2 Topics! Effective Workplace Investigations & Documentation | Diamond Bar Center
Cultural Experiences
Conducting Effective Workplace Investigations
California employers must respond appropriately to reports of inappropriate workplace conduct. This training will provide an overview of best practices to reduce potential legal liability through timely, thorough, and impartial workplace investigations.
Addressing Behavior and Performance Issues through Defensible Documentation
Generating consistent, accurate, and non-biased documentation of employee behavior and performance issues is one of the most important functions of managing employees. This training will explore the purpose and principles behind proper documentation that will equip employers to support disciplinary actions.
Guest Speaker
Susan Steward, partner with Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo, brings her employment law expertise to a wide range of industries, from the manufacturing sector to the service industry. She provides expert representation to businesses of all sizes, non-profit organizations, and trade associations on various types of legal matters including discrimination, harassment, and retaliation and wage and hour issues. Ms. Steward has litigated significant victories for her clients in state and federal courts. She also represents clients in administrative agency actions and conducts large-scale workplace investigations. Ms. Steward’s business background uniquely qualifies her to provide practical solutions for her clients.
Agenda :
8:15 am: Check in starts (+ Buffet breakfast, networking)
9:00 am: Welcome Remarks (SGV EAC Chairperson & EDD updates)
9:15 am: Presentation begins (Speaker: Susan Steward)
10:30 am: Break
10:45 am: Presentation resumes (Speaker: Susan Steward)
11:55 am: Survey/Closing Remarks (San Gabriel Valley EAC)
12 noon: Adjourn
Venue: Diamond Bar Center, 1600 Grand Avenue, Diamond Bar, CA 91765
Cost: SGV EAC 2025 member: $75
Non-member: $95
Walk-in: $99
Please register before April 22, 2025 to receive the early registration fee of
$95
Additional Information
HRCI CREDIT: This seminar is pre-approved for 2.5 (California) 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 2.5 (Professional Development Credits).The Activity number for your PDC credit is provided after you attend this seminar.
E-CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION: An e-certificate of completion is provided by request only after you attend the entire workshop. Send an e-mail to jennifer.chang@edd.ca.gov
For more information, call (916) 639-3478 or Email to: jennifer.chang@edd.ca.gov
This employer seminar is provided for educational and informational purposes only; it does not constitute an endorsement of the curriculum or speakers by the State of California Employment Development Department (EDD) or by the San Gabriel Valley Employer Advisory Council (EAC). Aside from staff designated to represent the EDD, we assume no responsibility for the accuracy, legality, or content of the materials provided during this event.
The EDD, an equal opportunity employer/program, is a partner in this event. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Requests for services, aids, and/or alternative formats need to be made prior to the event by calling 626-934-5711(voice). TTY users, please call the California Relay Services at 711.
Information Source: San Gabriel Valley Employer Advisory Council & EDD | eventbrite