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Workplace and Employment Law Update 2006 HR professionals have always relied on Employers Group for updates on both federal and state legislation that will affect California employers in the coming year. Last year however, our Employment Law Update program was expanded to include an additional focus on workplace issues and strategic HR thinking. More than just lectures, the event allows attendees the opportunity to ask questions and share their solutions and concerns that affect all California HR professionals. Employers Group is committed to continuing to offer comprehensive updates and training on the latest legislative reforms; however legalities alone provide only a partial picture. Practical education and training on HR trends, workplace issues, and best management practices are an integral component of the HR professional’s career. We invite you to participate again in this well-rounded, content-rich, regionalized program. If you did not participate last year, you will not want to miss this year’s event. We have added additional session locations this year, one in San Francisco and another in the San Fernando Valley.
Register Early and Save! Early Bird Registration Regular Registration (after 8/25/06) Register Online Advanced registration is required. Payment must accompany the registration. A full refund is available for cancellations received 7 days prior to the start of the program. No refunds made thereafter. Alternate registrant or transfers will be accepted. Want to be Sure you're Getting the Most Value for your Membership? Log on to one of the upcoming FREE lunchtime webinars to make sure you're taking advantage of the many benefits of membership. The two upcoming dates for these webinars are:
If you're new to EG, tend to use one service and want to know about more, or just haven't had time to keep up with our new features, join us to learn why an EG membership is such a valuable resource! Register (free to members) by sending an email to msc@employersgroup.com, or by calling 800.748.8484 (option 3). |
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People & Productivity Symposium One hundred fifty Employers Group members attended the People & Productivity Symposium on July 19 at the Hyatt Regency in Irvine. The program was the first of its kind to be offered by Employers Group dealing with increasing organizational performance and productivity through engaging employees. According to participant evaluations and feedback, which continue to come in, the Symposium exceeded expectations. The statewide Symposium, held to coincide with Employers Group’s 110th Anniversary, drew a crowd from seasoned executives and operations staff to HR managers and generalists. While the audience was varied, the dynamic speakers spoke to each level and gave them practical guidance on how to not only achieve personal and professional productivity, but how to play a more pivotal role within their organizations. Feedback from members Michelle Sawicki, Practice and Education Manager for American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN), offered this comment: “This symposium was the “gold standard,” and I look forward to similar options that are equally broad and global. Thanks for the progressive effort to go beyond meeting just the needs of an HR manager.” Ines Avila the HR Manager at Eagle Labs wrote to us three weeks after the event to say: “My company will no longer be the same after all the great information I learned. In only three weeks I've already initiated some positive culture changes to get everybody highly engaged in their work… and people here are seeing the impact. I've been on fire ever since! Thank you for making this symposium available.” Another participant, Julianne Miller-Boyer, Employee Benefits Administrator for HPI Racing, who has used Employers Group services and training over the past several years, said, “I always expect EG events to be informative and well presented. This Symposium exceeded my expectations with its broad spectrum of speakers and topics related to productivity. Each speaker had a different “angle of approach” to the subject, all provided solid information that our company can use.” A photo perspective Recognition and Awards Best Workplace competition
The Best Workplace finalists, who will each receive a Best Workplace Certificate, include: CA Custom Fruits and Flavors, Inc.; BORM Associates, Inc.; Griswold Controls; Momentum Textiles, Inc.; Shepard Bros, Inc.; Hobby Products International; American Association of Critical Care Nurses; North American Medical Management; Lockheed Federal Credit Union; Sole Technology, Inc.; Western Federal Credit Union, and Virco Manufacturing Corp. Keynote address from Victoria Bradshaw From the start of her presentation, she encouraged questions and participants were not shy in asking her some tough ones on immigration, policy, skilled workers and productivity. The Secretary also advocated the use of a one-of-a-kind California program that is pro-business: state-funded training. She encouraged companies to use this underutilized program to increase employee and employer productivity.
From our perspective Jeff also said to stay tuned and register early for our next big event, the Workplace and Employment Law Update, to be held statewide in September and October. (For information on eligibility and how to take advantage of state training funds through Employers Group, contact Jeff at jhull@employersgroup.com.) |
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New! Automated Solution for Form I-9 Employment Verification As a nationwide provider of background screening services, ScreeningOne, Employers Group’s preferred partner for these services, has launched a new automated solution for Form I-9 compliance services for verifying employees have a legal right to work in the United States. Provides DHS and SSA verifications Be in I-9 compliance An employer is subject to both civil and criminal penalties for hiring illegal aliens. Section 274(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) and 8 U.S. Code Section 1324(a) make it unlawful for any person to knowingly hire, recruit or refer for a fee any alien not authorized to work. An employer found to violate these laws faces the following penalties:
As you can see, noncompliance, whether intentional or caused simply by oversight, may have severe legal and financial consequences imposed by the Department of Homeland Security, as well as the potential of a corporate image tarnished by negative publicity. For more information on ScreeningOne’s full suite of background screening services, including the new, automated I-9 verification, please contact Katherin Scott at Employers Group at 213.765.3949 or kscott@employersgroup.com. |
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Upcoming Lunch ‘n Learns Lunch ‘n Learns are online events geared for you and your HR/supervisory staff to stay ahead of the curve. Sessions are held via webinar from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. Get the training you need during your lunch hour in the comfort of your office space.
411 - Controlling Absenteeism Learn how to effectively reduce costly employee absenteeism in two proven ways-either reactively or proactively. Reactive or traditional control is achieved through effectively written, implemented and administered hiring procedures, offer letters, position descriptions, employment policies, corrective actions and arbitration procedures. Proactive or non-traditional control is accomplished by engaging employees in a self-interest driven process that motivates employees to want to produce more, better, faster and cheaper results. The pros and cons of each of these approaches will be thoroughly discussed during the session providing attendees the ability to decide which approach best meets the unique needs of their organization. Registration: Call 800.748.8484 or click here $75 Members |
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Leading by Example… The following books are available in the EG Store. These are books authored by four of the speakers at the California People & Productivity Symposium presented by Employers Group at the Irvine Hyatt on July 19,2006.
These books and many more are available through the EG Store at discounted member rates. Or you may call our Member Service Center at 800-748-8484 to speak with a representative. |
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