Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo
2015 Employment Law
Conference
~ Transformation
Guest Speaker:
Dr. Esmael Adibi, Director,
A. Gary Anderson Center for
Economic Research
Thursday, March 26, 2015
Location:
Time:
Registration:
12800 Center Court Drive Suite 300
Cerritos, California 90703
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Cerritos Center for the
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Cerritos Center for the
Performing Arts
8:00 a.m. - Registration/Breakfast
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. - Program
3:30 p.m. Networking Reception
$179 or $149 each for two or more from same
organization or AALRR client.
2015 EMPLOYMENT LAW CONFERENCE SESSION INFORMATION
MORNING KEYNOTE
(General Session I):
Dr. Esmael Adibi, Director,
A. Gary Anderson Center
for Economic Research
Dr. Esmael Adibi, Director, A. Gary Anderson Center for
Economic Research at Chapman University, will provide a
fact-filled economic forecast for California and the nation.
8:30 - 9:45 am | Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts |
Main Stage
Break 9:45-10:00 a.m.
Morning Breakout
Session 1
10:00-11:00 a.m.
(Advanced HR Focus)
Sex Discrimination: What it Looks Like in 2015. The EEOC’s Strategic
Enforcement Plan for 2012-16 has targeted pregnancy-related discrimination;
sexual harassment; disparate pay; and emerging issues regarding discrimination
against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals under Title VII’s sex
discrimination prohibition. Learn how to address these issues before they become
a problem.
Morning Breakout
Session 2
10:00-11:00 a.m.
Performance & Behavior Issues: Legal Strategies. Performance issues
create numerous workplace challenges. What are some key strategies for
effectively addressing performance/behavior issues to minimize the likelihood of
litigation? We will give practical suggestions for dealing with problematic conduct.
Morning Breakout
Session 3
10:00-11:00 a.m.
Proceed with Caution: Recent Developments in Labor and Employment
Law. Increase your knowledge of the most recent developments in the labor and
employment arena, and how these new rulings and laws will affect you and your
organization.
Morning Breakout
Session 4
10:00-11:00 a.m.
(Public Entity Focus)
Public Sector Investigations: Exploring Proper Techniques. What are the
unique characteristics of employment investigations conducted by public agency
employers? Join us for a discussion on strategies for dealing with those
challenging issues that can arise during a public sector investigation, including
First Amendment protections, public safety employee interview admonishments,
FOIA issues, and the interplay between employee Skelly rights and the
confidentiality of the investigation.
Break 11:00-11:15 a.m.
Morning Breakout
Session 5
11:15-12:15 p.m.
(Advanced HR Focus)
Morning Breakout
Session 6
11:15-12:15 p.m.
(Public Entity Focus)
Morning Breakout
Session 7
11:15-12:00 p.m.
Morning Breakout
Session 8
11:15-12:00 p.m.
Bucket List: Practical Guidance for Leaves. What do you do if an employee
takes every Monday or Friday off for intermittent FMLA leave, refuses to submit
medical certification, obtains medical notes that seem insufficient, requests paid
sick leave, or calls in with absences at critical times at the last minute? We will
examine these and other tough leave situations and the best way to handle them.
The Top Five Lawsuits by Police Officers…and How to Avoid Them. The
confrontational nature of law enforcement makes police departments prime
targets for litigation. Often times, however, the most challenging cases to defend
are those lawsuits initiated by their own officers. It is critical that management is
able to recognize the factual scenarios that most commonly lead to police officer
litigation. We will break down some of the most prevalent police officer claims
faced by departments today, including retaliation for protected activity, deprivation
of due process in disciplinary matters, discrimination in the promotional process,
sexual harassment, and violations of POBR rights.
Terminating Employment: Managing the Process. A practical “how to”
guide for anyone involved in workplace terminations. Learn when and how to
lawfully document performance issues and draft disciplinary documents which
ultimately support truthful reasons for termination.
Technology Bytes Back. How do you address the potential wage & hour
violations, off-site or privacy expectations when employees bring their own
electronic devices to work (BYOD)? What happens if a jump drive is lost or
information compromised? This session will address preventive measures and
strategies, and will review essential policies, including HR & IT protocols.
Lunch and Networking
12:00-1:15 p.m.
Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts - Sierra Room | Foyer
Afternoon Breakout
Session 9
1:15-2:15 p.m.
(Advanced HR Focus)
Afternoon Breakout
Session 10
1:15-2:15 p.m.
(Specialized HR Focus)
Mental Health and Disability Issues in the Workplace. Mental health
and disability issues can present complex concerns in the workplace. Given
the proliferation of employees with mental health and disability diagnoses, it is
important to understand how these conditions are treated by courts and
disability laws. Learn how to handle unique accommodation issues that arise
when addressing these matters.
NLRB Impacts Union/Non-Union Employers. The NLRB has focused their
attention on seemingly innocuous language in employee handbooks and
manuals that, for years, if not decades, has survived challenge. Learn
proactive strategies to avoid creating unintended risk from incorrect or
improper language in company handbooks.
Afternoon Breakout
Session 11
1:15-2:15 p.m.
(Basic HR Focus)
Wage and Hour Laws: Essential Compliance. Using a checklist
approach, this session will cover the key essentials of wage and hour law,
highlight the do’s and don’ts for making sure company pay practices properly
address federal and state wage and hour laws.
Afternoon Breakout
Session 12
1:15-2:15 p.m.
(Public Entity Focus)
Can Your Agency Reduce Retiree Health Benefits? A public agency’s
ability to reduce retiree health benefits may be limited by the vested rights
doctrine, and may also be impacted by PEMHCA and the PEPRA. We will
detail the evolution of the vested rights doctrine, the expansion of that doctrine
to retiree health benefits, and recent court decisions which provide critical
guidance as to whether and how retiree benefits can be reduced.
Break 2:15-2:30 p.m.
Mediation ~ The Real Deal. Learn the benefits and
pitfalls of mediation and what to expect in the process as
we provide the abc’s of Mediation Tactics. Our live
demonstration will address the strategies and challenges
associated with mediation.
AFTERNOON KEYNOTE
(General Session II):
Special Guest: Gig Kyriacou,
Attorney & Mediator
2:30 - 3:30 pm | Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts | Main Stage
Networking Reception
3:30 p.m.
Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts - Foyer
General Information
Date
&
Location
Time
&
Registration Fees
Continuing
Education Credits
March 26, 2015
Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts*
12700 Center Court Drive
Cerritos, California 90703
*Some breakout sessions take place at the adjacent Sheraton Cerritos
8:00 a.m. - Registration/Breakfast
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. - Program
$179 or $149 for two or more from same organization or AALRR client. Registration
fee includes: continental breakfast, lunch, hospitality reception and conference
materials from each session.
The program has qualified for five (5) general HRCI* credits and five
(5) MCLE credits.
The use of this seal is not an endorsement by the HR Certification Institute of
the quality of the program. It means that this program has met the HR
Certification Institute’s criteria to be pre-approved for recertification credit.
2015 EMPLOYMENT LAW CONFERENCE
Join us as we host our sixteenth annual Employment Law Conference, the most
comprehensive employment law conference in Southern California.

Gain a clear advantage in understanding the confusing and complex world of
employment law in California.

Understand the latest regulatory and case law developments affecting your
organization.
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Learn to identify and address common pitfalls that can put your organization at risk.

Obtain tools, tips, and strategies that reduce your organization’s vulnerability to
litigation.
REGISTRATION FORM
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MAIL:
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Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo, Attn: Events, 12800 Center Court Drive, Suite 300,
Cerritos, California 90703
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QUESTIONS:
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Circle Session Choices* (Sessions 1-4) 1 2 3 4 (Sessions 5-8 ) 5 6 7 8
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Cancellations must be received in writing, on or before March 12, 2015, to receive a refund. No refunds will be given after that date. Attendee
substitutions may be made at any time. We are not responsible for hotel accommodations or cancellations .