$159 - Early-bird rate
Join us to hear the latest employment-related developments, learn to identify and address risky employment practices and obtain tools, and receive useful tips and strategies to reduce your organization's exposure to employment-related litigation.
Our event will address the issues faced by human resources management and professionals with a particular emphasis on California state law considerations.
Snap Shot Agenda:
Two general and six breakout sessions offered
| 2022 In-Person & Live Stream Employment Law Conference | ||
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| On-site Registration | 7:30am | |
| Changes, Challenges, and Igniting Opportunities General Session | Speakers: Paul Fleck & Amber Solano AALRR attorneys will facilitate this lively general session, during which they will share thoughts on the latest legal developments, workplace trends, and resulting challenges facing California employers. Topics addressed during this session will include strategies for employee recruitment and retention, reducing risk associated with claims and litigation, and the impact of the pandemic on California employers. | 8:00-9:00am |
| BREAK | 9:00-9:15am | |
| Effectively Managing Leaves of Absence Session One A | Speakers: Carol Gefis & Jonathan Judge | 9:15-10:15am |
| Getting Practical: Employee Expression in the 2022 Workplace Session One B | Speakers: David Lester & Steve Atkinson & Mia Lomedico (moderator) Today’s employees are more knowledgeable than ever with respect to both their rights and employer obligations in the workplace. Employees do not hesitate to express themselves on an individual and collective basis. This session will feature a thoughtful exchange concerning employee rights of speech and expression (both within and outside the workplace). This session will also include a discussion with AALRR founding partner, Steven Atkinson, regarding the NLRB’s increased focus on non-union employers with respect to employee speech and expression. | 9:15-10:15am |
| BREAK | 10:15-10:30am | |
| Unraveling Reasonable Accommodation in the Workplace Session Two A | Speakers: Bill Betley & Casandra Secord One of the most frequent claims made against California employers is the alleged failure to provide reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with a disability. This session will explore state and federal requirements and offer practical strategies to identify when an employer’s obligation to engage in the interactive process is triggered, when reasonable accommodation is required, and what constitutes a “reasonable” accommodation. This session will also provide practical guidance for addressing pandemic-related accommodation issues. | 10:30-11:15am |
| A Guide to Wage and Hour Compliance in 2022 Session Two B | Speakers: Joshua Lange & Ann Smith California leads the nation in claims related to wage payment and hours of work. Employers found to be in violation can incur considerable civil damages, monetary penalties, attorney’s fees, and other expenses. This session will provide a comprehensive overview of recent court cases and laws affecting minimum wage and overtime requirements, discretionary bonuses and incentive pay, proper calculation of meal and rest period premiums and sick pay, employee and independent contractor classification issues, remote work challenges, and pay issues particular to the pandemic. | 10:30-11:30am |
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| LUNCH BREAK | 11:15-12:45pm | |
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| Conducting Effective Workplace Investigations Session Three A | Speakers: Susan Steward & Martin Li Effective workplace investigations are crucial to addressing many of the concerns faced by employers today. This session will explore important aspects of workplace investigations, including understanding when an investigation is required, addressing privacy concerns, gathering evidence, utilizing proper interviewing techniques, assessing witness credibility, reaching a conclusion that is supported by the evidence, and preparing an appropriate investigative report. This session will also include a discussion of challenges associated with conducting workplace investigations remotely. | 12:45-1:45pm |
| Sound Employee Discipline & Documentation Practices Session Three B | Speakers: Cathy Lee & Jon Andrews Two important components for mitigating employer risk are consistent discipline and sound documentation. This session will provide insights into developing and executing effective disciplinary processes, drafting sound documentation that supports the discipline, and appropriate communication of the imposed discipline to the employee. This information can be utilized by managers and supervisors at all levels of the organization. | 12:45-1:45pm |
| BREAK | 1:45-2:00pm | |
| The 2022 Economy and Its Impact on California Employers Dr. James Doti General Session | Dr. James Doti of Chapman University returns to review the economic impact of 2021 and to offer insight into the forecasted trends of 2022. Dr. Doti will also discuss how these predictions may influence California employers and will provide attendees with the economic information they need to make more effective planning decisions for their organization. | 2:00-3:00pm |
| Hospitality | 3:00pm | |
March 24, 2022
Conference Program runs from 8:00am-3:00pm-PDT
General Session: 2:00pm Features:
Dr. James Doti, President Emeritus of Chapman University
Recertification Credits:
Want to get up to speed on the latest employment laws while also obtaining your recertification and continuing education credits with SHRM, HRCI® and the State Bar? Register today for AALRR’s 2022 Employment Law Conference. Your attendance will provide you with the opportunity to hear from the firm’s most engaging speakers as they present the latest employment related legal developments, and you will also earn five hours of recertification credits.
This program has been submitted to the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM), HR Certification Institute (HRCI®), and State Bar of California for recertification and continuing education credits.
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| This program will be submitted for SHRM-CPSM or SHRM-SCPSM. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit www.shrmcertification.org.Professionals In Human Resources Association (PIHRA) is recognized by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for the SHRM-CPSM or SHRM-SCPSM. | This program will be submitted for HR (General) (California Specific) recertification credit hours toward aPHR™, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®). For more information about certification or recertification, please visit the HR Certification Institute homepage at www.hrci.org. www.hrci.org.The use of this seal confirms that this activity has met HR Certification Institute’s® (HRCI®) criteria for recertification credit pre-approval. | AALRR is a State Bar of California MCLE approved provider. Our 2022 Employment law Conference will be submitted for MCLE credit hours. |
Our agenda for 2022 will be carefully selected by our experienced labor and employment attorneys to ensure that you are able to stay ahead of the trends and in compliance with the law. These sessions will provide knowledge, insight, and practical approaches for meeting employment challenges with an eye toward limiting liability.
We are pleased to welcome back Dr. James Doti, Professor and President Emeritus of Chapman University, who will deliver a fascinating update on recent economic, medical and political changes and their effect on California employers.
Keynote Speaker:
Dr. James Doti | President Emeritus of Chapman University, is one of California’s leading economic experts. |