HR in CA: Successful Hiring & Termination Practices eProgram August 16, 2012

Thursday August 16 and Thursday August 23; 12:00pm - 2:00pm

4 General / California Recertification Credits

Organizational success requires hiring the right talent and terminating poor performers within the context and requirements of California and federal law. From equal opportunity laws to solicitation and non-comp agreements, you'll gain skills necessary to ensure your practices meet the latest legal requirements.

We'll meet in two, online sessions for 2 hours each on Thursday, August 16 and Thursday, August 23. At the end of the eProgram, you'll be able to:
*Ensure your forms and agreements related to hiring and terminations meet the latest legal requirements
*Reduce risks of wrongful termination claims through solid performance management practices
*Manage employee whistleblower situations
*Avoid legal landmines in hiring, such as "smoking gun" interview comments
*Identify common mistakes managers make that lead to lawsuits, and best practice alternatives to avoid such mistakes
About the Presenters
Brian K. Nagatani is a partner at Hixson Nagatani LLP in Santa Clara, California. He provides preventive counseling to employers on a broad range of issues including hiring and termination decisions and personnel policy decisions. He also represents employers before state and federal courts in employment litigation matters.
Mary Wang joined Hixson Nagatani LLP as a partner in 2009. For several years prior, Ms. Wang practiced employment law with one of California's most prestigious law firms. A seasoned advisor and litigator, Ms. Wang has advised Fortune 500 companies and small employers on a variety of employment and labor laws. In her litigation practice, she has defended employers in state and federal courts, arbitral forums, as well as agencies against various employment claims ranging from harassment to trade secret violations.

Official Website: http://www.nchra.org