AGENDA

Conference at a Glance

Main Conference: Day 1

Opening Keynote

8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m.: Avoiding Claims or Winning in Court: 10 Points to Consider in Managing Employees Effectively
Attorney Mike Moye (San Francisco and Anaheim)

Attorney Mike Moye is highly regarded for his expertise as a trainer, regularly presenting seminars and lectures in all areas of employment law. Join In the past year Mike has represented clients in trials in both state and federal court and during this opening session as he will candidly share:

Policies/practices(or the lack thereof) that are “ticking time bombs” for legal/administrative claims
New developments for 2013 that will open employers up to new employee claims and disputes
Management strategies to reduce risks and mount a successful defense

9:45 a.m.-11:45 a.m.: Legislative Update: California and Federal Laws, Regulations, and Court Cases HR Has to Know About
Attorney Marc Jacuzzi (San Francisco and Anaheim)

This session is one-stop shopping at its best: A comprehensive, informative rundown of all of the big employment law developments (both state and federal) from the past year – and, even more importantly, what you need to do about them. We’ve allocated extra time for this session to make sure we can squeeze everything in.

How the biggest decisions from the U.S. Supreme Court’s will affect your HR policies and practices
New changes to the federal Family & Medical Leave Act
New California protections for pregnant and disabled employees
How the NLRB is driving change even in non-union settings
Emerging employment law trends for 2014 that will have a profound effect on how you hire, fire, and everything in between
And much more!

12:45 p.m.-2:15 p.m.: Healthcare: Your Best Strategy for 2014 and Beyond
Attorney Callan Carter (San Francisco and Anaheim)

The ACA’s play-or-pay provision, effective next January, mandates that employers with 50 or more full-time-equivalent employees must offer group health benefits to full-time employees working, on average, 30 or more hours per week — or potentially pay a penalty. And even if you do offer coverage to such employees, you could still pay a penalty if the coverage is not affordable, or doesn’t provide minimum value. Get your questions answered with this in-depth session, when we’ll cover:

How to calculate your number of full-time, part-time, temporary, and seasonal employees for purposes of this provision
What the penalties are for non-compliance
Applicable measurement periods under the safe harbor
Whether it’s okay to impose a waiting period without being subject to a penalty
What happens if an employee waives coverage
Differences in how you must treat new hires and ongoing employees
When coverage is considered “affordable” and provides “minimum value”

2:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m.: Wage/Hour Intensive: Compliance In-Depth for California Employers
Attorney Mark Schickman (San Francisco and Anaheim)

No matter how long you’ve been in HR, California wage/hour issues are likely the source of some of your biggest headaches and sleepless nights. And it’s no wonder: The rules are nit-picky, complicated, and unforgiving, especially in California—even if you have the best of intentions, you can still get slammed with mammoth fines and devastating lawsuits. But don’t despair: Help is here in the form of this in-depth session, when you’ll learn:

The most common (and costly) wage/hour mistakes, and how to avoid them
What to do if you discover you’ve misclassified a worker (or many workers)—your first instinct may not be the right one
How to correctly calculate overtime, every time
Best practices for recording employees’ time worked
What to do if you find yourself the target of a DOL or DLSE investigation
How to handle tricky situations like on-call/waiting time, overtime for IT workers, travel pay, and more
Real-life best practices for correctly administering meal breaks and rest periods

Closing Keynote

4:15 p.m.-5:00 p.m.: Changing HR Challenges in California
Attorney Mark Schickman

Attorney Mark Schickman of Freeland Cooper & Foreman LLP in San Francisco has more than 30 years employment and labor law experience.. Join Mark during this closing session as he candidly shares his insights, including:

The changing dynamics of the law and the workplace here in California.
The greatest threats facing employers in California today and what’s on the horizon
How to change losing scenarios into winning strategies
How technology is changing employment compliance and litigation here in California

Mark has litigated every type of employment matter and provided advice in avoiding liability for discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, union related charges and all other aspects of the employment relationship. He is a member of the American Arbitration Association’s select panel of employment arbitrators, a member of the Board of Governors of the American Bar Association and is the Editor of the California Employment Law Letter. During his impressive career, Mark has accumulated a wealth of knowledge about the intricacies of labor and employment law

Main Conference: Day 2

8:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m.: Social Media for California Employers: How to Reap the Benefits and Avoid the Risks
Attorney Dan Forman (San Francisco and Anaheim)

For HR managers, social media’s increasing reach means increasing responsibilities, both as corporate guru in charge of leveraging its opportunities, and as productivity police. But the lines can become blurry very fast. What’s the best way to make social media a recruiting tool without crossing into illegal territory? And how can you keep an eye on what employees say about your company in public online spaces without inviting hashtag #lawsuit? Our lively session will cover these challenges and more, including:

Why social media means you need to worry about the NLRB — even if you have no unionized workers and no threat of a union on the horizon
The legal landmines that await where social media and background checks intersect — and how to avoid them
How to keep social media a useful part of your hiring strategy, rather than an attention-fragmenting, time-wasting distraction
What you can — and can’t — restrict your employees from doing and saying on social media, on their own time
Tips for keeping your trade secrets secret in an infinitely connected world
How to walk the line between maintaining peak levels of employee productivity and cracking down as the morale-killing “keyboard police”

9:45 a.m.-11:15 a.m.:Compensation: Build a Post-Recession Compensation Plan That Attracts and Retains Top Talent
Ron Keimach (San Francisco and Anaheim)

As a result of the recession, crafting detailed compensation plans may well have slipped to the bottom of your to-do list – and with good reason. But as the labor market emerges from its economic hangover, it’s time to turn your attention to attracting and retaining top talent. Don’t let your best people walk out the door just when you need them most. In this session, you’ll learn:

How to update your compensation plan in the post-recession economy
How to data mine pay surveys and pay ranges for valuable benchmarks that allow you to remain competitive without overpaying
How to effectively communicate with your employees about your compensation strategy – and the true value of the benefits packages they receive
Strategies for getting your executives on board when it comes to connecting pay and performance

11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.: Panel Discussion: 14 Tips for HR Success in 2014

Moderator: Attorney Marc Jacuzzi (San Francisco and Anaheim)
Panelist: Attorney Callan Carter (San Francisco and Anaheim)
Panelist: Attorney Patricia Eyres (Anaheim)
Panelist: Attorney Dan Forman (San Francisco and Anaheim)
Panelist: Attorney Kristine Kwong (Anaheim)
Panelist: Attorney Mark Schickman (San Francisco)

Benefits costs are increasing, employees are jumping ship, and both the California and federal governments are auditing – and fining – more employers than ever before. Join us for a thoughtful end-of-conference panel discussion, and get real-world guidance on legal compliance, employee engagement, and more from experienced California attorneys who deal with these issues every day.