Employer Resource Institute Audio Conference

Wednesday, September 3, 2008
10:30 a.m. to Noon (Pacific)

Order Option       Price   1. Live Conference       $219       2. Live Conference + CD Recording       $269       3. CD Recording Only       $219

As an additional benefit, you will receive a no-risk trial subscription to California Employer Advisor when you register for this Audio Conference (or purchase a CD recording). You will receive 3 evaluation issues. If you want to continue to receive the newsletter, simply pay the invoice you will receive in the mail. If you decide the newsletter isn't for you, just write cancel on the invoice and return it. You will owe nothing, and all issues you receive are yours to keep. As with all ERI products, your satisfaction is guaranteed 100%. (Offer good for new subscribers only.)

You're facing a brave new world these days with the use of technology by your employees—from iPhones and BlackBerries to thumb drives and USB videocams. It's bad enough when they're being paid for goofing off and distracting co-workers by surfing the Internet or swapping cell phone photos. But, those irritations pale in comparison to the threat of employees downloading porn and viruses onto your computers, or electronically stealing your databases and business secrets.

And, while you're trying to keep an eye on what your employees are up to, you can't forget that they have clearly defined privacy rights under federal and state laws. If you cross any legal lines when monitoring phone calls and emails or operating security surveillance in the workplace, you could face embarrassing—and expensive—legal penalties and lawsuits.

On Sept. 3, our expert speaker—an experienced California attorney who's dealt with these issues for his clients—will discuss the legal basics of monitoring your employees (and their electronics) effectively and legally. He'll explain the state and federal laws that apply in these cases and teach you when—and how—you can safely keep closer tabs on your employees. And, you'll learn the most common mistakes other employers have made with electronic workplace monitoring, so that you won't repeat them.

You And Your Colleagues Will Learn:

• The basic state and federal rules that govern electronic monitoring by employers


• What you can do to honor your workers' rights while you cut down on lost productivity and security breaches


• Which written policies you must give your employees—and how to draft them so that they cover today's constantly changing technology


• What types of electronic monitoring and surveillance are generally allowed in California workplaces (and what's off limits)


• How to prevent computer- and Internet-related misconduct by employees


• Proven strategies for monitoring workers' telephone and email use


• What you must do immediately when you suspect employees are using electronics to steal your confidential data

About Your Speaker:

Christopher W. Olmsted, Esq., is a partner in the San Diego office of California-based law firm Barker Olmsted & Barnier. His employment law compliance and litigation experience spans the full range of labor and employment issues, from discrimination and harassment complaints and wage and hour claims to family and medical leave disputes and whistleblower actions. Olmsted has represented clients in state and federal jury and bench trials, as well as in judicial and contractual arbitrations and administrative law hearings. A frequent speaker and trainer on employment law topics, he earned his law degree from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles.

Approved for Recertification Credit

This program has been approved for 1.5 recertification credit hours toward PHR and SPHR recertification through the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI). For more information about certification or recertification, please visit the HRCI homepage at www.hrci.org.

The Employer Resource Institute is an approved MCLE Multiple Activity Provider, and this program has been approved for 1.5 hours of MCLE credit by the State Bar of California. For more information, please contact our customer service department at (800) 695-7178.

How Do Audio Conferences Work?

An Audio Conference is remarkably cost-effective and convenient. You participate from your office using a regular telephone. You have no travel costs and no out-of-office time.

Plus, for one low price you can get as many people in your office to participate as you can fit around a speakerphone.

Because the conference is live, you can ask the speakers questions' either on the phone or via e-mail.

With your registration, you also receive conference materials with additional practical information from Employer Resource Institute sent to you via e-mail shortly before the conference.

Why You Can Sign Up To Attend This Event with Confidence

As with all Employer Resource Institute products, you're completely protected. If for any reason you are unsatisfied with this Audio Conference, simply let us know and we will return your entire registration fee.