California Employer Advisory Council

Marin County EAC

December 14, 2008

The Marin County EAC is one of the more than 50 local Employer Advisory Councils (EAC) throughout the State. Under the umbrella of the statewide California Employer Advisory Council (CEAC) and the Employment Development Department, the Marin County EAC is the local representative to provide information on employment related issues.

Membership and Benefits

Annual dues: $40 per company, effective November 2008 through December 2009

• $15 to $25 discount per attendee for Marin EAC seminars.
• Discounts to other Bay Area EAC seminars at their member's discount.
• Free Hotline service for answers to employer questions.
• Opportunities to network with peers.
• Have a direct link to EDD representatives and programs.

Note: Funds collected exceeding the seminar cost will support future seminars or community employment and training opportunities.

A Marin County EAC membership application is linked here for your convenience.

Membership Application Form

Contact Information

For more information about EAC membership and seminars:

Valerie Nagle, EDD
606 Healdsburg Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
707-576-2015
Fax: 707-576-2859

Upcoming Events and Activities in Marin County

Monday, January 26, 2009
8a.m. - 12 noon
Labor Law Update
Jennifer Shaw, Attorney

Click here for the registration form

Prior Seminars, Events, Participations and Sponsorships:

Employer Resources: Creative Solutions For Doing Business, San Rafael, CA 

San Rafael Chamber Commerce Business Showcase

Greening the North Bay Job Summit, San Rafael

Planting Seeds for Success, CEAC Conference, Fresno, CA

October 2008 - Workers' Compensation; Leaves of Absence - What You Need to Know; Matt Graffigna, Attorney, Seyfarth Shaw LLP; Jason Geller, Attorney Long & Levit LLP 

January 2008 - Annual Labor and Employment Law Update, Brian T. Ashe, Esq., Seyfarth Shaw

September 2007 - Sleuthing 101, Background Checks and the Law, Barry Nadell, Kroll Background Screening

January 2007 - Annual Labor and Employment Law Update seminar with Laura E. Innes, Attorney-at-Law

September 2006 - "What Don't You Understand About Leave Issues? Ask the Experts."

May 2006 - “How – To” Establish & Maintain an Employee Handbook, Laura E. Innes

May 2005 - "HR Survivor - Surviving the HR Experience", Brian Ashe, A partner of Seyfarth Shaw, LLP, San Francisco.

January 2005 - "2005 Annual Labor and Employment Law Update", Brandon Blevans, Rybicki and Blevans, Santa Rosa.

September 2004 - "Workers' Compensation Updates with Helen Winchester", Helen Winchester, Sacramento.

May 2004 - "Updates on Leaves of Absence, Paid Family Leave and California Law", Brian Ashe, Attorneys Seyfarth, Shaw, LLP, San Francisco.

January 2004 - "2004 Annual Labor and Employment Law Update" Brandon R. Blevans, Rybicki and Blevans, Santa Rosa.

Marin County EAC Steering Committee

Chair: Vacant Seat
Vice Chair:  Vacant Seat
Acting Chair/Treasurer: Cristin Lin, Rehabilitation Institute of America
Secretary: Vacant Seat
Legislative Chair: Vacant Seat
Representative-at-Large: Sue Cady, Jack's Drug Store
Representative-at-Large: John Bottari
EAC Coordinator: Valerie Nagle, EDD