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Gain insight into the world of unparalleled worker protection in the Golden State! Discover why California leads the nation with its plethora of job protected leaves of absence. Join Mike Letizia, SHRM-SCP, as he unravels the intricate tapestry of California's mandated leaves of absence, affecting employers of almost all sizes. Whether you're an HR or other business professional navigating the complexities of workforce leave management, this session promises the opportunity to arm yourself with crucial knowledge to protect your organization and develop solid compliance under California Labor Codes.

Workplace Application

Understanding the complexities of California job protected leaves of absence.

Learning Objectives

· Criteria for being a "Covered" employer
· Clarity on overlapping statutes
· Whether protected leaves are paid or unpaid

Intended Audience

Intermediate (Business and HR professionals with 5-10 years’ experience)

OUR PRESENTER

Mike Letizia, SHRM-SCP is founder and President of Letizia HR Solutions, Inc. He is a senior human resource professional consultant with over 40 years’ experience in the full scope of HR functional areas. His background includes over 30 years of leadership at a director, vice president, and president leadership level. Mike is an accomplished senior generalist in human resources. His expertise covers strategic planning, workforce analysis, compensation & benefits administration, employee relations, recruiting and selection, payroll and salary administration, human resource development, and occupational safety, and security. Mike is a subject matter expert in California employment law and is a certified trainer in mandated FEHA harassment prevention training under California AB 1825, AB2053, SB396, and SB1343. He is the author and developer of an 8-hour course, “California Employment Law Essentials for Business” and works with SHRM in the development of the SHRM California Law HR Specialty education credential program. He is a credentialed member of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) since 2002, gained his SHRM-SCP (Senior Certified Professional) credential in July 2015 passing the certification exam. A strong believer in stewardship and community involvement, Mike served as the Pacific West Region Representative on SHRM’s Membership Advisory Council for 2015 & 2016 and currently serves as an Emeritus member of the CalSHRM Continuity Committee. Mike is a contracted instructor for SHRM delivering both virtual and face-to-face human resource education courses throughout the USA and California. He frequently facilitates SHRM’s “California HR: Applying California Employment Law to HR Practices,” “Human Resource Business Partner,” "Essentials of HR," “SHRM Certification Exam Preparation,” and several others. He is a frequent speaker at business and trade associations delivering presentations, workshops and courses on a variety of human resource topics and has worked with the University of the Pacific’s Career Resource Center and Eberhart Business School assisting students with career preparation, since 2004.

Sponsor

InterWest was founded in 1992 as a result of the merger of three large successful insurance brokerage firms located in Northern California. Our aggressive entrepreneurial and acquisition efforts have extended our footprint into Central California and the San Francisco Bay Area. Our unyielding commitment to reinvesting in our staff, diversified products & services and innovative technology consistently places us among the top performing insurance and consulting brokerages in the country.

We offer unparalleled expertise in all lines of property and casualty, workers’ compensation, employee benefits and personal insurance coverages, as well as a full range of surety products. Although we operate principally in California, we are licensed to write business in all 50 states and staffed to service clients with locations throughout the nation.

Recertification Credits

SHRM Recertification PDCs. This program is Approved for SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP recertification professional development credits (1 PDCs). Northstate SHRM is recognized by SHRM to offer SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP PDCs. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit shrmcertification.org.

HRCI Recertification PDCs. This program is pending approval for PDCs from HR Certification Institute. Northstate SHRM is a recognized provider of recertification credits. HR Certification Institute® credits can be applied towards aPHR™, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification.