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San Francisco EAC
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.
| 2023 EVENT CALENDAR | ||
| Date | Topics | Speakers |
| 1/11/2023 | San Francisco Ordinances | Steve Erkel from Seyfarth Shaw LLP |
| 2/08/2023 | Taking the Difficult Out of Difficult People | Jaime Orendac from MYOHR, LLC |
| 3/08/2023 | “Should you stay or should you go” Effective Handling of Employee Termination | Jonathan Fraser Light from LightGabler |
| 4/12/2023 | Conducting Workplace Investigations | Marc Jacuzzi from Simpson, Garrity, Innes & Jacuzzi P.C. |
| 5/10/2023 | Leading When You and Your Team Are Exhausted | Carol Marzouk from Lion Tamer |
| 6/14/2023 | Calculating Missed Breaks | Brian Dixon from Littler Mendelson |
| 7/12/2023 | Disability Insurance and Paid Family Leave | Mariah Cantu-Nunez |
| 9/13/2023 | Wage and Hour | Littler Mendelson |
| 10/11/2023 | The Hiring Process (The Legal Dos and Dont’s) | Jamie Viramontes from HRKonnect |
| 11/08/2023 | Top 10 Reasons That Employers Get Sued | Speaker: TBD |
| 12/13/2023 | Year-End Update | Jason Geller from Fisher Phillips |
2022 HISTORY OF EVENTS
| 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 |
| 10/12/2022 | Essential Things Workers Should Know About Workers Compensation | Robin McGuire, Policy Holder Ombudsman WCIRB CA |
| 11/09/2022 | Reasonable Accommodations and the Interactive Process | Noah Woo, Arent Fox Employment Attorney |
| 12/14/2022 | Year-end update | Jason Geller from Fisher Phillips |
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 2023 Membership runs from January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023.
(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 2023 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 2023 Membership Application.
Please download SF EAC 2023 Membership Application, complete it, and email it to: [email protected] so that we can update our records.
2023 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
Co-President
John Nielsen
Inclusive Insurance Solutions, LLC
[email protected]
Co-President
Jason Geller
Fisher & Phillips LLP
[email protected]
Vice President
Debra Mugnani-Monroe
Monroe Personnel/Temptime
[email protected]
Secretary
Monique Defebaugh
Morrison & Foerster LLP
[email protected]
Treasurer
Tiffany Kong
[email protected]
Legislative Chair
Jason Geller
Fisher & Phillips
[email protected]
Scholarship Chair
Vacant
Marketing Co-Chair
John Nielsen
[email protected]
Immediate Past President
Kelly Rippolone
[email protected]
EAC Coordinator
Uzoma Madu
Employment Development Department
[email protected]
EAC Coordinator Backup
Theresa Lama
Employment Development Department
[email protected]
Representatives at large
Vacant
For more information about membership and seminars contact:
Uzoma Madu
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