Originally presented on June 15, 2009
10:30 a.m. to Noon (Pacific)

Order Option       Price   CD Recording Only       $219

As downsizing, layoffs, and restructuring continue to be the new norm at many companies throughout California, claims of retaliation are on the rise. Even if your terminations were 100% lawful, it's easy for downsized employees to ask, "Why me?"

Companies that successfully defend themselves against retaliation lawsuits brought under California's Fair Employment and Housing Act usually have one thing in common—they have adequately documented that the termination was both fair and done for legitimate reasons. Companies that fail to do this often find themselves paying out substantial damages, even if the underlying claim is found to have no merit.

Join us on June 15 for an in-depth audio conference, specifically for California employers, that will help you minimize the risk of retaliation and bias claims when you're forced to let workers go.

You'll learn:

• Practical strategies to reduce your risk of retaliation and bias claims at work
• What to do if you have legitimate reasons for terminating an employee who's lodged a complaint recently
• Why proper documentation is key to beating claims of retaliation
• The policies you need in place to ensure you're fully protected
• What to do right away when an initial claim comes to light
• How to communicate unavoidable layoffs in a way that reduces your risk of future claims

About Your Speakers:

Jeffrey R. Thurrell, Esq. is a partner in the Irvine office of Fisher & Phillips, LLP. He spent his entire career representing employers. He spends approximately 70 percent of his time defending employers in both state and federal courts. He also represents employers on claims related to alleged civil rights violations brought before both the EEOC and the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing. Thurrell spends the rest of his time counseling employers on a wide range of employment issues, such as employee discipline and wage and hour compliance.

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.

Bonus Offer

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.)

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.