CEAC (California Employer Advisory Council)

CEAC and EAC Events

Tehama County EAC Event

Labor Market Outlook for 2010 for Tehama County
Thursday, January 7, 2010

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

Hemet/Temecula EAC Event

Labor and Employment Law Update for 2010
Thursday, January 7, 2010

Time: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Location:
R J’s Sizzlin Steer
41401 Kalmia Street
Murrieta, CA 92562

Cost: $20 Members
$25 Nonmembers

Speaker: Bruce Matlock
Labor Law Attorney

Details: A year-end summary of the new laws and judicial decisions that affects employers, including laws that take effect January 1, 2010. Registration fee includes: breakfast buffet, seminar materials, and parking.

Contact:
Patti Sandoval at pattis@oakgrovecenter.org

CEAC Event

CEAC Region 2 Quarterly Meeting
Friday, January 8, 2010

Time: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Location:
Work2Future One-Stop
Board Room
1290 Parkmoor Ave.
San Jose, CA 95126

Speaker: Monique Melchor
Manager, Work2Future One-Stop

Details: Agenda: CEAC Board updates 2010 CEAC Conference Local EAC Highlights EDD updates: Workforce Services, Unemployment Insurance and Veterans Program Tours of the Work2Future One-Stop are available before the meeting beginning at 8:45 a.m. and after the meeting. Refreshments hosted by the Santa Clara and Gavilan Employer Advisory Councils

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

Visalia EAC Event

2010 Labor Law Update for the Visalia EAC
Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Time: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Speaker: Daniel K. Klingenberger
Dowling, Aaron & Keeler, Inc

Contact:
Lourey Bartolome at Lourey.bartolome@edd.ca.gov

Sonoma County EAC Event

Management Hotline: The Most Common Questions
Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Time: 7:30 a.m. to Noon

Location:
DoubleTree Hotel
1 DoubleTree Drive
Rohnert Park, CA 94928

Cost: Member - $65.00
Non-Member $95.00

Speaker: Bruce Matlock, Attorney

Details: Bruce Matlock, an employment attorney, has answered the California Employer Advisory Council "Management Hotline" for more than 10 years. Matlock receives more than 100 questions each month from businesses throughout the State. He will discuss the most common questions. In addition, Matlock will field all questions regarding labor and employment law, wage and hour queries, and human resources and personnel issues. Please e-mail your question to vnagle@edd.ca.gov to ensure your question is answered.

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

Western Ventura County EAC Event

The Labor and Employment Law Update for 2010
Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Time: 7:30 a.m. to 12 Noon

Location:
Courtyard Marriott Hotel
600 Esplanade Drive
Oxnard, CA 93036

Cost: $85.00 payable by check in advance

Speaker: Jonathan Fraser Light Senior Partner in the law firm of Nordman, Cormany, Hair, & Compton, LLP

Details: Jonathan Fraser Light is a leading attorney in Ventura County's largest law firm: Nordman, Cormany, Hair & Compton, offering full service legal counsel and employment training programs to companies of all sizes. www.nchc.com. Jonathan Fraser Light is a 1981 graduate of the UCLA School of Law, where he was a member of the Law Review. He graduated magna cum laude in history from UCLA in 1978, and is a 1986 graduate of the National Institute for Trial Advocacy. With over 27 years of experience serving more than 200 national, regional and local employers in the private and public sector, and with the highest "AV" rating from Martindale-Hubbell, JONATHAN FRASER LIGHT advises clients on day-to-day and incident-related employment. Beyond frequently lecturing to business groups and civic organizations on employment issues, Jon serves the community where he lives and works as a current or former board member of the Ventura County Bar Association (President, 2007), Ventura County Taxpayers Association, the Ventura County Boy Scout Council (President, 1993-1996), the Channel Islands Ballet, and the Ventura County Medical Resource Foundation (Chairman, 1993-1996). Find out about: Is it safe yet to be flexible on meal breaks? The latest on Employee Free Choice Arbitration -- still some tweaks needed Recognizing and avoiding workplace violence. Latest discrimination cases and ADA compliance. More wage & hour horror stories. Release agreements - when to use and what's needed. Alternative work schedules Disabled access - is your business vulnerable?

Contact:
Rolando Morales at Rolando.Morales@EDD.ca.gov

Foothill EAC Event

What Are They? Exempt or Non-Exempt; Independent Contractor or Employee
Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Location:
Sizzler
13570 Lincoln Way
Auburn, CA 95603

Cost: $15 Members
$20 Nonmembers

Speaker: Ellen Arabian-Lee
Gurnee & Daniels LLP

Details: Do you know that this is still a huge area where employers get themselves into trouble? Why chance it, come and hear about what the differences are and how to protect you and your business.

Contact:
Laurel Andrews at Laurel.Andrews@EDD.ca.gov

West Los Angeles EAC Event

Board Meeting
Thursday, January 14, 2010

Location:
EDD/West Los Angeles Workforce Services Office
13160 Mindanao Way, Suite 105
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292

Details: Regularly scheduled board meeting. Current members and non-members welcome.

Contact:
Darry Fisher at Darryl.Fisher@edd.ca.gov

North Valley EAC Event

Membership Luncheon
Thursday, January 14, 2010

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

Greater Stockton EAC Event

Labor Law Update
Friday, January 15, 2010

Time: 7:15 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

Location:
3800 W. Country Club Blvd.
Stockton, CA 95204
Phone: (209) 466-4313

Speaker: Bruce Sarchet
Littler Mendleson, PC

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

Inland Empire EAC Event

2010 Labor Law Update
Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Time: 11:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location:
San Bernardino Hilton Hotel
285 East Hospitality Lane
San Bernardino, CA 92408

Cost: $40 for EAC members, $55 for non-members

Contact:
Cynthia Buttram at cbuttram@injuryatwork.com

East Ventura County EAC Event

Health Insurance Reform: So Where Are We?
Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Time: 11:30 a.m. to 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, January 15, 2009 - $30.00
Register and pay at the door - $40.00

Speaker: Ken Tiratira, Vice President
Employers Group-Executive Director Of Member Services

Details: As this flyer is being drafted, the Senate appears close to a compromise that is different than the bill passed by the House. As of this date it's anybodies' guess what the final legislation will be, but it should be more clear when you attend this luncheon on January 20, 2010. Because of the significant impact this will have on your organization as an employer and you as an individual, this will be one of the most important programs we present in 2010. Ken Tiratira. As a Vice President of the Employers Group he has been monitoring every detail of the proposals for Health Care Reform. Ken has extensive experience with statewide member service organizations and several governmental entities, including the California Healthcare Association, the California School Boards Association, the California State Assembly, and the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. He earned his B.A. in Political Science from Stanford University, and his Master of Public Administration at John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University.

Contact:
Rolando Morales at Rolando.Morales@EDD.ca.gov

North Coast (Eureka) EAC Event

State & Federal Tax Credits and The Enterprise Tax Zone
Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Time: 12 Noon - 1:30 p.m.

Location:
Red Lion Hotel
1929 Fourth Street
Eureka, CA 95501

Speaker: Karen Cunningham

Contact:
Anne Crossan at Anne.Crossan@EDD.ca.gov

Monterey Bay EAC Event

Reducing Costs Through Disability Management
Thursday, January 21, 2010

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

Location:
Embassy Suites Hotel
1441 Canyon Del Rey
Seaside, CA 93955

Cost: Fee: $30
Day of event fee: $40

Speaker: Dr. Richard Pimentel
Milt Wright & Associates, Inc.

Details: Innovative Return to Work Strategies Learn the steps to implement an effective return to work program. Learn the factors that contribute to disability, the importance of transitioning to employment, working with the medical community, and improving communication and quality of service. Disability Awareness Training Persons with disabilities have one of the highest unemployment rates of any minority group in the country. Yet, persons with disabilities are rated among the most productive and satisfactory of current employees. Learn simple ways to effectively evaluate, supervise, and work with persons with disabilities. Disability Management - Return to Work An overview of return to work "best practices" for current employees who acquire impairments. Learn how to make disability management decisions consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines.

Contact:
Yuko Duckworth at Yuko.Duckworth@EDD.ca.gov

Santa Clara County EAC Event

Legal Update
Thursday, January 21, 2010

Time: 8:00 a.m. to Noon

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

Cost: Member - $75
Nonmember - $125

Speaker: D. Gregory Valenza

Details: In this half-day seminar, Gregory Valenza will provide practical and up-to-date information on the new laws that take effect in 2010 as well as court decisions involving cutting-edge employment law issues, including: • Wage-hour compliance • Harassment, discrimination, and retaliation prevention • Reasonable accommodations • Managing leaves of absence • Employer policies and procedures, and more! Bring your specific questions to this interactive session.

Contact:
Jessica Messano at SantaClaraCountyEAC@gmail.com

High Desert EAC Event

Victorville Seminar: Legislative Update
Thursday, January 21, 2010

Time: 11:30 - 2:00 p.m.

Location:
Green Tree Golf Course Clubhouse
14144 Green Tree Blvd.
Victorville, CA 92395

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

Contra Costa County EAC Event

Annual Labor & Employment Law Update
Tuesday, January 26, 2010

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

2010 Employment Law Updates
Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Location:
Career Services Center
Classroom #2
1600 E. Belle Terrace
Bakersfield, CA 93307

Cost: Members: $15.00 / Non-Members: $25.00
Cost is per attendee

Speaker: Katy Raytis from HR Solutions

Details: Lunch provided

Contact:
Christina Garza at Christina.Garza@EDD.ca.gov

San Mateo County EAC Event

Building Bridges and Knocking Down Barriers
Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Contact:
Peter Ney at Peter.Ney@EDD.ca.gov

West Inland Empire EAC Event

Legal and Legislative Update
Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Time: 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Location:
Ontario Airport Marriott
2200 E. Holt Blvd.
Ontario, CA 91761

Speaker: Bruce Matlock
Labor Law Attorney

Contact:
Jeannie Frias at Maria.Frias@EDD.ca.gov

Marin County EAC Event

2010 Labor and Employment Law Update
Thursday, January 28, 2010

Time: 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Speaker: Greg Valenza, Attorney

Contact:
Valerie Nagle at Valerie.Nagle@EDD.ca.gov

West Los Angeles EAC Event

Labor Law Update
Thursday, January 28, 2010

Time: 8:15 registration
8:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

Location:
Yahoo Center Community Room
2500 Broadway Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90404

Cost: $45.00 per person

Speaker: Jonathan Fraser Light, Esq.

Details: This fast paced, interactive seminar will bring you up to date on the most recent legislative changes, as well as provide detailed information on the things which cause the most headaches for employers. Bring your specific questions with you! Among the subjects discussed will be: Is it safe yet to be flexible on meal breaks? The latest on Employee Free Choice Arbitration - still some tweaks needed Latest discrimination cases and ADA compliance. More wage & hour horror stories. Travel time pay Non-discretionary bonuses and effect on overtime Alternative work schedules PTO bank reductions for exempt employees Parking Validations will be provided at the end of the meeting session PARKING: Provided at no cost to community room users with validation. P1 top level of Yahoo center garage. between 2501 and 2525 Colorado Ave. Guests will need to park in P1 level of the Yahoo building, between 2501 and 2525 Colorado Avenue. Elevator to lobby. Metered parking is available on Broadway, all adjacent to 26th street block. The restrooms are located in the main building, across from the community center room, near the food courts, and also near the tennis courts. Conference room is located street level at the northeast area of the Yahoo complex. You can walk to the community room from all areas of the Yahoo complex.

Contact:
Lynne McGinnis at lmcgin@sbcglobal.net

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