Employer Advisory Council of Orange County, Inc.

Webinar: Back to the Workplace During COVID-19
2020-05-28 07:00 - 08:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
The EAC of Orange County, in partnership with Arkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo, are providing this timely complimentary webinar to guide employers as they reopen their doors to the public and their employees. Join us to discuss the issues employers will face when reopening, such as:

How to institute social distancing protocols and still work efficiently
What PPE is required and who provide it
How to reassure employees that the workplace is safe
Adopt proper processes to call back employees on furlough.

Let us guide your next steps! Join Bill Betley, partner with Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo, to understand your options and obligations as an employer. This webinar will discuss the current situation; worker and workplace protections; employee communications; appropriate policies and what your organization should focus on now to prepare to be operational in the coming weeks.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Register at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1438346333988608271

WEBINAR: Managing the Generations
2020-07-15 05:00 - 06:00
Employer Advisory Council Region 7 and the law firm of Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo have partnered together to provide virtual learning opportunities for EAC members. These complimentary webinars will focus on relevant labor and employment topics. The first webinar will discuss issues employers face when managing multiple generations in the workplace.
The 2020 workplace is comprised of as many as five generations of employees. While generational diversity has great potential, conflict and misunderstanding can sideline workplace harmony and productivity. Join Susan Steward, partner with Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo to explore strategies for effective management in a multigenerational workforce.
Learning Objectives:

Understand generational differences and their impact on the modern workplace.
Learn tactics for communicating, coaching, and counseling members of each generation.
Gain strategies for recruiting, managing, and retaining employees of each generation.

Continuing Education Credits: 1 hour of HRCI & PDC credit received.
Contact Region VP: William Betley
Phone: 951-683-1122 | wbetley@aalrr.com
To Register: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5072294936975139600

WEBINAR: Managing Leaves of Absence in a COVID-19 Environment
2020-08-20 02:30 - 04:00 | Online Webinar
Presented by Grace Horoupian, Esq.
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
2020-09-17 02:30 - 04:00 | Online Webinar
Presented by Amber Solano, Esq.
When physical or mental health issues arise in the workplace and are not addressed or treated appropriately, there can be considerable costs and disruptions to your organization. Remember that employers MUST initiate the interactive process once they are aware of the need for accommodation. Learn how to use this important process to develop reasonable accommodations solutions and options, particularly when dealing with associated workers’ compensation challenges.

NEW WEBINAR: Hot Topics from the EAC Hot Line
2020-10-01 09:30 - 11:00 | Online Webinar
Anita York, one of the CEAC’s Hot Line attorneys, will share some of the most current and frequently asked questions and answers from the Manager’s Hot Line, including topics such as COVID, the FFCRA, Employee Absenteeism, Severance Agreements, and more.

WEBINAR: Managing Political Tension in the Workplace
2020-10-21 02:30 - 04:00 | Online Webinar
In a few weeks, our country will be holding one of the most contentious elections in years with both sides strongly defending their positions. Under these conditions, free speech at your company can easily turn into loud-mouth bullying or create other problems. So how do employers make sure that their workers continue to feel comfortable at work?
To help you deal with these potential issues, Attorney Grace Horoupian will present a special webinar for our EAC entitled “Managing Political Tension in the Workplace”. This program is provided at NO CHARGE as an Orange County EAC member benefit.
Register: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIrdOChrTIuHdO2I7J2Fg2sFmXmPpFM35El
Contact: Faith Barnese
Phone: (714) 794-4253 | faith@eac-oc.com

NEW WEBINAR: Sexual Harassment Training for Managers
2020-10-22 02:00 - 04:00 | Online Webinar
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
2020-11-19 01:30 - 03:00 | Embassy Suites, 11767 Harbor Blvd., Garden Grove, CA, 92840, United States
Presented by Anita York, Esq.
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.

Webinar: New Laws for 2021
2021-01-07 01:30 - 03:00 | Online Webinar
Presented by R. Craig Scott, Esq.
In 2020, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed many new laws which will impact California employers. These new laws address a number of areas and will require changes in company policies and procedures.

All employers with operations in California need to be aware of these new laws, understand how they will affect their operations, and ensure that compliance guidelines are followed. Below are just some of the important topics we will cover in our New Laws program.

CalOSHA’s new Covid -19 requirements, including the plan that every employer must adopt to prevent workplace spread
Expansion of the California Family Rights Act including major changes that will impact both small and large employers.
Modifications of AB 5, Prop 22, and Misclassification of Workers
Changes to Crime Victim Leave rules
Enhancements to California’s Unemployment/Work Sharing program
Mandated Child Abuse Reporting
And much, much more!

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 2021 and beyond.

2021-Q1 EAC Hot Line Update
2021-01-21 01:30 - 03:00 | Online Webinar

Firing Without Fear
2021-03-18 02:30 - 04:00 | Online Webinar

2021-Q2: EAC Hot Line Update
2021-04-15 02:30 - 04:00 | Online Webinar

Employee Benefits - CANCELLED
2021-05-20 02:30 - 04:00 | Online Webinar

Future of Performance Appraisals
2021-06-17 02:30 - 04:00 | Online Webinar
The use of traditional performance appraisals has come under increased scrutiny in recent years with many companies moving in different directions. Paul Fleck, partner with Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo will review the appraisal process, share best practices and provide guidance in documenting unsatisfactory employee performance.
(1) Discuss the pros and cons of performance appraisals-why doing them wrong can be just as bad as not having them at all;
(2) Review the challenges of properly communicating with employees-both in person and in a remote environment; and
(3) Obtain tips and strategies for developing impactful performance appraisals offering concrete steps for handling employee deficiencies.

2021-Q3: EAC Hot Line Update
2021-07-15 02:30 - 04:00 | Online Webinar

Managing Toxic Employees
2021-07-22 02:30 - 04:00 | Online Webinar

COVID-19 Wrap-Up: Closing Out COVID and Looking Forward to the Year Ahead
2021-08-05 02:30 - 04:00 | Online Webinar
With the State of California reopening in June, employers are tying up loose ends on lingering COVID laws and looking ahead at the landscape of the remainder of 2021 as their employees begin returning to the office. During this one-hour webinar, Miranda Watkins and Haylee Saathoff, labor and employment attorneys of Fisher Phillips, will take you through the transition out of COVID and into the second half of 2021. Learn how to continue protecting your company, when some current COVID laws expire, what rules still apply, and next steps to help you flourish post-pandemic. This presentation is scheduled for 60 minutes total with 45 – 50 minutes for presentation time and 10 – 15 minutes for Q&A.
Register for FREE Webinar at https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJckf-iopjgsGtKCSSuOV7kdN-KkEYF2KUv6

Workplace Investigations
2021-08-19 02:30 - 04:00 | Online Webinar

Harassment & Discrimination Issues
2021-09-16 02:30 - 04:00 | Online Webinar

2021-Q4: EAC Hot Line Update
2021-10-21 02:30 - 04:00 | Online Webinar

Sexual Harassment Training for Managers
2021-11-18 01:30 - 03:30 | Online Webinar

Annual Wage & Hour Update
2021-12-09 01:30 - 03:00 | Online Webinar

2022 New Laws
2022-01-13 09:30 - 11:30 | Online Webinar

2022|Q1 Hot Line Update
2022-01-27 09:30 - 11:30 | Online Webinar

Toxic to Productive Employees in 9 Easy Steps
2022-02-16 09:30 - 11:30 | Online Webinar

2022|Q2 Hot Line Update
2022-04-21 09:30 - 11:30 | Online Webinar
Anita York, one of the CEAC’s Hot Line attorneys will share important updates as well as some of the most current and critical questions and answers from the Management Hot Line. This fast moving and informative program, presented on a quarterly basis, has become of our our most popular programs. Join us to receive all of the latest information.

Employee Benefits
2022-05-25 09:30 - 11:30 | Online Webinar
Company benefit programs remain an important element in attracting and retaining quality employees. Our expert speaker, Sheldon Blumling, is a partner at the law firm of Fisher Phillips, and chairs their Employee Benefits Practice Group. This program will assist you in planning benefit changes in the COVID-19 era.

Ways benefit programs will change in the upcoming years
Benefit options for you to consider
Important compliance issues you need to understand
How and when to make changes to your benefits
How your benefits program can help you to attract and keep your employees

2022|Q3 Hot Line Update
2022-07-21 09:30 - 11:30 | Online Webinar

Moving from Conflict to Compassion
2022-08-11 09:30 - 11:30 | Online Webinar
Have you ever met a leader who was “leading” from a place of fear, insecurity, and doubt instead of strength and trust? Carol elevates the executives’ intrinsic ability to lead and extracts any poor behaviors that destroys trust and obstructs progress and growth. Often called “insightful” and “intuitive”, Carol is comfortable with asking the tough questions and will ensure that leaders and teams get to the heart of the matter. Through her creative methods, participants are sure to discover new ideas, develop practical techniques, and have fun in the process!

Documentation, Discipline, Discharge
2022-09-15 09:30 - 11:30 | Online Webinar
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Date change for Documentation, Discipline, Discharge to
Thursday, September 15, 2022 @ 9:30am
This year, we are excited to bring back one of our most popular and highly attended programs in our history. the above program, better known as “DDD” is based on the best selling publication of the same name, and will be presented by one of its authors, attorney Anita York.
This presentation is about the “WHY” and “HOW” of documentation, from personnel and payroll records to effective documentation and why it matters; and from discipline considerations to steps to take during pre-hire, during employment, and after employment ends. You cannot afford to miss this important program.
