"Managing the College Bully" will be presented by Carmen Plaza de Jennings and Jayne Benz Chipman at The Community College Conference on Legal Issues, hosted by Valencia College. “Bullying” is an oft-used word these days to generally describe a wide spectrum of bad conduct by peers, co-workers, employees and students. This workshop will review the...
HK's Natasha Baker chaired the National Association of College and University Attorneys Sexual Misconduct Continuing Legal Education Conference in Nashville, Tennessee.
HK Partner Kirstin Muller will take you through the important equal employment opportunity decisions from 2015 and discuss their impact on how your organization should operate into 2016 and beyond. We will cover the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark decisions on religious accommodation (when and how an employer’s obligation is triggered) and pregnancy discrimination (to whom do...
HK's Felicia Reid will speak at the San Mateo EAC's annual seminar and provide practical and up-to-date information on the new laws and court decisions taking effect in 2016. Topics will include wage and hour, discrimination, harassment, reasonable accommodation, leaves of absence, sick leave, and independent contractors.
Today’s employers not only need to find employees able to do the job, but must exercise due diligence in hiring to avoid workplace violence and ensure a safe workplace. In this presentation, Sarah will review the state of the law with respect to use of background checks, complaint hiring practices, as well as review best...
We are writing to invite you to a free 90-minute webinar on Thursday, January 28, 2016 entitled, "A Year in Review: Key U.S. Labor and Employment Developments in 2015 and What to Expect in 2016." There were significant labor and employment developments in the U.S. during 2015 and we expect to see at least...
Title IX ASAP (March 3rd) Overview of the legal and regulatory guidance governing Title IX and applying this guidance to develop a compliant process. Title IX and related Office for Civil Rights guidance documents, recent 2015 Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act (Campus SaVE) and Clery Act; Summary of recent state legislation on sexual misconduct on campus;...
We are excited to share that Steve Hirschfeld will be presenting at HR West 2016, March 7-9! HR West is the largest gathering of HR professionals in Northern California - bringing together more than 650 of your colleagues for unparalleled networking and excellent education. We would like to invite you to join him at the...
HK's Glen Kraemer with speak at a Professionals in Human Resources workshop on the topic of workplace violence prevention and threat assessment. The content covered during this half-day workshop is typically reserved for in-service training programs at large and mid-sized organizations. PIHRA is pleased to be able to offer this special public session to Southern...
HK's Erin Dolly presents: Revising Your Campus Policies to Comply with Title IX, VAWA and the Clery Act. With evolving obligations for institutions to comply with training on, responding to, and reporting of campus sexual misconduct, it can be challenging for an institution to keep their policies current and legally compliant. In addition to revisions required...
Steve Hirschfeld will be presenting a labor and employment law update at PASCO's Half-Day Conference on March 17, 2016 in Santa Rosa, CA. Click here for more information.
HK's Kirstin Muller will present a legal update to the National Human Resources Association on the topic of "Quick Study on Equal Pay." With California's new law and continuing focus on the Equal Pay Act at the federal level, prepare yourself on this hot topic so that it does not become a hot potato on...
Natasha Baker attend the National Association of College and University Attorneys board members conference in Denver.
Natasha Baker attended the Association of Governing Board of Universities and Colleges in Washington, D.C.
Glen Kraemer will address the Ninth Circuit Human Resources Conference on the subject of "Eliminating 'Violence to the Spirit:' Working Toward a Bullying-Free Organizational Culture." The program will explore the definition and identification of bullying, legal developments and concerns related to bullying, the nexus with workplace violence, and the leadership principles and “best practice” managerial...
On Sunday afternoon, May 15, 2016, HK Partner Carmen Plaza de Jennings, Princeton Prize Bay Area Committee Chair, will host the Princeton University Prize in Race Relations Bay Area Awards Ceremony honoring Helen Kassa of Prospect High School (Princeton Prize), Naser Abdelrahman of Carlmont High School (Certificate of Accomplishment), and Dahkota Kicking Bear Brown of...
Natasha Baker presented at two sessions at the New Orleans Council of Independent Colleges Chief Academic Officers Conference.
Natasha Baker will speak at workshops regarding hiring practices and faculty evaluations at the Council of Independent Colleges Workshop for Department and Division Chairs in Portland. Preventive Law I: Adhering to Institutional Procedures and Policies - Hiring Practices - A discussion regarding hiring practices from the viewpoint of the department or division chair's role. The...
HK's Glen Kraemer will speak to a session of the annual conference of the Society for Human Resource Management in Washington, D.C. At this workshop, Glen will use a combination of lecture, role-play, and case study to ensure managers can effectively conduct investigations involving harassment, discrimination or retaliation. To register for this event, click here.
You are invited to a free 90-minute webinar on Tuesday, June 21, 2016, entitled, “The Defend Trade Secrets Act: New Rights and Obligations of U.S. Employers.” Protecting trade secrets and other intellectual property is a key issue for employers. Unlike patents, however, no federal law existed to provide a civil remedy for trade secret theft....
HK's Natash Baker will speak on the subject of "Title IX and Sexual Misconduct: Advice from the Trenches" at the National Association of College and University Attorneys annual conference in San Francisco.
Steve Hirschfeld will be presenting a session at the NACUA Annual Conference entitled "Breaking Bad: How to Address Faculty Misconduct." To learn more about the conference and Steve's presentation, click here.
Natasha Baker and Megan Farrell will present a one-day workshop Conducting Title IX Campus Investigations at our Santa Monica office. Conducting Title IX Investigations This one-day in-person workshop covers: • Effective questioning techniques • Gathering and evaluating evidence, including resolution of credibility issues • Preparation of the report • Special considerations when investigating dating and domestic violence, stalking and...
Strategies to Ensure Best Practices and Legal Compliance in Dealing with Student Accommodation Requests at Your Institution On May 18, 2016, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) released the long-awaited final regulations for the white collar exemption to the federal overtime pay requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) which increased the salary threshold...
You are invited to a free 90-minute webinar on Thursday, July 28, 2016 entitled, “Employee Remuneration in Africa and the Middle East: Challenges and Opportunities for Employers.” Employers and employees alike are facing myriad challenges at their work places with regard to remuneration and benefits. For employers with operations across the globe, the challenges are...
Natasha Baker and Megan Farrell will present a one-day workshop Conducting Title IX Campus Investigations at our Santa Monica office. Conducting Title IX Investigations This one-day in-person workshop covers: Effective questioning techniques Gathering and evaluating evidence, including resolution of credibility issues Preparation of the report Special considerations when investigating dating and domestic violence, stalking and...
HK's Erin Dolly will present a webinar regarding the New FLSA Overtime Rules. On May 18, 2016, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) released the long-awaited final regulations for the white collar exemption to the federal overtime pay requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) which increased the salary threshold from $455 per week or...
Glen Kraemer will be a featured speaker at ATAP's 26th Annual Threat Management Conference, presenting "Careful Employer...or Big Brother? Social Media Law and Best Practice in Preventing Workplace Violence." Glen will examine the effective use of social media as a lawful tool in evaluating threatening behaviors and the potential for workplace violence. For more information...
Megan C. Farrell presents "Run, Pass, or Punt: Risk Manager's Role in Title IX Compliance" at URMIA's Annual Conference.
Natasha Baker will be speaking at the 2016 Institute for Chief Academic Officers. Sessions will include: Title IX: Compliance and Best Practices Description: Title IX concerns of colleges and universities have expanded from equal opportunities for male and female students in intercollegiate athletics to equal educational experiences, including freedom from sexual harassment for both men and...
The results of the November 2016 election have called into question protections for undocumented persons provided by the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program enacted by the Obama administration. What protections might be a “sanctuary campus” declaration afford? What are the legal limits and implications of a change in the enforcement of immigration law? A...
Natasha Baker to speak on Legal Issues Pertaining to Undocumented Students and Employees.
HK's Erin Dolly presents a webinar on the laws and regulations that permit animals to assist persons with disabilities on college campuses have been rapidly changing. Colleges and universities have faced an increasing number of requests by both students and employees to bring animals on campus, requiring institutions to sort through a complex labyrinth of...
In this session before the VHMA, "Zero Tolerance: The Assessment and Prevention of Workplace Violence," HK partner Glen Kraemer will present to senior veterinary hospital executives and managers on the assessment of and response to threats of workplace violence. Drawing on over 20 years of advising corporate threat management teams, Glen will review warning sign...
Glen Kraemer will speak to the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association (VHMA) regarding how to more effectively conduct personnel investigations. This program, specifically geared to practice managers and human resources professionals, is drawn from an award-winning curriculum presented nationwide by Glen. During this fast-paced session, he will explore how to minimize liability by conducting effective internal...
HK's Dan Handman will present a legal update to the National Human Resources Association on the impact of the presidential election as it pertains to : EEO decisions from 2016 and whether you should be charting a new course for your organization in 2017 or holding steady Wage and Hour developments, including the changes in...
Steve Hirschfeld will speak at the 3rd annual Silicon Beach Conference on protecting and avoiding the misuse of confidential information with non-disclosure agreements. For more information on the event, click here.
Erin will join University of Alabama Counseling Center Staff Therapist, B.J. Guenther Ed.D., LPC, as a guest on her radio show, Brain Matters, for a conversation about service and emotional support animals on college campuses. Brain Matters airs live every Tuesday evening from 6-7PM Central Time on 90.7 The Capstone (www.wvuafm.ua.edu). The show features a...
HK's Steve Hirschfeld will be speaking at the Employment Law Alliance’s Nairobi conference on labor and employment law issues in Africa and the Middle East. For more information about the conference, click here.
Natasha Baker to attend Immigration Symposium and Panelist on DACA/Immigration Issues.
Sessions will provide college and university administrators involved in investigating and adjudicating sexual misconduct cases information and resources necessary to conduct trauma-informed investigations in line with evolving practices.
Hirschfeld Kraemer LLP co-managing partner Glen Kraemer spoke to the Association of Threat Assessment Professionals on: "Violence to the Spirit: Essential Considerations in Understanding and Eliminating Workplace Bullying." Acts of physical violence in the workplace are often the tragic end-result of an organizational culture that shies away from bullying, intimidation, and status-blind harassment as something...
Natasha Baker to attend the NACUA CLE Conference.
The Investigations program is designed for HR professionals, security personnel, loss prevention and risk management and in-house counsel. During this seminar, you will learn and practice the skills necessary to conduct an investigation into any type of employee misconduct claim. We will take you and your staff step-by-step through the process of conducting an investigation....
Erin Dolly will speak at the 2017 National Association for Law Placement's Annual Education Conference on the subject of “Supporting Students Experiencing Bias-Related Bad Behavior, Microaggressions, or Harassment.” All too often, law career advisors hear from students who have experienced problematic behavior from others in a professional context, off or on campus, and are struggling...
Kirstin Muller will present the legal update to the National Human Resources Association breakfast meeting. To register or for more information on this event, click here.
The Investigations program is designed for HR professionals, security personnel, loss prevention and risk management and in-house counsel. During this seminar, you will learn and practice the skills necessary to conduct an investigation into any type of employee misconduct claim. We will take you and your staff step-by-step through the process of conducting an investigation....
The California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) was amended to require that AB1825 Mandatory Sexual Harassment Prevention Training include prevention of workplace bullying which that law refers to as “abusive conduct." That conduct is defined as “ conduct of an employer or employee…that a reasonable person would find hostile, offensive, and unrelated to an employer’s...
While Washington is shifting in one direction, California continues its tectonic shift in another. Recent amendments to California’s Fair Pay Act continue that momentum. Come join us as we explore: How should the recent amendments to California’s Fair Pay Act impact your organization’s practices? What are the high risk industries for Fair Pay Act claims?...
Natasha Baker to present on EEO Developments.
HK Partner Carmen Plaza de Jennings hosts the Princeton Prize in Race Relations Annual Awards Ceremony this Sunday, May 21, 2017, at 1:00 p.m. at the Hirschfeld Kraemer San Francisco Office. The Princeton Prize recognizes high school students for outstanding work in their schools or communities to advance the cause of race relations. This year...
Kirstin Muller to speak at the National Human Resources Association, Ventura County Affiliate, on Equal Pay and other legal developments. HRCI Credits: 1.00 To register or for more information on this event, click here.
Natasha will be presenting "Preventative Law I: Adhering to Institutional Procedures & Policies – Hiring Practices" and "Preventative Law II: Adhering to Institutional Procedures & Policies – Faculty Performance Evaluation." For more information, and to register, click here.
We are pleased to announce a free 60 minute webinar, "Puerto Rico's Labor Transformation and Flexibility Act of 2017" on June 7th, 2017. On January 26, 2017, the Governor of Puerto Rico, Ricardo Rosselló-Nevares, signed the Labor Transformation and Flexibility Act (“LTFA”). The LTFA is a comprehensive labor and employment reform applicable to private employers...
Natasha Baker will speak on Preventative Law I: Adhering to Institutional Procedures and Policies – Hiring Practices and Preventative Law II: Adhering to Institutional Procedures and Policies - Faculty Performance Evaluation at the CIC Workshop for Department and Division Chairs.
Glen Kraemer to speak at SHRM 2017 Annual Conference and Exposition – June 19, 2017. Glen Kraemer will be presenting his nationally-renowned Workplace Violence Prevention program at the SHRM 2017 Annual Conference and Exposition in New Orleans, LA. This program is a multi-disciplinary examination of best practices concerning workplace violence prevention. Behavioral, legal, and managerial...
Natasha Baker will attend and moderate the 2017 Annual Conference of the National Association of College and University Attorneys.
HK's Erin Dolly will speak on the subject of "Managing Student Health and Safety Abroad... from Sexual Assaults to Suicidal Students" at the National Association of College and University Attorneys annual conference in Chicago.
We are pleased to announce a free 60-minute webinar, "Cultural and Communication Issues that Impact Global Business: Tools to Succeed in a Global Business Environment" on June 29, 2017. Working globally is challenging for many reasons, and differing cultural communication styles often exacerbates the difficulties. Whether it is differences in the importance of hierarchy, the preference...
Training for Coordinators, Diversity Officers, Student Affairs, Campus Safety, Campus Counsel, Athletic Directors & Staff, Student Conduct and Grievance Officers, Residence Life Staff and Investigators. Title IX ASAP The agenda for this in-depth training includes: An overview of the legal and regulatory guidance (Title IX and related Office for Civil Rights guidance documents; Clery Act...
Training for Coordinators, Diversity Officers, Student Affairs, Campus Safety, Campus Counsel, Athletic Directors & Staff, Student Conduct and Grievance Officers, Residence Life Staff and Investigators. Title IX ASAP The agenda for this in-depth training includes: An overview of the legal and regulatory guidance (Title IX and related Office for Civil Rights guidance documents; Clery Act...
Training for Coordinators, Diversity Officers, Student Affairs, Campus Safety, Campus Counsel, Athletic Directors & Staff, Student Conduct and Grievance Officers, Residence Life Staff and Investigators. Conducting Title IX Investigations An in-depth examination of a trauma-informed investigation, including a case study. Types of sexual violence Standard of review for sexual violence complaints Consent and how drugs/alcohol...
The Employment Law Alliance is pleased to announce a free 90-minute webinar, "Trends in Workplace Health and Safety in Asia Pacific." Local times are listed below: August 22, 2017 7:00pm – 8:30pm Pacific 10:00pm – 11:30pm Eastern August 23, 2017 7:30am – 9:00am IST 10:00am – 11:30am MYT 12:00pm – 1:30pm AEST 2:00pm – 3:30pm NZST
August 23, 2017 12:00pm - 1:30pm PDT 2:00pm - 3:30pm CDT 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT REGISTER HERE Uber, Facebook and Google have all recently been the subject of intense media coverage over their employees' political activism and beliefs. Whether that conduct involves supporting a Presidential candidate who isn't "favored" by most of the workforce or...
On September 6, 2017 Leigh Cole presented a telephone Briefing for the membership of the National Association of College and University Attorneys (NACUA) regarding the announced phasing-out of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. She co-presented with Steven Bloom, Director, Government Relations, of the American Council of Education. NACUA Briefings are a new...
This Fall, we are pleased to offer our full-day seminar on Conducting an Effective Internal Investigation. The Investigations program is designed for HR professionals, security personnel, loss prevention and risk management, business owners, and in-house counsel. During this seminar, you will learn and practice the skills necessary to conduct an investigation into any type of employee...
This presentation will provide an overview of paid and unpaid leave laws governing employers in the United States. The speakers will provide guidance and strategies to navigate the challenges of complying with varying and multifaceted laws. Experienced legal counsel from 4 jurisdictions within the United States and its territories will provide practical insight on: ?...
The Investigations program is designed for HR professionals, security personnel, loss prevention and risk management and in-house counsel. During this seminar, you will learn and practice the skills necessary to conduct an investigation into any type of employee misconduct claim. We will take you and your staff step-by-step through the process of conducting an investigation....
The California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) was amended to require that AB1825 Mandatory Sexual Harassment Prevention Training include prevention of workplace bullying which that law refers to as “abusive conduct." That conduct is defined as “ conduct of an employer or employee…that a reasonable person would find hostile, offensive, and unrelated to an...
To Our Clients and Friends: As many of you now know, the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) was amended to require that AB1825 Mandatory Sexual Harassment Prevention Training include prevention of workplace bullying which that law refers to as “abusive conduct." That conduct is defined as “ conduct of an employer or employee…that...
Natasha Baker will attend and speak at Council of Independent Colleges 2017 Conference for Chief Academic & Chief Student Affairs Officers in San Antonio, Texas regarding Title IX: Compliance and Best Practices, and Higher Education Legal Issues Roundup. Title IX concerns of colleges and universities have expanded from equal opportunities for male and female students...
The Investigations program is designed for HR professionals, security personnel, loss prevention and risk management and in-house counsel. During this seminar, you will learn and practice the skills necessary to conduct an investigation into any type of employee misconduct claim. We will take you and your staff step-by-step through the process of conducting an investigation....
The Investigations program is designed for HR professionals, security personnel, loss prevention and risk management and in-house counsel. During this seminar, you will learn and practice the skills necessary to conduct an investigation into any type of employee misconduct claim. We will take you and your staff step-by-step through the process of conducting an investigation....
The Investigations program is designed for HR professionals, security personnel, loss prevention and risk management and in-house counsel. During this seminar, you will learn and practice the skills necessary to conduct an investigation into any type of employee misconduct claim. We will take you and your staff step-by-step through the process of conducting an investigation....
The California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) was amended to require that AB1825 Mandatory Sexual Harassment Prevention Training include prevention of workplace bullying which that law refers to as “abusive conduct." That conduct is defined as “ conduct of an employer or employee…that a reasonable person would find hostile, offensive, and unrelated to an...
You are invited to attend a free, employer-focused webinar, “Workforce Anxiety: Strategies for Changing Times” taking place Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at from 11:00am-12:30pm Pacific. Change is a given in today’s workplace. In order to stay current and relevant organizations must be able to respond and adapt quickly to changing consumer demand and competitor advancements....
Training for Coordinators, Diversity Officers, Student Affairs, Campus Safety, Campus Counsel, Athletic Directors & Staff, Student Conduct and Grievance Officers, Residence Life Staff and Investigators. Title IX ASAP The agenda for this in-depth training includes: An overview of the legal and regulatory guidance (Title IX and related Office for Civil Rights guidance documents; Clery Act...
Training for Coordinators, Diversity Officers, Student Affairs, Campus Safety, Campus Counsel, Athletic Directors & Staff, Student Conduct and Grievance Officers, Residence Life Staff and Investigators. Title IX ASAP The agenda for this in-depth training includes: An overview of the legal and regulatory guidance (Title IX and related Office for Civil Rights guidance documents; Clery Act...
Training for Coordinators, Diversity Officers, Student Affairs, Campus Safety, Campus Counsel, Athletic Directors & Staff, Student Conduct and Grievance Officers, Residence Life Staff and Investigators. Conducting Title IX Investigations An in-depth examination of a trauma-informed investigation, including a case study. Types of sexual violence Standard of review for sexual violence complaints Consent and how drugs/alcohol...
The Employment Law Alliance (ELA) invites you to its upcoming free 90-minute webinar: Year in Review: Key U.S. Employment Law Developments and What to Expect in 2018 Wednesday, January 10, 2018 3:00pm–4:30pm EST 2:00pm–3:30pm CST 1:00pm–2:30pm MST 12:00pm–1:30pm PST 10:00am–11:30am HAST This is ELA's most popular webinar of the year! This session will provide an...
Kirstin Muller will speak at the 2018 Legal Update Seminar to the National Human Resources Association on sexual harassment and beyond, EEO news and decisions from 2017 that impact your organization: The #MeToo sexual harassment movement’s impact on the workplace Legislative developments including continued momentum on the pay equity front and the extension of harassment...
With two new members and some reshuffling on the National Labor Relations Board, together with a newly appointed general counsel, the White House has wasted no time in charting a new direction for management-labor relations that departs dramatically from the last 8 years. Experts from across the U.S. will provide practical insight on how these...
The Employment Law Alliance (ELA) invites you to its upcoming free 60-minute webinar: #MeToo Goes Global: Considerations for Multinational Companies to Address Sexual Harassment Monday, February 12, 2018 6:00pm–7:00pm Pacific 9:00pm–10:00pm Eastern Tuesday, February 13, 2018 7:30am–8:30am IST 10:00am–11:00am CST 1:00pm–2:00pm AEDT 3:00pm–4:00pm NZST The issue of sexual harassment at the workplace has attracted headlines in the US,...
The Employment Law Alliance (ELA) invites you to its upcoming free 90-minute webinar: Reconciling Employment Laws with Local Content Requirements in Africa: Focusing on Natural Resources and Extractive Industries Wednesday, February 28, 2018 7:00am – 8:30am EST 12:00pm – 1:30pm GMT 1:00pm – 2:30pm GMT +1 2:00pm – 3:30pm GMT +2 3:00pm – 4:30pm GMT...
The Employment Law Alliance (ELA) invites you to its upcoming free 90-minute webinar: New Data Protection & Privacy Regulations in the EU Wednesday, March 7, 2018 1:00pm – 2:30pm GMT 2:00pm – 2:30pm CET 3:00pm – 4:30pm EET 4:00pm – 5:30pm GMT +3 5:00am – 7:30am PST 8:00am – 9:30am EST This presentation will provide...
In this presentation learn the risk of Cannabis in the work place. Learn what your liability is as the employer as well as what the new rights of the employee are in California. You will learn: Strategic Risk Management New Work Place Policies Employee Questions How to prepare for what seems like never ending laws...
The Employment Law Alliance (ELA) invites you to a free 90-minute webinar: Lessons Learned in Higher Education: Sexual Misconduct Around the WorldTaking place on: Tuesday, March 20 11:00am – 12:30pm EDT 10:00am – 11:30am CDT 8:00am – 9:30am PDT 4:00pm – 5:30pm CET 7:00pm – 8:30pm GMT+4 The U.S., the U.K., China, Australia, France… everyone...
Dear ELA Members, Clients, & Colleagues, We welcome you to attend our upcoming free 60-minute webinar What Keeps You Up at Night? Focusing on Nationalisation, Redundancy & Pensions, and End of Service Benefits in the Middle East Taking place on: Wednesday, March 28 7:00am – 8:00am EDT 11:00am – 12:00pm GMT 12:00pm – 1:00pm CET...
Join us for the legal update, including what Stormy Daniels can teach us, the DOL’s new Payroll Audit Independent Determination Program, and more. NHRA will follow this with the second installment in its HR Development series. Learn about the 4 Phases of HR development and how each developmental level provides a systematic progression of how...
Ever wonder how companies differentiate themselves to attract and retain superstar talent? Join us for a panel event featuring thought leaders from Tolman | Wiker, voted '2017 Best Place To Work' by the Pacific Coast Business Times, as they share insight on the strategies used by top employers to win the war for talent. Topics...
Hirschfeld Kraemer LLP is pleased to offer our "Train the Trainer" Anti-Harassment Seminar For Human Resources Professionals and In-House Counsel in Santa Monica on April 24, 2018. (Note this training is also offered in San Francisco on April 26 and Napa on April 27) This intensive three-hour program is designed to give you the necessary tools to create...
Hirschfeld Kraemer LLP is pleased to offer our "Train the Trainer" Anti-Harassment Seminar For Human Resources Professionals and In-House Counsel in San Francisco on April 26, 2018. (Note this training is also offered in Santa Monica on April 24 and Napa on April 27) This intensive three-hour program is designed to give you the necessary tools to...
Hirschfeld Kraemer LLP is pleased to offer our "Train the Trainer" Anti-Harassment Seminar For Human Resources Professionals and In-House Counsel in Napa on April 27, 2018. (Note this training is also offered in San Francisco on April 26 and Santa Monica on April 24) This intensive three-hour program is designed to give you the necessary tools to create...
Hirschfeld Kraemer LLP is pleased to offer our comprehensive full-day seminar on Conducting an Effective Internal Investigation in Santa Monica on May 2, 2018 (Note this training will also be offered in San Francisco on May 24 and Napa on May 14) During this engaging, interactive seminar, our experienced employment law attorneys will guide you...
Hirschfeld Kraemer LLP is pleased to offer our Learn, Lead, and Prevent: Anti-Harassment Training for Executives, Managers, and Supervisors seminar in Napa on May 3, 2018. (Note this training is also offered in San Francisco on May 4 and Santa Monica on May 8) The headlines are impossible to ignore: while progress has been made in the...
Hirschfeld Kraemer LLP is pleased to offer our Learn, Lead, and Prevent: Anti-Harassment Training for Executives, Managers, and Supervisors seminar in San Francisco on May 4, 2018. (Note this training is also offered in Santa Monica on May 8 and Napa on May 3) The headlines are impossible to ignore: while progress has been made in the...
Glen Kraemer to speak the ALA's 2018 Annual Conference and Expo - May 4, 2018, National Harbor, MD Join Hirschfeld Kraemer Founding Partner Glen Kraemer for his presentation on Preventing Workplace Violence: Managing the Troubled Employee. This program is a multidisciplinary examination of best practices concerning workplace violence prevention. Behavioral, legal and managerial considerations will...
Hirschfeld Kraemer LLP is pleased to offer our Learn, Lead, and Prevent: Anti-Harassment Training for Executives, Managers, and Supervisors seminar in Santa Monica on May 8, 2018. (Note this training is also offered in San Francisco on May 4 and Napa on May 3) The headlines are impossible to ignore: while progress has been made in the...
Hirschfeld Kraemer LLP is pleased to offer our comprehensive full-day seminar on Conducting an Effective Internal Investigation in Napa on May 14, 2018. (Note this training is also available in Santa Monica on May 2 and San Francisco on May 24) During this engaging, interactive seminar, our experienced employment law attorneys will guide you and your...
Active shooter training regimen with a unique ability to fuse a CPTED security assessment with a tactical active shooter response by employees. Considering the safety and security of customer’s physical environment while simultaneously training an appropriate response by on-site personnel: How to escape during an incident How to barricade and lock down How to notify...
Hirschfeld Kraemer LLP is pleased to offer our comprehensive full-day seminar on Conducting an Effective Internal Investigation in San Francisco on May 24, 2018. (Note this training is also available in Santa Monica on May 2 and Napa on May 14) During this engaging, interactive seminar, our experienced employment law attorneys will guide you and your...
NHRA Breakfast Meeting May 23, 2018 7:00 am – 9:00 am Thousand Oaks Inn, 75 W. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks CA 91360 Fees: $26 NHRA members ($23 in-transition) $38 non-members Kirstin Muller presents a brief legal update on recent case law, including the California Supreme Court’s new take on an old subject: independent contractors. ...
Glen Kraemer to speak at SHRM 2018 Annual Conference and Exposition – June 17, 2018 Join Hirschfeld Kraemer Founding Partner Glen Kraemer, and over 13,000 HR professionals from around the world at the SHRM 2018 Annual Conference and Exposition in Chicago, IL. This will be Glen’s ninth year presenting at the SHRM Annual Conference, each time receiving a...
Glen Kraemer to speak at SHRM 2018 Annual Conference and Exposition – June 17, 2018 Join Hirschfeld Kraemer Founding Partner Glen Kraemer, and over 13,000 HR professionals from around the world at the SHRM 2018 Annual Conference and Exposition in Chicago, IL. This will be Glen’s ninth year presenting at the SHRM Annual Conference, each time...
Come and learn with HK attorneys, Kirstin Muller and Stefanie Renaud, about issues that cross your employment lawyer's desk each day, including: sexual harassment prevention; wage and hour issues such as exemptions, regular rate calculations, and commissions; reasonable accommodation; arbitration agreements; independent contractors. Deepen your understanding and your employment lawyer's nighttime sleep through this program. For...
Christine Helwick will appear on a panel at the 2018 NACUA Annual Conference in Minneapolis on June 25th. The panel will: Focus on the practical considerations involved in developing a proactive system to prevent and properly respond to complaints of sexual misconduct involving faculty and employees Discuss best practices for conducting effective campus...
The Employment Law Alliance invites you to attend our upcoming free 60-minute webinar: Sexual Harassment Among the Global Workforce: An HR Perspective in the United States Thursday, July 12, 2018 12:00pm–1:00pm PST 1:00pm–2:00pm MT 2:00pm–3:00pm CST 3:00pm–4:00pm EST Sexual Harassment in the workplace has been acknowledged around the world well before the first cries of the...
The Employment Law Alliance invites you to attend our upcoming free 60-minute webinar: Sexual Harassment Among the Global Workforce: An HR Perspective in Africa and the Middle East Tuesday, July 17, 2018 8:30am–9:30pm EST 1:30pm–2:30pm GMT+2 2:30pm–3:30pm GMT+3 3:30pm–4:30pm GMT+4 Sexual Harassment in the workplace has been acknowledged around the world well before the first cries of...
The #MeToo movement demands re-evaluation of many fundamental processes and beliefs concerning the best way to identify, investigate, and stop workplace harassment. While the essential investigation skills are still relevant – understanding burden of proof, knowing how to ask effective questions, and the ability to properly apply the foundational tools of credibility assessment – HR...
Hirschfeld Kraemer LLP Partner Natasha Baker is once again offering her popular 2-Day Title IX ASAP Training Workshops in our Santa Monica office on August 7 and 8, 2018. You can register for both days, or just one. Who Should Attend: Coordinators, Diversity Officers, Student Affairs, Campus Safety, Campus Counsel, Athletic Directors & Staff, Student Conduct...
The Employment Law Alliance invites you to attend our upcoming free 90-minute webinar: Sexual Harassment Among the Global Workforce: An HR Perspective in Central America and Northern South America Thursday, August 16, 2018 10:00am – 11:30am PDT 11:00am –12:30pm MDT 12:00pm – 1:30pm CDT 1:00pm – 2:30pm EDT Sexual Harassment in the workplace has been acknowledged around...
HK's Glen Kraemer provides frequent trainings addressing the challenging legal issues around workplace and campus violence. On August 16, 2018, Glen was a featured speaker at the 2018 Threat Management Conference in Anaheim, California, hosted by the Association of Threat Assessment Professionals (ATAP). Click HERE to view Glen's slide presentation, "Evolving Legal Considerations in the Response to...
The Employment Law Alliance invites you to attend our upcoming free 60-minute webinar: Sexual Harassment Among the Global Workforce: An HR Perspective in the Asia Pacific Monday, August 20, 2018 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm PDT 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm CDT 10:00 pm - 11:00 pm EDT Tuesday, August 21, 2018 9:00 am - 10:00 am...
Conducting An Effective Internal Investigation What you don't know can cost you money. Protect yourself and be informed. On Wednesday, August 22, 2018, Steve Hirschfeld of Hirschfeld Kraemer LLP will present a lunchtime seminar designed to provide practical insight on those skills necessary to conduct an investigation into any type of employee misconduct claim. Conducting An...
Hirschfeld Kraemer LLP is pleased to offer our comprehensive full-day seminar on Conducting an Effective Internal Investigation in San Francisco on September 12, 2018. (Note this training is also available in Santa Monica on September 27 and Napa on September 20) During this engaging, interactive seminar, our experienced employment law attorneys will guide you and your staff...
On September 19, 2018, Glen Kraemer presented a live, 60-minute webinar entitled "Preventing Workplace Violence: Managing the Troubled Employee" to the Association of Legal Administrators (ALA). This program is a multi-disciplinary examination of best practices concerning workplace violence prevention. Behavioral, legal and managerial considerations will be examined, with a specific emphasis on the role of...
Hirschfeld Kraemer LLP is pleased to offer our comprehensive full-day seminar on Conducting an Effective Internal Investigation in Napa on September 20, 2018. (Note this training is also available in Santa Monica on September 27 and San Francisco on September 12) During this engaging, interactive seminar, our experienced employment law attorneys will guide you and your...
Hirschfeld Kraemer LLP is pleased to offer our comprehensive full-day seminar on Conducting an Effective Internal Investigation in Santa Monica on September 27, 2018 (Note this training is also available in San Francisco on September 12 and Napa on September 20) During this engaging, interactive seminar, our experienced employment law attorneys will guide you and your staff through...
Hirschfeld Kraemer LLP's Alison Hamer is co-presenting "Legal Issues Pertaining to Sanctuary, DACA, Dreamers, and ICE Investigations" at the University Risk Management & Insurance Association (URMIA) 49th Annual Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah, on October 2, 2018. Along with Karen Davis, VP of Administration and Finance at California Lutheran University, Alison will provide an...
Recent years have seen growing legal and social trends aimed at increasing workplace fairness and transparency. These issues are in many ways at the core of social movements like #MeToo and #TimesUp, and employers are taking notice in order to attract and retain talent while deterring litigation. In 2016, California became the trendsetter in adopting...
Natasha Baker has been invited to speak at the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) 2018 Institute for Chief Academic Officers with Chief Financial and Chief Enrollment Management Officers, held in St. Louis, Missouri, Nov. 3-6, 2018. Natasha is slated to speak at two sessions: Title IX: Compliance and Best Practices. Title IX concerns of colleges and universities...
NHRA Annual Legal Update - Half-Day Seminar Join Hirschfeld Kraemer's Kirstin Muller and Light Gabler's Jonathan Fraser Light as they provide a half-day overview of of EEO decisions, legislation, and cultural movements from 2018 and their impact on how your organization should operate in 2019 and beyond. Topics include how the #MeToo movement started with...
Glen Kraemer will be speaking at the Association of Threat Assessment Professionals (ATAP) Winter Conference on February 6, 2019, in Orlando, Florida. Glen's presentation is entitled "Evolving Legal Considerations in the Response to Workplace and Campus Violence." ATAP's Winter Conference takes place February 5-7, 2019, at the Disney Yacht and Beach Club Resort, Orlando, Florida....
On February 7, 2019, Aura Adams will speak to the Napa Valley Vintners in their St. Helena office to outline the most compelling 'hot topic' legal developments affecting employers in 2019. This is a great educational opportunity for all levels of employers, from ownership to hospitality managers to winemakers and production leaders. Click here for more...
Hirschfeld Kraemer LLP’s Steve Hirschfeld and Glen Kraemer are slated to speak at the annual HR West conference held at the Oakland Convention Center March 11-13, 2019. Steve and Glen’s presentation, “Evolving Legal and Practical Considerations in the Response to Workplace Violence,” takes place Tuesday, March 12, 2019 from 10:50am-12:20pm. HR West is one of...
Hirschfeld Kraemer LLP is pleased to offer our comprehensive full-day seminar on Conducting an Effective Internal Investigation in Santa Monica on March 19, 2019 (Note this training is also available in San Francisco on March 20, 2019 and Napa on March 22, 2019.) The 2019 legislative overhaul of California’s harassment laws puts increased pressure on human resources professionals and other...
Hirschfeld Kraemer LLP is pleased to offer our comprehensive full-day seminar on Conducting an Effective Internal Investigation in San Francisco on March 20, 2019 (Note this training is also available in Santa Monica on March 19, 2019 and Napa on March 22, 2019.) The 2019 legislative overhaul of California’s harassment laws puts increased pressure on human resources professionals and...
Hirschfeld Kraemer LLP is pleased to offer our comprehensive full-day seminar on Conducting an Effective Internal Investigation in Napa on March 22, 2019 (Note this training is also available in Santa Monica on March 19, 2019 and San Francisco on March 20, 2019.) The 2019 legislative overhaul of California’s harassment laws puts increased pressure on human resources professionals...
Hirschfeld Kraemer LLP is pleased to offer our Learn, Lead, and Prevent: Anti-Harassment Training for Executives, Managers, and Supervisors seminar in Santa Monica on April 9, 2019 (Note this training is also available in San Francisco on April 12, 2019 and Napa on April 26, 2019.) This…is…BIG: To kick-off 2019, California has raised the bar in...
Hirschfeld Kraemer LLP is pleased to offer our Learn, Lead, and Prevent: Anti-Harassment Training for Executives, Managers, and Supervisors seminar in San Francisco on April 12, 2019 (Note this training is also available in Santa Monica on April 9, 2019 and Napa on April 26, 2019.) This…is…BIG: To kick-off 2019, California has raised the bar in aggressively...
On April 15, 2019, Glen Kraemer will present "Preventing Workplace Violence -- Managing the Troubled Employee" to the Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) at their 2019 Annual Conference and Expo in Grapevine, Texas. The ALA Annual Conference, themed for 2019 as "New Frontiers In Legal Management," takes place April 14-17, 2019 at the Gaylord Texan Resort...
Hirschfeld Kraemer's Glen Kraemer will speak at the Association of Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers 2019 Security Conference taking place in Austin, Texas, April 29 - May 1, 2019. On Wednesday, May 1, Glen and his co-panelists will present "From Reaction to Intervention: Developing a Modern Threat Assessment Program." AFPM members and non-members are welcome to register. For...
Hirschfeld Kraemer's Glen Kraemer will speak at the Association of Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers 2019 Labor Relations/Human Resources Conference taking place in Austin, Texas, May 2 - 3, 2019. On Thursday, May 2, Glen will give a presentation entitled "Workplace Violence." AFPM members and non-members are welcome to register. For more information and to register, click here.
On May 16, 2019, Glen Kraemer will present a PIHRA workshop entitled "Evolving Challenges -- and Opportunities -- for Workplace Violence Prevention." Date: Thursday, May 16, 2019 Time: 7:30am (registration); 8 - 9:30am (program) Location: Hirschfeld Kraemer LLP, 233 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 600, Santa Monica Topics will include: OSHA and workplace violence: Responding to a regulatory...
Sponsored by the Hospital Association of Southern California, this day-long interactive seminar for management personnel will provide the practical, hands-on skills needed to conduct an internal investigation into any type of employee misconduct claim. Presenters Glen Kraemer and Reed Schaper will take participants step-by-step through the process of conducting an investigation. Seminar: Conducting An Effective...
Understanding and Managing Leaves of Absence: An Interactive Workshop June 20, 2019 8:30 a.m. – 12 noon A Hospital Association of Southern California Education Program Does working through employee leaves leave you ready for your own leave of absence? If so, this half day workshop is the place for you. Learn about leaves of...
The 2019 Society For Human Resource Management (SHRM) Annual Conference, "Creating Better Workplaces," takes place June 23-26, 2019, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Glen Kraemer has been speaking at SHRM conferences every year since 2008, receiving Top Speaker honors each year. This year he'll present two sessions: Sunday, June 23: "Sherlock Holmes...or Inspector Clouseau?...
Hirschfeld Kraemer LLP's Dan Handman and Bruce Cross of Lighthouse Compliance Solutions are teaming up to present a complimentary 90-minute seminar: HIRING: HOW TO ENSURE IT'S EFFECTIVE AND LEGAL Thursday, September 5, 2019 8:00am - 9:30am Continental Breakfast included In recent years, California courts have seen an uptick in claims related to hiring practices, and...
Hirschfeld Kraemer LLP is pleased to offer our full-day seminar, Conducting An Effective Internal Investigation, in three locations: SAN FRANCISCO - April 7, 2020 SANTA MONICA - April 21, 2020 The 2019 legislative overhaul of California’s harassment laws puts increased pressure on human resources professionals and other internal investigators to acquire – and maintain –...
Hirschfeld Kraemer LLP is pleased to offer our full-day seminar, Conducting An Effective Internal Investigation, in three locations: SANTA MONICA - October 2, 2019 NAPA - October 18, 2019 SAN FRANCISCO - October 22, 2019 The 2019 legislative overhaul of California’s harassment laws puts increased pressure on human resources professionals and other internal investigators to...
Hirschfeld Kraemer LLP is pleased to offer our two-hour Learn, Lead, and Prevent: Anti-Harassment Training for Executives, Managers, and Supervisors seminar, in three locations: SAN FRANCISCO - October 2, 2019 NAPA - October 3, 2019 SANTA MONICA - October 23, 2019 In 2019, California has raised the bar in aggressively addressing head-on the epidemic of workplace...
On September 18, 2019, California enacted A.B. 5, a landmark law that radically changes the landscape of the state’s treatment of employees and independent contractors. In this informative Oct. 17, 2019 webinar, Hirschfeld Kraemer LLP lawyers Dan Handman, John Baum, and Derek Ishikawa provided a comprehensive overview of the new law to help companies learn...
Hirschfeld Kraemer LLP is pleased to offer our full-day seminar, Conducting An Effective Internal Investigation, in three locations: SANTA MONICA - October 2, 2019 NAPA - October 18, 2019 SAN FRANCISCO - October 22, 2019 The 2019 legislative overhaul of California’s harassment laws puts increased pressure on human resources professionals and other internal investigators to...
Hirschfeld Kraemer LLP is pleased to offer our full-day seminar, Conducting An Effective Internal Investigation, in three locations: SANTA MONICA - October 2, 2019 NAPA - October 18, 2019 SAN FRANCISCO - October 22, 2019 The 2019 legislative overhaul of California’s harassment laws puts increased pressure on human resources professionals and other internal investigators to...
Hirschfeld Kraemer LLP is pleased to offer our two-hour Learn, Lead, and Prevent: Anti-Harassment Training for Executives, Managers, and Supervisors seminar, in three locations: SAN FRANCISCO - October 2, 2019 NAPA - October 3, 2019 SANTA MONICA - October 23, 2019 In 2019, California has raised the bar in aggressively addressing head-on the epidemic of workplace...
Hirschfeld Kraemer's Glen Kraemer is co-presenting a two-day symposium on workplace and campus violence at the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work in Los Angeles, Nov. 8-9, 2019. Principles and Practice of Threat Assessment for Violence Prevention Are you prepared to assess and mitigate the risk of targeted violence on your campus or in...
Does working through employee leaves have you ready for your own leave of absence? If so, this half day workshop is the place for you. Learn about leaves of absence in a stress-free environment in which you will work through the various state and federal leave laws applicable to most California employees. The session will...
NHRA Annual Legal Update - Half-Day Seminar Join Hirschfeld Kraemer's Kirstin Muller and Light Gabler's Jonathan Fraser Light as they provide a half-day overview of of EEO decisions, legislation, and cultural movements from 2018 and their impact on how your organization should operate in 2019 and beyond. Topics include how the #MeToo movement started with...
2019 has been a remarkable year in California employment law. Sacramento lawmakers have enacted sweeping changes to independent contractor classification, data privacy, and sexual harassment laws, impacting all aspects of the employment relationship, including mandatory arbitration, to name just a few of the many new laws that will have significant and far-reaching effects on the...
Hirschfeld Kraemer LLP's Glen Kraemer will be one of the featured speakers at the Association of Threat Assessment Professionals (ATAP) Annual Winter Conference taking place in Florida January 28-30, 2020. Glen will present Warning Signs + Workplace "X" Factors = Elevated Concern: How Employers Solve For "X" on Thursday, January 30, 2020. The ATAP Conference is...
On February 4, 2020, Glen Kraemer will present a 60-minute webinar to the Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) entitled "Shaping Hearts, Minds, and Firm Cultures: Effective Prevention Training in the #MeToo Era." Overview: New York recently legislated sweeping sexual harassment prevention training requirements, and more states are sure to follow. There is a growing realization...
At the February 20, 2020 meeting of the West Los Angeles Chapter of PIHRA (Professionals in Human Resources Administration), employment lawyers Stefanie Renaud and Monte Grix of Hirschfeld Kraemer LLP will provide the latest California employment law related updates, compliance and regulatory issues. You'll get comprehensive, actionable programming that provides you with the information you...
The Employment Law Alliance presents this complimentary 90-minute webinar: Coronavirus and the Workplace: The North American Experience Join Hirschfeld Kraemer LLP's Steve Hirschfeld along with speakers from across North America for this webinar, as they discuss how the Coronavirus epidemic is impacting the employment landscape. Hot topics to be discussed include, but are not limited...
REGISTER TODAY for this live panel, offered on two dates: Wed., March 25, 2020 | Wed., April 1, 2020 Navigating COVID-19: Real-Time Advice from Insurance Brokers, Employment Law Attorneys, and Tax Professionals In these complimentary 60-minute webinars, join insurance brokers, employment attorneys, and tax accountants as they give real-time advice on navigating and getting the...
The Employment Law Alliance presents a complimentary 90-minute webinar: Managing A Global Workforce During the Coronavirus Pandemic: A U.S. Immigration Law Perspective Join U.S. Immigration Law experts as they present the most up-to-date information for employers facing unique challenges related to the coronavirus pandemic. Topics to be discussed include: Furloughs, Layoffs, and Terminations Green Card Sponsorship Agency...
Is it safe for work to reopen? That is the biggest question employers everywhere are asking as COVID-19 stay-at-home orders start to lift. But that one question spawns many others, such as: Who will come back to work? Will employees want to come in to work,or is telework the “new normal”? What safety precautions must...
Glen Kraemer will be a featured speaker at the Association of Threat Assessment Professionals (ATAP) virtual annual conference October 28 and 29, 2020. Glen’s presentation, “Managing Pandemic-Era Workplace Threats: An Employer’s Guide To The New Normal,” will take place Thursday, October 29, 2020 from 9:20am-10:20am. This year, ATAP’s conference is virtual and is open to...
Extremely happy to put 2020 in the rearview mirror? Join the club! While 2021 holds promise for widespread COVID-19 vaccination, it also brings with it complicated new employment laws and a Biden/Harris Administration which, with the aid of a Democratic Congress, stands to dramatically alter workplace laws around the country and here in California. New...
If you thought the pandemic has slowed plaintiffs’ lawyers down from challenging HR decisions, think again. COVID-19 has actually resulted in an increase in legal claims albeit with new and novel flavors. Join Hirschfeld Kraemer attorneys Steve Hirschfeld and Adam Maldonado as they provide a comprehensive overview of the latest employment law updates for 2021....
In this webinar, Hirschfeld Kraemer's Steve Hirschfeld and Michelle Freeman, and USI Insurance Services wellness expert, Beth Kramer will delve into the ramifications of the COVID-19 vaccine and what employers need to know. This webinar will include information on legal implications for employers on requiring vaccines as well as implications for employers regarding religious or...
Widespread confusion about the conflicting guidelines coming from federal, state, and local authorities on how to safely reopen the workplace has left many employers scratching their heads. • To mask or not to mask? • Can I require employees to provide proof of vaccination? • How do I deal with unvaccinated employees? • and other workplace...
On January 13, 2022, HK partners Steve Hirschfeld, Hieu Williams, and Monte Grix will present an Annual HR Legal Update at the Professional Association of Sonoma County (PASCO) Annual Conference. The session will provide insight on the hottest developments in labor and employment law over the past year. Topics will include: Ongoing HR challenges involving...
The employment law landscape is always shifting, and there’s a lot to navigate, especially as the pandemic drags into its third year. On February 14, 2022, Hirschfeld Kraemer lawyers Steve Hirschfeld, Hieu Williams, Monte Grix, and Ferry Lopez presented a 90-minute webinar providing insight on the hottest developments in labor and employment law in 2021,...
Glen Kraemer will be a featured speaker at the Association of Threat Assessment Professionals (ATAP) 30th Annual Conference August 9-12, 2022 in Anaheim, California. Glen’s presentation, Preventing Workplace and Campus Violence in 2022…and Beyond: A Guide to the “New Normal,” will take place on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 from 9:45am-11:00am. For more information and to...
