SPEAKERS
Bill Earley/Regional Chief Executive Officer
American Red Cross San Diego/Imperial Counties Chapter
Bill furthers the organization’s mission through leading the chapter’s
disaster preparedness initiatives, emergency relief efforts, services to
members of the armed forces and their families. Bill has over 2
decades of experience and leadership in San Diego’s business
community, as well as over 24 years at McKenna Long & Aldridge
(formerly Luce, Forward, Hamilton & Scripps). Bill’s varied background include experience as a sportscaster on television, radio and
internet, political aide and legal extern in the U.S. Senate, a threetime Ironman triathlete, and dedicated community advocate.
Shelley Zimmerman/Chief, San Diego Police Department
Started with the SD Police Department in October 1982 and recently
promoted to Chief. Holds a degree in Criminal Justice from The Ohio
State University and is also a graduate of the FBI National Academy,
FBINA #241. Chief Zimmerman has worked many of the San Diego
Police Department’s patrol commands including prior assignments in
Vice, Narcotics, Internal Affairs, Multi-Cultural Community Relations
Office, the Mayor’s Executive Protection Detail, the Narcotics Task
Force and the Field Lieutenant position.
SDEAC OFFICERS
Deric Fernandez, Chair
Benefit Pro Insurance Services
[email protected]
Charlie Bradley, Vice Chair
CB Entertainment Services
Www.CBradleyMC.com
JoDean Parrish, Treasurer
HR Director, San Diego Zoo Global
[email protected]
Justine M. Phillips, Esq., Legal Liaison
Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP
[email protected]
Paula Duarte, EDD/EAC Coordinator
[email protected]
Ruth Salcido, EDD Workforce Services
San Diego Cluster Manager
[email protected]
Martha Mendez, Immediate Past Chair
Union Bank
[email protected]
Mike Ellington, Immediate Past Vice-Chair
Former HR Manager
SD Regional Airport Authority
Come, learn from leading experts in the fields of
Human Resources, Employment Law, and Government, while enjoying the hospitality of the beautiful Crowne Plaza San Diego. Network with other
business professionals. Continental breakfast and
luncheon included in a day-long Seminar.
WORKPLACE 2015
EMPLOYER SEMINAR
Crowne Plaza Hotel
Wednesday, October 22, 2014
The 41st Annual San Diego
Employer Advisory Council (SDEAC) Seminar
SPEAKERS
Bill Earley
Regional Chief Executive Officer
American Red Cross
San Diego/Imperial Counties Chapter
WORKPLACE 2015
PREPARING TODAY
FOR
TOMORROW’S EMERGENCIES
Employment Law
Best HR Practices
Health and Wellness
Meet The EDD
Wednesday, October 22, 2014
7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Crowne Plaza Hotel
2270 Hotel Circle North
San Diego, CA 92108
Sponsored by
The San Diego
Employer Advisory Council
and
The State of California
Employment Development Department
Chief Shelley Zimmerman
San Diego Police Department
Employment Law Attorneys
SHEPPARD MULLIN RICHTER & HAMPTON LLP
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WORKSHOP TOPICS
Preparing for HR Investigations:
Putting out the Fires
Wage & Hour Audits:
Preparation through Education
Managing The e-Workforce:
Plan for the Worst, Hope for the Best
HR Preparedness:
What you need to know to stay out of Court
Wellness in the Workplace: Preparing
Employees for Optimal Performance
Obamacare 2.0: Clarity for 2015
EDD Panel: Tax Branch, UI, DI, WS
Employment Law Update 2015
ABOUT SDEAC
The San Diego EAC is composed of employer volunteers
representing a cross section of businesses and industry.
The EAC was developed to promote a stronger partnership between the California EDD and the business community. Its commitment is to assist employers in conducting their business more effectively and efficiently, to
provide information on employment-related issues.
This EAC is a member of the California Employer Advisory Council. For more information call (619) 628-0342 or
[email protected]
SDEAC Non Profit Tax ID #33-0281513
Registration fee includes: continental breakfast, lunch, seminar
materials, exhibits and parking.
Please check if applicable:
Vegetarian plate
Fee: $179.00 per person.
Substitutions Welcome. NO REFUNDS
Pay with PayPal at: http://ceac.org/region_8/san_diego_eac/
Make checks payable to SDEAC
Mail with this form to: SDEAC
P.O. Box 1523, National City, CA 91951-1523
E-mail your registration to [email protected] or
fax registration form to (619) 424-2218 by
4 p.m., Friday, October 11, 2014 with check to follow by mail
(bring check to registration if unable to post timely).
One registration form per person. Space is limited. First come first serve.
(Attach business cards, here, if you prefer.)
Name: ___________________________________________
Title: ____________________________________________
Organization: _____________________________________
Address: _________________________________________
City, State, Zip: ___________________________________
Phone: _____________________ Fax: _________________
E-mail: __________________________________________
Exhibitors: Contact 619-628-0342 or [email protected] for
space, pricing, and availability.
Please indicate any special accommodations _______________________________________________________________
Note: Funds collected exceeding the seminar cost will support future seminars or community employment and training opportunities.
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REGISTRATION
AGENDA
AGENDA
10:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Workshop Session 2
7:30 a.m. - Registration, Exhibits and
Continental Breakfast
2A
Preparing for HR Investigations:
“Putting out the Fires”
Patti Perez, Attorney/President/CEO
Puente Consulting APC
Carole Ross, Esq./Attorney
Ross Employment Law
2B
EDD Panel: “Straight Talk with the EDD”
EDD Tax Branch
EDD DI Branch
EDD UI Branch
EDD Workforce Services Branch
2C
Wellness in the Workplace:
“Preparing Employees for
Optimal Performance”
Dr. Bernard Cannon
Chiropractic and Wellness Expert
Pure Life Wellness
8:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. Welcome Speaker
Deric Fernandez
SDEAC Chair
Employee Benefits Advisor
Benefit Pro Insurance Services, Inc.
8:15 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Keynote Speakers
Bill Earley
Regional Chief Executive Officer
American Red Cross
San Diego/Imperial Counties Chapter
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Luncheon
Chief Shelley Zimmerman
San Diego Police Department
“Special Guest Speaker”
9:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Workshop Session 1
1A
Managing The e-Workforce:
“Plan for the Worst, Hope for the Best”
Justine M. Phillips, Attorney
Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP
1B
Obamacare 2.0:
“Confused by Delays and Mandates?
Get Clarity for 2015”
Lambert Hsu, Principal
Benefit Pro Insurance Services, Inc.
1:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Workshop Session 3
3A
Wage & Hour Audits:
“Preparation through Education”
Samantha Hardy, Attorney
Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP
3B
HR Preparedness:
“What you need to know
to stay out of Court”
Mari Bradford, CEA HR Hotline Director
California Employers Association
3:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. Plenary Session
Employment Law Update “Preparing for 2015”
Justine M. Phillips, Attorney
Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP
4:15 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Closing/Door Prizes
Must Be Present to Win