Employer Resource Institute Audio Conference

Originally presented on May 22, 2007

Order Option       Price   CD Recording Only       $199

Recordkeeping is a critical function of Human Resources—the right documentation can make or break your defense against employee lawsuits—not to mention fines and penalties from government agencies. But are you sure that your records would protect you in court?

Recordkeeping is a responsibility for which an HR Manager isn't likely to win a lot of accolades, but if you don't have it in place and a lawsuit crops up, there's no doubt who will feel the heat. Don't let this happen to you.

Because this is such an important topic, California Employer Advisor has brought together two experts speakers for a 90-minute audio conference. Join us on May 22 for the confidence that your HR files will hold up it scrutiny should problems arise.

Join us on May 22 for this 90-minute audio conference that will give you practical advice for conducting effective (and legal) background checks. Our expert will share the key dos and don'ts for hiring honest, qualified workers without exposing yourself to claims of negligent hiring or discrimination.

And, at the end of the call, you'll have the chance--via phone or email--to pose your own specific questions about background checks.

YOU AND YOUR COLLEAGUES WILL LEARN:

• The essential set of records that every California employer must keep on every employee
• Effective steps you can take to get your supervisors to document correctly
• Keys to documentation that can help you fend off lawsuits from fired workers
• Pitfalls of electronic documentation that every employer should know
• Tips for proper recordkeeping in all phases of the employment lifecycle, including hiring, benefits administration, performance reviews, and termination
• The fundamental records that an employer must have on hand to prove compliance with CAL/OSHA, ADA, FMLA, and state laws
• How to create bulletproof records that protect company trade secrets and client lists
• How to properly warn an employee who is not performing
• What records an employer must have on hand when faced with employment litigation

ABOUT YOUR SPEAKER:

Allen Kato is an attorney in the Litigation and Employment and Labor Law Groups of Fenwick & West LLP. Allen's practice concentrates on representing management in wage and hour, affirmative action and EEO compliance, unfair competition and trade secret matters. He litigates individual and class action wage and hour, wrongful discharge employment discrimination, and unfair competition matters before courts and agencies. He also trains managers & HR professionals on a regular basis.

Lawrence S. McGoldrick is with the law firm of Fisher & Phillips LLP. Lawrence advises and represents management in labor and employment matters including work on government investigations, litigation matters, and employer self-audits. He assists employers with policy development, as well as manager training and management counseling on pay plans, hiring discipline, discharge, legal compliance, and dispute prevention. Lawrence has special expertise in matters involving wage-and-hour law compliance among other areas of labor and employment law.

Approved for Recertification Credit

This program has been approved for 1.5 recertification credit hour toward PHR and SPHR recertification through the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI). For more information about certification or recertification, please visit the HRCI homepage at www.hrci.org.

How Do Audio Conferences Work?

An audio conference is remarkably cost-effective and convenient. You participate from your office using a regular telephone. You have no travel costs and no out-of-office time.

Plus, for one low price you can get as many people in your office to participate as you can fit around a speakerphone.

Because the conference is live, you can ask the speakers questions'either on the phone or via e-mail.

With your registration, you also receive conference materials with additional practical information from California Employer Advisor sent to you via e-mail shortly before the conference.

Why You Can Sign Up To Attend This Event with Confidence

As with all California Employer Advisor products, you're completely protected. If for any reason you are unsatisfied with this audio conference, simply let us know and we will return your entire registration fee.