Upcoming Training Seminars
All seminars are held from 9:00AM-10:30AM
unless otherwise noted below:
January
12th– Legal Update 2023 – Employment Law Changes That Will Impact Your
Business
Start off the New
Year right and make sure that you are aware of the recent legal changes for
2023. This seminar will discuss the new leave of absence changes, pay scale
development, minimum wage, as well as miscellaneous labor laws and hiring
rules. Don’t miss it!
February 9th–
Performance Management & Documentation
This seminar will focus on
improving the effectiveness of your organization by implementing the tools of
performance management. Among the most frequently litigated workplace disputes
are those that arise out of disciplinary actions and employee terminations.
Therefore, we will provide managers with the knowledge and tools to properly
document employee performance, keep employees on track, and fairly and swiftly
handle termination.
March
9th– Untangling the Tangled Web of Leaves of Absences (9:00AM –
11:00AM)
Employees have several different reasons
for why a leave of absence is necessary. Ranging from jury duty to the Family
Medical Leave Act to the CFRA leave for small employers, every leave of absence
requires certain steps to be taken in order to properly comply with laws. This
seminar will inform individuals on how to properly handle benefits, pay,
coordination with the state, paperwork and other factors that play a role with
leaves of absences.
April
13th– Employee Classification Challenges
Does your organization work with true
independent contractors, or are you working with individuals who are really
part time, flexible employees? The IRS and EDD do not accept ignorance as a
defense or excuse in misclassification issues. This session will explore the
differences between employees versus independent contractors, and exempt versus
non-exempt, to help you determine what classification is right for your
organization. We will also review penalties, fines and other risk factors
associated with misclassifying employees. Finally we will discuss best
practices in transitioning independent contractors to employment status.
May
11th– Supervisor Harassment & Discrimination Prevention Training
(AB 1825 Compliant 9:00AM – 11:00AM)
Employers and supervisors have a responsibility to provide a harassment or discrimination-free work environment. Permitting harassment or discrimination, or failing to take steps to deal with harassment claims, can land employers and supervisors in legal hot water. This seminar will discuss how to create a workplace environment that discourages harassment and discrimination by supervisors and coworkers; the different ways harassment and discrimination can take place; how to tell the difference between behavior that’s just annoying and behavior that’s illegal; and what to do if an employee raises a harassment or discrimination claim.
June
8th – Employee Harassment &
Discrimination Prevention Training
(SB 1343 Compliant)
All employers
with five or more employees are required to provide non-supervisory employees
with at least one hour of sexual harassment prevention training (SB 1343) every
two years.
July
13th– Ten Things Employers Do to Get Sued
Don’t wait
until it is too late before you learn about ways to avoid being a victim of a
common workplace lawsuit. We will discuss the most common types of employment
lawsuits as well as policies and steps that have helped others stay out of
court. Learn about when an action or lack of action by a supervisor can lead to
a lawsuit. Through these strategies and suggestions, you will be able to stay
out of court and stay focused on what matters most – the company’s success.
August 10th–
Creating a Positive Work Culture
The negative impact of a poor work culture can be an
urgent problem for leaders. It can bring down morale, create retention problems
and undermines your efforts to build a productive workforce. This course is
designed to help you learn how to create a culture where employees can successfully
work together by encouraging respectful behavior, increasing communication, and
building trust and cooperation to overcome conflict.
September 14th– Wage & Hour Compliance
This 90-minute California
wage and hour compliance seminar will help you understand the complexities
surrounding California wage and hour laws and how it affects the function of
any payroll department or company that has employees in California. Learn about
recent developments, requirements under wage and hour laws and how to avoid
common employer mistakes.
October
12th– HR 101 for Supervisors
Being a
supervisor can sometimes feel overwhelming. There are so many employment laws
that it’s difficult to know what you need to do, and what you can’t do. In
addition, you are responsible for working with your staff to help them to be as
productive as they can, and it’s not always clear how to do that. You also need
to know how to manage poor performance. This class will cover the basics, and
you will walk away with an understanding of the most critical legal
obligations, some tips on how to manage your staff for peak performance, and
how to handle some difficult situations you might encounter as a supervisor.
November
9th– Safety & Workers’ Comp Basics
Are you new to
safety management? Do you need a comprehensive and effective safety program? Do
you know what do when you have an employee injury? Then Safety and Workers’
Comp Basics is an opportunity that you cannot miss. We will cover the basics
and show you how to remain compliant with California Safety and Workers’ Comp
Standards.