In addition to attending the 2-day conference on September 18-19, take advantage of two optional pre-conference workshops on September 17. Intended to be highly interactive and practical, these workshops are 3 hours, and focus on critical employment law compliance topics for California employers.

Each workshop is $249—or you can attend both for only $349. Workshops are only available to attendees of the 2-day conference.

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Morning Pre-Conference Workshop

Intermittent Leaves: How to Calculate, Administer, and Safely Handle These Tricky Absences—And Keep Your Employees From Taking Advantage

Managing employee leaves is probably not your favorite part of your job. And intermittent leaves? Those can really make you tear your hair out. How do you deal with Isabella, who seems to have a full-day doctor's appointment every Friday, but only on nice days in the summer? Or Shemar, who uses just enough leave to make your life difficult, but not enough to ever exhaust his allotment? Join us for this session and learn:

• How to properly calculate the 12-week leave entitlement when intermittent leaves come into play



• Why you should consider a rolling calendar, and how to implement it



• The best way to investigate and discipline intermittent leave abusers—without crossing the line into harassment or retaliation



• What you can require in terms of advance notice and medical certifications from employees requesting intermittent leave



• When you can demand a second (or even a third) medical opinion—and who foots the bill



• How to transfer employees to different positions or change their work schedules to accommodate intermittent leaves, without disrupting your workplace or opening yourself up to liability

Afternoon Pre-Conference Workshop

Recordkeeping: What To Keep, What To Toss, and How To Make Sure Your Electronic Records Are Complete and Compliant

Daphne Anneet, Esq., Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP
Timothy Davis, Esq., Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP

Recordkeeping is a critical HR function. The right documentation can make or break your defense against employee lawsuits, not to mention fines and penalties from government agencies. But are you sure your records will protect you in court? You're not likely to win a lot of accolades for your recordkeeping skills, but if they're not up to speed and a lawsuit crops up, there's no doubt who will feel the heat. Don't let this happen to you. This session will cover:

• The essential set of records that every California employer must keep on every employee — and how long you need to retain these records



• Effective steps you can take to get your supervisors to document correctly



• Keys to documentation that can help you fend off lawsuits from fired workers



• The perks and pitfalls of electronic recordkeeping



• What records you must have quickly at hand when faced with employment litigation



• Tips for proper recordkeeping in all phases of the employment lifecycle, including hiring, benefits administration, performance reviews, and termination

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