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SUMMARY:Employer Advisory Council presents: “Hold My Job\, I Might Come Back!” – A Map Through the Maze of Leave of Absence Laws in California
DESCRIPTION:“Hold My Job\, I Might Come Back!” – A Map Through the Maze of Leave of Absence Laws in California\n \nLeave of absence laws in California can feel like a maze for employers and employees alike. With multiple federal and state laws\, eligibility requirements\, overlapping leave programs\, and different rules for job protection and wage replacement\, knowing which leave applies and when – can be challenging. \nJoin Angela Lopez for a practical overview of California’s leave of absence landscape. This webinar will help employers better understand the key leave laws\, recognize how different types of leave may interact\, and navigate leave requests while maintaining compliance and supporting their employees. \n  \nPresented by Angela Lopez\n \nAngela Lopez is an experienced employment law attorney who advises and represents employers on a wide range of workplace matters\, including employment compliance\, litigation\, internal investigations\, discrimination and harassment\, wrongful termination\, wage and hour issues\, and leaves of absence. She has successfully handled employment matters in state and federal courts\, administrative forums\, and through alternative dispute resolution\, and regularly counsels employers on employee relations\, workplace policies\, hiring and termination\, employee handbooks\, and litigation prevention.  \nAngela earned her law degree from USC Law School and her undergraduate degrees in English and women’s studies from UC Davis\, where she graduated Phi Beta Kappa. She is a member of the Los Angeles County and Ventura County Bar Associations and is actively involved in community service in Ventura County. \n  \n*Online Event
URL:https://www.ceac.org/event/employer-advisory-council-presents-hold-my-job-i-might-come-back-a-map-through-the-maze-of-leave-of-absence-laws-in-california/
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SUMMARY:San Francisco  Employer Advisory Council presents: “Workplace Investigations: HR’s Role in a Fair\, Thorough\, and Defensible Process”
DESCRIPTION:Workplace Investigations: HR’s Role in a Fair\, Thorough\, and Defensible Process \nIn this practical session\, HR professionals and business leaders will learn how to recognize when a workplace concern may require investigation\, define an appropriate investigation scope\, gather information through neutral and effective interviews\, and document findings in a way that supports fair decision-making.  \nThe program will focus on common investigation challenges HR encounters on the job\, including complaints involving harassment\, discrimination\, retaliation\, bullying\, workplace conduct concerns\, reluctant or emotional witnesses\, credibility disputes\, and documentation pitfalls.  \nAttendees will leave with a clearer framework for managing investigations that are prompt\, thorough\, and fair. \nPresented by Cara Trapani \nCara Trapani\, JD\, AWI-CH\, is a partner at Buehler Trapani LLP\, where she conducts impartial workplace and Title IX investigations for public agencies\, private employers\, and schools. She has significant experience investigating discrimination\, harassment\, retaliation\, and other workplace misconduct. Before co-founding Buehler Trapani LLP\, Cara litigated civil rights and employment claims in state and federal court. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*In-person event and webinar
URL:https://www.ceac.org/event/san-francisco-employer-advisory-council-presents-workplace-investigations-hrs-role-in-a-fair-thorough-and-defensible-process/
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 Gabriel Valley EAC
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SUMMARY:Marin-Sonoma Employer Advisory Council presents: Wage and Hour Pitfalls That Will Raise Your Blood Pressure and Reduce Your Bottom Line!
DESCRIPTION:Wage and Hour Pitfalls That Will Raise Your Blood Pressure and Reduce Your Bottom Line! \nThis informative session will explore the ten most common employment mistakes that expose employers to costly lawsuits\, government investigations\, and employee claims. Drawing from real-world situations frequently encountered by HR professionals and employment attorneys\, we’ll discuss common pitfalls involving hiring\, wage and hour compliance\, employee classification\, harassment prevention\, documentation\, performance management\, leaves of absence\, terminations\, retaliation\, and inconsistent policy enforcement. Attendees will gain practical strategies to identify risks before they become legal issues and learn best practices to help protect their organizations while fostering a fair and compliant workplace. \nPresented by James F. Rumm \n  \n  \n  \nOnline event*
URL:https://www.ceac.org/event/2026-wage-and-hour-pitfalls-that-will-raise-your-blood-pressure-and-reduce-your-bottom-line/
CATEGORIES:San Gabriel Valley EAC
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260922T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260922T100000
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SUMMARY:Desert Communities Employer Advisory Council presents: Form I-9 Document Training
DESCRIPTION:Desert Communities Employer Advisory Council presents: Form I-9 Document Training \nThe DCEAC\, in partnership with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)\, is hosting a free virtual Form I-9 Document Training. Led by Donald McArdle\, a USCIS Management and Program Analyst specializing in employment eligibility verification and employer compliance\, this informative session will provide practical guidance on properly completing Form I-9s\, understanding authorized representatives and document receipts\, reviewing Lists of Acceptable Documents\, navigating automatic document extensions\, and implementing best practices to strengthen I-9 compliance.  \nThe training is open to HR professionals\, managers\, business owners\, and anyone responsible for employment verification. \nThis informative session will cover: \n\nProper completion of Section 2 of the Form I-9\nAuthorized representatives and document receipts\nLists of Acceptable Documents\nAutomatic document extensions and helpful USCIS resources\nBest practices to strengthen I-9 compliance\n\nPresented by Donald McArdle \nThe training will be presented by Donald McArdle\, Management and Program Analyst with USCIS\, who specializes in employment eligibility verification and employer compliance. \n  \nOnline event*
URL:https://www.ceac.org/event/desert-communities-employer-advisory-council-presents-form-i-9-document-training/
CATEGORIES:Desert Communities EAC
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SUMMARY:Santa Clara County Employer Advisory Council presents: “The Right Way To Say Goodbye: Terminations That Don’t Come Back To Haunt You.”
DESCRIPTION:“The Right Way To Say Goodbye: Terminations That Don’t Come Back To Haunt You.” \nTermination decisions carry significant legal and operational risks. This webinar will guide employers through best practices for pre-termination procedures\, with a focus on minimizing exposure to wrongful termination\, discrimination\, and retaliation claims.  \nAttendees will learn to properly assess performance and conduct issues\, ensure consistency in documentation\, and determine whether discipline\, corrective action\, or termination is appropriate. \nPresented by Glen Williams\n \nGlen Williams has counseled and represented business management for nearly twenty years in all manner of employment matters including investigations and litigation of claims of discrimination\, sexual harassment and wrongful termination\, as well as wage and hour matters and labor union relations.  \nHis broad range of legal experience ranges from representing corporate entities and individuals in labor\, employment\, personal injury and construction defect matters to defending public entities and public officials in civil rights and employment matters.  \nMr. Williams has successfully represented clients in a wide variety of legal matters from back-pay disputes before the Labor Commissioner or single-plaintiff discrimination claims\, to labor board hearings on election objections and multi-million dollar wage and hour class actions in state and federal courts.  \nRegardless of the venue or the dispute\, he is dedicated to providing clients thoughtful\, aggressive\, and efficient representation tailored to address their needs. \n  \nOnline event*
URL:https://www.ceac.org/event/santa-clara-county-employer-advisory-council-presents-the-right-way-to-say-goodbye-terminations-that-dont-come-back-to-haunt-you/
CATEGORIES:Santa Clara EAC
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SUMMARY:West Los Angeles Employer Advisory Council presents: Conducting Workplace Investigations
DESCRIPTION:West Los Angeles Employer Advisory Council presents: “Conducting Workplace Investigations” \nConducting Workplace Investigations: Essential Skills. Fair Process. Stronger Workplaces. A well-conducted workplace investigation protects your organization\, strengthens trust\, and helps ensure fair\, legally compliant outcomes.\nJoin Jonathan Fraser Light for an engaging virtual webinar where you’ll gain practical guidance on conducting effective\, impartial\, and compliant workplace investigations.\nWhether you’re an HR professional\, manager\, business owner\, or employment attorney\, this session will provide valuable tools you can apply immediately. \nPresented by Attorney Jonathan Fraser Light\n \nWith over thirty years of experience in CA\, Jon offers employment counsel and training programs to companies of all sizes to reduce liability and protect against lawsuits. Jon has shared his expertise with clients through: \n\nPeriodic employment law updates and free roundtable discussions for small groups\nSex harassment avoidance training for managers and staff\nManagement strategies for hiring\, layoffs\, reviews\, discipline and terminations\nCommon wage & hour mistakes employers often make\nBrush up on payroll basics\n\n  \nWhat You’ll Learn:\n \n\n Identify the essential steps of a workplace investigation\, from receiving a complaint and planning the investigation to gathering evidence and reaching appropriate conclusions.\n Apply fair\, impartial\, and legally compliant investigation practices\, including effective interviewing techniques\, documentation\, confidentiality\, and avoiding bias.\n Develop stronger investigation outcomes and workplace practices by evaluating evidence objectively\, documenting findings\, and taking appropriate follow-up actions to reduce workplace risk and build employee trust.\n\n  \nONLINE EVENT*
URL:https://www.ceac.org/event/west-los-angeles-employer-advisory-council-presents-conducting-workplace-investigations/
CATEGORIES:West Los Ángeles EAC
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