Events

Summary of Program:

The Labor and Employment Group at Weintraub Genshlea Chediak is pleased to offer this very important training session that will discuss recent cases to help business owners, human resource professionals, and managers avoid liability and effectively carry out disciplines and terminations.

Some of the topics to be discussed include:

• An employer’s right to discipline employees; is it limited?
• Effective policies, training and documentation to reduce liability.
• Beware of “Progressive Discipline”policies.
• Did the employee quit or was [s]he “constructively terminated?” (What does that mean?)
• What type of conduct can constitute “retaliation” and under what law?
• Who is a “whistleblower” and under what law?
• Can an “at-will” employee be wrongfully terminated?
• What constitutes “wrongful termination”?

Thursday, November 17, 2011

9:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.

400 Capitol Mall, 11th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814

8:30 a.m.
Registration and Breakfast

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Program

There is no charge for this seminar

Approved for 3 hours MCLE Credit; HRCI credits available upon request

RSVP:

Ramona Carrillo
Weintraub Genshlea Chediak
400 Capitol Mall, 11th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: 916.558.6046
Fax: 916.446.1611
rcarrillo@weintraub.com

Parking validation provided. Please park in the Wells Fargo parking garage.

Download: Preliminary Harassment Prevention Flyer 2013.pdf

The Allied Associations are hosting a Sexual Harassment Prevention Training seminar on Wednesday, April 17, 2013. This training fulfills the requirement of AB1825 which requires employers of 50 or more to provide two hours of training to all new supervisory employees within six months of hire and all supervisors every two years.

Weintraub Tobin Labor & Employment attorney Lizbeth West will speak at the seminar. Beth is an adjunct professor of law at McGeorge School of Law, speaks regularly on employment issues and is an experienced AB1825 trainer.

The Fair Employment and Housing Act defines “supervisor” broadly to include any individual having the authority to hire, transfer suspend, layoff, recall, promote, discharge, assign, reward or discipline other employees.

When: Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Time: Two Sessions – Pick One (Limit 50-55 people per session)
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m

Where: UA Local 447 Pipefitters & Plumbers
8750 Younger Creek Dr.
Sacramento, CA

This is a complimentary seminar offered to all member employees. Attendees will be asked to sign in as proof of attendance. Employers will receive a list of all employees who completed the training for their files.

Please fill out the attached form and
email to:
claired@sacvalleyassoc.net or fax to: 916-475-1695

Registration Deadline – Friday, April 12, 2013

Summary of Program:

The regulations regarding California’s Mandatory Sexual Harassment Prevention Training for supervisors require that certain employers provide training to their supervisors every two years.

The Labor and Employment Group at Weintraub Genshlea Chediak is offering a two hour in-person training session that will comply with all the requirements outlined in the regulations, including things like:

· an overview of sexual harassment laws;

· examples of conduct that constitute sexual harassment;

· lawful supervisory responses to complaints of harassment in the workplace;

· strategies to prevent harassment in the workplace; and

· practical and inter-active hypotheticals and examples to help illustrate what sexual harassment, discrimination, and retaliation can look like.

If you are an employer with 50 or more employees, and have supervisors who have not yet been trained, this training is a must. We look forward to hearing from you and helping you comply with your continuing sexual harassment training obligations.

RSVP:

Ramona Carrillo
Weintraub Genshlea Chediak
400 Capitol Mall, 17th Floor (temporary location)
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: 916.558.6046
Fax: 916.446.1611
rcarrillo@weintraub.com

Parking validation provided. Please park in the Wells Fargo parking garage.

Thursday, June 23, 2011

9:00 a.m. — Registration and Breakfast
9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. — Program

$50.00 per supervisor.

Download: SEAC October 2011 Seminar Brochure.pdf

Beth West, Board Chair of the Sacramento Employer’s Advisory Council, invites you to attend the SEAC’s all-day seminar, “From Twitter to Facebook: Avoiding The Risks of Today’s High-Tech Workplace,” at the Holiday Inn Capitol Plaza on October 24th, 2011.

To sign up, click here.

Location:
Holiday Inn Capitol Plaza
300 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95814

SELF-PAID Parking available at adjacent downtown plaza lot at 3rd and L streets

Payment Details:
Members: $170.00 in advance (By Oct 17) / $170.00 at the door
Non-Members: $200.00 in advance (By Oct 17) / $200.00 at the door

The Topic:
Today’s workplace is inundated with technology: computers, cell phones, the Internet. Employees who access and use this technology in the workplace (and let’s face it – they almost all do) expose employers to potentially unlimited liability for invasion of privacy, sexual harassment, defamation and even theft of trade secrets. In this full-day seminar, join an elite team of attorneys and computer forensics professionals, as they show employers like you how to identify risks posed by technology, and take the necessary safeguards to minimize loss and liability.
***This program has been submitted to the HR Certification Institute for review.***

Agenda

8:30 am – Registration & Continental Breakfast
9:00 am – Welcome Lizbeth West, SEAC Chair
Opening comments from Diane Ferrari, Chief, Northern Workforce Services Division
9:15am – Employee Use of Technology Devices While Away from Work
David W. Tyra
Meredith Packer
KRONICK, MOSKOVITZ
10:30am – E-Discovery for Nonlawyers
David W. Tyra
Meredith Packer
KRONICK, MOSKOVITZ
Noon – Lunch and Networking
1:15pm – Social Media & the Workplace David W. Tyra
Meredith Packer
KRONICK, MOSKOVITZ
2:45pm – Break and Networking
3:00pm – The Wild West of Computer Forensics
Don Vilfer, JD, CFE
CALIFORENSICS
4:30pm – Closing Comments & Evaluations

The Speaker(s):
David W. Tyra, Esq., Meredith Packer, Esq., & Don Vilfer, JD, CFE

Speaker Background:

David W. Tyra, Attorney at Law
A shareholder with the firm, Mr. Tyra’s practice emphasizes representation of private and public sector employers in labor and employment law actions as well as providing advice and counsel on labor and employment issues. His practice covers all aspects of labor and employment law, including wage-hour actions, employee leave matters, workplace discrimination and harassment, work place privacy, and unfair labor practice claims. His litigation experience includes representing employers in federal and state courts at the trial and appellate levels and before numerous federal and state agencies. He is an active public speaker on employment topics.

Meredith Packer, Attorney at Law
Ms. Packer is an associate attorney in the firm’s labor and employment practice group and a member of the firm’s litigation practice area. Ms. Packer represents both public and private sector clients in employment related lawsuits before state and federal courts.

Don Vilfer, JD, CFE
Don Vilfer is an attorney and former FBI Special Agent in charge of the White Collar Crime and Computer Crimes squad. During his FBI career he also led a major case management team at venues from The White House to the Oklahoma City Bombing. Don is now a legal instructor in computer forensics and electronic discovery.

Note: The speaker’s presentation is for informational purposes. Attendees should always consult with their legal counsel to determine how the information discussed during the meeting affects their particular circumstances.

Download: labor law hiring and firing and conflict management 6-21-13__Final.pdf

The Yuba Sutter Colusa Employer Advisory Council in partnership with the Employment Development Department will present the seminar, “Labor Law, Hiring and Firing, and Conflict Management,” on Friday, June 21st from 8 a.m. to noon at Peachtree Golf & Country Club in Marysville, California.

Weintraub Tobin attorney Beth West will be the guest speaker at this seminar. She assists employers in all aspects of their employment relationship with their employees and defends employers in employment disputes. Beth is currently the chair of the Sacramento Employers Advisory Council (SEAC).

Topics include:

Labor Law

Even though less than 7 percent of the private sector workforce belongs to unions, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) seems committed to regaining relevance in the 21st century. This topic includes a discussion of how recent NLRB decisions affect the non-union workplace.

Hiring and Firing

From negligent hiring to wrongful termination claims – and much more in between. This topic includes proactive steps employers can take to reduce legal liability related to hiring and firing decisions.

Conflict Resolution

When conflicts go unaddressed they can have a negative impact on the work environment, employee productivity, and your bottom line. This topic includes tips to resolve conflict early and effectively.

Who Should Attend

• Business owners
• Employee benefits managers/staff
• Human resource managers/staff
• Managers/Supervisors

For more information on the seminar’s agenda or to register, download the seminar flyer above.

Space is limited. Must register by June 17, 2013.