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Performance Management Tuesday 10.21.25 and Thursday 10.23.25
2025-10-21 09:00 - 10:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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

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

Harassment Prevention Training - Managers
2025-10-08 15:00 - 17:00 | Zoom

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

Initiating Success Tuesday 10.7.25 and Thursday 10.9.25
2025-10-07 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

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

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

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

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

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.

Leaves of Absence & Accommodation 9.10.25
2025-09-10 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

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

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

HR's Documentation & Discipline 8.27.25
2025-08-27 09:00 - 10:30

Roundtable: Accommodations in the Workplace: Understanding Your Obligations
2025-08-21 10:30 - 11:30 | Zoom

Performance Management for HR Professionals 8.20.25
2025-08-20 09:00 - 10:30

Harassment Prevention Training for Managers 8.13.25
2025-08-13 09:00 - 11:00 | Zoom

Employment Law for HR Professionals 8.13.25
2025-08-13 09:00 - 10:30 | Zoom

Harassment Prevention Training for Non Managers 8.13.25
2025-08-13 09:00 - 10:00 | Zoom

What's Worse Thank Difficult Conversations? Avoiding Them! 8.7.25
2025-08-07 09:00 - 10:30

Talent Acquisition & Interviewing 8.6.25
2025-08-06 09:00 - 10:30 | Zoom

Human Resources Essentials Certificate Program 8.6.25 to 9.17.25
2025-08-06 09:00 - 10:30 | Zoom

Top 10 Wage & Hour Mistakes 7.24.25
2025-07-24 10:30 - 11:30 | Zoom

Workplace Bullying 7.10.25
2025-07-10 10:30 - 11:30 | Zoom

Harassment Prevention Training Managers 5.14.25
2025-05-14 09:00 - 11:00

Harassment Prevention Training Non Managers 5.14.25
2025-05-14 09:00 - 10:00

Harassment Prevention Training Managers 4.9.25
2025-04-09 15:00 - 17:00
