In this free one-hour presentation, attorney Christina Bucci Hamilton from our Partners Duggan McHugh Law, will walk employers through the various types of employee complaints which may trigger the employer’s duty to investigate, and will provide employers with practical guidance on how to discern when a third-party outside investigation is warranted versus an internal investigation. This presentation will also provide employers with guidance on how to appropriately and adequately conduct their own internal investigations.

Christina Bucci Hamilton, AWI-CH is a partner at Duggan McHugh Law where she represents California employers in a variety of matters including employment law advice and counsel, and employment litigation defense. Christina regularly advises clients regarding investigation obligations, manages external investigations, and conducts workplace investigations for both private and public sector employers.

Don’t miss this exclusive webinar on understanding your financials for your business.

For many entrepreneurs, understanding the numbers is one of the more challenging parts of the small business journey. This webinar is designed to help startup and existing entrepreneurs understand the most important aspects of financial management for small business. We’ll cover key concepts in financial management and review the three most important financial statements for any small business. Not a dry accounting course but rather a deep dive into the most essential financial topics from an entrepreneur’s point of view. Join us for practical and powerful financial information to help you succeed in your business.

The Heartsaver course is open to the public, excluding healthcare providers. Healthcare providers should instead sign up for BLS CPR for Healthcare Providers class.

Description: The Heartsaver AED Course teaches one-rescuer CPR, Automated External Defibrillator use, and relief of choking in adults, children, and infants. The use of barrier devices for all ages will also be covered.

Intended Audience: This course is intended for those who have a duty to respond to a cardiac emergency because of job responsibilities or regulatory requirements or those interested in learning how to respond in the event of an emergency.

This community course is open to all participants.
Student Manual is provided in class.
Class confirmation e-mail will be sent to the e-mail provided.

Please register online at pdh.org.

Maximum of 8 participants
Groups may be accommodated by calling in advance and making special arrangements.

Cost: Class session at no charge. CPR-AED card $25.00 or $35.00 CPR-AED and First Aid card.

Are you having a difficult time finding qualified people to hire with the ever-changing COVID-19 restrictions & regulations? This training shows how the pandemic has changed recruiting and gives you tips on how to market, interview and follow-up to get the best candidates to fill your job requirements.

Topics that will be covered:

• The new way of recruiting
• Cost of recruiting new talent
• Employer's pain points
• The Contact Trifecta

General public welcome from 11am-3pm, Judging at noon. We could still use some contestants so call to sign up. We will have Peoples Choice Judges from 11am-12, “Back 40” will be performing live music, vendors, lunch, beer and an all-around fun family afternoon. Admittance is free. Peoples Choice judge badge $20.00; BBQ lunch of ribs, cornbread and delicious, housemade sides $18.00; Kids plate $12.00; sides only (if you’ve been judging all the ribs) $8.00. If you’d like to be a vendor $20.00. If you’d like to be a contestant $75.00.

Trophies and cash prizes. Ribs provided, minimum of 2 racks.

We are living in challenging times that are creating stress, which is leading to an occupational phenomenon…BURNOUT. It is time to take a closer look at how to stop burnout before it starts and bring Wellness into the Workplace.

A successful Wellness Program is not just offering a membership at a gym or yoga class offered at lunch. Wellness is being actively engaged in attitudes and behaviors that enhance the quality of life and maximize personal potential. People who are engaged in their work and personal life are happier and more productive overall.

This session explains the effect stress and burnout have on people and companies and will offer idea’s on how to implement a simple and effective Wellness Program that will engage and inspire employees. Happy people are productive employees.

• Topics covered:
  • Identify the causes of stress and burnout
  • Recognize the consequences of chronic stress
  • Recognize the warning signs of burnout
  • Strategies for coping and managing stress
  • Defining Wellness and Rethinking your work Culture
  • How Coaching can help people realize their full potential

California law requires state officials to complete an ethics training course within six months of being hired, and every two years thereafter.
Cities, counties and special districts in California are required by law (AB 1234, Chapter 700, Stats. of 2005) to provide ethics training to their local officials.
The law also provides that if an entity develops criteria for the ethics training required by AB 1234, the Fair Political Practices Commission and the Attorney General must be consulted regarding any proposed course content. CEA handles all of this for you with our AB 1234 training.
The basic outline of the training is as follows:

1. Laws relating to personal financial gain
   a. Bribery
   b. Conflicts with the Political Reform Act
   c. Contractual conflicts
   d. Campaign contributions
   e. Conflicts after leaving office
2. Laws related to perquisites of the office
   a. Gifts
   b. Statement of interests
   c. Misuse of public funds
3. Laws relating to governmental transparency laws
   a. The Public Records Act
   b. The Brown Act
   c. Economic disclosure requirements
4. Laws relating to fair processes
   a. Due process
   b. Doctrine of incompatible offices
   c. Competitive bidding
   d. Anti-nepotism