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Page: 2013-06-25 Terminations in CA - Webinar Attend

Anonymous — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:10:00 GMT

Terminations in California: How to Successfully Navigate Legal Minefields

California Employer Resources Webinar

Tuesday, June 25, 2013
10:30 a.m. to Noon Pacific

Order Option		Price
1. Live Conference		$189
2. Live Conference + CD Recording		$259
3. CD Recording Only		$189

Terminations can be a legal minefield in California, but no employer can totally avoid them. Discharges are necessary for a variety of reasons, including poor performance, budget-driven layoffs, harassment or other egregious conduct, and more. And all discharges should be navigated with the same level of careful consideration and adequate preparation to minimize potential legal liability.

When it comes to terminating, knowing when to terminate employees and how to terminate them are equally important. For instance, while most employment arrangements are at-will, you may have unknowingly created an implied contract for employment, in which case a termination could leave your organization open to a breach-of-contract claim. You can even open yourself up to brand-new legal risks stemming from the way you conduct the termination itself.

Don't leave yourself exposed to potentially devastating -- and preventable -- legal liability. Join us on June 25th for an in-depth webinar all about terminations, specifically for California employers, and get your questions answered.

You’ll also learn:

The difference between lawful and unlawful employee terminations -- the line is sometimes blurrier than you might imagine

The importance of establishing a well-documented paper trail when it comes to employee discipline, including tips on how to ensure that the paper trail protects your organization in the event of litigation

Termination-based considerations for many common situations, including poor performance, misconduct, personality issues, insubordination, tardiness, and absenteeism

Special pre-termination considerations to keep in mind for employees on leave, unionized employees, and more

The important termination and resignation documentation you must keep on file

Payroll considerations for departing employees: California final paycheck rules and more

Tips for effective termination meetings and exit interviews that both provide you with needed information and help keep you out of legal trouble

Legal dos and don’ts for giving references for past employees

Strategies for protecting your company from termination-related lawsuits

And much more!

In just 90 minutes, you'll learn how to insulate your organization from some of the most common, legally risky mistakes California employers make when they terminate employees. Register now for this informative event for California HR professionals.

About your Speaker:

Attorney Kristine E. Kwong is a partner in the Los Angeles office of law firm Musick, Peeler & Garrett, LLP. She advises and counsels clients on a wide range of business and employment issues, including disability claims and accommodations, wage and hour matters, noncompete and restrictive covenant agreements, executive compensation packages, and other legal concerns for employers. In addition, her practice includes the drafting and updating of handbooks, policy manuals, codes of conduct, and severance packages, and she regularly produces and presents training programs for employers on current issues of employment law.

This program has been approved for 1.5 recertification credit hours toward PHR and SPHR recertification through the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI). This program is also a California-specific continuing education activity for PHR-CA and SPHR-CA recertification. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit the HRCI homepage at www.hrci.org. The use of this seal is not an endorsement by HRCI of the quality of the program. It means that this program has met HRCI's criteria to be pre-approved for recertification credit.

The California Employer Resources is an approved MCLE Multiple Activity Provider, and this program has been approved for 1.5 hours of MCLE credit by the State Bar of California. For more information, please contact our customer service department at (800) 695-7178.

How Do Webinars Work?

A webinar is remarkably cost-effective and convenient. You participate from your office, using a regular telephone and a computer with an Internet connection. You have no travel costs and no out-of-office time.

Plus, for one low price, you can get as many people in your office to participate as you can fit around a speakerphone and a computer screen.

Because the conference is live, you can ask the speakers questions - either on the phone or via the webinar interface.

You will receive access instructions via e-mail several days before the event. You don't need any additional materials before the webinar starts. Your conference materials will be available for you to view, print, and download when you log in to participate in the event.

Why You Can Sign Up To Attend This Event with Confidence

If you are not completely satisfied after attending a California Employer Resources event, let us know, and we will refund 100% of your registration fee — no questions asked.

Page: 2013-06-11 Management and Discipline-Webinar Attend

Anonymous — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:17:00 GMT

Management and Discipline: How to Manage Well and Fire Without Fear

California Employer Resources Webinar

Tuesday, June 11, 2013
10:30 a.m. to Noon Pacific

Order Option		Price
1. Live Conference		$189
2. Live Conference + CD Recording		$259
3. CD Recording Only		$189

One of a manager's least favorite jobs is disciplining employees. The issue is so disliked that many managers will put off the meeting as long as possible, or even forget the transgression happened in the first place. Such avoidance can only hurt your employees and your organization in the long run. You must have an effective discipline and termination strategy in place.

Consider these statistics:

A jury in Jackson County, Missouri, awarded $6.5 million to an ex-police officer who claimed wrongful termination against the Kansas City Board of Police Commissioners. The verdict exceeded expectations of the plaintiff's attorney, who asked the jury for $1.9 million.

A Wyoming jury awarded a short-term employee $550,000 in damages after finding he was fired in retaliation for filing a workers’ compensation claim.

A former Chevron employee was awarded $5.5 million by a San Francisco federal court jury that found the company was liable for retaliation and wrongful termination.

Don't let discipline issues snowball into costly lawsuits. HR professionals need a structured approach for disciplining and firing employees, which includes acquiring necessary documentation that will hold up in court.

Participate in this interactive webinar, and you'll learn:

An overview of the key discipline policies you MUST have in your workplace

How to gauge the spectrum of coaching, correcting, and discipline an employee needs

Tactics to help you prepare, communicate, and document performance improvement plans for employees

The most common mistakes employers make when it comes to increasing discipline -- and how to avoid becoming a cautionary tale yourself

How to handle sensitive discipline areas, such as disciplining employees in protected classes including older workers or those out on leave

What to do if you find yourself in a legal argument and what to do immediately when responding to legal claims

And more!

In just 90 minutes, you'll learn legally sound discipline and termination strategies that will keep your organization moving in the right direction. Register now for this informative event risk-free.

About your Speaker:

Attorney Marc Jacuzzi is a shareholder with the South San Francisco-based firm of Simpson, Garrity, Innes & Jacuzzi PC. His practice covers a wide range of employment law, including civil rights actions, wage claims, wrongful termination claims, and tort claims with federal and state agencies. He also specializes in employment law counseling, where he advises clients on all aspects of employee relations. Mr. Jacuzzi, who previously practiced employment law at Cooley Godward in Colorado and San Francisco, is admitted to both the California and Colorado bars.

This program has been approved for 1.5 recertification credit hours toward PHR and SPHR recertification through the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI). For more information about certification or recertification, please visit the HRCI homepage at www.hrci.org. The use of this seal is not an endorsement by HRCI of the quality of the program. It means that this program has met HRCI's criteria to be pre-approved for recertification credit.

How Do Webinars Work?

Plus, for one low price, you can get as many people in your office to participate as you can fit around a speakerphone and a computer screen.

Because the conference is live, you can ask the speakers questions - either on the phone or via the webinar interface.

Why You Can Sign Up To Attend This Event with Confidence

If you are not completely satisfied after attending a California Employer Resources event, let us know, and we will refund 100% of your registration fee — no questions asked.

Page: 2013-06-10 FMLA/CFRA Certifications-Webinar Attend

Anonymous — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:33:00 GMT

FMLA/CFRA Certifications: How to Properly Designate Absences and Stop Leave Abuse

California Employer Resources Webinar

Monday, June 10, 2013
10:30 a.m. to Noon Pacific

Order Option		Price
1. Live Conference		$189
2. Live Conference + CD Recording		$259
3. CD Recording Only		$189

Medical certifications may just be the most effective tool in your arsenal for combating abuse of leave rights under the Family and Medical Leave Act and its California counterpart, the California Family Rights Act. They provide valuable insight into whether a claimed condition qualifies as a serious health condition.

Surprisingly, many employers don’t take advantage of this powerful weapon for combating abuse. As a result, they’re left second-guessing whether an employee’s ailment qualifies them for protected leave.

Additionally, if an employee presents you with a doctor’s note for an absence, it’s in your best interest to request a medical certification. Otherwise, if you accept a note stating that an employee can’t work and you later terminate that employee -- for excessive absenteeism, for example -- it’s quite likely that a court will find that you forfeited the right to challenge an assertion that she was covered under FMLA/CFRA in the first place.

In order to stay in compliance, it's crucial for California employers to get the information needed to properly designate absences, as well as practical, legally sound strategies for obtaining it.

Participate in this interactive webinar, and you'll learn:

The differences between FLMA and CFRA, and why those differences are larger than you may realize

A walk-through on where the current regulations for FMLA and CFRA stand

What kinds of questions you are legally able to ask employees and their medical providers -- and more importantly, what you can't ask

What you can customize on FMLA certification forms to seek out the most information possible as you determine if a leave is medically necessary

What job descriptions have to do with leave requests -- and why creating and updating job descriptions may just be the smartest thing you do in the leave management process

What to do about that employee who mysteriously always seems to need to take intermittent leave on Mondays and Fridays

The re-certification process -- when to request re-certification, and how to get more information the second time around, particularly if the first request was too vague

What to do when you get that funny feeling that an employee may be abusing leave - how to handle those tricky situations where you don’t want to be taken advantage of, but where you also don’t want to falsely accuse someone

A review of rights, including what rights employees have, what timeline must they follow, and more

The legal pitfalls of failing to get completed certification, and how to keep track of leave return dates and expired medical certifications

Smart certification process strategies that would have any judge or jury ready to rule in your favor

And much more!

In just 90 minutes, you'll learn everything you need to know about medical certification under both FMLA and CFRA. Register now for this informative event risk-free.

About your Speaker:

Allen Kato is an attorney in the Employment Practices Group of Fenwick & West LLP in San Francisco. His practice concentrates exclusively on representing management regarding leaves of absence laws, equal employment opportunity, wage and hour, wrongful termination, privacy, unfair competition and trade secret matters, and litigating individual and class action lawsuits before courts and agencies. He also trains managers and human resources professionals on a regular basis. Kato regularly serves as a court-appointed neutral for the California Santa Clara Superior Court in employment law litigation. Kato holds bachelor’s from the University of California, Davis and a law degree from the McGeorge School of Law at the University of the Pacific. He is a member of the California Bar. Before Fenwick & West, Kato practiced for 15 years with the law firm of Schachter, Kristoff, Orenstein & Berkowitz.

How Do Webinars Work?

Plus, for one low price, you can get as many people in your office to participate as you can fit around a speakerphone and a computer screen.

Because the conference is live, you can ask the speakers questions - either on the phone or via the webinar interface.

Why You Can Sign Up To Attend This Event with Confidence

If you are not completely satisfied after attending a California Employer Resources event, let us know, and we will refund 100% of your registration fee — no questions asked.

Page: 2013-06-03 What Not to Wear - Webinar Attend

Anonymous — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:07:00 GMT

What Not to Wear: How Employers Can Fashion and Enforce a Workplace Dress Code Policy

California Employer Resources Webinar

Monday, June 3, 2013
10:30 a.m. to Noon Pacific

Order Option		Price
1. Live Conference		$189
2. Live Conference + CD Recording		$259
3. CD Recording Only		$189

Can you ban an employee tattoo even if it's part of a religious practice? Can you ban headwear if it’s part of someone’s personal expression? What about dress codes related to safety rules? Do you allow workers to wear T-shirts with offensive slogans or pictures? Employers today are facing these questions and more as they try on different dress codes to find the right fit.

Although no one has written a eulogy for the business suit just yet, the workplace is much more relaxed than it used to be when it comes to attire. Business casual isn't your parents' business casual anymore.

How employees dress makes a statement about their organization, but dress codes are loosening up as body expressions such as piercings and tattoos are becoming more commonplace. It's necessary to balance the need for employees to look professional while still being realistic about their need for self-expression, which can help with recruitment and retention -- and prevent lawsuits.

Participate in this interactive webinar, and you'll learn:

An overview of the key dress code rules you need in place to keep your employees neat and your actions within the law

How to strike a balance between the dress code generations in the office: keep younger workers happy and the suit-and-tie crowd unflustered

How to handle scantily-clad workers, tattoos, and piercings -- all without getting sued

How to address dress codes for different jobs and career levels, from the C-suite to the warehouse

Exceptions in the cases of health, religion, and culture: what you need to know, what you need to allow, and why you need to allow it.

How much you should and shouldn’t say in your dress code policy

Tips on effectively, and legally, communicating your dress codes with employees

Tactics for handling employees who refuse to work with your policies -- and when it’s time to bring in some legal back-up

In just 90 minutes, you'll learn how to fashion and enforce a custom-fit dress code policy that works for you and your employees. Register now for this event risk free.

About your Speaker:

Attorney Kristine E. Kwong is a partner in the Los Angeles office of the law firm Musick, Peeler & Garrett, LLP. She advises and counsels clients on a wide range of business and employment issues, and her practice includes the drafting and updating of handbooks, policy manuals, codes of conduct, and severance packages. She regularly produces and presents training programs for employers on current issues of employment law, and she's a longtime popular speaker for BLR.

How Do Webinars Work?

Plus, for one low price, you can get as many people in your office to participate as you can fit around a speakerphone and a computer screen.

Because the conference is live, you can ask the speakers questions - either on the phone or via the webinar interface.

Why You Can Sign Up To Attend This Event with Confidence

If you are not completely satisfied after attending a California Employer Resources event, let us know, and we will refund 100% of your registration fee — no questions asked.

Page: 2013-05-21 PTO Policies-Webinar-CD

Anonymous — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 16:54:00 GMT

PTO Policies in California: How to Cut Abuse, Reduce Absenteeism, and Manage Leaves Effectively in the Golden State

California Employer Resources Webinar

Originally presented on May 21, 2013

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CD Recording Only		$219

It used to be that vacation days were for vacations, sick days were for being sick, and personal days were for, well, everything else.

But now employers are increasingly making a shift to using a paid time off (PTO) model, where leave is just leave -- a bank of hours that can be pulled from as needed, for whatever reason. In fact, 58 percent of employers now use a PTO bank instead of separate buckets for sick time and vacation time.

While employees appreciate the flexibility of a PTO plan, for you as an HR professional, the administration aspect can get tricky, particularly in California, where you need to worry about the state's complicated and employee-friendly wage and hour laws and leave rules.

Don't get tripped up. Instead, join us on May 21 for an in-depth webinar covering everything you need to know about administering a PTO program in California.

You'll learn:

What an effective, compliant PTO policy looks like, and how it differs from the traditional vacation day structure

How to properly account for time off that’s not tracked in easily measurable full days

The kinds of notice you need to give to exempt workers before forcing them to use accrued PTO during furloughs

What paid vacation or PTO can mean when it comes to overtime pay for nonexempt employees

Whether or not you can legally implement a "use it or lose it” policy

The right way, and the wrong way, to administer PTO days that carry over from year to year

Tactics for combining PTO leave with protected leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act

The top things you need to know before changing PTO accrual rates

Strategies for cashing out: How to be smart when employees cash out their unused time

When you can and can't dock an exempt employee's pay without jeopardizing the exemption from overtime

When PTO time amounts to wages under California law

How to structure a PTO bank so that it does not have to be paid out upon termination

Keys to using caps to your advantage: How prevent vacation-avoidant employees from cashing out enormous vacation banks upon termination

And much more!

In just 90 minutes, you'll learn the ins and outs of administering an effective, legally compliant PTO policy in California. Register now for this informative event for HR professionals.

About your Speaker:

Attorney Marc Jacuzzi is a shareholder with the South San Francisco-based firm of Simpson, Garrity, Innes & Jacuzzi PC. His practice covers a wide range of employment law, including civil rights actions, wage claims, wrongful termination claims and tort claims with federal and state agencies. He also specializes in employment law counseling, where he advises clients on all aspects of employee relations. Jacuzzi, who previously practiced employment law at Cooley Godward in Colorado and San Francisco, is admitted to both the California and Colorado bars.

How Do Webinars Work?

Plus, for one low price, you can get as many people in your office to participate as you can fit around a speakerphone and a computer screen.

Because the conference is live, you can ask the speakers questions - either on the phone or via the webinar interface.

Why You Can Sign Up To Attend This Event with Confidence

If you are not completely satisfied after attending a California Employer Resources event, let us know, and we will refund 100% of your registration fee — no questions asked.

Page: 2013-05-21 PTO Policies-Webinar Attend

Anonymous — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 20:35:00 GMT

PTO Policies in California: How to Cut Abuse, Reduce Absenteeism, and Manage Leaves Effectively in the Golden State

California Employer Resources Webinar

Tuesday, May 21, 2013
10:30 a.m. to Noon Pacific

Order Option		Price
1. Live Conference		$189
2. Live Conference + CD Recording		$259
3. CD Recording Only		$189

It used to be that vacation days were for vacations, sick days were for being sick, and personal days were for, well, everything else.

Don't get tripped up. Instead, join us on May 21 for an in-depth webinar covering everything you need to know about administering a PTO program in California.

You'll learn:

What an effective, compliant PTO policy looks like, and how it differs from the traditional vacation day structure

How to properly account for time off that’s not tracked in easily measurable full days

The kinds of notice you need to give to exempt workers before forcing them to use accrued PTO during furloughs

What paid vacation or PTO can mean when it comes to overtime pay for nonexempt employees

Whether or not you can legally implement a "use it or lose it” policy

The right way, and the wrong way, to administer PTO days that carry over from year to year

Tactics for combining PTO leave with protected leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act

The top things you need to know before changing PTO accrual rates

Strategies for cashing out: How to be smart when employees cash out their unused time

When you can and can't dock an exempt employee's pay without jeopardizing the exemption from overtime

When PTO time amounts to wages under California law

How to structure a PTO bank so that it does not have to be paid out upon termination

Keys to using caps to your advantage: How prevent vacation-avoidant employees from cashing out enormous vacation banks upon termination

And much more!

In just 90 minutes, you'll learn the ins and outs of administering an effective, legally compliant PTO policy in California. Register now for this informative event for HR professionals.

About your Speaker:

Attorney Marc Jacuzzi is a shareholder with the South San Francisco-based firm of Simpson, Garrity, Innes & Jacuzzi PC. His practice covers a wide range of employment law, including civil rights actions, wage claims, wrongful termination claims and tort claims with federal and state agencies. He also specializes in employment law counseling, where he advises clients on all aspects of employee relations. Jacuzzi, who previously practiced employment law at Cooley Godward in Colorado and San Francisco, is admitted to both the California and Colorado bars.

How Do Webinars Work?

Plus, for one low price, you can get as many people in your office to participate as you can fit around a speakerphone and a computer screen.

Because the conference is live, you can ask the speakers questions - either on the phone or via the webinar interface.

Why You Can Sign Up To Attend This Event with Confidence

If you are not completely satisfied after attending a California Employer Resources event, let us know, and we will refund 100% of your registration fee — no questions asked.

Page: 2013-05-20 Handle or Hand Off- Webinar Attend

Anonymous — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 23:53:00 GMT

Handle or Hand Off? Helping Supervisors and HR Work Together to Avoid Legal Headaches

California Employer Resources Webinar

Monday, May 20, 2013
10:30 a.m. to Noon Pacific

Order Option		Price
1. Live Conference		$189
2. Live Conference + CD Recording		$259
3. CD Recording Only		$189

The supervisors on your staff should have a decent working knowledge of human resources best practices -- what they can do, what they can’t do, and what they should and shouldn’t say. But there’s a fine line between knowing enough and knowing just enough to be dangerous.

When supervisors “play HR,” they can leave companies vulnerable to embarrassing and costly legal action. This is particularly true when garden-variety issues escalate into more complex territory, especially in California, where the rules are particularly complicated and employee-friendly.

No matter how knowledgeable your supervisors may be, there's always a time when HR should be brought in. The key is knowing when.

Participate in this interactive webinar, and you'll learn:

An overview of how human resources and supervisors can best work together in a way that is collaborative and constructive

Red flags that indicate HR backup is needed

Techniques to help you better communicate with supervisors before everyone finds themselves in the middle of something complicated and legally risky

Why ongoing conversations with supervisors are more effective than mandates

How to get beyond easily buried "dos" and "don'ts" lists and work effectively with your supervisors on management, leaves, discipline, and other important matters

How to ensure managers and HR alike know how to conduct effective, legally sound interviews

What your supervisors can and can't restrict when it comes to their employees discussing pay

Nonthreatening ways to teach your supervisors what they know and don't know so they can accurately assess when HR should be called in

The hot-button situations in which HR should be called in immediately, no questions asked, before any action is taken

And much more!

In just 90 minutes, you'll learn how to forge an effective relationship between HR and supervisors that helps protect your company from lawsuits. Register now for this informative event for California HR professionals.

About your Speaker:

Attorney Mark I. Schickman received his Bachelor of Arts and Juris Doctorate degrees from Columbia University, where he was a Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar and the recipient of Columbia’s Whitney North Seymour Medal for Distinguished Trial Advocacy. He has held numerous elected bar positions, including service as President of the Bar Association of San Francisco, and Governor of the State Bar of California. He is the immediate past chair of California’s Judicial Nominees Evaluation Commission. For the past 30 years, he has concentrated on employment and labor law, litigating every type of employment matter and providing advice in avoiding liability for discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, union related charges and all other aspects of the employment relationship.

How Do Webinars Work?

Plus, for one low price, you can get as many people in your office to participate as you can fit around a speakerphone and a computer screen.

Because the conference is live, you can ask the speakers questions - either on the phone or via the webinar interface.

Why You Can Sign Up To Attend This Event with Confidence

If you are not completely satisfied after attending a California Employer Resources event, let us know, and we will refund 100% of your registration fee — no questions asked.

Page: 2013-05-02 Exempt vs Nonexempt - Webinar Attend

Anonymous — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 17:24:00 GMT

Exempt vs. Nonexempt in California: How to Find and Fix Misclassification Mistakes

California Employer Resources Webinar

Thursday, May 2, 2013
10:30 a.m. to Noon Pacific

Order Option		Price
1. Live Conference		$189
2. Live Conference + CD Recording		$259
3. CD Recording Only		$189

“You might be non-exempt if...” That’s a statement every California HR professional should be able to complete with some degree of certainty.

Failing to accurately classify your workforce could have costly legal consequences, leaving you exposed to steep U.S. Department of Labor and Division of Labor Standards Enforcement fines and penalties, including back wages for unpaid overtime.

And that’s only the government. Misclassification also exposes a company to devastating individual or class-action lawsuits brought by disgruntled employees and former employees.

Don't fall out of compliance through misclassification mishaps. Make sure your policies are up to date with the newest rules and regulations so you can avoid the expensive bite of enforcement watchdogs, especially in employee-friendly California.

Participate in this interactive webinar, and you'll learn:

Key differences between exempt and nonexempt employees in California, including a discussion of what it takes for the computer professional, outside sales, executive, administrative, and professional exemptions to apply

Specific statutory exclusions to review concerning the computer-professional exemption

How to master the salary-basis test, including details on how much a computer professional must be paid to qualify for the exemption under the new salary requirement that went into effect in January

Common mistakes California employers continue to make regarding exemption classifications -- and how to fix them

Job duties that present challenges for employers seeking to correctly classify positions under state and federal law

Exemption traps to avoid, including real-life examples from recently decided cases

Strategies to help you get to the bottom of what your exempt employees really do day in and day out

Why relying exclusively on what the job description says is a bad idea

Key differences between how employees are classified under federal and California law

Pointers on how to jump-start an internal wage-and-hour audit to uncover misclassification errors and what to do if you discover any

In just 90 minutes, learn how to correctly classify your employees so you can protect your organization from costly wage and hour claims. Register now risk-free.

About your Speaker:

Attorney Marc Jacuzzi is a shareholder at the South San Francisco-based law firm of Simpson, Garrity, Innes & Jacuzzi P.C. Mr. Jacuzzi has broad experience in employment law matters. He has represented numerous employers as defendants in civil rights actions, including claims under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, and more.

How Do Webinars Work?

Plus, for one low price, you can get as many people in your office to participate as you can fit around a speakerphone and a computer screen.

Because the conference is live, you can ask the speakers questions - either on the phone or via the webinar interface.

Why You Can Sign Up To Attend This Event with Confidence

If you are not completely satisfied after attending a California Employer Resources event, let us know, and we will refund 100% of your registration fee — no questions asked.

Page: 2013-04-25 Leading the Leaders - Webinar - Attend

Anonymous — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 14:11:00 GMT

HR's Guide to Leading the Leaders: Practical Strategies for Building a Better Boss

California Employer Resources Webinar

Thursday, April 25, 2013
10:30 a.m. to Noon Pacific

Order Option		Price
1. Live Conference		$189
2. Live Conference + CD Recording		$259
3. CD Recording Only		$189

It is said so often in HR conversations that it has become a cliché: People don’t leave jobs; they leave bad bosses.

A recent study revealed that two-thirds of Americans are unhappy with their jobs because they don't like their bosses. Nearly 60 percent of those surveyed say they would do a better job if they got along better with their boss.

Great bosses are not only good for morale, but they are also good for the bottom line. Good managers retain employees, which reduces turnover costs. When supervisors succeed, an organization meets its business targets and thrives. And unlike bad managers who can cause problems and even land your organization in legal hot water, great bosses know how to manage people while also looking out for the company’s well-being.

You wouldn’t expect a star student to suddenly be able to teach the class. The same applies to newly minted supervisors. They require training, education, and support, and it's important for you to make sure they get it.

Participate in this interactive webinar, and you'll learn:

What makes a great boss, including technical and interpersonal abilities that make a boss memorable
How to select the best candidate for a leadership position
Tips for helping your bosses become better communicators
Proven tactics and techniques to coach your high potentials into being stellar leaders
How to build a climate of trust and respect
A timeline for success: Expectations at 30 days, 60 days, 6 months, and 1 year from an HR point of view
How to create a leader toolkit to share with new bosses
Tactics to enlist the support of your great bosses
How to replicate the success so others can be coached to follow
And more!

In just 90 minutes, you'll learn effective strategies to help your leaders thrive. Register now risk free for this advice-rich webinar for HR professionals.

Alice Waagen, Ph.D. is president and founder of Workforce Learning, LLC, a leadership development company that since 1997 has provided managers and C-level executives with the skills and knowledge they need to build a more productive work environment. Prior to founding Workforce Learning, Dr. Waagen served as Senior Director of Corporate Training for Amtrak in Washington, D.C. and Director Education, Training, and Development for Freddie Mac in McLean, Virginia. In both of those positions, she created and implemented workplace development programs that served her internal clients from the shop floor to the executive suite. Dr. Waagen has a passion for working with organization leaders to identify their successful HR programs and practices as well as to develop new programs that increase leader effectiveness. In the past three years, more than 125 leaders from 24 different organizations have graduated from Dr. Waagen's unique leadership development workshop series.

How Do Webinars Work?

Plus, for one low price, you can get as many people in your office to participate as you can fit around a speakerphone and a computer screen.

Because the conference is live, you can ask the speakers questions - either on the phone or via the webinar interface.

Why You Can Sign Up To Attend This Event with Confidence

If you are not completely satisfied after attending a California Employer Resources event, let us know, and we will refund 100% of your registration fee — no questions asked.

Page: 2013-04-04 Finance for HR--Webinar Attend

Anonymous — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 13:39:00 GMT

Finance for HR: What You MUST Know to Secure Your Seat at the Business Table

California Employer Resources Webinar

Thursday, April 4, 2013
10:30 a.m. to Noon Pacific

Order Option		Price
1. Live Conference		$189
2. Live Conference + CD Recording		$259
3. CD Recording Only		$189

As an HR professional, you wear many hats -- from legal compliance to performance management to business and finance. For HR to be most effective, you should understand how the business side of the organization works. This starts by learning the terms and processes used to generate financial reports, which are essential to managing the operational side of the organization.

From an operational standpoint, your employees represent your organization’s greatest asset, and to properly manage your people, it’s imperative that you seize the strategic opportunities available to you. Managing strategy goes part and parcel with understanding how finances make your organization go round.

HR won’t earn a permanent seat at the decision-making table without a clear understanding of what’s behind the finance team’s decisions and strategies, so it's time to get up to date with this business and finance primer.

Participate in this interactive webinar, and you'll learn:

The types of basic business reports you may come across
- How organizations use these types of reports
- Valuable nuggets of information HR should be taking away from them

Key financial terms every HR pro should understand

The many ways you can use business reports to make more informed HR decisions

Business measurements you should stay on top of and be ready to discuss at the strategy table

Practical strategies for using business reports and measurements to evaluate your HR functions

Examples of how business reports and financial information can improve your ability to think strategically

In just 90 minutes, you'll get an overview of business and finance strategies that affect your organization as a whole. Register now risk free for this informative event for HR professionals.

About your Speaker:

Teri Morning, MBA, MS, SPHR, SPHR-CA, is the president of her own HR consulting firm She has over 15 years human resource and training experience in a variety of professional fields, including retail, distribution, architectural, engineering, consulting, manufacturing (union), public sector and both profit and non-profit company structures. She has consulted with employers on their problems and trained managers and employees for more than 10 years, meeting and working with employees from all types of businesses. In addition to a MBA, Ms. Morning has a Master's degree in Human Resource Development with a specialization in Conflict Management. She was certified by the State of Indiana in mediation skills, is qualified as a Myers-Briggs practitioner and holds the dual SHRM certification of a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) and Senior Professional in Human Resources – California (SPHR-CA).

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Page: 2013-04-05 Guns at Work--Webinar Attend

Anonymous — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 18:50:00 GMT

Guns-at-Work Laws: A Legal Obligation and Liability Primer for Employers

California Employer Resources Webinar

Friday, April 5, 2013
10:30 a.m. to Noon Pacific

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Gun-related violence seems to be in headline after headline today -- from the major incidents in Tucson and Aurora to the tragic events in Newtown.

Workplaces are not immune to the dangers of violent assaults. According to the Department of Labor, there were 16,910 cases of non-fatal assaults and violent acts in 2011 that caused employees to miss work. To minimize the risk of such actions, many employers have issued preventative policies that may include a ban on weapons in the workplace.

But what are the legal pitfalls around such actions? There is no current federal law that dictates weapon policy in private workplaces. However, some states have initiated guns-at-work laws, which are designed to protect employees’ Second Amendment rights.

Since 2003, 17 states have passed measures which allow employees to keep guns in locked cars while at work. Recently, four Republican-dominated state legislatures have considered action to allow employees to bring guns to work. The actions are creating friction between gun-rights advocates and business owners, and leaving employers trying to strike the delicate balance of protecting employees’ rights while also ensuring their safety.

In order to find that balance, it's crucial for you to understand the current laws regulating guns at work and where gun regulation is heading.

Participate in this interactive webinar, and you'll learn:

The current state of gun laws in the U.S and what’s likely to happen in the coming months given the current administration’s priority on gun control

How guns-at-work laws are written, what they say, and how they apply to your day-to-day operations

The logistics of guns-at-work laws, including what kinds of notice must you post, what the fees or penalties are if you fail to comply, and exceptions to the rule

What happens when there is a gun-related incident in the workplace

How do you protect yourself from legal liabilities that could arise from OSHA, workers’ compensation, and various tort laws, such as being sued by victims or bystanders for negligent hiring

An in-depth account of how negligence laws apply

Best practices for managing guns in the workplace, including how to talk to your employees

In just 90 minutes, learn your legal rights and obligations in respect to guns-at-work laws. Register now for this timely and informative event risk free.

As a member at Whitfield & Eddy, P.L.C., attorney Erik Fisk has experience primarily in business and employment law, business litigation, construction, debtor/creditor, employment, and family law issues. Mr. Fisk helps individuals and companies manage the practical side of risk -- from the world of organization, compliance, contracting, personnel, and policymaking through litigation in both state and federal court. Mr. Fisk is also a certified SPHR (Senior Professional in Human Resources), with the experience and skill to evaluate the implications of decisions that disputes, problem employees, training issues, or a letter from OSHA force on his clients. In addition to teaching at the university level, Mr. Fisk has extensive training experience and is a frequent speaker on legal issues.

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Page: 2013-04-04 Final Pay-Webinar Attend

Anonymous — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 14:20:00 GMT

Final Pay Obligations in California: Tips for Minimizing Your Legal Risks When Employees Leave

California Employer Resources Webinar

Thursday, April 4, 2013
10:30 a.m. to Noon Pacific

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Whether it's a sudden resignation or a zero-tolerance immediate discharge, the clock is ticking on the employee's final paycheck. And if you get it wrong, you can face stiff penalties under California's Labor Code.

You also need to make sure you're prepared for other various “last pay” considerations, including severance and questions regarding unemployment claims.

It can take just one disgruntled parting employee to represent a class of similarly situated individuals and initiate a wage & hour class action that could devastate your organization. Regardless of whether an employee leaves voluntarily or goes kicking and screaming, you need to be up to date on the latest information so you can stay in compliance and help your organization keep costly lawsuits at bay.

Don't miss our California-specific webinar on April 4; you'll learn:

The timetable for paying wages upon termination for employees in California -- and whether a resignation vs. a firing affects your obligations

Waiting-time penalties you could be subjected to if you don’t follow the California Labor Code when administering final pay

How to properly calculate the amount of vacation pay, sick leave pay, and commissions owed upon separation of employment

Limitations California law places on your ability to withhold pay when you want your loan money or company equipment back

Best practices for enforcing a reimbursement agreement

The game plan to follow if the employee claims you still owe her money

Three crucial documents you should be up to speed on

Key points to remember about the change in relationship letter, DE 2320, and COBRA

Severance pay and separation package pointers, including the type of writing you should draft in support of any severance or separation agreement

Types of claims that you’re permitted to release with proper monetary consideration -- and the ones you can never release

When you should consider contesting a claim for unemployment, and when you might consider not responding

Important pre-termination and termination tips to follow so you can minimize potential legal liabilities

And much more!

In just 90 minutes, you'll learn everything you need to know about properly administering final pay in California. Register now for this timely event risk-free.

About your Speaker:

Attorney Michelle Lee Flores is a partner in the Los Angeles office of Fisher & Phillips LLP. She focuses her practice on all aspects of employment litigation, including jury and bench trials, arbitration, mediation and pre-litigation negotiations, involving sex, race, religion, age and disability harassment and discrimination, wage and hour violations, including class actions, and wrongful termination. Flores also advises clients on employment compliance, internal investigations, discipline, terminations, reductions in force and wage and hour matters. She prepares workplace policies and procedures manuals, drug testing policies, employment contracts and separation agreements, and harassment and discrimination prevention policies, including preventative counseling and in-house training. Flores is a frequent lecturer and author of various articles on employment law. She was recently honored as one of The Recorder’s 2012 Women Leaders in Law, recognizing her among only 40 other women lawyers in California.

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Page: 2013-04-04 Final Pay--Webinar Materials

Anonymous — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 14:20:00 GMT

Final Pay Obligations in California: Tips for Minimizing Your Legal Risks When Employees Leave

California Employer Resources Webinar

Thursday, April 4, 2013
10:30 a.m. to noon (Pacific Time)

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Page: 2013-04-02 Meal and Rest Breaks--Webinar Materials

Anonymous — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 20:52:00 GMT

Meal Periods and Rest Breaks in California: What You Must Do to Comply Post-Brinker

California Employer Resources Webinar

Tuesday, April 2, 2013
10:30 a.m. to noon (Pacific Time)

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Anonymous — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 20:48:00 GMT

Meal Periods and Rest Breaks in California: What You Must Do to Comply Post-Brinker

California Employer Resources Webinar

Tuesday, April 2, 2013
10:30 a.m. to Noon Pacific

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You know you need to provide meal breaks and rest periods to your employees. But does "provide" mean allowing them to take time off -- or forcing them to do so? And what happens when you have an employee, such as a security guard or convenience store clerk, who isn't really fully off duty during his break?

These types of distinctions may seem nit-picky, but they can mean the difference between full compliance with the law and a potentially devastating wage and hour lawsuit. And even though the California Supreme Court has finally issued that long-awaited ruling in the Brinker case, plenty of questions remain.

Don't take a chance. Join us for an in-depth webinar on April 2, specifically for California employers, and learn the ins and outs of meal periods and rest breaks so you can stay in compliance.

You’ll learn:

The full rundown on employee breaks in California, including the distinction between "meals" and "breaks," and your obligation to provide both kinds of time off

How to calculate when breaks must be offered, and why the phrase “major fraction” is one you need to be familiar with

A survey of recent break-related litigation in California -- and how you can help your organization avoid becoming another cautionary tale

Techniques to help managers better communicate with your employees about breaks, and how to make sure they understand one another -- and comply with the law

Four conditions you must have to be able to consider a meal break officially off-duty

Specific consequences of failing to offer meal and rest breaks in California

Systems for better managing break times to make sure everyone is getting what they need, smoothly and accurately

When you're allowed to use meal period waivers when employees must work through a meal period due to the press of business

How to handle employees who insist on working through scheduled meal and break periods

And much more!

In just 90 minutes, you'll learn everything you need to know about California meal and rest breaks, and what you must do to protect your organization from a potentially devastating wage and hour lawsuit. Register now for this informative event risk-free.

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Page: 2013-04-02 Small Business--Webinar Attend

Anonymous — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 16:11:00 GMT

Small Business and the ACA Explained: Compliance Obligations, Tax Credits, and More

California Employer Resources Webinar

Tuesday, April 2, 2013
10:30 a.m. to Noon Pacific

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Are you 100 percent sure of the short- and long-term effects of the latest health care reform regs on your workplace and benefits policies? If not, you're hardly alone. With the slow rollout of new regs going into effect each year, most employers, especially small businesses, have lingering questions about their rights and obligations.

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is a major concern for employers. The law's provisions include a cutoff for dependent coverage up to aged 26, prescription reimbursements for over-the-counter drugs in certain instances, and changes to W-2 reporting requirements for group health care.

And one of the biggest pieces of the health care reform puzzle -- the individual mandate and the employers' play-or-pay requirement -- poses even greater challenges. This provision goes into effect on January 1, 2014, which gives employers less than a year to create a game plan and iron out compliance obligations.

Don't get caught off guard -- get up to date on critical health care reform changes, learn how to stay in compliance, and start preparing your organization and your employees now.

Participate in this interactive webinar, and you'll learn:

The key elements of the ACA every small business should know about so you can comprehend how the ACA affects organizations of different sizes

Group health insurance reform requirements applicable to plans maintained by small employers and the impact those will have on small employers

Opportunities for small employers to provide coverage through an exchange

An overview of “private exchanges” and whether they add value for a small employer

How to determine whether you are subject to the employer shared responsibility requirements (also called, pay or play) and what to do if you are

Other ACA-related rules that will impact small employers, including tax credits available to employers with fewer than 25 full-time equivalents

You'll get real-world guidance on meeting emerging health care reform compliance challenges, all without leaving your office, in just 90 minutes. Register now risk-free for this informative and timely event.

About your Speaker:

Attorney Ashley Gillihan is counsel in the Atlanta office of Alston & Bird and a member of the firm’s Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation and ERISA Litigation Groups. Mr. Gillihan focuses his practice exclusively on health and welfare employee benefit compliance and litigation issues for employers, health plan administrators, and other health and welfare benefit plan service providers. He also has extensive experience assisting financial institutions and insurance companies who serve as Health Savings Account trustees or custodians.

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Page: 2013-03-28 Complaint Investigations--Webinar Attend

Anonymous — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 14:18:00 GMT

Workplace Investigations from Complaint to Closure: A Step-by-Step Guide for California HR

California Employer Resources Webinar

Thursday, March 28, 2013
10:30 a.m. to Noon Pacific

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Humans are natural complainers -- particularly when they're serving in the role of employees.

As an HR manager, you're legally required to promptly and thoroughly investigate every complaint that crosses your desk, be it serious or seemingly laughable. It's not an easy job. While you need to investigate all complaints right away, if you act too quickly you run the risk of cutting some key corners. At the same time, you can't drag things out and risk keeping a harasser on your payroll for longer than necessary.

The secret to conducting a successful investigation is to get your complete investigation plan in place before the complaint even gets to your desk -- because in HR, it's not a question of if, but when.

Don't miss our informative webinar on March 28, specifically for California employers. You'll learn:

The very first thing you should do when an employee comes to you with a complaint or allegation

How to assess the right amount of investigation required by a given situation

What you should and shouldn’t do in the interim (before the investigation is concluded)

Tips for choosing an outside investigator -- who you should work with, and who you should stay away from

Why it’s important to clearly define your areas of investigation before the investigation begins

Interviewing tips to help you get to the truth

What you’re obligated to do, and not do, regarding confidentiality

Strategies for resolving those “he said, she said” situations

Systems for efficiently assimilating information, coming to a conclusion, and finishing the investigation

What to do after the investigation is over -- follow up and follow through

How to create solid documentation that will stand up in court -- and tips for staying out of court in the first place

And much more!

In just 90 minutes, you'll learn a step-by-step approach for conducting investigations that uncover the facts behind employee complaints. Register now for this informative event for California HR professionals.

About your Speaker:

Attorney Marc Jacuzzi is a shareholder with the South San Francisco-based firm of Simpson, Garrity, Innes & Jacuzzi PC. His practice covers a wide range of employment law, including civil rights actions, wage claims, wrongful termination claims and tort claims with federal and state agencies. He also specializes in employment law counseling, where he advises clients on all aspects of employee relations. Jacuzzi, who previously practiced employment law at Cooley Godward in Colorado and San Francisco, is admitted to both the California and Colorado bars.

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Page: 2013-03-28 Complaint Investigations--Webinar Materials

Anonymous — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 14:17:00 GMT

Workplace Investigations from Complaint to Closure: A Step-by-Step Guide for California HR

California Employer Resources Webinar

Thursday, March 28, 2013
10:30 a.m. to noon (Pacific Time)

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Page: 2013-03-21 Job Descriptions--Webinar Attend

Anonymous — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 03:28:00 GMT

Job Descriptions with Value: Strategies, Tools, and Technology to Optimize Job Description Content

California Employer Resources Webinar

Thursday, March 21, 2013
10:30 a.m. to Noon Pacific

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As the economy starts to regain footing, many organizations are now looking to start hiring again. As an HR manager, you many be tempted to plop down at the computer, dig up the same old job descriptions you've always used, and cut and paste away. Or you may just pass off the task to the nearest intern. Either way, you may not be getting the most out of your job descriptions.

Job descriptions aren’t merely lists of qualifications and duties. To the contrary, they are active documents by which you determine who you will hire, and how you will evaluate and compensate the people who will eventually fill those jobs.

With new technology and an improving job market, you'll soon find yourself facing a buyers’ market of applicants who will have many more jobs and offers to consider. This makes writing concise and effective job descriptions a crucial component for setting your organization apart from the competition in order to attract the best candidates.

Participate in this interactive webinar, and you’ll learn:

How value-added job descriptions are now being used to support recruiting, on-boarding, performance management, succession planning, and compensation

Why the approval and organizational funding process is a critical role in gaining buy-in to move forward with finalizing the job description and filling the role

The critical role job descriptions play in helping organizations develop and manage high-performing workforces and supporting talent-management programs

How to free yourself from lengthy task lists that are tough to create by drafting richly detailed, outcome- and performance-based job descriptions that are concise and effective

How to accurately devise job descriptions that reflect the competencies, experiences, and educational requirements needed for an employee’s success in a given role

Specific steps needed to develop a clearly defined and legally compliant job description with the manager as the primary owner of the role

How to leverage new technologies to build, manage, and integrate job description content with your performance management processes

Legal considerations you must think about when adjusting job descriptions for value, including the ADA, pay equity, labor intense considerations, and more

In just 90 minutes, you'll learn tips for writing job descriptions with value so you can hire, evaluate, and compensate the best candidates.

About your Speaker:

Mary Anne Kennedy is the principal consultant at MAKHR Consulting, LLC, a full-service human resources advisory firm. MAKHR Consulting provides small- to medium-sized business owners and employers with the full spectrum of HR services and programs, including all aspects of talent acquisition—from the full cycle recruitment process to succession planning and performance management. Before launching her business, Ms. Kennedy spent eights years with a Fortune 100 pharmaceutical company in a variety of human resources leadership roles. She also served as the HR Generalist for a Fortune 500 office furniture manufacturer and as senior HR consultant focusing on staffing, coaching, and organizational development for a wide range of employers including for-profit and not-for-profit.

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Page: 2013-03-19 Paid Time Off--Webinar Materials

Anonymous — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 15:14:00 GMT

Paid Time Off in California: Strategies for Effectively and Legally Managing Your Program

California Employer Resources Webinar

Tuesday, March 19, 2013
10:30 a.m. to noon (Pacific Time)

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