Originally presented on June 9, 2009
10:30 a.m. to Noon (Pacific)

Order Option       Price   CD Recording Only       $219

Nepotism. It's a word with a longstanding history dating back to the Middle Ages. But, despite its archaic roots, nepotism not only is alive and well in today's society, it's thriving in many workplaces.

Of course it feels great to refer someone close to us for a new job or a promotion. But when a recommendation based on close family or social ties results in other qualified candidates being pushed aside, your organization could face a severe morale issue. Plus, if favoritism surfaces and your organization fails to act, you could find yourself defending a lawsuit.

Join us on June 9 for an in-depth audio conference all about avoiding the pitfalls of nepotism in the workplace. Our expert—an experienced California employment law attorney—will explain the obvious, and hidden, legal dangers that may arise from workplace nepotism. You'll learn:

• The legal definition of nepotism and what state and federal law have to say about it
• Telltale signs that nepotism may be rampant at an organization
• Why nepotism can destroy workplace diversity
• The adverse effects nepotism may have on your workforce in terms of morale and productivity
• Legal pitfalls to watch out for with employee referral programs
• Potential legal claims that can arise from workplace nepotism
• A smart game plan for ensuring that all candidates receive equal consideration
• How to draft and enforce a legally sound anti-nepotism policy, including an employer's right to prohibit married couples from working together
• Effective training strategies that prevent managerial missteps in hiring and promotions decisions

About Your Speaker:

Kristine Kwong, Esq., is a partner in the Los Angeles office of Hinshaw & Culbertson, LLP. She is an experienced labor and employment law attorney who represents both private and public sector employers in federal and state courts throughout California in counseling and litigation. A prolific and sought-after trainer, Kwong regularly produces and presents training programs for employers throughout the State of California on current issues of employment law, particularly in the area of government-mandated programs such as the Family and Medical Leave Act, the California Family Rights Act, the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, the Pregnancy Disability Leave Law, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

This program has been approved for 1.5 recertification credit hours toward PHR and SPHR recertification through the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI). This program is also a California-specific continuing education activity for PHR-CA and SPHR-CA recertification. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit the HRCI homepage at www.hrci.org. The use of this seal is not an endorsement by HRCI of the quality of the program. It means that this program has met HRCI's criteria to be pre-approved for recertification credit.

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.

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