CEAC and EAC Events
Tehama County EAC Event
Customer Service
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Contact:
Diane Hicks at Diane.Hicks@EDD.ca.gov
Sonoma County EAC Event
Labor Law Update
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Time: 7:30 a.m. to 12 noon
Location:
DoubleTree Hotel
One Doubletree Drive
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
Cost: Member - $65
Nonmember - $95
Speaker: Brandon Blevans
Details: The Sonoma County EAC along with the Employment Development Department invites you to attend their 2008 Annual Labor and Employment Law Update. The seminar will focus on new developments in employment law.
Topics include:
Recent court decisions by California and federal courts
Enforcement policies
New statutes affecting employers in 2008
Contact:
Valerie Nagle at vnagle@edd.ca.gov
Fresno County EAC Event
Performance Evaluations
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Time: 7:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Location:
EDD, Manchester Center
2nd Floor, Room 209
3302 N Blackstone Avenue
Fresno, CA 93726
Speaker: Kendra Joneson & Cheryl Hall
Contact:
Lorean Haupt at lhaupt@jemmanagement.com
Greater Riverside EAC Event
Employer Program Breakfast Meeting - Worker’s Compensation
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Details: Call Frances Gines at 951.955.8160 for more information
Contact:
Laura Harris at lharris@rivcoeda.org
North Valley EAC Event
Customer Service
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Contact:
Diane Hicks at Diane.Hicks@EDD.ca.gov
Sacramento EAC Event
Annual HR Seminar
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Time: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location:
Hilton Hotel - Arden West
2200 Harvard Street
Sacramento, CA 95815
Details: More information will be available as date nears.
Contact:
Debbie Smith at Dsmith4@edd.ca.gov
Inland Empire EAC Event
“Gone Again?” Leaves of Absence
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Time: 7:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Location:
Arrowhead Country Club
3433 Parkside Drive
San Bernardino, CA 92404
Cost: $40 for EAC members, $55 for non-members
Speaker: Arthur Silbergeld
Details: Topics
• Time Off in California: Federal and California Leave Laws
• Family and Medical Leave
• California Pregnancy Disability Leave Law
• The Americans with Disability Leave Act
• The California Fair Employment & Housing Act
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Family Leave
• Workers’ Compensation Leave
• Jury Duty Leave
• Victims of Crime Leave
• Victims of Domestic Violence Leave
• School Activities/Discipline Leave
• Election Day Leave
Contact:
Danise Gabriel at dgabriel@edd.ca.gov
North Coast (Eureka) EAC Event
Injury & Illness Prevention Plan/IIPP
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Time: 12 Noon - 1:30 p.m.
Location:
Red Lion Motor Inn
1929 Fourth Street
Eureka, CA 95501
Cost: $16.00 per person
Speaker: Russ Brown with Nor Cal Safety Consortium
Contact:
Anne Crossan at Anne.Crossan@EDD.ca.gov
Inland Valleys EAC Event
Sexual Harassment Certification
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Contact:
Brenda Alipour at Brenda.Alipour@EDD.ca.gov
Merced County EAC Event
Fall Employer Seminar
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Speaker: Gary Bethel - Littler Mendelson
Details: The Merced County EAC is having their Fall Employer Seminar. Attorney Gary Bethel, office managing shareholder for the law firm of Littler Mendelson, will be presenting a mid-year employment law update, addressing topics that will keep employers out of trouble and out of the courts.
Mr. Bethel has addressed the Merced EAC in past seminars and is now back by popular demand. Littler Mendelson is the nation’s largest employment litigation practice, representing management exclusively.
Merced County employers will find his presentation valuable and timely.
Seating is limited to 100 persons.
Pre-paid reservations are strongly recommended. Make checks payable to Merced County EAC, mail to Merced County EAC PO Box 3796 Merced Ca 95344.
Contact:
Jim Eber at jeber@edd.ca.gov
Marin County EAC Event
Worker’s Compensation & Leaves of Absence - What You Need to Know
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Time: 7:30 a.m. Registration and continental breakfast
8:30 a.m. Program
11:30 a.m. Adjourn
Location:
Four Points by Sheraton
1010 Northgate Dr.
San Rafael, California 94903
Cost: Member - $50
Nonmember - $75
Speaker: Jason A. Geller and Matt Graffi gna
Details: Mr. Jason Geller of Long & Levit LLP will present on the key leave laws in California and provide strategies for resolving leave issues to avoid pitfalls and litigation. Mr. Geller will provide an overview of the leave laws in California applicable to most employers. He will emphasize key areas in which these laws overlap and provide suggestions for minimizing the risk of employment claims arising under these laws.
Matt Graffigna of Seyfarth Shaw LLP will present on worker's compensation will focus on key areas including:
When does an employer need to obtain workers' compensation coverage?
Which employees need to be covered by the plan?
Part-time employees.
Independent contractors.
How to handle an injury once it occurs.
Reporting and time requirements.
Completing the employer's first report of injury form 5010.
Assisting in the discovery process.
Control over treatment and the Medical Provider Network.
Dealing with an injured worker's return to work.
Contact:
Valerie Nagle at Valerie.Nagle@EDD.ca.gov
Hemet/Temecula EAC Event
Need Time Away From Work? - Understanding Leaves of Absence
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Location:
Workforce Development Center
1025 North State Street
Hemet, CA 92543
Cost: $20 for EAC members paid in advance, $25 at the door.
$25 for non-EAC members, $30 at the door.
Speaker: Russell Fuerst, Employment Law Attorney
Details: In this seminar you will learn the leaves of absence an employer must grant. Topics covered include the Family Medical Leave Act, California Family Rights Act, Paid Family Leave, Disability and Pregnancy Leave, Americans with Disabilities Act, Military Leave, Jury Duty, and more.
Lunch will be provided. Vegetarian plate available on request.
Contact:
Laura Harris at lharris@rivcoeda.org
Greater Stockton EAC Event
Leadership
Friday, October 17, 2008
Location:
Brookside Country Club
3603 St. Andrews Drive
Stockton, CA 95219
Speaker: Terry Barnhart, Terry Barnhart Associates
Contact:
Colleen Martin at cmartin2@edd.ca.gov
Solano/Napa EAC Event
Does Anyone Work Here Any More? - Leaves of Absence in California
Friday, October 17, 2008
Time: 8:00 a.m. - Noon
Location:
Gaia Napa Valley Hotel
3600 Broadway
American Canyon, CA 94503
Cost: $55 in advance
$75 day of the event
Speaker: Charles Thompson
Details: California employers deal with leave of absence obligations imposed by state and federal law. Come to this session to learn how to avoid the many pitfalls involved in fulfilling those responsibilities.
Contact:
Valerie Nagle at vnagle@edd.ca.gov
Greater Harbor EAC Event
GHEAC Seminar
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Time: 7:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Location:
The GRAND
4101 East Willow Street
Long Beach, CA 90815
Details: Topic: Top 20 Employee Lawsuits & How Employees avoid them
Contact:
Mary Rivera at mrivera@edd.ca.gov
East Ventura County EAC Event
Workers’ Compensation Law Update
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Location:
The Palm Garden Hotel
495 N. Ventu Park Road
Thousand Oaks, Ca 91320
Cost: Registration and payment received by Friday, October 17, 2008 -- $30.00
Register and pay at the door -- $40.00
Speaker: Benjamin R. Herschbein, Esq.
Details: Effective April 19, 2004, Senate Bill 899 became law in the state of California. This bill was created to reform workers' compensation in California. The bill is considered an urgency statute and has transformed workers' compensation in many areas. While employers are better off now than four years ago, there are always forces at work that could spell trouble in the future. Benjamin R. Herschbein is a partner at Tobin Lucks, one of the largest workers' compensation defense law firms in the state of California with six offices statewide. Ben works at the principal office in Woodland Hills. He is a certified workers' compensation specialist practicing workers' compensation law since 1974 representing employers and insurance companies for workers' compensation related matters since 1992. Ben is also an adjunct professor of law at Pepperdine University School of Law since 1981 teaching workers' compensation law since 1984. Ben will discuss the significant changes which have taken place in the last four and a half years and give his insights as to what employers can expect downstream.
• Medical Treatment
• Utilization Review
• The repeal of vocational rehabilitation benefits/job displacement vouchers
• The repeal of the presumption of correctness by the primary treating physician
• Medical control by the employer/carrier through medical provider networks (MPN)
• ACOEM guidelines
• Statutory cap on treatment including chiropractic, physical therapy, and occupational therapy
• Statutory cap on total temporary disability payments
• Permanent disability based on diminished future earning capacity
• AMA guides to evaluate impairment
• Reduction in overall permanent disability payments
• Apportionment of permanent disability
• Penalties significantly reduced
• Significant cases decided by the workers' Compensation Appeals Board, the District Court of Appeal, and the California Supreme Court.
• Fraud reduction
• Premium reduction and availability of workers' compensation insurance
• "Crystal ball" forecasts
• Questions and answers
The East Ventura County Employer Advisory Council (EAC) is composed of employer volunteers representing a cross-section of business and industry. The EAC was developed to promote a stronger partnership between the California Employment Development Department (EDD) and the business community. Its commitment is to assist employers in conducting their business more effectively and efficiently, to provide information on employment-related issues, and to enhance the communication between EDD and the private sector. This presentation is provided for educational and informational purposes only; it does not constitute an endorsement of the curriculum or speakers by the State of California EDD or by the East Ventura County EAC. Aside from staff designated to represent EDD, we assume no responsibility for the accuracy, legality or content of the materials provided during this event.
EDD, an equal opportunity employer/program, is a partner in this event. Special requests for accommodation need to be made two weeks prior to the event by calling (805) 382-8618.
Contact:
Rolando C. Morales at info@EastVenturaEAC.org
San Diego EAC Event
Workplace 2008
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Time: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Location:
Rancho Bernardo Inn
17550 Bernardo Oaks Drive
San Diego, CA 92128
858.675.8500
Speaker: Sarita Maybin - Author and Professional Speaker
David Boenitz - Director, Business Planning
San Diego County Regional Airport Authority
Details: Attend the 34th Annual San Diego Employer Advisory Council (SDEAC) Seminar to learn about topics related to human resources.
Workshop Topics
Employment Law:
Wage and Hour Issues
Employee Handbooks
"Rightful" Termination
Selecting the Best Health Plan
Communication Across Generations
Advertising and Candidate Sourcing
Recruitment Accountability
Candidate Assessment and Applicant Tracking
Lessening the Carbon Footprint: Environmental Concerns
Enjoy the hospitality of the beautiful 5-Star Rancho Bernardo Inn with a continental breakfast and luncheon while networking with other business professionals.
Contact:
Charlie Bradley at Charlie.Bradley@EDD.ca.gov
Santa Clara County EAC Event
Current Trends in Compensation and Benefits in Silicon Valley
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Time: 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Location:
Biltmore Hotel and Suites
2151 Laurelwood Road
Santa Clara, CA 95054
(408) 988-6677
Cost: $25 member, $40 non-member
Speaker: John Radford, Radford Surveys + Consulting
Details: Silicon Valley remains the world’s center for new technologies. Savvy business people know that knowing the state of the valley is critical when competing for top-notch talent. As the economy continues to take a downturn, what do human resources professionals need to know in order to stay competitive in terms of hiring, compensation and benefits? This session will cover such topics as:
• Current compensation trends covering hiring, turnover, base salary budgets, cash incentives, and equity
• An in-depth focus of the Bay Area labor market hiring rates and new-hire bonus practices
• A look at inexpensive benefits/perks that companies are currently offering
• Best practices on managing benefit costs
• Compensation and benefits as a recruiting tool
John Radford was co-founder of Radford Associates. After 20 years, he accepted the top compensation position at Cisco Systems where he implemented some of the most recognized and leading compensation and HR-related programs in the field. He rejoined Radford Surveys + Consulting as a senior vice president in 2002. Mr. Radford earned a B.S. degree in economics from U.C., Santa Barbara, and an M.B.A. from Stanford Graduate School of Business.
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, October 16, 2008. No refunds after October 16, 2008, but substitutions are welcome.
Contact:
Janice Moan at Janice@alltechinc.com
Contra Costa County EAC Event
Top 10 Things Managers Can Do, To Stay Out of Trouble
Tuesday, October 28, 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
Bakersfield EAC Event
Most Common Pay Violations and Salary Compensation Surveys
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Location:
1600 E. Belle Terrace
Bakersfield, CA 93307
Contact:
Ed Achondo at ed@322cool.com
Los Angeles Metro EAC Event
Labor Law Update 2008
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Time: 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Location:
Steve's Steak House
5332 E. Stevens Place
Commerce, CA 90040
Cost: $65 ($75 door entrance fee for the day of the event)
Speaker: Robert Wenzel
Details: Robert Wenzel is a partner in the Cerritos office of Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo, which is one of the leading Labor and Employment law firms in California.
Employment Law Update
Significant Case Law Affecting Employers
California Legislative Update
Wage and Hour Issues
Contact:
Alex Pere at Alex.Pere@EDD.ca.gov
San Francisco EAC Event
SF EAC Fall 2008 Employment Seminar
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Speaker: Victor Schachter, Partner/Fenwick & West, LLP and Allen Kato, Senior Attorney/Fenwick & West, LLP
Details: HR Audits, Misconduct Investigations, and Key Privacy Issues in the Workplace
With increasing governmental regulation of the workplace, new challenges arise for human resources (HR) professionals and in-house counsel to achieve successful compliance. In this presentation, Victor Schachter and Allen Kato will identify best practices for HR audits, workplace misconduct investigations, and privacy policies in the workplace. Emphasis will be placed on practical, proactive steps to maximize successful compliance. Ample time will be provided for questions and answers.
Topics will include:
Best practices in conducting HR self audits
Key steps in conducting misconduct investigations
Legal and policy issues involving privacy issues in the workplace
Balancing electronic communications, blogs, and privacy interests at work
Contact:
Gene Nwafor, EDD at Gnwafor@edd.ca.gov
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