California Employer Advisory Council

West Los Angeles EAC

February 1, 2012

Welcome to our website!

The WLA Employers Advisory Council is composed of employee volunteers representing a cross section of business and industry. EAC's were developed to promote a stronger partnership between the California Employment Development Department (EDD) and the business community.

The WLA EAC is one of more than 50 similar organizations throughout California, all networking at the state level under the umbrella organization, the California Employer Advisory Council (CEAC). While the West Los Angeles EAC functions at the local level by providing educational business seminars, the CEAC tackles state and federal employment issues, communicates with legislative representative and gains grassroots support on legislative issues.

Benefits of Membership:

• Have a voice in EDD procedure and policy through a direct link to EDD's management
• FREE Attorney Access to the Management Hotline for answers to employer questions!
• Membership in the statewide California Employer Advisory Council
• 20% Discount on compliance poster products
• Direct contact with a local EDD liaison
• Receive communication to stay current on state and local labor laws
• Low seminar fees
• Stay current with changes in employment law with expert speakers and monthly legislative updates
• Opportunities to network with other business professionals

Membership

Schedule of Dues and Fees

Click here for a complete schedule of fees

Seminar Fees

Our low seminar fees range from $0 - $75.00. Fees cover speaker dues, breakfast and all handout materials. If you are unable to make the seminar, you will be allowed one future seminar attendance, or we will mail you the material for the seminar you missed. Members will pay a reduced rate.

For more information, call Darryl Fisher, EDD Office, at (310) 574-6480.

Upcoming Meeting Topics

Do you have a topic you would like us to cover at a future seminar? Email . We'll discuss it at our next board meeting.

Email us at for any questions or to become a member!

We're here for you!!

Meetings

Meeting dates for 2012 are the 2nd Thursday of the month. Members should check schedule for any changes in date or time.

2012 Important Dates:
January 12: Regularly scheduled board meeting
February 9:  Regularly scheduled board meeting
March 8:  Regularly scheduled board meeting
April 12: Regularly scheduled board meeting
May 10:  Regularly scheduled board meeting
June 2012: CEAC Conference
June 14:  Regularly scheduled board meeting
July: as needed
August: as needed
September 13:  Regularly scheduled board meeting
October 11:  Regularly scheduled board meeting
November 8:  Regularly scheduled board meeting
November 2012:  Veteran's Honorary Breakfast
December 13:  Holiday Extravaganza

2013:
January 2013  Annual Labor Law Update
June 2013: EDD Update
November 2013: Veterans Honorary Breakfast

E.D.D. Offices
13160 Mindanao Way, #105, Marina Del Rey, 90292
Meeting room is on the lobby level, past the restrooms.
310 574-6480.  Please ask for Darryl. RSVP's are strongly encouraged for board meetings in case of cancellations.

New and Hot Topics Involving Labor Law for 2012

Date: Monday, January 30, 2012

Check-in: 7:30 a.m. Breakfast Program: 8:00 a.m. to 12 noon

Flight Path Museum
6661 West Imperial Hwy
Los Angeles, CA 90045

This seminar will address the latest on: Meal and rest breaks, the Brinker case, FMLA/CERA retaliation claims, Arbitration, Background checks, Commission employees, Exempt versus non-exempt employee rulings, Employees with disabilities, and Social media.

Jonathan Fraser Light
LightGabler LLP

Fern Carrasquillo
Department of Industrial Relations

Seminar Fees:
Members: $48
Non-members: $60