Live Training

December 12, 2023

Annual Employment Law Update (2024)

$399.00

Join us for our 23rd employment law update and a review of new regulations, laws, and court decisions for 2024. As always, Jennifer Shaw and Melissa Whitehead will cover developments in key workplace topics in wage-hour and EEO compliance, reasonable accommodations and leaves of absence, employer policies and procedures, and more. 

This year’s topics include, among other things:

• New Form I-9 processes
• Expanded mandatory California paid sick leave
• Workplace violence preventionprotections, including implementing a required Workplace Violence Prevention Plan, training all employees annually, and complying recordkeeping with requirements
• Protections for off-duty cannabisuse and new marijuana testing requirements
• Time off for “reproductive loss”
• The federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
• New procedures for addressing use of criminal history

As always, this session will be interactive and engaging.

December 14, 2023

Workplace Insights with Shaw Law and the California Civil Rights Department – Conducting Workplace Investigations

FREE

This month, Melissa Whitehead and Rashida Harmon, Senior Counsel for CRD’s Outreach and Education Unit, will address best practices when conducting workplace investigations following an employee’s complaint of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation. Bring your questions!

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

January 09, 2024

Annual Employment Law Update (2024)

$399.00

Join us for our 23rd employment law update and a review of new regulations, laws, and court decisions for 2024. As always, Jennifer Shaw and Melissa Whitehead will cover developments in key workplace topics in wage-hour and EEO compliance, reasonable accommodations and leaves of absence, employer policies and procedures, and more. 

This year’s topics include, among other things:

• New Form I-9 processes
• Expanded mandatory California paid sick leave
• Workplace violence preventionprotections, including implementing a required Workplace Violence Prevention Plan, training all employees annually, and complying recordkeeping with requirements
• Protections for off-duty cannabisuse and new marijuana testing requirements
• Time off for “reproductive loss”
• The federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
• New procedures for addressing use of criminal history

As always, this session will be interactive and engaging.

January 25, 2024

New California Paid Sick Leave Rules for 2024

$199.00

They’re at it again! On January 1, 2024, California’s paid sick leave requirements changed. If you haven’t already done so, you will need to update your policies.

In this webinar, Melissa Whitehead explains the new “Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act” rules, including accrual rates and caps, how to track the time, and how to integrate mandatory paid sick leave with your other leave policies. Melissa also will provide practical guidance on modifying your policies and training your employees to ensure you comply with the new law.  

As always, there will be plenty of time for questions.

February 06, 2024

Two-Hour Sexual Harassment Prevention and Other EEO Issues (AB 1825/SB 1343 Compliance Training For “Supervisors”/All Employees)

$75.00

Public and private sector employers throughout California 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.

February 07, 2024

Understanding Your Ethical Responsibilities as a Public Servant (AB 1234 Compliance)

$75.00

This session meets the mandatory ethics training requirement for California-based local public agency officials and staff who are required to file Statements of Economic Interest (Form 700).  Through interactive dialogue and case studies, attendees will learn about general ethics laws and principles, the difference between ethics and values, and laws governing personal financial interests, the acceptance of perks, and the need for transparency and fair process in decision-making.

We also will discuss how California law governs officials’ personal financial interests, including under the Political Reform Act and Government Code section 1090, the legal restrictions on gifts, travel, loans, political mailings, and the misuse of public funds, and how the Brown Act and the California Public Records Act require transparency in public agency operations.

February 13, 2024

One-Hour Sexual Harassment Prevention and Other EEO Issues (SB 1343 Compliance Training for Staff)

$50.00

Public and private sector employers throughout California 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 one-hour session intended for non-supervisory employees only, 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 supporting co-workers
• The differences between EEO laws and EEO policies
• The protections provided by employer policies and the law protects employees, including practical examples of harassment based on gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation
• 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

This session is perfect for employers who want to provide staff with a safe place to learn about this important topic.

February 20, 2024

Untangling CPRA Requirements for HR: Differences Between Your Notice at Collection and Privacy Policy

$199.00

The California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”) gives employees the right to know what personal information your business collects in connection with their employment.  And, employers are obligated to provide certain notices associated with that right, including a notice at collection and a privacy policy.  Yet, the CPRA regulations provide almost no guidance regarding how to do this in the employment context. In this targeted CPRA training, Julia Melnicoe Insel will drill down into the key differences between the notice at collection and privacy policy, and give you concrete information and tips to help you draft them in compliance with the law.