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Santa Clara EAC
Outstanding California EAC 2023, 2018, 2013, 2009 and 2002
Welcome to our website!
The Santa Clara County EAC is composed of employee volunteers representing a cross section of business and industry. EAC’s were developed to promote a stronger partnership between the California Employment Development Department (EDD) and the business community.
Our Mission Statement
To provide local employers with education relevant to employers’ concerns, a better understanding of the resources available through the Employment Development Department (EDD) and the California Employer Advisory Council (CEAC) and a vehicle by which to have an impact on EDD programs.
Upcoming Seminars
Santa Clara County
Employer Advisory Council
Invites You to Attend a Lunch Seminar
Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at 11:15 a.m.
Employment Law Issues and Solutions
Description
Join William Betley, partner with Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo, to discuss up-to-the-minute regulatory, legislative, and legal issues facing Human Resources professionals today. Join us for this information session that includes a preview of what to expect in 2024.
About the Speaker: William Betley
William Betley is a partner of AALRR’s Private Labor and Employment Practice Group and practices in all areas of employment law, including unlawful harassment, discrimination, wrongful termination, employee classification, and wage and hour. Mr. Betley is a frequent speaker on numerous employment issues, Board member for Inland Empire SHRM, Chairman of the Inland Valley’s Employer Advisory Council (EAC), current Region 7 Vice President, and former President of the California EAC. Mr. Betley was admitted to practice law in California in 1984. Mr. Betley is listed in the National Registry of Who’s Who for Attorneys in the United States.
When: Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Time: 11:15 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.
Where: Delta Marriot Hotel – Santa Clara, CA.
Agenda:
- 11:15 a.m. Registration
- 11:45 a.m. Welcome and Lunch Buffet
- 12:00 p.m. Program Begins
- 1:30 p.m. Closing Comments
- 1:45 p.m. Adjourned
If you have any questions about the Santa Clara County EAC membership, or webinar registration, please contact Pinky Amin at [email protected]
To learn more about the California Employer Advisory Council visit ceac.org
We look forward to your event registration.
Sincerely,
Pinky Amin, Coordinator
Santa Clara County Employer Advisory Council
Renewing your membership or joining is easy and there are two convenient ways to pay.
- New and current members sign up today for $85 and receive at $10 Amazon giftcard
- Effective January 1, 2024, the fee will be $125
- Membership covers you until the end of 2024
Benefits to become a member
- Free access to CEAC management hotline. The hotline provides general employment law information on a wide variety of California employment topics. You are allowed 12 calls per year, up to 15 minutes per session.
- Free “Conflict Resolution” consulting services. The help line provides assistance to you on conflict, communication, and behavior issues.
- Receive document for SHRM & HRCI credits.
- Compliance-related webinars and resource information to help you stay current in operating your organization in California.
- An opportunity to help local veterans and give back to the community. EAC donates to various local non-profit organizations serving the needs of the community.
Other information
- The fee to attend a webinar for non-members $25 / Members free.
- The cost for live seminars will be determined at a later date.
- To enroll: https://www.ceac.org/santa-clara-county-eac/ & click on Membership Registration
- If you have any questions, please email, the EAC Coordinator, Pinky Amin, [email protected]
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Santa Clara EAC Coordinator
Pinky Amin, Employment Program Representative
Employment Development Department
Workforce Services Field Division
[email protected]
Phone # 408-216-6200
Fax# 408-436-5714
October 24 Webinar – Essential Things Employers Should Know About Workers’ Compensation
Speaker: Robin McGuire, WCIRB, Policy Ombudsman
December 5 Seminar – 2024 Legal Update
Speaker: William Betley, Atkinson, Anderson, Loya, Rudd & Romo
Register online!
Renewing your membership is easy. Fill out the form below.
Joining or renewing your membership is easy. Fill out the form below.
After submission you will have the option to pay online.
Note: The information given is strictly confidential, for the exclusive use of the Employer Advisory Council, and the California Employer Advisory Council. This information may not be used for solicitation, the creation of mailing lists, or any other unauthorized use, and will not be released unless authorized by statue.
2023
Chairperson Janice Moan, All-Tech Machine & Engineering, Inc. Vice Chairperson / Treasurer Don Kensil, HR Solutions Secretary Lynn Jones, Mike Counsil Plumbing Inc. Evaluations/Speaker Liaison Chair Vacant Membership Chair Thomas Baity, Manpower Group Publicity/Marketing Chair Rhonda Pryor, NOVA Reservations Chair Eiko Gatewood Legislative Chair Maysa Saeed, Berliner Cohen EAC/EDD Coordinator Pinky Amin EDD Program Manager/Advisor Kristian Alto EDD Veterans’ Rep (LVER) Madison Chu and Thomas GonzalezOur Employment Development Department at work: We continue to “encourage” all employers to work with our EDD Veterans Program to create and implement “paid apprenticeships programs” for Veterans within your labor forces.
For assistance please contact Madison Chu, EDD Veteran’s Rep (LVER) at [email protected]
Bay Area Veteran apprenticeships & employer programs:
- Audi’s Veterans to Technicians Program ( www.audivets.com)
- Tesla (www.teslamotors.com/careers/vets)
- Npower (www.npower.org/Our-programs/Technology-Service/Veterans.aspx)
- CA Technologies (veteran.jobs/ca-technologies/careers)
CEAC Conference Award Winners Santa Clara EAC
Rhonda Pryor Santa Clara County EAC – Distinguished Service Nominees
Outstanding EAC
CEAC Veterans Committee
The California Employer Advisory Council (CEAC) is your connection to employment and workforce development information. The CEAC has been in partnership with the State of California Employment Development Department (EDD) since 1980. As the nonprofit, statewide umbrella organization for local Employer Advisory Councils (EACs), the CEAC:
William Betley, President
The California Employer Advisory Council would like to thank the following business for their generous sponsorships and donations.
2017 CEAC ANNUAL CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIP and DONATIONS
Putting the Pieces Together -May 3-5, 2017
CEAC Sponsorships- Whole Picture – Santa Clara County EAC $3000.00
Distinguished Service Nominees- Don Kensil, Santa Clara County EAC
Outstanding EAC Nominees- Santa Clara County EAC
Business Donations
- Rotten Robbie
- Dolce Historic Hayes Mansion
- Hotel Valencia Santana Row
- Santa Clara EAC
- Biltmore Hotel
- Jan Marini Skin Research
The California Employer Advisory Council would like to thank the following business for their generous sponsorships and donations.
2016 CEAC ANNUAL CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIP
Cabernet Sauvignon Santa Clara EAC
Santa Clara EAC
Tech Museum of Innovation
The Children’s Discovery Museum
Biltmore Hotel
Jan Marini Skin Research
Commune Hotels & Resorts
The Fairmont Hotel
Janice Moan – Chairperson
Janice Moan has been the Chairperson for the Santa Clara County Employer Advisory Council (SCCEAC) for the last four and half years and has served on the Board for the last 14 (plus) years, including periods as the Vice Chair and Marketing/Publicity Chair. Her years of experience with the EAC organization and enthusiasm are invaluable in meeting the objectives of the organization. During her tenure on the board, the SCCEAC has won the “Outstanding EAC of the Year” award from the California Employer Advisory Council (CEAC) for 2003, 2009, and 2013. The SCCEAC is financially stable in terms of finances and membership averaging 74 attendees in 2015 for monthly meetings (9 per year) and membership has recently peaked at 114.
Distinguished Service 2016
2023 Annual Employment Law Update
William Betley, partner with Atkinson, Adelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
How to Manage Leaves of Absence and Other Time Off When It’s not Related to Disability
Susan Bishop, an attorney with Berliner Cohen Practices: Business Litigation
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
Managing Employees: Timekeeping and other Fun Parts of the Job
Sarju A. Naran; Maysa Saeed
Tuesday, September 13, 2022
Leading When You and Your Team are Exhausted
Carol Marzouk
Tuesday, June 28, 2022
Conducting Workplace Investigations
Marc L. Jacuzzi
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
California Occupational Safety and Health Act (Cal OSHA) Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS) and Wage/Hour Issues
Jason Geller
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
Effective Documentation in Employee Relations, Discipline, Arbitration and Severance/Releases
Jonthan Light
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
Mapping a Compliance Strategy in Times of Rapid Change
Employee Handbooks: Key Judgment Calls and Legal Updates
Raymond Hixson, Hixson Nagatani LLP
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
Mapping a Compliance Strategy in Times of Rapid Change
Liliana Salazar, Esq. HUB International
Tuesday, September 28, 2021
Handling Disability Claims in the Workplace
Susan Bishop, Berliner Cohen LLP
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
2022 Employment Law Update
William Betley, Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo Law Firm
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
Reimagining Your Employee Handbook (9/28/16 Seminar) 
Janice Moan chairperson with Children’s Discovery Museum, Giving Back to the Community