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Family Leave: How To Avoid "Gotchas" in California; Sample Policies You Can Adapt To Your Workplace Webinar Wednesday, March 17, 2010 Dealing with family and medical leave requests can cause more headaches for employers than almost any other HR issue. It's doubly difficult in California, because you're forced to comply with both the federal FMLA and the state CFRA. And the two don't always agree . . . more Healthcare Compliance Update: What California Employers Need to Know Now About Recently Enacted and Pending Legislation Webinar Thursday, March 18, 2010 The news on healthcare reform is changing daily. Now more than ever, you need to know the bottom line on how federal healthcare reform could affect your organization. You also need practical guidance on how to comply with recently enacted legislation that increases your burdens under several federal statutes, including COBRA, HIPAA, and ERISA. . . . more Electronic Recordkeeping in California: What To Keep, What To Toss, What To Scan, and Where To Store It Webinar Friday, March 19, 2010 In today's workplaces, emailing, texting, blogging, tweeting, and the Internet are a way of life. So are electronic records. You may have had your old HR recordkeeping system down flat, but it's a whole new world when you get rid of the paper and move to digital. How do you ensure security of your electronic files? Can you toss the original of a document once you've scanned it into your system? Are there any records you must keep the paper originals of? What sort of system should you have in place for gathering all of these new e-records? . . . more Telecommuters in California: Smart Management and Pay Practices To Reduce Your Legal Risks Webinar Monday, March 22, 2010 Telecommuting's appeal shows no signs of slowing down -- and why would it? Workers enjoy the flexibility and freedom, while employers appreciate the reduced overhead. More and more workers of all stripes are hopping aboard the telecommuting bandwagon -- and that's where the trouble can start. . . . more Can't We All Just Get Along? Strategies for Defusing Difficult Workplace Behaviors and People Webinar Tuesday, March 23, 2010 Some workers backstab to get a leg up over their colleagues. Others can't seem to keep their mouths shut at the water cooler, spilling secrets about coworkers, managers, or your organization as a whole to anyone who will listen. Some refuse to work with others on achieving common operational goals. And some are star performers who rack up great numbers but make everyone around them miserable. . . . more Complaint Investigations in California: The Legal Dos and Don'ts of Finding the Truth Without Breaking the Law Webinar Thursday, March 25, 2010 Dealing with workplace complaints - from racial bias to sexual harassment to threats of violence - is a huge part of your job as an HR professional. It's probably not one of your favorite tasks, either. You're dealing with a double-edged sword: You have a clear legal duty to investigate complaints promptly and resolve them fairly -- but if you make any mistakes along the way, you could wind up in even more hot water than when you started. . . . more "So Where's My Raise?": How to Handle Tough Post-Recession Pay Conversations With Employees Webinar Wednesday, March 31, 2010 The "Great Recession" of 2008 and 2009 is winding down, according to a growing number of economists and media outlets. National surveys now predict that pay raises for U.S. workers will rebound this year, after a rough patch last year in which one in four employers across America gave no raises at all. . . . more The 9 Deadly Sins of Hiring and Recruiting in California: How to Avoid These Common - and Costly - Mistakes Webinar Thursday, April 1, 2010 What's the most critical step in preventing many workplace problems? Finding and hiring the best employees in the first place. That's easier said than done, even in a recession. Recruiting and hiring the most qualified workers who are the best fit for your organization can be extremely challenging -- from sorting through online applications and vetting resumes to asking legally permitted interview questions. . . . more Intermittent Leave: Legal Headaches to Avoid when Designating, Administering, and Denying Periodic FMLA/CFRA Leave Webinar Tuesday, April 6, 2010 Tracking and administering intermittent leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the California Family Rights Act (CFRA) is extremely tricky. It's no wonder why: You have to make sure employees have met the requisite cumulative 12 months of service and 1,250 hours worked in the year prior to the leave, and that's just for starters. Then you need to determine when leave entitlement arises: When you learn of the request for leave, or when the first absence relating to a medical condition occurs? . . . more Solving PTO Problems in California: How to Reduce Unscheduled Absences Without Alienating Employees or Violating the Law Webinar Friday, April 9, 2010 Why do so many California employers struggle these days with unscheduled, unexpected absences by their workers? Here's the #1 reason: Two out of three employees who fail to show up for work aren't staying home because they're sick. Recent surveys say that 21 percent miss work to handle "family issues," another 18 percent are dealing with "personal needs," and the rest claim they're stressed or simply need a day off. . . . more Employee Benefits: How to Explain Your Offerings to Employees and Convey a Strong Sense of Value Webinar Tuesday, April 13, 2010 Employees' understanding of the benefits they're being offered is key to enrollment success, a recent survey by Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company and Employee Benefits News revealed. Given the changing healthcare landscape, plus the shifting perceptions of the value of benefits, an effective employee benefit communications strategy is now more important than ever. . . . more Onboarding: Innovative Strategies for Energizing New Hires Right Out of the Gate Webinar Thursday, April 15, 2010 Onboarding is the first major piece of the retention puzzle. With most new hires taking a full two months to fully commit to their new employers, effective orientation strategies can mean all the difference between them second-guessing their decision to come work for you and their motivation to become productive (and loyal) team players right out of the gate. . . . more

Training Your New Supervisors: 11 Practical Lessons for Turning Brand-New Managers Into Effective Leaders Job Descriptions in California: How to Tackle Tricky Drafting Hurdles To Maximize Compliance and Effectiveness Employee Orientation: Why a Strong Start Is So Crucial; How to Energize, Integrate, and Retain Your Newest Hires Advanced Overtime Strategies for California Employers: How To Avoid Common Mistakes and Avoid Getting Burned California Wage & Hour Risks: Preventing the Most Common (and Costly) Wage & Hour Mistakes Virtual Boot Camp Twitter: How to Tweet Your Way To Recruiting Top Talent Trade Secrets in California: How To Keep Departing Workers From Running Off With Your Valuable Data Workers' Comp: What You Need to Know About the 2010 Premium Assessment Wage and Hour Litigation: Successful Defense Strategies for Combating the Rising Tide of Class Action Lawsuits Employment Documentation in California: The Secrets to Shielding Your Organization from Liability with Ironclad Attendance, Performance, and Conduct-Related Documentation Workers' Comp: How To Discipline or Terminate Claimants Without Triggering Lawsuits Medical Certification Under FMLA: How To Master This Complex Process and Stay Compliant Meal & Rest Breaks in California: How to Manage Them Without Getting Sued Workers' Comp: Horseplay, Intoxication, and Other Circumstances That Can Let You Off the Workers' Comp Hook ADA/FEHA Q&A: Bring Your Questions To Our Experts for Quick, Informative Answers Electronic Recordkeeping in California: Creation, Storage, and Destruction Procedures for the Digital Age HR Metrics: How to Measure - and Maximize - the Strategic Impact of Your Workforce on the Bottom Line Coaching and Mentoring Employees: How to Unlock Potential, Enhance Loyalty, and Boost Productivity Conflict Resolution: Effective Workplace Peacekeeping Techniques for Supervisors What's New for 2010: The Pending State and Federal Legislation, Regs, and Court Cases You Need to Know About The Outside Sales Exemption in California The Executive Exemption in California The Professional Exemption in California The Administrative Exemption in California Management: How To Turn Your New Supervisors Into Effective Leaders Intermittent Leaves in California: How To Manage These Tricky Leaves and Prevent Abuses Employee Expense Reimbursements in California: Best Practices for Avoiding Wage/Hour Claims Wellness Programs: How to Boost Participation, Reduce Costs, and Avoid Legal Trouble in 2010 and Beyond FMLA Certification: Learn Your Rights and Obligations Following the FMLA Changes Employee Benefits in 2010: Proven Strategies for Improving Your Benefits and Controlling the Costs Reducing Overtime Costs in California: Top Strategies to Keep Your Tab Down HR Self-Audits in California: How to Find (and Fix) the Legal Time Bombs in Your Workplace Workplace Holiday Parties: How to Avoid an Expensive "Hangover" HR Recordkeeping in California: What to Keep, What to Toss, and How to Make Sure Your Records Protect You Exemption Classifications: Prepare for Stepped-Up Enforcement Efforts by Conducting an Accurate and Thorough Self-Audit Final Paychecks in California: Common (and Costly) Pitfalls to Avoid Terminating Employees in California: What You Should (and Should Not) Do When Firing Workers to Avoid Legal Trouble Disability and Family Leave Laws in California: How to Navigate the Intersection Following Recent Legal Developments Compensation 101: Master the Basics of Compensation (and Prepare for 2010's Pay Trends) Intermittent Leaves in California: Current Tips for Managing These Tricky Leaves and Preventing Abuses Meal and Rest Breaks in California: The Latest Developments on Which Breaks You Must Provide (and When) Travel Pay: Best Practices for Properly Calculating Time Worked under the FLSA and California Law Recordkeeping in California: The Top Five Mistakes to Avoid When Collecting, Storing, and Purging HR Files Internal Investigations: How to Get to the Bottom of Things and Stay Out of Court Healthcare Benefits for California Employers: What You Need to Know About Michelle's Law and Other Recent Regulatory Changes Sexual Harassment: Training for Employees on Preventing and Reporting Harassment in the Workplace Exit Interviews: How to Collect Valuable Feedback From Departing Employees and Reduce Your Legal Risks California Wage & Hour Update: The Starbucks Tips Case and Other Recent "Gotchas"; How to Keep Your Company Out of Court Terminations and Social Media: Proactive Steps for Minimizing the Damage Wrought by Plugged-In Former Employees Pandemic Flu: Not an Ordinary Flu Season; How to Prepare Your Workplace CD recordings of these past audio conferences are incredibly convenient ways to stay up to speed on compliance topics that are critical to California employers. Recordings come with printed copies of the conference handout.

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