CEAC and EAC Events

San Francisco EAC Event

Manage the Risk – Reducing the Cost of Workers’ Compensation
Thursday, June 5, 2008



Speaker: John Nielsen, Vice President, Hays Companies

Contact:
Gene Nwafor at Gnwafor@edd.ca.gov


Tehama County EAC Event

Preparing for Emergencies
Thursday, June 5, 2008



Contact:
Diane Hicks at Diane.Hicks@EDD.ca.gov


Greater Harbor EAC Event

Documentation, Discipline & Discharge – 2008
Tuesday, June 10, 2008


Location:
The Grand at Willow St Centre
4101 East Willow St.
Long Beach, CA 90815

Contact:
Rebecca Nunez at Rnunez1324@aol.com


Sonoma County EAC Event

Legal and Defensible Hiring Practices
Wednesday, June 11, 2008


Time: 7:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Location:
Doubletree Hotel
One Doubletree Drive
Rohnert Park, CA 94928

Cost: $30 for members and $40 for nonmembers

Speaker: John McHugh & Brandon Blevans

Contact:
Valerie Nagle at vnagle@edd.ca.gov


Greater Riverside EAC Event

How To Manage Safety/Violence In The Workplace
Wednesday, June 11, 2008


Time: 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Location:
California Baptist University, Yeager Center
Smaller Copenbarger Conference Room, 2nd Floor
8432 Magnolia Avenue, Riverside, CA 92504


Cost: $25 EAC member
$30 non-EAC member, paid in advance
$35 at the door, EAC and non-EAC members

Speaker: David Duran

Details: Learn the signs of a person who may have violent tendencies and how the circumstance can be handled. David Duran has worked with the Employment Development Department since 1989. He’s worked in various departments and currently is assigned to the Internal Affairs/Threats Unit. David will be available to answer any questions specific to this type of presentation. Substitutions welcomed – No refunds Breakfast will be provided.

Contact:
Laura Harris at lharris@rivcoeda.org


Santa Cruz County EAC Event

Avoid Negligent Hiring-Best Practices and Legal Compliance
Thursday, June 12, 2008


Time: 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Location:
Seascape Golf Course
610 Clubhouse Drive
Aptos, CA 95003

Cost: $25 for EAC members and cosponsoring chamber members
$35 for non-members

Speaker: Lester S. Rosen

Contact:
Kathy Hoyt at khoyt@edd.ca.gov


East Bay EAC Event

Unemployment: The Appeals Process
Thursday, June 12, 2008


Time: Registration: 7:30 a.m.
Seminar: 8 a.m. – 10 a.m.
EAC Board Meeting: 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Location:
Courtyard by Marriott Oakland Emeryville
5555 Shellmound Street
Emeryville, CA 94608

Cost: Members - $20
Nonmembers - $30

Details: The inaugural speaker for our first seminar is presiding Administrative Law Judge Marcus Gunkel, who has presented over 100 seminars and lectures to various management, labor and employment groups. He also has served as guest lecturer on Legal issues at Stanford University, Santa Clara University, San Jose State University, UC Santa Cruz, and San Jose City College. A graduate of Santa Clara University law school, Judge Gunkel presided over the San Jose Office of Appeals from 2001 to 2005. On July, 1, 2007 he was appointed Administrative Law Judge over the Oakland Office of Appeals. He will share his vast knowledge and distribute material on the Appeals process. This will be a chance for you to learn more about this critical phase of the unemployment claim process and to ask questions as well. So don't miss this interesting presentation and enjoy a wonderful breakfast as well.

Contact:
Ray Mark at Ray.Mark@EDD.ca.gov


North Valley EAC Event

Steps in Making An Harassment Investigation
Thursday, June 12, 2008



Contact:
Diane Hicks at Diane.Hicks@EDD.ca.gov


West Los Angeles EAC Event

Breakfast Seminar: Avoiding Telecommuting Pitfalls!
Tuesday, June 17, 2008


Time: 7:30 a.m. Breakfast and Registration
8:00 a.m. Seminar begins
11:45 Q & A.
12 noon end of seminar

Location:
Four Points By Sheraton Hotel
5990 Green Valley Circle
Culver City, CA 90230

Cost: $45.00 per person. Seating is limited.

Speaker: Kelly O. Scott, Ervin, Cohen & Jessup LLC & Alan Sugano, President ADS Consulting Group, Inc.

Details: Kelly O. Scott, Ervin, Cohen & Jessup LLC Kelly Scott heads ECJ's Employment Law Department and has over 20 years of experience in wage and hour, wrongful termination, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, class action, disability, medical leave, investigation and compliance training matters. He is the editor of his firm's monthly "Employment Law Reporter" and is a frequent contributor to various business and employment publications. He was named a Southern California Super Lawyer (2008, 2007, 2006 and 2005) by Los Angeles magazine, and maintains a Martindale Hubbell peer rating of AV. Alan Sugano, President ADS Consulting Group, Inc. Mr. Sugano is a Contributing Editor for Windows IT Pro and writes a Networking Update monthly email column for Windows IT Pro. He is the author of Real-World Network, Troubleshooting Manual, which is a practical guide to network troubleshooting. Mr. Sugano has been a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) in Window Server – Networking since 2004. Mr. Sugano graduated from California State University, Northridge with a double major in Management Information Systems (MIS) and Management Systems Analysis (MSA).

Contact:
Kinette Cager at kcager@acof.org


Contra Costa County EAC Event

How to Investigate Employee Misconduct (A Step-by-Step Guide)
Tuesday, June 17, 2008


Time: 7:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.

Location:
Concord Hilton
1970 Diamond Blvd.
Concord, CA 94520

Contact:
Cindy Sugrue at csugrue@edd.ca.gov


High Desert EAC Event

Morning Workshop: Employee Handbooks
Thursday, June 19, 2008


Time: 8:30 am - 10:00 am

Location:
Workforce Services Office
15419 Cholame Rd
Victorville, CA 92392
Off the I-15 and Palmdale Road exit

Cost: $10.00 for members $15.00 for non-members

Speaker: Debra Wessels, Human Resources Coach
Barrett Business Services, Inc.

Details: Your sword and shield in managing performance, addressing compliance audits and employment litigation. Topics to be covered include: Identifying benefits of an employee handbook, providing legal applications to ensure compliance and protect your assets, and learning how to develop and implement an effective employee handbook. You will also be provided with resources and tools to develop your own employee handbook. The cost of the workshop includes a continental breakfast.

Contact:
Kristine Nix at knix@edd.ca.gov


Greater Stockton EAC Event

Conflict Management
Friday, June 20, 2008


Location:
Brookside Country Club
3603 St. Andrews Drive
Stockton, CA 95219

Speaker: Christina Begley, Director of Operations, Professional Association for Childhood Education Alternative Payment Program

Contact:
Colleen Martin at cmartin2@edd.ca.gov


CEAC Event

Region 2 EAC Coordinators Meeting
Friday, June 20, 2008


Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Location:
Oakland Career Center East
Training Room
675 Hegenberger Rd. 3rd Floor
Oakland, CA 94621

Details: CEAC Webmaster, Alex Hill will give an online demonstration on the updated CEAC Website and CEAC State Coordinator, Naomi Hamamoto will share information on new EAC marketing resources. Mandatory use of state car/car pooling.

Contact:
Joan Gottardi at Joan.Gottardi@EDD.ca.gov


Bakersfield EAC Event

How to Hire the Right People and Keep Them Employed
Tuesday, June 24, 2008


Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Location:
Career Services Center
1600 E. Belle Terrace
Bakersfield, CA 93307

Cost: Membership Cost: $15
Non-Membership Cost: $25

Speaker: Bob Hawkes - Business Advisor from the Small Business Development Center

Details: Lunch will be served to RSVPs only. Seating is limited!

Contact:
Ed Achondo at ed@322cool.com


Santa Clara County EAC Event

How To Keep People Productive And Get The Best From Them
Thursday, June 26, 2008


Location:
Biltmore Hotel and Suites
2151 Laurelwood Road
Santa Clara, CA 95054
(408) 988-6677

Cost: $25 member, $40 non-member covers seminar and full breakfast

Speaker: Christine Silver, Silver Business Solutions

Details: If you're like most employers, you ask yourself, "How can I get the results I need and treat people well so they will stick around?" This program offers some practical, easy-to-implement tools to help you. You'll learn 7 helpful tips about how to motivate performance (and why "happiness" is not on the list!), you'll walk away with at least 20 actions to positively motivate performance, and you will learn how to create a useful, results-focused development plan. Good performance and retention do not happen by wishing and hoping - effective managers put structures in place to create success. Ms. Silver is a management consultant and trainer with over 15 years of experience in human resource work and effective corporate training. Her expertise covers the following areas: interview and candidate selection, leadership development, effective communication, making presentations, and customer service. Ms. Silver has a bachelor's degree in Child Development from San Jose State University and a certificate in Human Resource Management from University of California, Santa Cruz. Advance registration is required by phone or e-mail. You must remit your check by mail. Please see the enclosed instructions and registration form. All registrations and cancellations must be made by Thursday, June 19, 2008. No refunds after June 19, 2008, but substitutions are welcome.

Contact:
Janice Moan at Janice@alltechinc.com




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