Events

COURSE FACULTY

Richard J. Simmons, Attorney
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP, Los Angeles, California

The seminar will examine the legal and practical issues associated with handbooks and the proper manner of drafting policies that will both implement employers' objectives and safeguard their interests. Numerous kinds of policies will be reviewed and more than 400 sample policies will be provided, including policies on termination, progressive discipline, at-will employment, vacation benefits, leaves of absence, reference requests, and performance evaluations, among others. This program is essential for all employers. You will not want to miss this invaluable workshop.

The seminar features Simmons' New Eleventh Edition of the EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK AND PERSONNEL POLICIES MANUAL (over 740 pages), which is provided free to all registrants. It is an indispensable resource for employers in all industries.

Among the many subjects that will be discussed in the program are the following:

Family and Medical Care Leave Standards

Violence Prevention and Workplace Security IIPP Rules

Benefit disclaimers

Meal and rest period policies

SB 1661 and other new legislation

Internet and electronic communications policies

Drug and alcohol screening, detection, and prohibition policies

COBRA and HIPAA update

New vacation policies

New Health Insurance Portability Rules

Employment discrimination issues

Contractual issues

Grievance procedures

Termination for cause vs. at will

Sexual harassment policies -- sample provided

Medical leave of absence policies

Holiday, sick, and paid time off benefits

Reference request policies and releases

Questions and answers

To register please click, http://castlepublications.com/sem1.htm