2024 CEAC Conference - "Spring into Action"

WEDNESDAY, May 1, 2024

6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Conference Registration and Reception

THURSDAY, May 2 , 2024

7:00 - 8:00 a.m Conference Registration, Check-in

7:30 - 8:00 a.m. Buffet Breakfast and vendor opportunities

8:00 - 9:15 a.m. Welcome and Opening Remarks - Tisha Snyder, CEAC President

followed by Keynote Speaker James W. Potts -Workplace Violence Prevention Program (WVPP)

WVPP - “Practical measures for identifying risk factors for violence at work, and taking strategic action to keep employees safe”

BREAK & Vendor Opportunities – 9:15-9:30 a.m.

9:30 -11:00 a.m. (Workshop #1)

*Session 1- Glen Williams, AALRR - "Protecting Against Wage & Hour Disputes: The Value of a Wage & Hour Audit"

*Session 2 - Carol Marzouk - "How to Say No, While Elevating Relationships"

*Session 3 - Robert Meyer, Director of Economic Development & Employment Training Panel - "ETP Funding for Training"

BREAK & Vendor Opportunities – 11:00 - 11:30 a.m.

11:30 – 1:00 p.m. – Veterans Luncheon/Recognition and Awards Ceremony (plated lunch)

1:15-2:45 p.m. – (Workshop #2)

*Session 1- William Betley, AALRR - "The Top Ways Employers Get Sued"

* Session 2 - Carol Marzouk - "How to Manage Difficult People While Protecting Your Own Space”

* Session 3 - Catherine Lee, AALRR - "Elevating Privacy Practices: Navigating the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA)"

BREAK & Vendor Opportunities – 2:45 – 3:00 p.m.

3:00 – 4:30 pm - Panel Discussion

Panel discussion - Catherine Lee, Glen Williams, William Betley from AALRR - "Mid Year Legal Update: Latest California Employment Laws Affecting Your Organization"

DINNER & CEAC Awards Ceremony - 6:00 – 8:00 pm

6:00 p.m. Dinner - CEAC Awards Presentation, Raffle Baskets

FRIDAY, May 3, 2024

8:00 a.m. - Buffet Breakfast

9:00 - 10:15 a.m. - CEAC General Business Meeting

10:15 - 10:45 a.m. - Break and Hotel Check-out

10 :45 - Noon - Regional EAC Board Meetings

Conference Adjourns

About the Speakers

James W. Potts - Keynote Speaker

Jim Potts, owner of Potts & Associates Inc., has represented and assisted employers in a variety of areas involving employer-employee relations for almost 42 years. He is a native New Yorker who earned a BA degree in history from California State University at Los Angeles and a Juris Doctorate from the University of West Los Angeles Law School.

During his last year in law school, Potts began working for National Employers Counsel; an employer group that helps companies reduce their unemployment taxes. Potts rose to corporate senior vice president after he successfully introduced new programs to assist their clients in all aspects of human resources.

In 1992, Potts formed JWP Consulting Group and, a few years later, joined forces with Armstrong, an 18-year veteran of the industry, who specialized in non-profit employers. Potts, Armstrong & Associates was in the right place at the right time, and began to grow rapidly. In 1999, after viewing the increasingly positive market opportunities and trends, Potts decided to form Potts & Associates and take his organization to a new level.

Throughout his professional years Potts has also attained his Real Estate Brokers License, has facilitated lectures as a Master Teacher for the University of Phoenix for 13 years, is a former Reserve Captain and Terrorist Investigator working with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, and is currently a certified mediator through the Los Angeles County Bar Association, and a published author (Right to Counsel, July 2008).

Glen Williams

Glen Williams, Of Counsel with Atkinson, Adelson, Loya, Rud & Romo has counseled and represented business management in all manner of employment matters including investigations and litigation of claims of discrimination, sexual harassment and wrongful termination, as well as wage and hour matters and labor union relations. His broad range of legal experience ranges from representing corporate entities and individuals in labor, employment, personal injury, and construction defect matters to defending public entities and public officials in civil rights and employment matters. Mr. Williams has successfully represented clients in a wide variety of legal matters from back-pay disputes before the Labor Commissioner or single-plaintiff discrimination claims, to labor board hearings on election objections and multi-million dollar wage and hour class actions in state and federal courts.

Catherine Lee

Catherine Lee, Partner with Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo specializes in employment, financial institution, and complex commercial litigation as well as data security and privacy. Ms. Lee counsels and represents employers of all sizes. She has prevailed in state and federal court litigation, agency claims, and arbitrations involving allegations of wage and hour violations, wrongful discharge, discrimination, retaliation, harassment, workplace violence, trade secrets, PAGA, and unfair competition. Ms. Lee has counseled businesses regarding CCPA compliance and litigation and data security issues relating to current and departing employees.

William Betley

William Betley, Partner with Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo represents employers in all areas of employment law, including unlawful harassment, discrimination, employee classification, wage and hour, class action, and PAGA matters. He provides his clients full service representation from advice and counsel through trial focusing on an aggressive yet practical approach to risk management and conflict resolution. Mr. Betley is a former President of the California Employers Advisory Council (CEAC) and was recently elected to serve as that organization’s Vice President. He is also the Chairperson of the Inland Valley Employers Advisory Council and acts as the CEAC’s Regional Vice President in the Inland Empire.

Robert Meyer

Robert is the Director of Economic Development for the Employment Training Panel (ETP). He leads a statewide team responsible for the development and implementation of the ETP’s statewide interagency and business engagement strategies. Robert is committed to reinforcing ETP’s position at the leading edge of economic and workforce development in particular. He is also committed to connecting California’s innovation economy to traditionally underserved workforce populations in economically disadvantaged communities and rural regions of the state. He lives in Sacramento.

Carol Marzouk

Carol Marzouk is the bilingual behavioral strategist and corporate relationship coach who has come to be known as "Therapy for Corporate". An expert on employee engagement, she is committed to developing and inspiring leaders and their teams from various backgrounds who want to improve employee engagement, teamwork, and communication to impact the top and bottom line. She is known for her engaging and enthusiastic style, along with her practical, real-world, and customized approach. Carol received her college degree from UCLA along with an abundant number of certifications from various institutes like DePaul University, and Alan Cohen Group.

Additional Information

HRCI CREDIT: This seminar is pre-approved for HR (General) re-certification credit hours toward PHR, SPHR, and CPHR through the HR Certification Institute. The Activity number for your HRCI credit is provided after you attend this seminar.

SHRM CREDIT: This seminar is pre-approved for Professional Development Credits.The Activity number for your PDC credit is provided after you attend this seminar.

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION: A certificate of completion with the Activity #s is provided, by request only, after you attend each of the 4 workshops on 5/2/2024.

BOOK YOUR HOTEL at: https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1694213347316&key=GRP&app=resvlink

Payment by check is accepted also . Mail (before May 1, 2024) payment (payable to: CEAC), along with your name, company, contact information + names of people your check is paying for to attend. Mail to:

California Employer Advisory Council - PO Box 5080, Diamond Bar, CA 91765

The CEAC welcomes sponsorships for this event. Sponsors will be recognized at the Conference.

EACs may wish to participate in the CEAC Sponsorship Program and can make a donation to the CEAC at various sponsorship levels (see below). Sponsorships assist the CEAC financially and depending on the sponsorship level, EACs can receive up to four conference registrations for the annual conference typically held in May.

Payment: Mail check along with your name/company/EAC to: CEAC, PO Box 5080, Diamond Bar, CA 91765

Diamond – $4,500

• Sponsor Certificate
• Full registration for 4 people at the CEAC Annual Conference

Platinum – $2,500

• Sponsor Certificate
• Full registration for 2 people at the CEAC Annual Conference

Golden – $1,500-$2,499

• Sponsor certificate
• Full registration for 1 person at the CEAC Annual Conference

Silver – $751-$1,499

• Sponsor certificate
• 50% discount for 1 person at the CEAC Annual Conference

Bronze – $500-$750

• Sponsor certificate
• 25% discount for 1 person at the CEAC Annual Conference

Honorary – $100-$499

• Sponsor Certificate
• 15% discount for 1 person at the CEAC Annual Conference

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Questions? Contact Mary Williams at [email protected]

Host or Publisher California Employer Advisory Council