2020 Workshops

2020 New Laws

Presented by
R. Craig Scott, Esq.

Date:  January 16, 2020
Breakfast:  7:15 am – 8:00 am
Workshop:  8:00 am – 11:00 am
Location:
Embassy Suites
11767 Harbor Blvd.
Garden Grove, CA 92840

Always one of our most popular programs, this annual review of new legislation and important court cases will provide you with crucial information that will impact the employment arena in 2020 and beyond.

Not all laws apply to all employers. Therefore, HR managers need to understand applicable employment law to protect the rights of their employees. In the process, HR managers can help their companies avoid lawsuits, fines and legal expenses.

Employee Appraisals & Workplace Investigations

Presented by
Paul Fleck, Esq.

Date:  March 19, 2020

 

Dear EAC Members and Friends.
 
I am sorry to announce that our March 19 workshop has been canceled. Although the size of the event was within the range approved by health officials, the increased spread of the Coronavirus has continued to raise challenges, concerns and risks for all of us.
 
If all goes well, we will try to reschedule the event later in the year. Meanwhile, we will refund all monies paid in the next few days. If you have any questions, please contact Faith Barnese at (714) 794-4253.
 
We will keep you informed regarding the status of future events and remain hopeful that we can all get back to normal sooner rather than later. Please take care of yourselves, follow all the guidelines, and do your best to remain healthy until we meet again.
 
Stu Lerner, EAC Program Chair
Employee Benefits

Presented by
Eric Graffeo, Esq.

Date:  May 21, 2020

Dear EAC Members and Friends.
 
Once again, it is my sad duty to announce that one of our upcoming workshops has been canceled. Given the improvement in controlling the virus here in California, we were hopeful that the Stay at Home restrictions might be lifted and we could go ahead with our May 21 workshop.  However, it now appears that those restrictions may not be lifted for some weeks to come.
 
If all goes well, we will try to reschedule both the March and May events later in the year. Meanwhile, we will refund all monies paid in the next few days. If you have any questions, please contact Faith Barnese at (714) 794-4253.
 
We will keep you informed regarding the status of future events and remain hopeful that we can all get back to normal sooner rather than later. Please take care of yourselves, follow all the guidelines, and do your best to remain healthy until we meet again.
 
Stu Lerner, EAC Program Chair
WEBINAR: Managing Leaves of Absence in a COVID-19 Environment

Presented by
Grace Horoupian, Esq.

Date:  August 20, 2020
Webinar:  9:30 am – 11:00 am

The leave of absence process can be incredibly difficult to understand and manage.  This is particularly true when two or more types of leaves overlap, as they often do.  This program will guide you through the wide variety and types of leaves of absence and provide you with guidelines to manage the process at your company.

WEBINAR: Interactive Accommodation Process in the Workplace

Presented by
Amber Solano, Esq.

Date:  September 17, 2020
Workshop:  9:30 am – 11:00 am
Location:  ZOOM ID to be provided via email with paid registration.

Amber Solano, Partner with Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo will cover employer missteps when handling the interactive process and accommodations.  Responding to requests for reasonable accommodation are increasingly difficult endeavors; add-in COVID challenges and employers are looking for guidance.  Learn creative strategies for legally sound documentation while simultaneously ensuring compliance with laws and regulations governing family and medical leave and disabilities.

WEBINAR: Sexual Harassment Training for Managers

Presented by
Jim Hart, Esq.

Date:  October 22, 2020
Workshop:  9:00 am – 11:00 am
Location: ZOOM ID to be provided via email with paid registration.

The Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) deadline to provide Sexual Harassment Training to managers must be completed by January 1, 2021. 

This training will allow you to meet the requirements for all those that have not been trained within the statutory period, as well as newly hired supervisors who have not attended training previously.  

Certificates of completion will be issued to all attending this training.

WEBINAR: Annual Wage & Hour Update

Presented by
Anita York, Esq.

Date:  November 19, 2020
Workshop:  9:30 am – 11:00 am
Location: ZOOM ID to be provided via email with paid registration.

Wage and hour claims brought by current or former employees have resulted in employers of all sizes paying substantial settlements.  Our annual wage and hour program will provide you with the latest information and show you how to better protect yourself in the face of the never-ending changes in this crucial area.