CALPELRA's 35th Annual Training Conference

Paul, Plevin is very pleased to be presenting three sessions at CALPELRA's 35th Annual Training Conference, November 16-19th, 2010.

CALPELRA is a professional, nonprofit California association established in 1975, comprised of public sector management representatives responsible for carrying out the labor relations / human resource programs for their jurisdictions.

November 17, 2010 -- 10:20 to 11:50 a.m.
7 Habits of Frequently Sued Managers
Fred M. Plevin, Managing Partner -- Paul, Plevin, Sullivan & Connaughton LLP
Sandra L. McDonough, Partner -- Paul, Plevin, Sullivan & Connaughton LLP

This fun and unique tongue-in-cheek "managing within the law" training covers issues such as thoughtful hiring, effective employee criticism, avoiding sexual and other harassment, spotting disability and leave issues, general performance and misconduct documentation, and wage and hour traps.  It is both a great primer for human resources personnel, as well as a resource for those responsible for providing training within an agency.

November 17, 2010 -- 1:40 - 3:10 p.m.
Beautiful Minds: Navigating Mental Disabilities in the Workplace
Richard A. Paul, Partner -- Paul, Plevin, Sullivan & Connaughton LLP
Brenda S. Kasper, Partner -- Paul, Plevin, Sullivan & Connaughton LLP

Disability claims are on the rise, and employers face an ever-growing list of potential disabilities that must be accommodated.  In this session, you will learn which mental disabilities are protected under the disability laws, how to recognize and effectively manage an employee with a mental disability, and potential reasonable accommodations to provde those with a mental disability

November 18, 2010 -- 8:30 - 10:00 a.m.
Avoiding a Million Dollar Mistake: Do You Understand the Brave New World of Disability Discrimination Law?
Brenda S. Kasper, Partner -- Paul, Plevin, Sullivan & Connaughton LLP

According to the Department of Fair Employment and Housing, disability discrimination claims are the fastest growing claims facing California employers.  Recent changes to the ADA have only increased employee awareness.  Are you prepared for the surge?  Join us as we report on "hot topics" in disability discrimination law, including handling misconduct by the disabled employee, managing employees with mental disabilities and knowing how long is long enough for the disability-related leave of absence.  The program will also bring you up-to-date on the status of the new ADA regulations, provide regulatory updates under the FEHA and report on the newest case developments

Information

• Date:
  November 16-19, 2010

• Location:
  Monterey, California

• Speakers: Rich Paul, Fred Plevin
  Sandra McDonough, and Brenda Kasper

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