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WEBINAR - Health Care Reform... One Year Later
Join us for an informative webinar hosted by the California Employers Association, where we'll discuss the impact of health care reform on employers and employees, including lessons learned from the first year.
We'll review:
* Mandated changes for the first year
* Repealed and delayed provisions of the Health Care Reform Law
* Impact of first year changes
* Recent "Guidance" issued by HHS
* What's next - Are you ready for changes to your W-4?
* ObamaCare vs States - Status of judicial efforts to repeal
SPEAKER: Lambert Hsu, President & CEO of Benefit Pro Insurance Services
DATE: Wednesday, November 9th, 2011
TIME: Webinar 12:00 - 1:00 pm
COST: FREE
To register, CLICK HERE for the CEA Webinar Registration Website.
SEMINAR - Cost Containment Strategies for a New Era
BONUS: Health Care Reform Update
San Diego Employer Advisory Council "Workplace 2011" - Session 1B
SDEAC is hosting it's 37th Annual Workplace 2011 employer seminar, and for the second year, Lambert Hsu will be featured as a guest presenter speaking on cost containment strategies, the first year impact of health care reform and reform preparations for 2012 (Click to VIEW SEMINAR FLYER):
LOCATION: Rancho Bernardo Inn
17550 Bernardo Oaks Drive
San Diego, CA 92128
DATE: Wednesday, October 19th, 2011
TIME: Seminar 9:15 - 10:30 am (Event 7:30 am - 4:30 pm)
To register, complete the SDEAC Workplace 2011 Registration form or contact Charley Bradley at 619.822.4999 or email cbdj@cox.net.
SEMINAR - H.R. 101
FOCUS: The Basics and Beyond*
Presented by: California Employers Association
Join us for our comprehensive 4 hour "crash course" on effectively managing Human Resources.
This course is great for business owners, office managers or anyone who handles HR functions for their company. By attending, you'll learn the following (Click to VIEW SEMINAR FLYER):
* Best Hiring Practices - finding & hiring the best candidates
* Screening - reviewing qualifications, knowing what you can "ask" and conducting background checks
* Interviewing - interview "etiquette" and behavioral interview techniques
* Application Essentials - the "legal" application, "Truth & Accuracy" and "At-Will" clause
* Compensation - knowing what to offer and pay
* Performance Management - keeping your employees focused on the goals of the company
* Effective Coaching - SMART system, disciplinary tips and documenting performance
* Wage & Hour - doing it correctly... mistakes can be costly!
Includes: Exempt vs Non-exempt, overtime, meal & rest periods, and penalties
* Employee Handbook - protecting yourself and your company
* Termination - legally and safely saying "farewell"
LOCATION: DeVry University
2655 Camino Del Rio North, Ste 201
San Diego, CA 92108
DATE: Thursday, September 29th, 2011
TIME: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
COST: $99.00 for Benefit Pro clients & guests
$229 for CEA members; $299 for non-members
Lunch is provided
*HRCI credit approved (4 hrs)
To RSVP, email Beverly Brushaber at beverlyb@benefitproinc.com.
SEMINAR - AVOIDING WORKPLACE LITIGATION
FOCUS: Workplace Investigations*
SEMINAR FULL - Waiting List Only
Presented by: California Employers Association
Join us for our latest HR Seminar Series on "Avoiding Workplace Litigation - Workplace Investigations".
As an employer, you have one chance to investigate properly, making it crucial to do it correctly the first time. By attending, you'll learn how to reduce the risk of litigation and conduct defensible, cost-effective internal investigations, including (Click to VIEW SEMINAR FLYER):
* How to Put an Employee on Notice
* When to Conduct an Investigation
* Your Role as Investigator
* Interviewing the Complainant & Witnesses
* Determining Policy Violations
* Using Effective Discipline & Documentation
* Avoiding Legal Pitfalls
LOCATION: DeVry University
2655 Camino Del Rio North, Ste 201
San Diego, CA 92108
DATE: Wednesday, September 14th, 2011
TIME: 9:00 - 10:30 am
COST: FREE for Benefit Pro clients & guests
Continental breakfast provided
*HRCI credit approved (1 hr)
To RSVP, email Beverly Brushaber at beverlyb@benefitproinc.com.
SEMINAR - WAGE & HOUR COMPLIANCE UPDATE
FOCUS: Navigating the Wage & Hour Minefield*
Presented by: California Employers Association
Recently, both the Federal Government and State of California have discovered a new way to battle their budget woes - penalties and fines for employer non-compliance. Hilda Solis, the Secretary of Labor, has recently added 250 new field investigators in order to conduct more DOL audits.
To protect your employer and navigate safely through California’s confusing wage and hour minefield, join us for our upcoming Wage & Hour seminar, presented by the California Employers Association.
By attending, you'll learn about the following (Click to VIEW SEMINAR FLYER):
* Wage Order Postings – why and what do they say?
* Exempt vs Non-exempt – common classification errors
* Independent Contractor – what will the auditor say?
* Minimum Wage – the rules and exceptions
* Meal Periods, Rest Breaks & Overtime – mistakes are costly!
* Alternative Workweeks & Make up Time – the rules
* Record Keeping & Penalties – minimize your exposure
* Latest Labor Commissioner Opinion Letters & Court Rulings
LOCATION: DeVry University
2655 Camino Del Rio North, Ste 201
San Diego, CA 92108
DATE: Wednesday, May 18th, 2011
TIME: 9:00 - 10:30 am (FULL)
11:00 - 12:30 pm (SECOND SESSION ADDED)
COST: FREE for Benefit Pro clients & guests
Continental breakfast provided
*HRCI credit approved (1 hr)
To RSVP, email Beverly Brushaber at beverlyb@benefitproinc.com.
SEMINAR - LABOR LAW UPDATE
FOCUS: New Employment Laws and Regulations for 2011*
Presented by: California Employers Association
Join us for our informative Labor Law Update seminar, presented by Stacy Rochelle, Regional Director of the California Employers Association. We will provide up-to-date information on the ever changing employment laws taking effect in 2011.
By attending, you'll learn about the following (Click to VIEW SEMINAR FLYER):
* Wage-hour issues including travel time and meal period exemptions
* Rules for unpaid internships
* New Paid Leave Law for employers with 15 or more employees
* New Workers' Compensation and Prenancy Disability Leave regulations
* Reasonable Accomodations
* Managing leaves of absense and the interactive process
* Pending legislation on the horizon
LOCATION: DeVry University
2655 Camino Del Rio North, Ste 201
San Diego, CA 92108
DATE: Wednesday, January 19th, 2011
TIME: 9:00 - 10:30 am
COST: FREE for Benefit Pro clients & guests
Continental breakfast provided
*HRCI credit approved (1 hr)
To RSVP, email Beverly Brushaber at beverlyb@benefitproinc.com.
SEMINAR - HEALTH CARE REFORM
FOCUS: Impact on Employers and Employees*
San Diego Employer Advisory Council "Workplace 2010" - Session 1B
This informative seminar covers the critical components of the new law, including provisions which have the greatest impact on employers and employees.
By attending, you'll learn about the following (Click to VIEW SEMINAR FLYER):
* Scheduled changes for 2010 (and each of the following years)
* Grandfathered status - what is it and why should I care?
* Changes to FSA and HSA accounts
* New reporting requirements
* New employer penalties
* Small business tax credit
* Health Care Reform Act Compliance Checklist
LOCATION: Rancho Bernardo Inn
17550 Bernardo Oaks Drive
San Diego, CA 92128
DATE: Wednesday, October 20th, 2010
TIME: Seminar 9:15 - 10:30 am (Event 7:30 am - 4:30 pm)
*HRCI credit approved (1 hr)
To register, complete the SDEAC Workplace 2010 Registration form or contact Charley Bradley at 619.822.4999 or email cbdj@cox.net.
SEMINAR - HEALTH CARE REFORM
FOCUS: Impact on Employers and Employees*
THIRD SESSION ADDED
This informative seminar covers the critical components of the new law, including provisions which have the greatest impact on employers and employees. Due to high demand, we've added a third session for Thursday, September 16th, 2010.
By attending, you'll learn about the following (Click to VIEW SEMINAR FLYER):
* Scheduled changes for 2010 (and each of the following years)
* Grandfathered status - what is it and why should I care?
* Changes to FSA and HSA accounts
* New reporting requirements
* New employer penalties
* Small business tax credit
* Health Care Reform Act Compliance Checklist
LOCATION: DeVry University
2655 Camino Del Rio North, Ste 201
San Diego, CA 92108
DATE: Thursday, September 16th, 2010
TIME: 9:00 - 10:15 am
COST: FREE for Benefit Pro clients & guests
Continental breakfast provided
*HRCI credit approved (1 hr)
SEMINAR EVALUATION - Average Score: 9.86 - Excellent
"Very clear explanation of complex topics"
- J. Lutz
"Excellent!"
- J. McKenzie
"Very informative - cleared lots of confusion!"
- D. Schwantes
To RSVP, email Beverly Brushaber at beverlyb@benefitproinc.com.