Welcome to the SF EAC Website!
The San Francisco Employer Advisory Council (SF EAC) is composed of employer volunteers representing a cross section of business and industry. The EAC was developed to promote a stronger partnership between the California Employment Development Department (EDD) and the business community. Its commitment is to assist employers in conducting their business more effectively and efficiently, to provide information on employment-related issues, and to enhance the communication between the EDD and the private sector.
| 2022 EVENT CALENDAR | ||
| Date | Topics | Speakers |
| 1/12/2022 | The Great Return | The Great Return from Seyfarth Shaw LLP |
| 2/09/2022 | Leaves of Absence | Sara Shok and Krista Mitzel from the Mitzel Group, LLP |
| 3/02/2022 | Cal Savers and Mandatory Retirement | Chad Johansen from Plan Design Consultants, Inc. |
| 4/06/2022 | The Hybrid Workforce: Key Wage and Hour Issues on the Minds of Employers | Kevin Quan from Fisher & Phillips LLP |
| 5/11/2022 | Employee Handbooks: Key Compliance Requirements & Judgment Calls | Raymond Hixson from Hixson Nagatani LLP |
| 6/08/2022 | Resilience in the Workplace | Dr. Jonathan Horowitz, PhD Founder/CEO Clinical Psychologist (PSY24198) |
| 7/13/2022 | Media year update & SF ordinances | Jason Geller from Fisher & Phillips LLP |
| 9/14/2022 | HR 101 Discipline, documentation and discharge | Anita York from Scott & Whitehead |
| 11/09/2022 | Effective Hiring, and Recruiting | |
| 12/14/2022 | Year-end update | |
2021 HISTORY OF EVENTS
| 2021 Event Calendar | ||
| Date | Topics | Speakers |
| 1/7/2021 | Navigating Leaves of Absence During The Covid-19 Era | Lori Ocheltree from Duane Morris LLP |
| 2/4/2021 | California’s New Cal/OSHA COVID-19 Safety Standard & Employers’ 9-Step Compliance Blueprint | Anthony Isola from Fisher & Phillips |
| 3/4/2021 | Emotional Resilience While Working From Home | Dr. Jonathan Horowitz from SF Stress |
| 4/1/2021 | Defending Against Wage & Hour Liability | Robert Lockwood and Joseph Lordan from Lewis Brisbois |
| 5/5/2021 | Topics: Your Employee Handbook: A Guide to Legal Compliance, or a Roadmap to Litigation? | Jonathan Light from LightGabler Law |
| 6/2/2021 | Topics: Navigating Tough Conversations & Conflict at Work | Monique Breault from Monique Breault Consulting |
| 7/14/2021 | Topics: 2021 Mid-Year Legal Update – Federal, State, and San Francisco City Laws | Paul Lynd from Arent Fox |
| 9/8/2021 | Topics: Health Meets Wealth: The Ties That Bind | Dr. Kristin Tugman and Melinda Field from Prudential Group Insurance |
| 10/13/2021 | Social Media Issues Arising From The Employment | Ryan McCoy from Seyfarth |
| 11/4/2021 | Background Checks & Hiring | Lester Rosen from Employment Screening Resources |
| 12/9/2021 | Year End Legal Update/Happy Hour | Jason Geller from Fisher Phillips |
SF EAC 2022 Membership runs from January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022.
(Prorated Annual Membership is available)
Benefits of the SF EAC Membership include:
- Monthly educational seminars regarding relevant employment topics
- Stay current with changes in employment law through presentations by expert speakers
- Earn HRCI and SHRM credits for HR Education and Professional Development
- Free access to the Management/HR Hotline managed by an employment law attorney
- Free and immediate assistance listing your job openings on CalJOBSSM system (EDD)
- Free space for your on-site recruitment at EDD Workforce Services San Francisco office
- Open opportunities to network with other business and HR professionals
- And many more…
San Francisco EAC 2022 Annual membership dues:
- Individual Membership: $75
- Group Annual Membership (max 3 at a Company): $115
- Student Annual Membership: $45
- One-Time Attendance: $30
Part of the membership proceeds will sponsor the Scholarship Program, which is designed to encourage individuals to advance their academic preparation for careers in business and HR.
Click here for the San Francisco EAC 2022 Membership Application.
Please download SF EAC 2022 Membership Application, complete it, and email it to: [email protected] so that we can update our records.
2022 Membership is only payable online via PayPal.
How To Contact Us
For more information about San Francisco EAC membership and seminars, please contact:
Uzoma Madu, SF EAC Coordinator
Employment Development Department-Workforce Service Branch San Francisco Office
801 Turk Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
[email protected]
415-749-7529
http://www.edd.ca.gov
2020 HISTORY OF EVENTS:
| 2020 Event Calendar | ||
| Date | Topics | Speakers |
| 1/9/2020 | 2020 Employment Law Update | Elizabeth MacGregor from Seyfarth |
| 2/6/2020 | Tick Tock – Wage and Hour Compliance | Nathan Low from Fisher & Phillips |
| 3/5/2020 | Workers’ Comp 101 | Thomas A. Richard from RTGR Law LLP |
| 4/2/2020 *EVENT IS POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE |
What Every Employer Needs to Know: Background Checks & Hiring | Lester Rosen from Employment Screening Resources |
| 7/23/2020 | Covid Matters But So Do Other Employment Laws: Mid Year Employment Law Update | Jason Geller from Fisher & Phillips |
| 9/17/2020 | SF EAC Morning Networking Coffee Klatc | Debra Mugnani Monroe (SF EAC Vice President) |
| 10/1/2020 | Conscious Conversations – Supporting Our Teams | Monique Breault from Monique Breault Consulting |
| 11/5/2020 | Creating The Safe Space to Talk About Race | Akeisha Johnson from An Inspired Story Coaching |
| 12/3/2020 | Legal Update for 2020 And What To Expect in 2021 | Jason Geller from Fisher & Phillips |
2019 HISTORY OF EVENTS:
The SF EAC is a member of the California Employer Advisory Council (CEAC).
| 2019 | ||
| Date | Topics | Speakers |
| 1/10/2019 | Annual Labor Law | Michael Wahlander & Elizabeth MacGregor from Seyfarth Shaw |
| 2/7/2019 | San Francisco Ordinance | Jason Geller from Fisher & Phillips |
| 3/7/2019 | Social Media | Katherine Kimsey & Jordan Goldschmidt from Littler Mendelson |
| 4/4/2019 | Wage & Hour Do’s and Don’ts | Robert Lockwood from Pacific Employment Law |
| 5/9/2019 | Employee Investigation | Marc Jacuzzi from Simpson, Garrity, Innes & Jacuzzi P.C. |
| 6/6/2019 | Crucial Conversations – How to Stay Out of Legal Trouble | Robert Fried from Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo |
| July | No Seminar | |
| 8/1/2019 | Effective Hiring, Recruiting, and Termination Practices to Avoid a Lawsuit | Nathan Low from Fisher & Phillips |
| 9/12/2019 | Employee Benefit Plans: Fiduciary Compliance | Cristina Collazo from the U.S. Department of Labor |
| 10/10/2019 | Negotiating Leaves of Absence in California | Jason Geller from Fisher & Phillips |
| 11/7/2019 | What You Need to Know About AB5 and How it Can Affect Your Business | Sarah Nichols from Nichols Law, P.C. |
| 12/5/2019 | Service Animals in the Workplac | Bruce Sarchet from Littler Mendelson |
2018 HISTORY OF EVENTS:
The SF EAC is a member of the California Employer Advisory Council (CEAC).
| 2018 | ||
| Date | Topics | Speakers |
| 1/12/2018 | Key Development in California Employment Law for 2018 | Ryan McCoy, Chantelle Egan from Seyfarth Shaw |
| 2/1/2018 | A Closer Look at 2018 Employment Legislation and Legal Developments for Employers | Jason Geller from Fisher & Phillips |
| 3/1/2018 | Cal/OSHA Fundamentals and Recent Developments | Joshua Henderson from Seyfarth Shaw |
| 4/5/2018 | Caught in the Immigration Crossfire: Complying with Federal and State Immigration Law | Angela Ochoa from Fisher & Phillips |
| 5/3/2018 | What to consider before you classify workers as either contractors or employees | Sean Piers from Littler Mendelson |
| 6/7/2018 | 2018 Employee Handbook | Katherine Kimsey from Littler Mendelson |
| July | No Seminar | |
| 8/2/2018 | Employment Law Mid- Year Update | Elizabeth MacGregor & Eric Ruehe from Seyfarth Shaw |
| 9/6/2018 | Sexual Harassment and Harassment Prevention Training and Education for Supervisors | Ron Garrity from Simpson, Garrity, Innes & Jacuzzi P.C. |
| 10/4/2018 | Navigating Disability Leaves and Reasonable Accommodations | Michell Scannel & Shireen Wetmore from Seyfarth Shaw |
| 11/1/2018 | Hot Topics and New Developments in California Wage & Hour Law | Robert Lockwood from Pacific Employment Law |
| 12/6/2018 | When the Smoke Clears: Drugs in the Workplace | William Betley from Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo |