About this event
Misclassifying workers can lead to serious legal and financial consequences for your business. In this timely and informative webinar, you’ll learn the critical distinctions between employees and independent contractors, as well as exempt and non-exempt classifications under employment law.
This session will help you:
Understand the legal criteria for classifying workers correctly
Identify the risks and liabilities of misclassification
Learn how federal and state laws may di er in their standards
Apply practical steps to ensure your classifications are accurate and up to date
Whether you’re hiring your first worker or expanding your team, this webinar will give you the tools to make informed decisions and stay compliant.
Presenter: Rebecca Ruegg-Lerner
Event Info: 10-15-2025 5:30 to 6:30PM
Where: Online
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Rebecca Ruegg-Lerner has worked as General Counsel for CellTrust Corporation for over fifteen years, heading their legal department and overseeing and providing guidance on all legal matters, including risk management, intellectual property, licensing, contract negotiation, regulatory compliance, and Human Resources. A licensed attorney in California and Arizona, she has a J.D. from Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University, M.Ed. from Wichita State University and B.A. from Newman University. Rebecca was a finalist for a 2018 Arizona Corporate Counsel Award, served as a member of the Technology Futures Subgroup of the Arizona Cyber Team (ACT), and was the inaugural Chair of the Executive Council for the In-house Counsel Section of the State Bar of Arizona.
We are dedicated to reducing barriers to capital and providing equality for businesses and individuals, promoting community revitalization by creating jobs, increasing the availability of capital, and supporting local economic growth.
