What’s behind the Green Curtain? Investigating Workplace Misconduct

The West Inland Empire Employer Advisory Council in partnership with the Employment Development Department present

What’s behind the Green Curtain? Investigating Workplace Misconduct

November 13, 2019

Topic This presentation will address a variety of investigation topics including:
• The legal obligation to conduct workplace investigations.
• Tips and strategies for dealing with common obstacles that arise during investigations.
• How to make appropriate findings based on the evidence.

Speaker Marilou Mirkovich
Ms. Mirkovich is a Senior Partner at Atkinson, Loya, Ruud & Romo. Her investigation practice focuses on conducting, supervising, and evaluating impartial investigations and often concerns complex allegations against high-level employees. Ms. Mirkovich currently leads AALRR’s investigation team. Ms. Mirkovich is a founding board member of the Association of Workplace Investigators (AWI) and is an AWI Certificate holder (AWI-CH), which is an ANSI accredited certificate.

Additional information will be provided as the event approaches.

I-9/E Verify Information (Rea Bisa)

The West Inland Empire Employer Advisory Council
in partnership with the Employment Development Department present

I-9/E-Verify Information

Wednesday, September 18, 2019 11:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.

Topic The Form I‐9 presentation is an overview of the employment eligibility verification process, including:

Features of the Form I‐9.
Step‐by‐step instructions.
Form I‐9 retention and storage.
Form I‐9 best practices.
Form I‐9 and E‐Verify.

Speaker Rea Bisa is a management and program analyst in the Outreach Branch, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services(USCIS), Verification Division. She has a degree in law. As part of the Outreach Branch, she provides training and education to employers and the public on programs supported by the Verification Division. This includes: E‐Verify, Form I‐9, and myE‐Verify. Ms. Bisa has worked on an array of labor and employment matters, such as employment discrimination, harassment and retaliation.

Additional Information Annual membership fee is $65 and includes reduced rate at events and access to the CEAC Management Hotline. Late registration and payments not received or postmarked by September 13, 2019 will be charged an additional $20 per person on day of event. If you make a reservation and do not attend, you will be billed unless you cancel by Friday, September 13, 2019. Funds collected exceeding the seminar cost will support future seminars or community employment and training opportunities.

This employer seminar is provided for educational and informational purposes only; it does not constitute an endorsement of the curriculum or speakers by the State of California Employment Development Department (EDD) or by the West Inland Empire Employer Advisory Council (EAC). Aside from staff designated to represent the EDD, we assume no responsibility for the accuracy, legality, or content of the materials provided during this event.

The EDD, an equal opportunity employer/program, is a partner in this event. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Requests for services, aids, and/or alternate formats need to be made prior to the event by calling 1‐909‐948‐6635 (voice). TTY users, please call the California Relay Service at 711.

Location: Ontario Gateway Hotel 2200 East Holt Blvd. Ontario, CA 91761

Check-in: 11:30 a.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. Program: 11:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.

Cost: $50 Nonmembers $30 Members

R.S.V.P. Andrew Kamara‐Kay andrew.kamarakay@edd.ca.gov 1‐909‐948‐6635 phone 1‐909‐941‐1676 fax

Space is limited.

Must register by Friday, September 13, 2019. No refunds after Friday, September 13, 2019. Registration fee includes refreshments, lunch, seminar materials, and parking.

Payment and/or registration for this event available through: Eventbrite at wieeac.eventbrite.com.
Make checks payable to: WIEEAC
Mail with registration form to: West Inland Empire EAC P.O. Box 1072 Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91729

Legal and Business Pitfalls That Can Decrease Your Bottom Line and Increase Your Blood Pressure

The West Inland Empire Employer Advisory Council in partnership with the Employment Development Department present

Legal and Business Pitfalls That Can Decrease Your Bottom Line and Increase Your Blood Pressure

Wednesday, May 15, 2019

Topic Today’s business owners and human resource professionals must be able to cover a myriad of issues from insurance and financial controls, to the protection of trade secrets and compliance with California’s burdensome employment laws. In this informative seminar, employment law attorney Jonathan Fraser Light will provide an overview of the key topics causing the most headaches for employers.

Speaker Jon Light has more than 30 years of experience in the field of employment law, is AV-rated by Martindale Hubbell, and has been named multiple times as one of Southern California’s “Super Lawyers” by Los Angeles Magazine. As the managing attorney at LightGabler, Jon and his team members consult with over 1,500 companies throughout California regarding their day-to-day employment law needs. Jon graduated from the UCLA School of Law where he was a member of the Law Review.

Additional Information Annual membership fee is $65 and includes reduced rate at events and access to the CEAC Management Hotline. Late registration and payments not received or postmarked by May 10, 2019 will be charged an additional $20 per person on day of event. If you make a reservation and do not attend, you will be billed unless you cancel by Friday, May 10, 2019.

Funds collected exceeding the seminar cost will support future seminars or community employment and training opportunities.

The EDD, an equal opportunity employer/program, is a partner in this event. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Requests for services, aids, and/or alternate formats need to be made prior to the event by calling 1-909-948-6632 (voice). TTY users, please call the California Relay Service at 711.

Location: Ontario Gateway Hotel 2200 East Holt Blvd. Ontario, CA 91761

Check-in: 11 a.m. Lunch: 11 a.m. Program: 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Cost: $50 Nonmembers $30 Members

R.S.V.P. Martha Perez Martha.Perez@edd.ca.gov 1-909-948-6632 phone 1-909-941-1676 fax

Fees for this seminar may be tax deductible. Check with your tax consultant for details.

Space is limited.

Registration fee includes refreshments, lunch, seminar materials, and parking. Payment and/or registration for this event available through: Eventbrite at wieeac.eventbrite.com. Make checks payable to: WIEEAC Mail with registration form to: West Inland Empire EAC PO Box 1072

Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91729

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