This workshop satisfies the AB 1825 and AB 20523 training requirements. State law requires California employers to provide Supervisors and Managers with two hours of interactive California sexual harassment prevention training and education every two years (CA Govt. Code Sec. 12950.1). The requirement covers employers with 50 or more employees or contractors in any 20 consecutive weeks in the current or preceding calendar year. There is no requirement that the 50 employees or contractors work at the same location or that all work or reside in California.
Jeanine DeBacker counsels employers in all aspects of employment law on a day-to-day basis. She works with clients regarding leaves of absence, compensation, separations, and performance matters. Jeanine conducts engaging, interactive trainings regarding sexual harassment prevention, leaves of absence management, employee relations and crafts and reviews handbooks and policies and other communications. She vigorously defends employers in discrimination, harassment and retaliation lawsuits based on race, gender, dyability and other protected classes. Jeanine helps employers resolve wage and hour problems such as unpaid overtime and breaks. And she practices ERISA / employee benefits law, helping plans with IRS and DOL audits and applying for voluntary correction programs.
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Carole Brown is a broker at Brown & Riding Insurance services. She has been in the insurance industry for 30 years and 28 of those years has been specializing in Executive Liability (i.e. Professional Liability, D&O, EPL, Fiduciary and Crime). She recieved her CPCU in 1996 and her ASLI designation in 1997. She has been a member of the Northern California PLUS Chapter Committee from 2005-2010. She also teaches Executive Liability Courses. Carole Brown has been specializing in Cyber Liability for the past 18 years.
Your benefits program works best when it includes much more than just insurance plans with big co-pays and out of pocket deductibles – including offerings that go above and beyond insurance.
In this workshop, the Granite Employee Benefits Team will cover:
At Team Granite, we understand that your Employee Benefits Program is one of your biggest costs and one of the largest priorities to get right. Simplicity, compliance, simple communication and open enrollments are a must.
At Granite, we’ve invested in best-in-class benefits administration software & services that’s mobile enabled, integrated with COBRA, and we also create customized employee benefits booklets for your company, because we know how important these services are to simplifying the process of administrating your employee benefits program.
No matter how large or small your organization might be, you can derive significant benefit from having a well-crafted employee handbook that spells out your policies.
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J.D. Sanders, M. Ed., SPHR, SPHR-CA, SHRM-SCP is currently a Business, Management & HR Consultant with over 20 years experience and Founder/Owner of JD Sanders Consulting. He is a CEO/Cofounder of CalHRSuccess, LLC. He is a Business & HR Leader with extensive expertise in strategic management, OD, conflict management, performance management, workforce planning and integration both in large and small high tech companies. He has experience with public sector entities and is a qualified Federal, California State and local contractor. He is a Strategic Partner and VP of HR for GoalSpan, Inc. He is known for the successful ability to allign human resources with organization business objectives and leadership development.
He was recognized with the 2015 NCHRA Distinguished Service Award, the 2010 NCHRA Leadership Award. He has extensive experience with startups, creating organizational infrastructure and developing HR departments from scratch. He has mentored and coached numerous executives, managers, and HR Professionals. He focuses on helping individuals and organizations grow. JD has facilitated organizations through the strategic planning process and developed/implemented complete compensation and benefits systems. He is a poised presenter, instructor and facilitator, able to bring together diverse working groups and project teams – fostering a genuine sense of motivation. (650) 224-4375, Linked-In “JD (Jeff) Sanders, SPHR”, www.jdsandersconsulting.com , & www.calhrsuccess.com
Workplace substance abuse affects all businesses. As an employer, it’s important that you understand the significance of substance abuse in the workplace and when it’s appropriate to drug test.
We’ll cover best practice for:
Jeanine DeBacker counsels employers in all aspects of employment law on a day-t0-day basis. She works with clients regarding leaves of absence, compensation, separations and performance matters. Jeanine conducts engaging, interactive trainings regarding sexual harassment prevention, leaves of absence management, employee relations and crafts and reviews handbooks and policies and other communications.
This workshop satisfies the AB 1825 and AB 20532 training requirements. State law requires California employers to provide Supervisors and Managers with two hours of interactive California sexual harassment prevention training and education every two years (CA Govt. Code Sec. 12950.1). The requirement covers employers with 50 or more employees or contractors in any 20 consecutive weeks in the current or preceding calendar year. There is no requirement that the 50 employers or contractors work at the same location or that all work or reside in California.
Jeanine DeBacker counsels employers in all aspects of employment law on a day-to-day basis. She works with clients regarding leaves of absence, compensation, separations, and performance matters. Jeanine conducts engaging, interactive trainings regarding sexual harassment prevention, leaves of absence management, employee relations and crafts and reviews handbooks and policies and other communications. She vigorously defends employers in discrimination, harassment and retaliation lawsuit based on race, gender, disability and other protected classes. Jeanine helps employers resolve wage and hour problems such as unpaid overtime and breaks. And she practices ERISA / employee benefits law, helping plans with IRS and DOL audits and applying for voluntary correction programs.
Learn the legislative and state changes to group health insurance, understand the impact to employees and families and learn what employees should know before and after open enrollment. Handouts provided, Q & A
Pat Hennessy, CEBS, 20 Years Insurance and Reinsurance sales experience in Medical, Dental, Vision, Long Term Care, and Life Insurance. Direct experience in generating and managing US sales for GE.
Every year, the state of California and the Federal Government pass a slew of labor laws affecting businesses and their personnel policies and practices. Employment law attorney Jeanine DeBacker will summarize the important laws, to help you stay compliant and limit potential exposure. Handouts provided, Q & A
Jeanine DeBacker counsels employers in all aspects of employment law on a day-to-day basis. She works with clients regarding leaves of absence, compensation, separations, and performance matters. Jeanine conducts engaging, interactive trainings regarding sexual harassment prevention, leaves of absence management, employee relations and crafts and reviews handbooks and policies and other communications. She vigorously defends employers in discrimination, harassment and retaliation lawsuit based on race, gender, disability and other protected classes. Jeanine helps employers resolve wage and hour problems such as unpaid overtime and breaks. And she practices ERISA / employee benefits law, helping plans with IRS and DOL audits and applying for voluntary correction programs.
This workshop features practical guidance on how to manage the hiring process, from creating an effective job description to utilizing appropriate interview questions and other selection procedures to make the best hiring decisions. Including 1099 vs W-2, and exempt vs non-exempt statuses. Handouts provided, Q & A
Barbara Trumbly has 20 years of diverse human resources and management experience that spans start-ups and established organizations. She has extensive hands-on experience leading HR initiatives including policy design, compensation, performance management, recruiting, compliance reporting, HRIS implementations, HR workflow development, training and development, and benefit management. Barbara has spent six years delivering consulting and outsourced human resources services to successful businesses throughout the Bay Area in various industries including high tech, insurance agencies, law firms, medical, marketing and finance.
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