Employer Resource Institute Audio Conference

Originally presented on August 29, 2007

Order Option       Price   CD Recording Only       $199

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From flip-flops to eyebrow piercings, military fatigues to tube tops, "Daisy Duke" shorts to arm-length tattoos, maintaining a professional-looking workforce is an uphill battle for California employers these days. Recent studies have found that about half of Americans in their 20s sport a body piercing somewhere besides their ears, or a tattoo -- and the number of workplaces offering "casual Fridays" has actually dropped in favor of stricter dress codes.

Striking the proper balance between requiring appropriate dress among your employees and respecting their rights at the same time can be tricky, particularly when concerns like religious expression come into play. And it's the rare HR person who knows how to tactfully but effectively handle delicate matters concerning employee hygiene, such as BO or excessive perfume use.

During this audio conference on Aug. 29, our employment law expert will explain the practical and legal steps you can take to respect your employees' cultural and religious rights while maintaining a professional work environment. You'll learn what you can—and cannot—require in your current dress code, as well as the changes you should make to your rules to stay current with today's employment laws. You'll also learn tips for addressing sensitive dress code situations, such as the employee who regularly comes to work simply wearing too little.

YOU AND YOUR COLLEAGUES WILL LEARN:

• The key rules you should always include in your appearance policies
• How to adopt dress codes that keep younger workers happy without upsetting their more experienced colleagues who came of age in the "suit and tie" era
• The most recent court decisions on dress codes—and how they apply to you
• How to tailor your appearance policies to fit workers in different types of jobs, from the warehouse to the corner offices
• When you should—or must—make dress code exceptions for workers who cite religious or health reasons for their appearance
• How much detail you should include in your written appearance policies
• The best policies for telecommuters who occasionally report to the office or meet with clients
• How to address the needs of today's multicultural workforce in your appearance policies
• Proven tips for communicating your dress code expectations to workers without running afoul of the law
• The questionable dress code rules to avoid that could leave you liable for claims of discrimination on the basis of race, gender, national origin, or similar grounds
• How to deal with employees who consistently push the dress code envelope—and when you should bring in your attorney instead of confronting an employee yourself

ABOUT YOUR SPEAKER:

Laura E. Innes, Esq., is a partner in the South San Francisco law firm of Simpson, Garrity & Innes. Her labor and employment law practice combines preventive counseling for clients with civil and administrative litigation defense. Innes has defended employers extensively in state and federal courts and before numerous state and federal agencies (ranging from the National Labor Relations Board and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to the California Division of Labor Standards Enforcement). She is a frequent guest lecturer and speaker on employment law topics. She earned her law degree from the University of California at Berkely, Boalt Hall.

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.