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There’s no escaping the unfortunate reality: workplace violence incidents are on the rise. All too often, we hear about employees, family members and others who engage in violent attacks on employees in the workplace, often with tragic consequences. In addition, bullying and intimidation, which can be just as destructive in terms of morale and productivity, are accepted as the norm in some organizations.

Through interactive dialogue and real-life case studies, we help attendees develop and improve the tools they need to recognize the triggers for violent conduct. We also identify strategies for prevention and common misconceptions about workplace violence.

Employees of all levels are encouraged to attend. This program is updated every year!

(Please note, telephone charges may apply.)

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Employers now may include class action waivers in arbitration agreements without worrying about legal challenges.  The U.S. Supreme Court just said so.  That means (1) employees may be compelled to arbitrate disputes instead of going to court, and (2) those employees cannot file class action lawsuits, either in court or arbitration.  

Is there a catch?  Of course!

Join Jennifer Shaw, a nationally recognized employment law attorney, for a plain English explanation of the Supreme Court’s “Epic” decision, and what it means for arbitration agreements.  Jennifer’s one-hour webinar will address:

• What is a “class action waiver” and what does the Court’s decision that they are legal mean;
• Whether the Supreme Court’s decisions affects arbitrations in California;
• Why the Court’s decision does not affect some California claims that still cannot be arbitrated;
• What are the pros and cons of arbitration compared with litigating in court;
• How to implement arbitration in your organization;
• And more!

HRCI and SHRM credit available.  Certificates of completion will be emailed to you after the webinar.  Bring your questions!

If you already have a basic understanding of how to conduct effective internal investigations but you want more practice, this seminar is for you. We provide a full day of “hands-on” investigations training. Prior participation in our “Annual Update: Conducting Effective Internal Investigations” 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 investigative techniques in a fun, challenging, and supportive environment.

This program is updated every year!

Registration is at 8:30 a.m.

Join Trish Higgins and Hector Alvarez for this one-of-a-kind half-day seminar on the two workplace issues everyone is talking about!

Through engaging Q & A and hypotheticals, Trish, a nationally recognized employment lawyer, will cover #metoo, sexual harassment prevention, and EEO compliance, including all of the topics required by California Government Code section 12950.1 (i.e., AB 1825). Trish will help you understand the “gray” areas in harassment prevention, how to implement an effective EEO compliance program, and the best strategies for creating a culture that encourages employees to speak up and help stop inappropriate workplace conduct.

After a break, Hector, California’s “go to” expert on workplace safety, will tackle the challenging topic of workplace violence, including bullying and intimidation. Hector will increase your awareness and understanding of the potential for violence and more importantly, you will learn how to recognize the warning signs and understand the different response options that can be taken to prevent or minimize the impacts of violence.

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Experienced investigators know the importance of effectively managing the complex problems that can arise when conducting internal investigations. In this seminar, we will address the most common of these problems, including:

• How to evaluate witness credibility
• The keys to writing appropriate allegations
• How to deal with “representatives” who interfere in the investigation
• How to effectively document witness testimony
• How to effectively defend the investigation

(Please note, telephone charges may apply.)

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EEO training is more important than ever. Our interactive and engaging AB 1825 sessions provide important and practical tools for managing EEO issues through real world examples, hypothetical scenarios, role plays, practical guidance, and humor. We address key topics in this challenging area, including:

• The legal 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

Employees love this program, which we update every year with the most important legal developments!

(Please note, telephone charges may apply.)

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Effectively managing leaves of absence and the reasonable accommodation process is challenging for even the most experienced HR professionals. In this webinar, we will review the complex problems that arise when administering protected leaves of absence and reasonable accommodation requests, including steps to take when, for example:

• The employee requests time off for an FMLA/CFRA reason, but does not want to use FMLA/CFRA;
• The employee requests FMLA/CFRA leave, but does not return the medical certification paperwork (and may already be out on leave);
• The employee chronically uses all available FMLA/CFRA each year, usually for last-minute absences;
• The employee requests FMLA/CFRA when notified of performance or other failures;
• The employee does not want to integrate paid time off with wage-replacement benefits;
• The employee requests an accommodation that the employer cannot reasonably provide;
• The employer suspects an employee is being dishonest about needing an accommodation;

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn from experts in this area.

(Please note, telephone charges may apply.)

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Human resource professionals often must evaluate credibility when conducting internal investigations and then act consistent with those determinations. But what if it isn’t clear what really happened? Who is telling the truth? Is it acceptable to decide it’s just a “he said, she said” situation and make no finding? Join Jennifer Shaw as she covers these issues and more:

• Learn how to break out of the “he said, she said” conundrum in conducting investigations
• Learn what key facts to look for and how best to elicit them from witnesses
• Learn what credibility factors are most important to your investigation

This program is updated every year!

(Please note, telephone charges may apply.)

California employers must stay up-to-date on workplace law developments.  We do the research, monitor the court decisions, analyze the new requirements and the provide practical advice for compliance.  As always the update will address developments in these key areas:

• Wage-hour compliance
• The future of arbitration agreements
• EEO compliance and harassment, discrimination and retaliation prevention
• Reasonable accommodations and the interactive process
• Managing leaves of absence
• Employer policies and procedures
• Other key workplace law issues

As always, be prepared for an interactive session with plenty of time for questions! 

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EEO training is more important than ever. Our interactive and engaging AB 1825 sessions provide important and practical tools for managing EEO issues through real world examples, hypothetical scenarios, role plays, practical guidance, and humor. We address key topics in this challenging area, including:

• The legal 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

Employees love this program, which we update every year with the most important legal developments!

(Please note, telephone charges may apply.)