Questions Employers Are Asking Right Now

Q1 Hotline Confessions: What Employers Are Really Asking

Presented by

Colleen McCarthy & James Rumm

Kennedy McCarthy Rumm

Every quarter, California employers turn to the EAC hotline with their toughest, most uncomfortable, and most urgent workplace questions.

And in Q1?  

The volume — and complexity — spikes.

This session pulls directly from actual hotline calls employers are making right now — including:

• Wage & hour gray areas

• Leave of absence confusion

• Discipline and termination risks

• Remote and hybrid work challenges

• Policies that sounded fine… until they weren’t

✔️ FREE for all EAC members

This is not theory.  This is what employers are dealing with right now.

Handbooks That Hold Up: Build Policies That Protect & Perform

Presented by

Jessica Crabbe

Scott & Whitehead

Outdated or boilerplate handbooks create risk. Handbooks That Hold Up: Build Policies That Protect & Perform shows employers how to build clear, compliant policies that actually support managers and protect the organization. If your handbook hasn’t been reviewed recently, this is a must-attend session.

2026 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.

2026 Programs

2026 Q1 Hotline Confessions

01.15.2026

Handbooks That Hold Up: Build Policies That Protect & Perform

02.19.2026

HR Checkup 2026: Is Your Organization Audit-Ready?

03.19.2026

2026 Q2 Hotline Confessions

04.23.2026

The 2026 Workplace Violence Compliance Mandate

05.21.2026

Benefits That Matter: Designing Packages Employees Won't Walk Away From

06.11.2026

Mid-Year Legal Checkpoint: 2026 Laws California Employers Can't Ignore

06.25.2026

2026 Q3 Hotline Confessions

07.23.2026

Leaves of Absence Essentials: Tools & Tips for HR Success

08.13.2026

Lead with Impact: Mastering the Art of Managing Employees

09.17.2026

Stay or Go? How Creative Recognition Keeps Your Best People

10.08.2026

2026 Q4 Hotline Confessions

10.22.2026

Wage & Hour Wake-Up Call: Avoid the Compliance Crisis

11.19.20

Hire Without Regret: Mastering the Modern Hiring Process

12.03.2026

Online Registration is open for all 2026 programs.  Call the office at (480) 532-0007 or email Faith Barnese at faith@eac-oc.com if you prefer to be invoiced for program registration.

This bulletin is provided as a courtesy to our clients, members, and friends to highlight current developments in the law. It is for informational purposes only and is not intended as legal advice or a legal opinion. If you have questions or need guidance regarding 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
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