulings?
• What is the difference between exempt versus non-exempt employees?

The seminar is free and all local business owners are encouraged to attend.  Space is limited so please register in advance.  To register or request more information, please Jenny De La Mora at jdelamora@wdd.sbcounty.gov or 909.383.9938

WHEN:  Wednesday, August 11, 2010

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

WHERE:  City of Ontario, Main Library

215 East C Street

Ontario, Calif. 91764

About the Workforce Investment Board of San Bernardino County

The Workforce Investment Board of San Bernardino County is comprised of private business representatives and public partners appointed by the County Board of Supervisors.  It strives to create a strong, vibrant economy by developing the county’s workforce through partnerships with business, education and community-based organizations.

The Workforce Investment Board, through the county’s Economic Development Agency and Workforce Development Department, operates the county’s Employment Resource Centers and Business Resource Centers. The Employment Resource Centers provide individuals with job training, placement and the tools to strengthen their skills to achieve a higher quality of life, and the Business Resource Centers support and provide services to the county’s businesses including employee recruitment.