WEBINAR

When can you direct employees to maintain confidentiality during internal investigations?  The rule keeps changing.  Jennifer will explain the current landscape in this important area, and a potpourri of COVID-19 updates.

Register here, forward this invitation to your colleagues, friends, and neighbors, and encourage them to participate!

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2020 is a year none of us will ever forget. Now we have to prepare for 2021. If you are a California employer, we are offering you a unique opportunity to learn about the new laws, regulations, and court decisions that will shape your responsibilities for the new year. This is our 21st year offering compliance guidance to thousands of businesses of all sizes and in all sectors. In this year’s session, Jennifer Shaw will cover, among other things:

• Amendments to the California Family Rights Act, including its application to employers with five or more employees and expansion of “family members” covered by the law
• COVID-19 Cal/OSHA and local health department reporting requirements
• Workers’ compensation presumptions for COVID-19 positive employees
• COVID-19 Supplemental Sick Leave for large employers
• The modified ABC Test for independent contractors
• Legal standards for reasonable accommodations, wage-hour compliance, and workplace safety

As always, this session will be interactive, engaging, and practical. Register now. Space is limited! Certificates provided upon completion.

WEBINAR

It’s almost the new year.  Do you really need to update your employee handbook?  What information should be included in handbooks?   Join Jennifer for some practical insights.

Register here, forward this invitation to your colleagues, friends, and neighbors, and encourage them to participate!

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In this interactive session for all employees, we cover the required topics under AB 1825, SB 1343, and related laws, including:

• The legal definitions of unlawful harassment, discrimination and retaliation
• The definition of “bullying” and management’s responsibility for preventing
• The differences between EEO laws and EEO policies
• How “out-of-work” conduct (including social media activities) may result in EEO liability
• The internal complaint process, including the duty to report, investigate and respond and requiring employees to respect the process
• Additional expectations for “supervisors

This session is perfect for employers who want everyone in the workplace to hear the same message.

We update this program every year to cover the most important legal developments.  Register now, and bring all of your questions. Certificates provided upon completion.

WEBINAR

Some employers want to offer separate EEO compliance sessions for non-supervisors.  We make that easy!

In this innovative EEO compliance session, we cover all of the requirements for staff under SB 1343, and related laws.  We address all of the key topics, including:

• The definitions of unlawful harassment, discrimination and retaliation
• The definition of “bullying,” and management’s responsibility for preventing it
• The differences between EEO laws and EEO policies
• How “out-of-work” conduct (including social media activities) may result in EEO liability
• The internal complaint process, including the duty to report, investigate and respond, and requiring employees to respect the process
• How to encourage “Upstanders” (instead of just bystanders) in your organization

Employees love this interactive and engaging program, which we update every year to cover the most important legal developments!  Register now!  Certificates provided upon completion.

WEBINAR

2020 is a year none of us will ever forget. Now we have to prepare for 2021. If you are a California employer, we are offering you a unique opportunity to learn about the new laws, regulations, and court decisions that will shape your responsibilities for the new year. This is our 21st year offering compliance guidance to thousands of businesses of all sizes and in all sectors. In this year’s session, Jennifer Shaw will cover, among other things:

• Amendments to the California Family Rights Act, including its application to employers with five or more employees and expansion of “family members” covered by the law
• COVID-19 Cal/OSHA and local health department reporting requirements
• Workers’ compensation presumptions for COVID-19 positive employees
• COVID-19 Supplemental Sick Leave for large employers
• The modified ABC Test for independent contractors
• Legal standards for reasonable accommodations, wage-hour compliance, and workplace safety

As always, this session will be interactive, engaging, and practical. Register now. Space is limited! Certificates provided upon completion.

WEBINAR

2020 is a year none of us will ever forget. Now we have to prepare for 2021. If you are a California employer, we are offering you a unique opportunity to learn about the new laws, regulations, and court decisions that will shape your responsibilities for the new year. This is our 21st year offering compliance guidance to thousands of businesses of all sizes and in all sectors. In this year’s session, Jennifer Shaw will cover, among other things:

• Amendments to the California Family Rights Act, including its application to employers with five or more employees and expansion of “family members” covered by the law
• COVID-19 Cal/OSHA and local health department reporting requirements
• Workers’ compensation presumptions for COVID-19 positive employees
• COVID-19 Supplemental Sick Leave for large employers
• The modified ABC Test for independent contractors
• Legal standards for reasonable accommodations, wage-hour compliance, and workplace safety

As always, this session will be interactive, engaging, and practical. Register now. Space is limited! Certificates provided upon completion.

WEBINAR

Employers must properly complete a Form I-9 for every new employee. Sounds easy, right? Not quite! A recent article revealed that 76% of Forms I-9 contain an error. And, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials regularly conduct Form I-9 inspections and issue fines for non-compliance.

Join us for a comprehensive webinar addressing critical topics in this area, including:

• How to properly complete Forms I-9
• Penalties for non-compliance
• Best practices for fixing Form I-9 errors
• How to conduct an internal audit before the government comes knocking at your door

This session is a must for all HR professionals.

Certificates provided upon completion.

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Employers throughout the state have relied on us for over 20 years to deliver interactive and impactful EEO compliance training.  We regularly update our materials to reflect current events and legal developments, and attendees rave about our delivery and content.

In this session intended for employees at all levels, we cover the required topics under AB 1825, SB 1343, and related laws, including:

• The legal definitions of unlawful harassment, discrimination and retaliation
• The definition of “bullying” and management’s responsibility for preventing it
• How to encourage “upstanders” in the workplace
• The differences between EEO laws and EEO policies
• How “out-of-work” conduct (including social media activities) may result in EEO liability
• The internal complaint process, including the duty to report, investigate and respond, and how to encourage employees to respect the process
• Additional expectations for “supervisors”

This session is perfect for employers who want everyone in the workplace to hear the same message.

Certificates provided upon completion.

WEBINAR

We hire employees to come to work, but what happens when they need protected time off or a reasonable accommodation? In our annual two-part workshop for new and experienced HR professionals, we provide detailed information about all of the relevant laws and regulations (including legal updates for 2021 and COVID-related laws) and practical guidance on the challenging issues that arise in these areas. Attendees will work through new hypotheticals to test their knowledge, all of which are based on real life scenarios and require thoughtful analysis and strategy.

As experienced and respected workplace law litigators and advisors, we are uniquely qualified to help you hone your skills. Public and private sector professionals of all levels will appreciate our practical and organized approach. We answer the tough questions, and give you the tools you need to succeed.

Certificates provided upon completion.

Date:                     February 9, 2021 (Day 1) and February 25, 2021 (Day 2)

Time:                    9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Webinar:              Login and call-in information will be sent after registration and payment

Cost:                    $999 per person for both dates (February 9 and February 25)/group discounts available

                              Refunds available only if we receive your cancellation by February 2, 2021.

WEBINAR

In this session intended for employees, we cover the required topics under SB 1343 and related laws, including:
• The legal definitions of unlawful harassment, discrimination and retaliation
• The definition of “bullying” and management’s responsibility for preventing it
• How to encourage “upstanders” in the workplace
• The difference between EEO laws and EEO policies
• How “out-of-work” conduct (including social media activities) may result in EEO liability
• The internal complaint process, including the duty to report, investigate and respond, and encourage employees to respect the process

This session is perfect for employers who want to provide non-supervisors with a safe place to learn about this important issue.

Employees love this program, which we update every year to cover the most important legal developments! Bring all of your questions! Certificates provided upon completion.

WEBINAR

We hire employees to come to work, but what happens when they need protected time off or a reasonable accommodation? In our annual two-part workshop for new and experienced HR professionals, we provide detailed information about all of the relevant laws and regulations (including legal updates for 2021 and COVID-related laws) and practical guidance on the challenging issues that arise in these areas. Attendees will work through new hypotheticals to test their knowledge, all of which are based on real life scenarios and require thoughtful analysis and strategy.

As experienced and respected workplace law litigators and advisors, we are uniquely qualified to help you hone your skills. Public and private sector professionals of all levels will appreciate our practical and organized approach. We answer the tough questions, and give you the tools you need to succeed.

Certificates provided upon completion.

Date:                     February 9, 2021 (Day 1) and February 25, 2021 (Day 2)

Time:                    9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Webinar:              Login and call-in information will be sent after registration and payment

Cost:                    $999 per person for both dates (February 9 and February 25)/group discounts available

                              Refunds available only if we receive your cancellation by February 2, 2021.

WEBINAR

More frequently than ever, employers must investigate workplace issues. In this interactive webinar, attendees will learn from our experienced attorney investigators the keys to conducting effective investigations, including:

• Applicable legal requirements
• Best practices for conducting investigations during the COVID-19 crisis
• Developing an effective workplan and investigation strategy
• The art of conducting witness interviews
• Compiling and analyzing evidence
• Drafting investigation reports that will stand up in court
• Working with internal resources to take appropriate action after the investigation
• Preventing retaliation and future misconduct

Attendees will receive our trademarked “Investigator’s Manual” that contains checklists, sample interview outlines, and a sample investigation report. This is a fun, unique opportunity to hone your investigation skills in a safe and supportive environment.

This program is regularly updated. Certificates provided upon completion.

WEBINAR

DEI training is the “new thing.”  It’s important, for sure.  And, you need an experienced team to deliver effective and impactful DEI messaging.  Look no further!

Of course, organizations should train all of their employees on diversity, equality and inclusion concepts, as well as EEO compliance.  Employees of all levels need guidance to understand how conscious and unconscious bias is shaped by their background, cultural environment, and personal experiences.  Focusing on our similarities and our differences teaches us how to expand our thinking and embrace different solutions to workplace challenges.

Eric Glassman, the facilitator for this session and an expert in the field, delivers entertaining and insightful DEI training with a practical spin.  Attendees love his passion and creative thinking.

Certificates provided upon completion.

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If you already have a basic understanding of how to conduct effective internal investigations but you want more practice, this all-day workshop is for you. We provide “hands-on” experience conducting an actual investigation and constructive feedback about your approach and strategies. Prior participation in our “Conducting Effective Internal Investigations: The Basics” session is recommended, but not required. Attendees in this session will work in small groups to:

• Master the development of investigative workplans, including those for complex and extra-sensitive investigations
• Hone interview skills and techniques
• Learn how to reach appropriate and “defensible” factual conclusions
• Learn how to draft investigative reports and avoid the traps inherent in this process
• Receive constructive feedback from other attendees and the instructor

This is a unique opportunity for attendees to use sharpen their skills in a fun, challenging, and supportive environment.

We create new mock investigation for every session!

Certificates provided upon completion.

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Are you responsible for teaching EEO compliance sessions, and need some help preparing the materials? Do you want guidance about how to present the required information in an entertaining and engaging manner, while still meeting all of the legal requirements?

If so, you have come to the right place! Join us for this all-day “how to” workshop that covers the requirements for training both supervisory and non-supervisory employees. We discuss the mandatory training components, provide talking points for each topic area, and offer a number of interactive tools, such as true/false questions and scenarios. We will also provide constructive feedback on your training approach and style. The session price includes attendance at the training session, a state-of-the-art Facilitator Guide, and a trademarked PowerPoint program you can use as a foundation for creating your own materials.

Certificates provided upon completion.

WEBINAR

In this session intended for employees, we cover the required topics under SB 1343 and related laws, including:
• The legal definitions of unlawful harassment, discrimination and retaliation
• The definition of “bullying” and management’s responsibility for preventing it
• How to encourage “upstanders” in the workplace
• The difference between EEO laws and EEO policies
• How “out-of-work” conduct (including social media activities) may result in EEO liability
• The internal complaint process, including the duty to report, investigate and respond, and encourage employees to respect the process

This session is perfect for employers who want to provide non-supervisors with a safe place to learn about this important issue.

Employees love this program, which we update every year to cover the most important legal developments! Bring all of your questions! Certificates provided upon completion.

WEBINAR

Employers throughout the state have relied on us for over 20 years to deliver interactive and impactful EEO compliance training. We regularly update our materials to reflect current events and legal developments, and attendees rave about our delivery and content.

In this session intended for employees at all levels, we cover the required topics under AB 1825, SB 1343, and related laws, including:

• The legal definitions of unlawful harassment, discrimination and retaliation
• The definition of “bullying” and management’s responsibility for preventing it
• How to encourage “upstanders” in the workplace
• The differences between EEO laws and EEO policies
• How “out-of-work” conduct (including social media activities) may result in EEO liability
• The internal complaint process, including the duty to report, investigate and respond, and how to encourage employees to respect the process
• Additional expectations for “supervisors”

This session is perfect for employers who want everyone in the workplace to hear the same message.

Certificates provided upon completion.

WEBINAR

In this session intended for employees, we cover the required topics under SB 1343 and related laws, including:

• The legal definitions of unlawful harassment, discrimination and retaliation
• The definition of “bullying” and management’s responsibility for preventing it
• How to encourage “upstanders” in the workplace
• The difference between EEO laws and EEO policies
• How “out-of-work” conduct (including social media activities) may result in EEO liability
• The internal complaint process, including the duty to report, investigate and respond, and encourage employees to respect the process

This session is perfect for employers who want to provide non-supervisors with a safe place to learn about this important issue.

Employees love this program, which we update every year to cover the most important legal developments!  Bring all of your questions!  Certificates provided upon completion.

WEBINAR

Employers throughout the state have relied on us for over 20 years to deliver interactive and impactful EEO compliance training. We regularly update our materials to reflect current events and legal developments, and attendees rave about our delivery and content.

In this session intended for employees at all levels, we cover the required topics under AB 1825, SB 1343, and related laws, including:

• The legal definitions of unlawful harassment, discrimination and retaliation
• The definition of “bullying” and management’s responsibility for preventing it
• How to encourage “upstanders” in the workplace
• The differences between EEO laws and EEO policies
• How “out-of-work” conduct (including social media activities) may result in EEO liability
• The internal complaint process, including the duty to report, investigate and respond, and how to encourage employees to respect the process
• Additional expectations for “supervisors”

This session is perfect for employers who want everyone in the workplace to hear the same message.

Certificates provided upon completion.

WEBINAR

We hire employees to come to work, but what happens when they need protected time off or a reasonable accommodation? In our annual two-part workshop for new and experienced HR professionals, we provide detailed information about all of the relevant laws and regulations (including legal updates for 2021 and COVID-related laws) and practical guidance on the challenging issues that arise in these areas. Attendees will work through new hypotheticals to test their knowledge, all of which are based on real life scenarios and require thoughtful analysis and strategy.

As experienced and respected workplace law litigators and advisors, we are uniquely qualified to help you hone your skills. Public and private sector professionals of all levels will appreciate our practical and organized approach. We answer the tough questions, and give you the tools you need to succeed.

Certificates provided upon completion.

Date: September 16, 2021 (Day 1) and September 28, 2021 (Day 2)
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Webinar: Login and call-in information will be sent after registration and payment
Cost: $999 per person for both dates (September 16 and September 28)/group discounts available
Refunds available only if we receive your cancellation by September 9, 2021.

WEBINAR

We hire employees to come to work, but what happens when they need protected time off or a reasonable accommodation? In our annual two-part workshop for new and experienced HR professionals, we provide detailed information about all of the relevant laws and regulations (including legal updates for 2021 and COVID-related laws) and practical guidance on the challenging issues that arise in these areas. Attendees will work through new hypotheticals to test their knowledge, all of which are based on real life scenarios and require thoughtful analysis and strategy.

As experienced and respected workplace law litigators and advisors, we are uniquely qualified to help you hone your skills. Public and private sector professionals of all levels will appreciate our practical and organized approach. We answer the tough questions, and give you the tools you need to succeed.

Certificates provided upon completion.

Date: September 16, 2021 (Day 1) and September 28, 2021 (Day 2)
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Webinar: Login and call-in information will be sent after registration and payment
Cost: $999 per person for both dates (September 16 and September 28)/group discounts available
Refunds available only if we receive your cancellation by September 9, 2021.

WEBINAR

More frequently than ever, employers must investigate workplace issues. In this interactive webinar, attendees will learn from our experienced attorney investigators the keys to conducting effective investigations, including:

• Applicable legal requirements
• Best practices for conducting investigations during the COVID-19 crisis
• Developing an effective workplan and investigation strategy
• The art of conducting witness interviews
• Compiling and analyzing evidence
• Drafting investigation reports that will stand up in court
• Working with internal resources to take appropriate action after the investigation
• Preventing retaliation and future misconduct

Attendees will receive our trademarked “Investigator’s Manual” that contains checklists, sample interview outlines, and a sample investigation report. This is a fun, unique opportunity to hone your investigation skills in a safe and supportive environment.

This program is regularly updated. Certificates provided upon completion.

WEBINAR

Employers throughout the state have relied on us for over 20 years to deliver interactive and impactful EEO compliance training.  We regularly update our materials to reflect current events and legal developments, and attendees rave about our delivery and content.

In this session intended for employees at all levels, we cover the required topics under AB 1825, SB 1343, and related laws, including:

• The legal definitions of unlawful harassment, discrimination and retaliation
• The definition of “bullying” and management’s responsibility for preventing it
• How to encourage “upstanders” in the workplace
• The differences between EEO laws and EEO policies
• How “out-of-work” conduct (including social media activities) may result in EEO liability
• The internal complaint process, including the duty to report, investigate and respond, and how to encourage employees to respect the process
• Additional expectations for “supervisors”

This session is perfect for employers who want everyone in the workplace to hear the same message.

Certificates provided upon completion.

WEBINAR

In this session intended for employees, we cover the required topics under SB 1343 and related laws, including:

• The legal definitions of unlawful harassment, discrimination and retaliation
• The definition of “bullying” and management’s responsibility for preventing it
• How to encourage “upstanders” in the workplace
• The difference between EEO laws and EEO policies
• How “out-of-work” conduct (including social media activities) may result in EEO liability
• The internal complaint process, including the duty to report, investigate and respond, and encourage employees to respect the process

This session is perfect for employers who want to provide non-supervisors with a safe place to learn about this important issue.

Employees love this program, which we update every year to cover the most important legal developments!  Bring all of your questions!  Certificates provided upon completion.

WEBINAR

If you already have a basic understanding of how to conduct effective internal investigations but you want more practice, this all-day workshop is for you. We provide “hands-on” experience conducting an actual investigation and constructive feedback about your approach and strategies. Prior participation in our “Conducting Effective Internal Investigations: The Basics” session is recommended, but not required. Attendees in this session will work in small groups to:

• Master the development of investigative workplans, including those for complex and extra-sensitive investigations
• Hone interview skills and techniques
• Learn how to reach appropriate and “defensible” factual conclusions
• Learn how to draft investigative reports and avoid the traps inherent in this process
• Receive constructive feedback from other attendees and the instructor

This is a unique opportunity for attendees to use sharpen their skills in a fun, challenging, and supportive environment.

We create new mock investigation for every session!

Certificates provided upon completion.

WEBINAR

Employee handbooks often are on the front line of employment litigation. With all the new laws for 2022 and recent court decisions, California employers must make appropriate updates to their employee handbooks. Join us for this one-hour webinar to learn about the changes that you need to make for 2022, and the best practices for drafting employee handbooks. All attendees will receive a checklist of topics every handbook should cover.

As always, this session will be interactive and allow plenty of time for questions!

Certificates provided upon completion.