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HR's Documentation & Discipline 8.27.25
2025-08-27 09:00 - 10:30 (America/Los_Angeles)

Navigating Leave Protections: A Round Table Discussion
2025-08-28 10:30 - 11:30 | Zoom
FMLA/CFRA
Navigating Leave Protections: A Roundtable Discussion
Understanding employee leave rights under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), California Family Rights Act (CFRA), and related laws is critical, but staying compliant can be challenging. With overlapping state and federal requirements, evolving guidance, and recent legislation like the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), employers face a complex legal landscape.
What We’ll Cover:

FMLA & CFRA Basics: Who qualifies for leave? What types of leave are protected? What documentation is required?
Intermittent Leave: How to handle and troubleshoot challenges
Medical Certifications & Fitness-for-Duty: What you can request and when
PWFA: Look who just showed up and is already in everyone’s business (especially yours, HR)
Leave as an Accommodation: Understanding the interaction between leave laws and the ADA/FEHA reasonable accommodation process
Notice and Documentation Requirements: Timely responses, required postings, and best practices for employer communication
Avoiding Legal Claims: What you say and do matters before, during, and after protected leave
Return-to-Work Considerations: Reinstatement rights, extensions, and transition planning

Join us for a practical, attorney-led roundtable discussion focused on helping employers and HR professionals navigate these important protections with clarity and confidence.
Whether you’re navigating your first leave request or refining your policies, this session will help you stay compliant and create a supportive, legally sound workplace.
HRCI and CLE credit available

Ethics & Human Resources 9.3.25
2025-09-03 09:00 - 10:30

Conducting Internal Investigations - Roundtable
2025-09-04 10:30 - 11:30 | Zoom
Help – I’ve received an employee complaint, now what? This training will walk participants through the investigation process, from complaint to resolution. It will discuss how investigations can be part of any professional’s toolbox and as an investment in trust, fairness, and legal protection. The right investigation sends a strong message that your company takes workplace concerns seriously and is committed to doing things right. This training will provide participants with knowledge about when to conduct an investigation, who to select as the investigator, and the steps to take to conduct a legally defensible investigation. This training is designed for Human Resource professionals, internal and external investigators, key business stakeholders and outside legal counsel

Leaves of Absence & Accommodation 9.10.25
2025-09-10 09:00 - 10:30

Legally Defendable Terminations - Roundtable
2025-09-11 10:30 - 11:30
Join us for a roundtable discussion on navigating the complexities of employee terminations, presented by Chris Olmsted, a seasoned shareholder at Ogletree Deakins with extensive experience in handling employee relations issues. This informative session will delve into the concept of wrongful termination, exploring what constitutes an illegal ending of the employment relationship.
Key Takeaways:

Understanding the definition of wrongful termination and its implications
Identifying common pitfalls that can lead to wrongful termination claims
Strategies for employers to avoid the perception of illegal termination
Best practices for documenting employee performance and termination decisions

By attending this roundtable, employers will gain valuable insights into minimizing the risk of wrongful termination claims and ensuring compliance with employment laws. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from an expert in the field and protect your organization from potential liabilities.

Transforming Leadership Certificate Program 9.16.25 to 11.20.25
2025-09-16 09:00 - 10:30 | Zoom

Characteristics of a Successful Leader Tuesday 9.16.25 and Thursday 9.18.25
2025-09-16 09:00 - 10:30 | Zoom

HR's Role in Employee Engagement 9.17.25
2025-09-17 09:00 - 11:30 | Zoom

Leading with Confidence Tuesday 9.23.25 and Thursday 9.25.25
2025-09-23 09:00 - 10:30 | Zoom

Talent Acquisition and Interviewing Tuesday 9.30.25 and Thursday 10.2.25
2025-09-30 09:00 - 10:30 | Zoom

Initiating Success Tuesday 10.7.25 and Thursday 10.9.25
2025-10-07 09:00 - 10:30 | Zoom

Harassment Prevention Training - Non-Managers
2025-10-08 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-10 09:00 - 10:00 | Zoom

Harassment Prevention Training - Managers
2025-10-08 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-10 09:00 - 11:00 | Zoom

Time Management and Delegation Tuesday 10.14.25 and Thursday 10.16.25
2025-10-14 09:00 - 10:30 | Zoom

Navigating Leave Protections: A Roundtable Discussion
2025-10-16 10:30 - 11:30 | Zoom
Understanding employee leave rights under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA),
California Family Rights Act (CFRA), and related laws is critical, but staying compliant can be
challenging. With overlapping state and federal requirements, evolving guidance, and recent
legislation like the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), employers face a complex legal
landscape.
What We’ll Cover:
– FMLA & CFRA Basics: Who qualifies for leave? What types of leave are protected?
What documentation is required?
– Intermittent Leave: How to handle and troubleshoot challenges
– Medical Certifications & Fitness-for-Duty: What you can request and when
– PWFA: Look who just showed up and is already in everyone’s business (especially
yours, HR)
-Leave as an Accommodation: Understanding the interaction between leave laws and the
ADA/FEHA reasonable accommodation process
– Notice and Documentation Requirements: Timely responses, required postings, and best
practices for employer communication
– Avoiding Legal Claims: What you say and do matters before, during, and after protected
leave
-Return-to-Work Considerations: Reinstatement rights, extensions, and transition
planning
Join us for a practical, attorney-led roundtable discussion focused on helping employers and HR
professionals navigate these important protections with clarity and confidence.
Whether you are navigating your first leave request or refining your policies, this session will help
you stay compliant and create a supportive, legally sound workplace.
– Date: October 16th
– Time: 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
– Cost: $35 Members | $55 Non-Members
– HRCI and CLE credit available

Performance Management Tuesday 10.21.25 and Thursday 10.23.25
2025-10-21 09:00 - 10:30 | Zoom

Limiting Liability - Tuesday 10.28.25 and Thursday 10.30.25
2025-10-28 09:00 - 10:30 | Zoom

Happiness at Work Workshop
2025-10-30 10:30 - 11:30
Happy employees aren’t just good for morale. They are good for business.
Join us for this interactive 1 hour session where HR teams and leaders will learn simople proven strategies to imporce engagement, retention, and workplace wellbeing.
In this session, we’ll be joined by Sandra, a Certified Happiness Coach and entrepreneur dedicated to helping organizations build positive, engaged workplaces. She focuses on fostering communication, connection, recognition, and wellbeing while providing HR teams with data-driven insights and practical tools to boost employee happiness, motivation, and productivity.

Communication Skills Tuesday 11.4.25 and Thursday 11.6.25
2025-11-04 09:00 - 10:30 | Zoom

Conducting Internal Investigations - Roundtable
2025-11-06 10:30 - 11:30 | Zoom
Help I’ve received an employee complaint, now what? This training will walk
participants through the investigation process, from complaint to resolution. It will
discuss how investigations can be part of any professional’s toolbox and as an
investment in trust, fairness, and legal protection. The right investigation sends a strong
message that your company takes workplace concerns seriously and is committed to
doing things right. This training will provide participants with knowledge about when to
conduct an investigation, who to select as the investigator, and the steps to take to
conduct a legally defensible investigation. This training is designed for Human
Resource professionals, internal and external investigators, key business stakeholders
and outside legal counsel.

Resolving Conflict Wednesday 11.12.25 and Thursday 11.13.25
2025-11-12 09:00 - 10:30 | Zoom

Generations in the Workplace - Tuesday 11.18.25 & Promoting Inclusion 11.20.25
2025-11-18 09:00 - 10:30 | Zoom

Harassment Prevention Training - Non-Managers
2025-11-19 10:00 - 11:00
Employers have been responsible for providing Harassment Prevention Training to supervisors since 2005, and starting in 2018, businesses with five or more employees were required to provide training to all workers; exempt/non-exempt, part-time/full-time, seasonal and temporary—all employees.
SDEA offers the required one-hour training for staff and two-hour training for supervisors on a monthly basis via webinar. This training meets all the requirements of AB1825, AB 2053, and SB 396 (California legislation pertaining to Harassment Prevention training mandates). Although talking about legislation is dry, SDEA’s staff makes the training relevant and interesting with real-world examples, relatable situations, and interactive discussions.
SDEA also provides periodic webinars in Spanish so employers can ensure that their Spanish-speaking population fully understand their rights and obligation to report harassment, and their part in establishing a harassment-free work environment.
On-site Training and Private Webinars
If you want to get your staff trained all at once and on your time schedule, SDEA also offers on-site training and private webinars to meet your scheduling needs. Like our public webinars, SDEA can provide a two-hour training that meets the requirements for staff and supervisor training. On-site and private webinars can be conducted in English, Spanish, or both.
SDEA’s Harassment Prevention Training will help you:

Acquire the skills to quickly and effectively respond to harassment complaints
Learn the symptoms of workplace harassment and discover how to extinguish issues before they cost you
Get the tools and resources you need to mitigate risk
Foster a culture of productivity, safety, and maximum employee performance
And so much more…

*You will be required to “register” through Zoom (the webinar application) in order for us to verify your attendance (and send you follow up information). Please do a test log-in to the meeting at least 30 minutes before the scheduled start if you have never used Zoom for webinars.

46th Annual Employment Law Update
2026-01-15 08:00 - 12:30
SDEA’s 46th Annual Employment Law Update is a fast-moving half-day program that brings together three powerhouse voices in California workplace law: Chris Olmsted of Ogletree Deakins, Lonny Zilberman of Wilson Turner Cosmo, and Even Peña of Quarles. Together, they’ll guide participants through the year’s most important legislative changes, key court decisions, and emerging compliance risks that shape how employers manage people, policies, and everyday HR challenges. Designed for small business owners, busy leaders HR professionals and those in charge of the HR function, this session delivers practical guidance, clear takeaways, and a sharp look at what’s coming next so organizations can stay aligned, lawful, and ahead of the curve.
Date: January 15, 2026
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Cost: Early Bird through December 30, 2025
$165 – SDEA members
$195 – Non SDEA members
After December 30, 2025
$195 – SDEA members
$225 – Non SDEA members
Location: Admiral Baker Clubhouse
2400 Admiral Baker Road
San Diego, CA 92120

Transforming Leadership Series 2.10.26-4.16.26 Tuesdays and Thursdays
2026-02-10 09:00 - 10:30 | Zoom
Tuesdays & Thursdays. Program runs from February 10th to April 16th 2026.
Considering the struggles of talent acquisition that many employers are experiencing, now is the time to invest in your existing team. Training and development programs provide a host of benefits. They enhance employee performance, boost employee productivity, reduce employee turnover, and improve company culture. Great learning experiences make for a happier, more productive workforce. Employee training is vitally important to the success of a competitive workforce. No matter the industry, filling the gaps in your employees’ professional knowledge is essential to keeping them productive and fulfilled. A high-quality training program can do exactly that.
Note: All Transforming Leadership courses can be taken individually or as a series.

Course Overview

Characteristics of a Successful Leader
Talent Acquisition
Initiating Success
Limiting Liability
Communication Skills
Performance Management
Resolving Conflict
Leading with Confidence
Time Management & Delegation
Generations in the Workplace
Promoting Inclusion

Characteristics of a Successful Leader Tuesday 2.10.26 and Thursday 2.12.26
2026-02-10 09:00 - 10:30

Harassment Prevention Training - Non-Managers
2026-02-11 15:00 - 16:00
