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SUMMARY:San Francisco EAC: Protect My Job\, I Might Come Back! A Map Through the Maze of Leaves of Absence Laws in California
DESCRIPTION:SAN FRANCISCO EAC\n\nCalifornia leave laws are complex\, fast-moving\, and risky if mishandled. This session breaks down exactly when leave applies\, how laws overlap\, and what steps employers must take immediately. Attendees will walk away with practical guidance they can use the same day to respond to leave requests\, avoid retaliation claims\, and protect jobs—without putting the business at risk. \nAttendees will learn: \n\nCFRA\, FMLA & pregnancy leave — what overlaps and what doesn’t\nWorkers’ Comp\, bereavement & school activity leave obligations\nLeave rights tied to victims of crimes & rehabilitation programs\nCommon employer mistakes that trigger claims and penalties\n\nPractical tools to manage leave while protecting your business \n\nPresented by Jonathan Fraiser Light  \n\nJonathan Fraser Light from LightGabler LLP\, with more than 40 years of experience\, Jon offers employment counsel\, Human Resources audits and training programs to companies of all sizes to reduce liability and protect against lawsuits. Jon enjoys a stellar and long-standing reputation as a skilled trial attorney. Jon and his team represent almost 7\,000 companies throughout California\, with significant ongoing class action and PAGA experience. Jon is a graduate of the University of California Los Angeles\, School of Law\, where he was a member of the Law Review. He graduated magna cum laude in history from University of California\, Los Angeles. \n\n*In-Person and Webinar
URL:https://www.ceac.org/event/san-francisco-eac-protect-my-job-i-might-come-back-a-map-through-the-maze-of-leaves-of-absence-laws-in-california/
LOCATION:1 Montgomery Conference Center\, 34th Floor\, San Francisco\, CA 94104\, 1 Montgomery Conference Center\, 34th Floor\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94104\, United States
CATEGORIES:San Francisco EAC
ORGANIZER;CN="Tiffany Kong":MAILTO:eac.sftreasurer@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260513T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260513T100000
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SUMMARY:Desert Communities EAC: Effective Discipline and Terminations
DESCRIPTION:DESERT COMMUNITIES EAC\n\n\nHandling discipline and termination incorrectly can expose employers to significant risk. This session provides step-by-step guidance on managing both performance issues and rule violations while maintaining compliance and proper documentation.\n\nPresented by Bob Yonowitz\, Partner\, Fisher Phillips LLP \n\nBob Yonowitz has advised employers nationwide for decades and is known for his practical\, defensible approach to discipline and termination decisions.\n\n*In-Person
URL:https://www.ceac.org/event/desert-communities-eac-effective-discipline-and-terminations/
LOCATION:Workforce Development Center Conference Center 44199 Monroe Street Indio\, CA 92201\, 44199 Monroe Street\, Indio\, CA\, 92201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Desert Communities EAC
ORGANIZER;CN="Andy Cloutier":MAILTO:andy@visitgreaterps.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260430T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260430T140000
DTSTAMP:20261023T095156
CREATED:20260404T010210Z
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SUMMARY:Hemet/Temecula EAC: PAGA Power Hour – Key Changes Under the 2025 PAGA Reform
DESCRIPTION:HEMET/TEMECULA COUNTY EAC\n\nWith recent PAGA reform—it’s time to learn how to use it. From the new “Right to Cure” to slashing penalty exposure\, we’re stripping away the legal jargon to give you a proactive survival guide. \nLet’s turn California’s toughest labor law into your best managed risk. Like a baker’s dozen\, this seminar may be a little longer than 60 minutes! \nWho Should Attend: HR professionals\, business owners\, managers and supervisors and students. \n\n\nPresented by William Betley\, Atkinson\, Andelson\, Loya\, Ruud & Romo Law Firm (AALRR)\,\n\n\nWilliam Betley represents employers in all areas of employment law\, including unlawful harassment\, discrimination\, employee classification\, wage and hour\, class action and PAGA matters. Mr. Betley is the current Vice President of the California Employ-ers Advisory Council (CEAC)\, and the Chairperson and acting Regional Vice President of the Inland Valley Employers Advisory Council. Mr. Betley is on the Inland Empire Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM) Board of Directors and he is an Adjunct Faculty Member at California State University San Bernardino focusing on labor\, employment and business ethics  \n\n\n*In-Person
URL:https://www.ceac.org/event/hemet-temecula-eac-paga-power-hour-key-changes-under-the-2025-paga-reform/
LOCATION:Southwest Riverside County Assoc of Realtors 26529 Jefferson Ave.\, Murrieta.  92562\, 26529 Jefferson Ave.\, Murrieta\, CA\, 92562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hemet/Temecula EAC
ORGANIZER;CN="Ana Standfast":MAILTO:anastandfast@wedgewoodweddings.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260423T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260423T110000
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SUMMARY:Orange County: Q2 Hotline Confessions - The Tough Calls & Close Calls
DESCRIPTION:ORANGE COUNTY EAC \nPresented by Colleen McCarthy & James Rumm\, Kennedy McCarthy & Rumm \nEach quarter\, the EAC Hotline reveals what’s truly keeping employers up at night. In Q2\, we dive into the most pressing workplace issues trending across California—wage and hour dilemmas\, tricky leave requests\, remote discipline\, policy confusion\, and more. This session delivers a behind-the-scenes look at real questions submitted by employers and the legal guidance provided by top employment attorneys. \nThis isn’t theory—it’s real-world HR in motion. You’ll walk away with practical strategies\, legal clarity\, and ready-to-implement solutions to protect your organization and support your people. \nWhat You’ll Learn: \n\nThe top HR and legal challenges employers faced in Q2\nHow attorneys advised on tough\, real-life scenarios\nCompliance tips for emerging risks and policy blind spots\n\nWho Should Attend:\nHR leaders\, business owners\, managers\, and anyone responsible for compliance or employee relations. \nStay informed. Stay compliant. Stay ahead—before small issues become big problems. \nRegister here: https://eac-oc.com/register-for-programs/ \n*Free Event
URL:https://www.ceac.org/event/orange-county-q2-hotline-confessions-the-tough-calls-close-calls/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Orange County EAC
ORGANIZER;CN="Faith Barnese":MAILTO:faith@eac-oc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260423T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260423T163000
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SUMMARY:North Coast EAC: HR Crossroads: 2026 Labor Law Updates and the Future of Human-Center AI
DESCRIPTION:NORTH COAST EAC\n\n\n\nStay ahead of 2026 labor laws and learn how to use AI to work faster\, stay compliant\, and keep HR human in a changing workplace.\n\nPresented by William Betley and Emanuel Rose \n\nWilliam Betley\, partner with Atkinson\, Andelson\, Loya\, Ruud & Romo\, represents employers in all areas of employment law. He provides his clients full-service representation from advice and counsel through trial focusing on an aggressive yet practical approach to risk management and conflict resolution. This approach has resulted in a number of excellent outcomes for his clients. Mr. Betley is a former President of the California Employers Advisory Council (CEAC) and was recently elected to serve as that organization’s Vice President. He is also the Chairperson of the Inland Valley Employers Advisory Council and acts as the CEAC’s Regional Vice President in the Inland Empire. Mr. Betley is also on the Inland Empire Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM) Board of Directors\, and he is an Adjunct Faculty Member at California State University San Bernardino focusing on labor\, employment and business ethics. \nEmanuel Rose is a marketing strategist and author with over three decades of experience. Born and raised on the West Coast\, he is the founder of Strategic eMarketing\, where he focuses on direct-response advertising and content marketing—helping organizations grow through clear messaging and authentic storytelling.\nHe writes about responsible AI adoption—where governance\, strategy\, and human creativity work together—in books including The Agentic Pivot and Authentic Marketing in the Age of AI.\nHe also builds practical software\, including StrategyNavigator.ai\, designed to help leaders turn priorities into commitments and execution. \n\n*In-Person
URL:https://www.ceac.org/event/test-event/
LOCATION:River Lodge Conference Center\, 1800 Riverwalk Drive\, Fortuna\, CA\, 95540\, United States
CATEGORIES:North Coast EAC
ORGANIZER;CN="Tomas Chavez":MAILTO:tomas@cardinalservices.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260416T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260416T110000
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UID:6760-1776333600-1776337200@www.ceac.org
SUMMARY:Stanislaus County EAC presents: 2026 Benefits Outlook-Now and in the Future
DESCRIPTION:STANISLAUS EAC\n\n\nAn in-depth dive into current benefit offerings and where they are headed for the future. What both Employers can offer\, make an impact in their teams wellness journey and sustain now and in the future financially. What Employees want and what job seekers looking for when searching for that next position \n\nPresented by Lynn Bull\, VP Benefits Winton Ireland Strom & Green \n\nMs. Bull has 39+ years of experience in Employee Benefits \n\n*In-Person
URL:https://www.ceac.org/event/stanislaus-county-eac-presents-2026-benefits-outlook-now-and-in-the-future/
LOCATION:WIS&G 629 E. Canal Street Turlock CA 95380\, 629 E. Canal Street\, Turlock\, CA\, 95380\, United States
CATEGORIES:Stanislaus EAC
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Ann Kuhn":MAILTO:mkuhn1957@outlook.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260415T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260415T090000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T173244Z
UID:6764-1776238200-1776243600@www.ceac.org
SUMMARY:East Ventura EAC: Building an Compliant Onboarding Process from the Ground Up
DESCRIPTION:EAST VENTURA EAC\n\n\nA practical roadmap for onboarding employees in compliance with California  and federal law\, EDD reporting\, wage disclosures and orientation practices.  Implement handbooks. \n\nPresented by Laura Withrow \n\nEmployment law attorney and a Super Lawyer for the last 9 years.  Encompass all aspects of employment law including\, litigation defense\, representation of employers in hearings before administrative agencies\, management training\, counseling employers on compliance issues relating to employment agreements\, commission plans\, hiring and firing. \n\n*In-Person & Webinar
URL:https://www.ceac.org/event/east-ventura-eac-building-an-compliant-onboarding-process-from-the-ground-up/
LOCATION:Los Robles Greens Moorpark Road Thousand Oaks\, CA 91361\, Moorpark Road\, Thousand Oaks\, CA\, 91361\, United States
CATEGORIES:East Ventura EAC
ORGANIZER;CN="Elizabeth De Lucia Rogers":MAILTO:service@profitstrategy.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260409T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260409T103000
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CREATED:20260404T005303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T005303Z
UID:6768-1775723400-1775730600@www.ceac.org
SUMMARY:San Francisco EAC presents: The Hidden Costs of Healthcare Benefits Confusion
DESCRIPTION:SAN FRANCISCO EAC\n\nHR teams and employers end up overpaying for Healthcare Insurance due to lack of knowledge of how to utilize urgent care centers\, emergency rooms and healthcare in general. This session will focus on creating awareness with HR leaders on how to educate their employees when it comes to utilizing their Health Plan and also help their employer with better renewal rates and overall costs. \n\nPresented by Ketan Gima \n\nKetan Gima currently serves as Chief Operations Officer at CCHP also known as Balance by CCHP. He has over 25 years experience in Healthcare Industry working for companies such as Blue Shield\, Canopy Health and CCHP. Ketan is passionate about delivering access to healthcare and delivering the best possible solutions to members. His focus is on healthcare affordability and operational efficiency. Ketan holds an MBA from St. Mary’s College of California. \n\n*In-Person and Webinar
URL:https://www.ceac.org/event/san-francisco-eac-presents-the-hidden-costs-of-healthcare-benefits-confusion/
LOCATION:1 Montgomery Conference Center\, 34th Floor\, San Francisco\, CA 94104\, 1 Montgomery Conference Center\, 34th Floor\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94104\, United States
CATEGORIES:San Francisco EAC
ORGANIZER;CN="Tiffany Kong":MAILTO:eac.sftreasurer@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260408T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260408T133000
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UID:6773-1775647800-1775655000@www.ceac.org
SUMMARY:Western Ventura County EAC presents: Best Practices for Investigations in the Work Place
DESCRIPTION:WEST VENTURA COUNTY EAC\n\n\nThis seminar provides professionals with the essential tools and knowledge to conduct effective\, compliant\, and ethical investigations by covering key areas such as legal compliance and regulatory requirements\, a standardized investigation framework to ensure consistency and defensibility\, and methods for evaluating information reliability and validity. Participants will also learn best practices for ethical reporting and maintaining strict privacy protocols\, while developing skills in risk assessment and informed decision-making to support sound conclusions and organizational leadership. Ideal for HR\, safety\, and compliance professionals\, this session strengthens the ability to manage investigations with confidence\, integrity\, and professionalism.\n\nPresented by Robert Montgomery \n\nRobert B. Montgomery\, R.E.H.S.\, is the Owner and Chief Investigator/Trainer of Montgomery Investigations\, a private investigations and environmental health and safety training and consulting firm. He brings more than 45 years of experience in investigative and environmental management\, including hazardous materials and waste management\, compliance auditing\, spill response\, safety planning\, and employee training. Drawing on his extensive business and environmental compliance background\, Mr. Montgomery is known for developing and implementing practical\, effective solutions to address complex environmental health and safety challenges faced by organizations. \n\nRegister here: https://www.wvceac.net/ \n*In-Person
URL:https://www.ceac.org/event/western-ventura-county-eac-presents-best-practices-for-investigations-in-the-work-place/
LOCATION:Ventura Adult and Continuing Education 5200 Valentine Rd. Ventura\, CA. 93003\, 5200 Valentine Rd.\, Ventura\, CA\, 93003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Western Ventura County EAC
ORGANIZER;CN="Julie Rodriguez":MAILTO:Julie.rodriguez@bbsi.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260408T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260408T100000
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CREATED:20260404T010643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T010643Z
UID:6781-1775635200-1775642400@www.ceac.org
SUMMARY:Desert Communities EAC: Employment Practices for Managers and Supervisors
DESCRIPTION:DESERT COMMUNITIES EAC\n\nWhat Every Leader Needs to Know to Reduce Risk and Stay Compliant \nManagers and supervisors play a critical role in an organization’s compliance and risk exposure. This session covers the essential employment practices every leader must understand—from handling day-to-day employee issues to making decisions that align with company policy and employment law. Attendees will gain practical guidance they can apply immediately to reduce organizational risk and promote a compliant workplace. \n\nPresented by William Betley\, Partner Atkinson\, Andelson\, Loya\, Ruud & Romo \n\nWilliam Betley represents employers in all areas of employment law\, including harassment\, discrimination\, wage and hour\, class action\, and PAGA matters. A former President of the California Employers Advisory Council\, he is known for his practical\, risk-focused approach to advising management teams.\n\n*In-Person
URL:https://www.ceac.org/event/desert-communities-eac-employment-practices-for-managers-and-supervisors/
LOCATION:Workforce Development Center Conference Center 44199 Monroe Street Indio\, CA 92201\, 44199 Monroe Street\, Indio\, CA\, 92201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Desert Communities EAC
ORGANIZER;CN="Andy Cloutier":MAILTO:andy@visitgreaterps.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260311T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260311T100000
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CREATED:20260404T010818Z
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UID:6785-1773216000-1773223200@www.ceac.org
SUMMARY:Desert Communities EAC: Understanding Workers Compensation & the Employers Role in the Process
DESCRIPTION:DESERT COMMUNITIES EAC\n\n\nWorkers’ compensation obligations are complex and often misunderstood. This session provides employers with a clear understanding of their responsibilities\, how fraud occurs\, and how to protect their organization while remaining compliant.\n\nPresented by Michael Keating\, Deputy District Attorney\, Riverside County District Attorney’s Office \n\nMichael Keating has over 16 years of legal experience and specializes in prosecuting workers’ compensation insurance fraud cases.\n\n*In-Person
URL:https://www.ceac.org/event/desert-communities-eac-understanding-workers-compensation-the-employers-role-in-the-process/
LOCATION:Workforce Development Center Conference Center 44199 Monroe Street Indio\, CA 92201\, 44199 Monroe Street\, Indio\, CA\, 92201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Desert Communities EAC
ORGANIZER;CN="Andy Cloutier":MAILTO:andy@visitgreaterps.com
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