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NCHRA e‐Learning Discount

CVHRMA has partnered with NCHRA, the Northern California HR Association, to provide our members with discounts on web‐based training hosted by NCHRA. Current training includes HRCI certification exam preparation, HR Core e‐Series, and various webinars.

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Most e‐Series and webinars qualify for HRCI credits.

In order to take advantage of this discount, you must register here.

Join CVHRMA now and attend at the member rate.

For information on any of these web-based trainings contact Glenda Tobia at (209) 523-0777 extension 305

Webinars - Most webinars start between 10 AM and 11 AM and are 60 or 90 minutes in length.

eProgram Series – The eProgram series run in 90-minute blocks over several weeks.

HRCI Certification Preparation Courses - There has never been a better time to sharpen your skills and give yourself a competitive advantage. Certification provides valuable credentials that will set you apart from other HR professionals and open the door to new career opportunities. NCHR has one of the largest programs in the nation, has high pass rates, and uses the SHRM learning system. Last year more than 900 individuals prepared for certification using this online learning system.

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February & March Events

Webinars

 

Feb 10 Friday

Independent Contractor Compliance: Avoid Costly Mistakes
Webinar
10:00AM - 11:30AM

$20 CVHRMA Members

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Event Details
Qualifies for 1.5 General Recertification Credits


Summary
Many companies find that engaging professional contingent workers enables them to access specialized skills for specific projects without adding add full-time employees. However, complex employment laws and increased government scrutiny have heightened the risk of contract worker misclassification and potentially costly audits. If your company uses Independent Contractors, 1099s, Freelancers, or Consultants, you need to manage risks while controlling costs.

Gain insight on the issues of Independent Contractor compliance and solutions for handling these complex scenarios. Don’t miss this opportunity to get your questions answered by a leading federal and state compliance expert.
About the Presenter
Mr. Walter Branam is the Director of Compliance for Collabrus, a contingent workforce management firm. Prior to joining Collabrus, Walt worked in government for over 30 years as a tax and audit specialist. His knowledge of state and federal employment laws, regulations, and audit criteria provides valuable insight into how to prevent worker misclassification.

 

Feb 24 Friday

2012 Employment Law Update Webinar
Webinar
9:00AM - 10:30AM

$20 CVHRMA Members

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Event Details
Qualifies for 1.5 General/California Recertification Credits


Summary
Numerous important changes in employment law have occurred over the past year. Governor Brown recently signed several new California employment laws on a wide variety of topics, some of which require employers to take specific proactive steps to ensure compliance. In addition, there are a wide variety of new federal initiatives and key court rulings that significantly alter the legal landscape in some important areas, and should influence how employers should act in 2012 to ensure compliance and minimize legal risks.

This webinar will address new developments including:

New Hiring, Notice & Posting Requirements:  California’s new requirement for a mandatory written notice to new hires; limits on employer-related credit checks; requirement for written contracts for employees who receive commissions; and the NLRA’s new posting requirement for employers nationwide;
Leaves of Absence:  New California law requiring payment for coverage of employees on pregnancy disability leave under group health plans; clarification of the organ/bone marrow donation leave law; and Verizon’s $20 million settlement in relation to counting ADA-protected absences (not covered by FMLA) under no-fault attendance policy;
Wage and Hour:  A California Supreme Court ruling regarding compliance with California overtime laws as to non-residents working in the state; Oracle’s agreement to pay $35 million to settle a class action regarding allegations of improper overtime classification of technical workers; a ruling requiring accrual and payment of unused “sabbatical” time; California court of appeal decision regarding salary arrangements for non-exempt employees; the federal “Plan/Prevent/Protect” initiative (which may lead to regulations requiring employers to conduct internal wage and hour compliance audits) and federal “misclassification” initiative; and update on meal and rest breaks;
Independent Contractors:  Hefty new California penalties for misclassifying workers as independent contractors of up to $25,000 per misclassification; new federal initiatives aimed at catching contractor misclassifications; and the IRS’s Voluntary Classification Settlement Program;
Social Media:  NLRB’s recent enforcement actions against employers with respect to employer policies and employee terminations involving work-related employee postings on Facebook and other social media outlets;
Arbitration:  Rulings on class action waivers in arbitration agreements; and a California Supreme Court ruling that an employer cannot compel an employee to arbitrate and waive his right to a Labor Commission hearing for a wage law violation;
Discrimination:  OFCCP’s proposed rule to require federal contractors to set hiring goal to have 7% of their workforces to be persons with disabilities; $10.6 million verdict in favor of an employee terminated following employer’s mishandling of the investigation of her sexual harassment complaint; and a California court ruling that expands definition of admission of evidence of discrimination to include “me too” testimony of co-workers
About the Presenters
Your presenters will be attorneys Mary Wang and Brian Nagatani, who are partners of the law firm Hixson Nagatani LLP.  Hixson Nagatani LLP advises and represents businesses in a wide range of employment law matters. The firm provides advice and counsel on proactive steps that employers should take to ensure compliance and minimize legal risks, including with respect to creating and updating personnel policies and practices, personnel-related forms, risk assessment of contemplated personnel actions, and managers’ legal training. The firm also defends employers against actual and threatened employee claims, including defense of claims made in state and federal courts, arbitration, and government agencies.

 

Mar 02
Friday

Advanced Overtime Exemption Audit Strategies
Webinar
10:00AM - 11:00AM

$20 CVHRMA Members

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Event Details
Qualifies for 1 General Recertification Credit


Summary
In California, the line between exempt and non-exempt employee classifications can become blurred, and misclassifying an employee carries substantial legal risks. Analysis of actual duties performed by an employee, as well as a thorough understanding of current legal standards, is necessary to determine whether an overtime exemption applies. This requires delving into the details of an employee’s everyday functions, sometimes without his or her knowledge.
Receive applicable strategies to maximize efficiency during your audit and get to the root of whether a job is exempt or non-exempt under California and federal law. Learn:
  • Examples of recent state and federal case law that illustrate why relying exclusively on job descriptions is a bad idea,
  • The types of data-collection options you should consider when conducting your audit,
  • Best practices for the information-gathering process, and
  • How to minimize potential liability for back wages and penalties if you uncover misclassifications.

About the Presenter
Mary Topliff, Esq., founded the Law Offices of Mary L. Topliff in San Francisco in 1997, after practicing civil and employment litigation for nine years. The firm specializes in employment law counseling, training and compliance focusing on practical solutions to avoid costly legal issues. She has conducted numerous overtime exemption audits and has advised many organizations regarding strategies for minimizing risk. She is a published author and frequent speaker on legal issues impacting the workplace.

Mar 16 Friday

HIPAA/GINA: An Informative Presentation by the U.S. DOL
Webinar
11:00AM - 12:00PM

$20 CVHRMA Members

Register

Event Details
Qualifies for 1 General Recertification Credit


Summary
Details TBA
About the Presenters
Dania Kanafani and David Stonebraker, U.S. Department of Labor

Mar 23 Friday

Deep Engagement: Involving Executives with HR Goals via the Workforce ScoreCard
Webinar
10:00AM - 11:30AM

$20 CVHRMA Members

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Event Details
Qualifies for 1 General Recertification Credit


Summary
How do successful HR leaders create executive team engagement with HR and Workforce goals? How does the savvy HR exec keep HR and workforce initiatives on the “front burner”, long enough to make some real progress on workforce issues? Execs are busy people. How do we keep them engaged in consciously developing company culture – and make them aware of the contribution of HR as a function – throughout the year? 

The answer is Workforce ScoreCards. The Workforce ScoreCard is a tool for keeping HR goals and workforce improvement initiatives on the exec team’s radar screen throughout the year. ScoreCards align workforce issues with the company’s strategy and business goals, keeping the exec team engaged, and tracking their progress at creating the kind of company they say they want to create. The ScoreCard is your tool for cementing a strong alliance between execs and your HR Team in the intentional creation of a thriving company culture.

In this webinar, we will explore the process of involving execs in the design and use of the Workforce ScoreCard:

  • Clarifying company business goals and critical core processes
  • Analyzing workforce readiness to achieve those goals and skillfully execute core processes
  •  Involving execs in the choice of workforce metrics and engaging them in the regular monitoring of progress.
  • Identifying HR’s role in improving workforce readiness and demonstrating HR’s contribution to strategic success.

The result is a process that involves the exec team in regularly reviewing progress, simultaneously renewing their commitment to workforce and culture improvement goals.
The Workforce ScoreCard is the centerpiece of that involvement strategy.
About the Presenter
Michael Selby is a performance management consultant with 30-plus years of experience helping companies develop human capital and improve business results.  From his early days as an organizational development manager at Hewlett-Packard, he has helped over 3 dozen major companies improve results through the use of company-wide Balanced ScoreCards, as well as Workforce and HR ScoreCards. Whether your company is in bio-tech, hospitality, insurance, professional services, manufacturing, software or consumer products, Michael has built ScoreCards for, and knows the measures of your industry.

Mar 30 Friday

Protecting Your Company Against Sexual Harassment
Webinar
11:00AM - 12:00PM

$20 CVHRMA Members

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Event Details
Qualifies for 1 General Recertification Credit


Summary
As large workplace harassment verdicts and settlements continue to make the headlines, and the definition of sexual harassment continues to evolve in the courts, employers need to remain vigilant about preventing sexual harassment. Explore the latest trends and developments in federal and California sexual harassment law. Learn best practices for preventing and addressing workplace harassment, including how to conduct harassment complaint investigations. Examine the rise of harassment complaints by men, as well as claims of same-sex harassment and sex stereotyping. Understand the problem of workplace romance and how to manage it within the law.
About the Presenters
Michele Ballard Miller is a shareholder at Miller Law Group. With 29 years of experience practicing exclusively in the area of labor and employment law, Michele represents management in the full range of litigation, from wrongful termination to sexual harassment and disability discrimination. She also provides strategic advice on employment risk management and is a frequent lecturer on employment issues for clients and outside groups.

Carolyn Rashby is special counsel at Miller Law Group. She has represented and counseled management on a wide range of employment matters, including wage and hour, leaves of absence, discrimination, harassment, and employee handbooks and personnel practices. Carolyn has written hundreds of articles and employer compliance materials touching on all aspects of California employment law. Prior to joining Miller Law Group, she wrote the monthly California Employer Advisor and California Wage and Hour Advisor newsletters. She is a regular presenter within Miller Law Group.

 

 

eProgam Series

 

FEB 01 WEDNESday

HR Core
eProgram Series
Wednesdays, 10:30AM - 12:00PM (five sessions)

$245 CVHRMA Members

Register

 

Series Details
Qualifies for 7.5 General Recertification Credit
Summary
New to HR or human resources subject matter? Moving from a specialist to generalist position or administrative to exempt? These five sessions examine the scope of core HR concepts. Arm yourself with the information you need to handle classic HR situations immediately.

February 1 – Employment Law: Identify and apply key pieces of legislation that impact HR activities, including: TITLE VII, FEHA, FLSA, ADA, FMLA, CRFA, and more.

February 15 – Recruiting and Selection: Analyze the recruiting process and gain techniques for hiring the right people the first time, including: sourcing, screening, interviewing, and selection.

February 29 – Compensation: Design a total compensation plan that aligns with your organization’s compensation philosophy, including: basic theory, job evaluation & analysis, and initial design & structure.

March 14 – Employee Benefits: Determine the right mix of benefits for your company, including: mandatory and voluntary options, and overall administration.

March 28 – Performance Management: Identify the components of a performance management system and effective performance-related discussions, including: basic structures, implementation, administration, and discipline.
About the Presenter
Jim Chamberlin, SPHR has over 35 years of HR experience in manufacturing, high tech, healthcare and public education both in union and non-union environments. He has extensive knowledge of State and Federal labor laws, compensation and benefits, and occupational health/safety. Jim has taught the SHRM Essentials of HR Management at NCHRA for the past 3 years.

Cancellations must be received one week prior to the program to receive refund or credit for a future event. Substitutions allowed at the applicable NCHRA Member/General rate.

 

FEB 16 THURSday

A Guide to the Essentials of Safe Hiring
eProgram Series
10:30AM - 12:00PM (four sessions)
See exact dates below

$245 CVHRMA Members

Register

 

Series Details
Qualifies for 6 General Recertification Credit
Summary
Lawsuits for negligent hiring are one of the fastest growing areas of employment litigation. Conducting due diligence on new hires is critical. Just one bad hire can lead to litigation, fraud, embezzlement, workplace violence and a host of other problems.
This series of four webinars offers HR professionals and employers of all sizes cost-effective and legally compliant techniques to avoid hiring applicants that are potentially dangerous, unfit, unqualified or dishonest. It reviews federal and state laws that control the background check process, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and unique, only-in-California rules. When just one bad hire can result in a legal and financial nightmare, take steps to implement a legally compliant program and to hire the best employees

February 16 -- An Overview of Background Checks and the Use of Criminal Records
Employee problems are caused by problem employees. Avoid bad hires by practicing due diligence in your hiring programs. This webinar provides an introduction to safe hiring and background checks, obtaining and using criminal records, and cutting edge due diligence techniques.

March 1 -- Using the Internet and Social Networking Sites for Employment Screening: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Social networking sites and search engines contain a treasure trove of information on job applicants. However, the unrestricted use of Web 2.0 for hiring by employers, human resources professionals or recruiters carries substantial risks. Examine the pros and cons of using online data, including discrimination issues, the use of legal off-duty conduct, privacy, accuracy and authenticity. Through case studies, review of legal decisions and viewing websites, recruiters and HR professionals will learn how these sites work, what information is available (including fake degrees and phony references), and the potential legal landmines and practical risks involved. Gain strategies for getting the information you need while minimizing discrimination or invasion of privacy complaints.

March 15 -- Effective Employment and Education Verification: How to Tell What Is Real and What Is Not Successful hiring decisions are critical in challenging economic times, and verifying past employment and education and obtaining references are essential to this process. Unfortunately, candidates falsifying or inflating employment and educational accomplishments has become a significant problem for employers. Legal limitations create barriers for HR professionals when obtaining and giving past employment information. Review legal and effective techniques for the reference checking process and how to verify education and spot phony credentials. Understand new technologies and approaches, and gain insight on international credentials and the role of Web 2.0.

**Please note new date** Wednesday, April 4 -- Caution Advised: Complying with Federal and California Law for Pre-employment Screening and How to Avoid Pitfalls and Traps
To avoid bad hiring decisions, employers have increasingly turned to pre-employment background screening as a risk management tool. No screening program can be conducted without a full understanding of a number of laws, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), discrimination and privacy law, the ADA, and a host of state-specific rules. Review the application of federal and state laws to both pre-employment screening and the investigation of current employees.

About the Presenter
Lester S. Rosen is an attorney at law and president of Employment Screening Resources, www.ESRcheck.com, a national background screening company located in California. He is the author of The Safe Hiring Manual—Complete Guide to Keeping Criminals, Imposters and Terrorists Out of Your Workplace, the first comprehensive book on employment screening. He is also a consultant, writer and frequent presenter nationwide on pre-employment screening and safe hiring issues.

Cancellations must be received one week prior to the program to receive a refund or credit for a future event. Substitutions allowed at the applicable NCHRA Member/General rate.

 

FEB 27 MONday

HR Core: CA Edition – Part 1
eProgram Series
Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:30PM-8:00PM (five sessions)

Note: Part 2 of the series will start May 7 (additional fees apply and separate registration required).

$245 CVHRMA Members

Register

Series Details
Qualifies for 7.5 General Recertification Credit

Summary
NCHRA’s new HR Core: CA Edition e-Program is designed for professional and non-professional students with newly assigned HR responsibilities, those who are new to HRM in California, as well as those who simply want to better understand the legal and regulatory differences in the practice of HRM in California as compared to the rest of the country. The CA Edition e-Program focuses on the practice of HRM on a real-time, day-to-day basis with an emphasis on the basic legal and regulatory knowledge required to carry out one’s HR responsibilities in a competent manner. This program is available to anyone with an interest in California HRM.

Utilizing the capabilities of the Internet-based GoToWebinar platform, this web-based course is taught in interactive one-and-a-half hour sessions twice a week. The program is divided into two parts with five sessions in each part, 7 ½ hours learning time, or fifteen hours for the total program.

February 27 – Introduction and Overview
Introduce course material, webinar platform discussion, and participant introductions. Generally discuss the scope and focus of this program.

February 29 – Which laws apply in California
Review and discuss applicable California laws and regulations by employer size and industry applicable to employers; independent contractor or employee status. Discuss new laws effective January 1, 2012.

March 5 – Hiring practices
Discuss legally-compliant recruiting, testing, interviewing, and selection procedures. Review effective record-keeping techniques. Discuss I-9 procedures and California requirements.

March 7 – California wage and hour laws
Review California’s Wage Orders and regulatory requirements relative to wage payments, work hours, overtime, meal and rest breaks, special pay requirements, and enforcement and penalties.

March 12 – Exempt and Non-Exempt distinctions/review
Discuss the legal difference between non-exempt and exempt job status; review requirements for exempt job classifications; partial day absences for exempt employees; how to write a legally effective job descriptions.
About the Presenter
Bill Kelly, SPHR- CA, is a Principal and HR Consultant for Kelly HR. Bill's professional background includes 22 years of HR leadership roles in corporate management and 15 years of HR consulting experience. His extensive HR experience includes staffing, compliance, compensation & benefits, training, safety, and government contract management. As an adjunct faculty member, Bill taught HR courses for U.C. Berkeley and currently teaches certification preparation courses for NCHRA. His past and present professional leadership activities include serving on the Board of Directors for SHRM, HRCI, NCHRA, and Marin County Personnel Commission.

Cancellations must be received one week prior to the program to receive a refund or credit for a future event. Substitutions allowed at the applicable NCHRA Member/General rate.

 

HRCI Certification Preparation Courses

FEB 07 TUESday

12-week PHR/SPHR Certification Preparation Course
Online Certification
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:30PM – 8:00PM
February 7 – April 26

$975 CVHRMA Members

Register

Summary
PHR/SPHR Certification Preparation--36 Instructional Hours.
The 2012 SHRM Learning System included with registration--$840 if purchased separately.

Prepare for HR certification with the SHRM Learning System
The curriculum, designed by subject-matter experts, covers the 2012 HR Certification Institute body of knowledge and includes application exercises that develop specific competencies and decision-making skills.
Course materials correspond to the six functional areas, responsibilities, and associated knowledge defined by HR
Certification Institute:

Features that deliver
The SHRM Learning System offers a variety of study features that reinforce concepts and help students prepare for the certification exam:

Course Details
Here’s how it works:
Imagine getting the same excellent course without the hassle of commuting or parking. This instructor-led, online program provides the opportunity to interact in a real-time format with fellow classmates and instructor. Discuss weekly assignments or ask questions. It’s just like being in a real classroom, but this one is live on the Internet.

Two Options for Accessing the Webinar:
            1.  Join the meeting via a telephone by dialing a toll-based number that we provide.
            2.  Join the meeting via Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP).
Important Notes
* Registration must be received by January 30, 2012 to avoid a late fee.
* Partial refunds--full registration less a $50 service charge--are available up to one week before start date ONLY IF MATERIALS ARE RETURNED UNOPENED AND IN PERFECT CONDITION.
* For 12-Week Combo, partial refunds are available up to one week before start date of the 12-week course if materials are unopened and returned in perfect condition.
* To ensure timely receipt of course materials, you must register by January 30, 2012.
* A minimum of 8 participants is required to hold each class

MAR 19 MONday

6-Week CA Certification Preparation Course
Online Certification
Mondays & Wednesdays, 6:30PM – 8:00PM
March 19 – April 26

$495 CVHRMA Members

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Summary
California leads the nation with its uniquely complex employment laws. This specialized certification enhances your PHR or SPHR and demonstrates your mastery of California-specific HR knowledge.

Course materials correspond to the four functional areas, responsibilities, and associated California-specific knowledge defined by the HRCI:

            •       Compensation and Benefits
            •       Employee and Labor Relations
            •       LOA and Workers Comp
            •       Health, Safety, and Security

Here’s How the Course Works:
Imagine getting the same excellent course without the hassle of commuting or parking. This instructor-led, online program provides the opportunity to interact in a real-time format with fellow classmates and instructor. It’s just like being in a real classroom, but this one is live on the Internet. You will also have multiple opportunities for knowledge-sharing and professional networking.

Two Options for Accessing the Webinar:
            1.  Join the meeting via a telephone by dialing a toll-based number that we provide.
            2.  Join the meeting via Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP).

Eligibility requirements:
PHR-CA® and SPHR-CA® candidates must hold a current PHR or SPHR in order to be eligible to take the CA exam.

 

e-Learning System Requirements

Requirements for VoIP usage (for asking questions/making comments live via voice):

 

Requirements for viewing Webinar:
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Internet Explorer® 6.0 or newer, Mozilla® Firefox® 3.0 or newer or Safari™ 3.0 or newer (JavaScript™ and Java™ enabled)
Macintosh(R)-based attendees:             Mac OS X v10.4.11 Tiger or newer
To test your computer before course registration:
Contact http://www.cvhrma.org/contact.html to set up a “test webinar”.