Employer Resource Institute Audio Conference

Originally presented on October 10, 2007

Order Option       Price   CD Recording Only       $199

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From iPhones and BlackBerries to USB videocams and thumb drives, you're facing a brave new world these days with the use of technology by employees. When workers surf the Internet or swap cell phone photos, they're being paid for goofing off and distracting their co-workers. Of course, these hassles pale compared to the threat of employees downloading porn and viruses onto your computers, or electronically stealing your business secrets.

And while you definitely need to keep up on what your employees are up to, you can't ever forget that they have clearly defined privacy rights. If you inadvertently overstep your bounds when monitoring phones or email, or with your security surveillance, you could find yourself on the losing—and expensive—end of an embarrassing lawsuit.

Join us on Oct. 10 for a detailed 90-minute audio conference specifically for California employers. Our experts - both experienced California employment attorneys—will give you practical ideas and advice for monitoring your employees (and their electronics) effectively and legally. Our attorneys will explain the federal and state laws that apply in these cases and teach you when—and how—you can safely keep a closer eye on your workers. Plus, they'll show you the most common mistakes other California employers have made with electronic workplace monitoring, so that you don't repeat them.

YOU AND YOUR COLLEAGUES WILL LEARN:

• The basic federal and state rules that govern electronic monitoring by employers
• What you can do to honor your workers' rights while you cut down on lost productivity and security breaches
• Which written policies you must give your employees—and how to draft them so that they cover today's constantly changing technology
• What types of electronic monitoring and surveillance are allowed in California workplaces (and what's off limits!)
• How to prevent computer- and Internet-related misconduct by employees
• How to prevent computer- and Internet-related misconduct by employees
• Which new technologies (such as radio frequency identification [RFID] tags and biometric scanners) could cause legal troubles down the road
• What you must do immediately when you suspect employees are using electronics to steal your confidential data

ABOUT YOUR SPEAKER:

Laura E. Innes, ESQ., ., is a partner at the law firm of Simpson, Garrity & Innes, PC, in South San Francisco. 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 Berkeley, Boalt Hall.

John P. LeCrone, ESQ., ., is a partner in the Los Angeles office of law firm Davis Wright Tremaine, LLP. He represents employers and managers in federal and state courts and before administrative agencies on a wide variety of employment law matters, from wrongful discharge and harassment to trade secrets and unfair competition. Also, he counsels clients on developing effective employee handbooks, employment contracts, and severance agreements. His clients range from telecommunications and financial companies to hospitals, manufacturers, staffing firms, and media and entertainment providers. He earned his law degree from Southwestern University School of 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.