January 2025 Programs

Presented by Colleen McCarthy & James Rumm, Kennedy McCarthy & Rumm

This program reviews real-world questions submitted to the management hotline each quarter, covering topics such as employee discipline, wage and hour compliance, leave policies, and emerging workplace challenges. By analyzing these scenarios, attorneys provide actionable insights and legal interpretations that help employers navigate complex employment issues. 

Registration:

FREE for all EAC Members

Presented by Michael Rossiter, Scott & Whitehead

This session addresses the latest legal requirements, risk mitigation strategies, and best practices to prevent and respond to workplace violence. Topics include identifying warning signs, implementing effective policies, and ensuring compliance with California’s workplace safety laws, such as the Cal/OSHA regulations on violence prevention.

Registration:

$30 for EAC-OC Members

$45 for EAC Regional Members

$60 for Non-Members

2025 EAC

Membership

Free HR Hotline:

Get immediate answers to employer-employee questions with a dedicated hotline staffed by an experienced employment law attorney.

Timely Legal Updates:

Receive email updates with the latest changes in both Federal and California employment laws, keeping you informed and compliant.

Discounted Workshops and Webinars:

Access expert-led sessions on essential HR and legal topics at a discounted rate.

And Much More:

Enjoy additional resources, tools, and support to streamline your HR practices and enhance your organization’s compliance.

2025 Programs

Avoiding Wage & Hour Pitfalls; A Survival Guide for California Employers

02.20.2025

This session delves into critical areas where employers often stumble, such as misclassifying employees, inaccurate timekeeping, improper overtime calculations, and failure to adhere to meal and rest break requirements.

Managing Challenging Employees and Behavior

03.20.2025

Mastering the 3D's: Effective Documentation, Discipline and Discharge Strategies

05.15.2025

LEADERSHIFT: 11 Essential Changes Every Manager Must Embrace

05.29.2025

Maximizing Value: Innovations and Compliance in Employee Benefits

06.12.2025

Artificial Intelligence and the Future of the Workplace

08.21.2025

Leaves of Absence Essentials: Tools and Tips for HR Success

09.18.2025

Mastering Wage & Hour Laws: A Guide for California Businesses

11.20.2025

FREE Hotline Programs

01.23.2025

04.17.2025

07.17.2025

10.23.2025

Online Registration is open for all 2025 programs.  Call the office at (714) 794-4253 or email Faith Barnese at faith@eac-oc.com if you prefer to be invoiced for program registration.

This bulletin is provided as a service to our clients and other friends to highlight current developments in the law. It is not intended to provide a legal opinion or specific legal advice. Should issues arise involving these, or other matters, please contact Faith Barnese at the EAC-OC office at (714) 794-4253, cell (480) 532-0007 or faith@eac-oc.com.

Employer Advisory Council of Orange County, Inc.

The Employer Advisory Council of Orange County is a non-profit group, run by HR professionals and attorneys, as a low-cost approach to business and human resource solutions. Membership entitles you and your associates to low-cost HR workshops, timely updates on breaking legislation affecting your business practices and access to an HR Attorney Hotline. For more information on the EAC, visit our website at https://www.eac-oc.com

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Employer Advisory Council of Orange County, Inc.

PO Box 9575, Brea CA 92822
(714) 794-4253