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We have conducted training on subjects ranging from respect and professionalism in the workplace and diversity to disability management, workplace violence prevention, ethics compliance (AB 1234), and equal employment opportunity compliance/sexual harassment training (AB 1825). We constantly develope new modules and update our materials to ensure a cutting-edge presentation.

The key to providing effective training is to ensure the trainer matches the tone and content of the presentation to the audience’s needs and interests. We have trained literally thousands of non-management employees on subjects such as sexual harassment prevention, equal employment opportunity, workplace violence prevention, and diversity.

Our Commitment Makes Our Training Effective

First and foremost, we have the best trainers. Our founding partner, Jennifer Shaw, has developed a strong reputation for providing innovative training both to management and non-management employees. Few attorneys can truthfully say they have conducted more training sessions. And no one can boast they received better reviews. Here is some sample feedback we have received about our training sessions. If you would like to read the actual review forms from attendees, just contact us. Greg Valenza and Shane Anderies too, have conducted dozens of training sessions for clients and public attendees.

Through interactive dialogue and humor, we effectively communicate legal principles and practical content. We offer on-site sessions for individual employers, as well as “open” public sessions. In addition, our annual “Employment Law Update,” a two-hour breakfast seminar held in November, covers recent employment law developments, including new legislation, court decisions, and trends.

As part of our education and training efforts, we author regular columns on workplace issues in The Daily Recorder and The Daily Journal, legal newspapers with statewide circulation. We also “blog” regularly on employment law developments. We send our clients a bi-weekly newsletter via email. Sign up here.

California Mandatory Sexual Harassment Training (AB 1825) for Supervisors

We conduct live training that fully complies with AB 1825, the California law mandating sexual harassment training for supervisors every two years. We have carefully followed the development of the law and regulations. Our trainers are fully qualified under the statute. Our subject matter meets every requirement. Our style keeps attendees entertained and engaged.

The most effective way to deliver training is live. Of course, we recognize live training may be impractical for some employers. We will work with you to develop webinars and other delivery methods that comply with the law. As you may know, a webinar is an interactive program that allows attendees to participate in a “live” session from any computer. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask real time questions during the session. We also will help “train-the-trainers” as needed to ensure they are qualified to conduct AB 1825 training.

AB 1234 Ethics Training

Public employees and certain officials are required to participate in ethics training every two years. We have conducted AB 1234 compliance training for employees of cities and counties throughout California. Our training goes farther than merely complying with the statute’s minimum standards. We use practical examples and interactive role playing exercises to reinforce the substantive principles covered during the session.

HR Management for Supervisors

Employers reduce their risk of being sued when supervisors are trained how to manage employees both effectively and lawfully. In our management sessions, we cover basic principles from interviewing and selection to evaluating performance, discipline and discharge. Our focus is prevention and reducing risk. We provide supervisors with the tools they need in a training environment that encourages participation and dialogue.

We also provide both basic and advanced training to human resource professionals. These sessions may focus on discrete areas, including managing leaves of absence and conducting workplace investigations, or on “best practices” for successful personnel management.

Training for Non-Supervisors

Employers who do not invest in training for non-supervisors may be pennywise and pound-foolish. Recent court decisions impose liability on employers for employee conduct such as teasing and even staring. Plus, employers are required by law in some jurisdictions to prevent discrimination and harassment before it starts.