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The VLSP StoryUpcoming CORP WorkshopsIf you are interested in attending one or more of these free workshops, email corp@sfbar.org. Preventing Sexual Harassment and Discrimination: Maintaining a Respectful Workplace California law mandates that all employers with 50 or more employees must provide training for all of their supervisors on how to prevent harassment and discrimination in the workplace. To ensure that you are in compliance with the law, register your organization's supervisors to attend this workshop. This presentation will provide guidance on how to prevent harassment and discrimination in the workplace, as well as information on how to respond and investigate such complaints.
Modern Media and the Traditional Workplace: Same Rules, Different Game When: April 13, 2010, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Where: San Francisco Presenter: Walter Stella, Partner at Bingham McCutchen, LLP Modern media has ushered in a rapid and fundamental change in the way people communicate, and their ability to collect and disseminate information—creating unique challenges for HR professionals. “Old” employment laws—and the workplace practices and policies developed to implement them—have not kept up with the “new” media alternatives. This presentation explores the legal issues and challenges posed by modern media and the best workplace practices to address them.
Wage and Hour Laws in California Are you confused about which of your employees should be "exempt" and "non-exempt"? Are your employees receiving proper meal and rest periods? Are you maintaining accurate timekeeping records? Have you properly classified your workers as independent contractors? This program will cover a general overview of state and federal wage and hour laws. In particular, the program will cover overtime requirements, exempt status, meal and rest periods, and proper classification of workers as independent contractors.
Preventing Sexual Harassment and Discrimination: Maintaining a Respectful Workplace When: May 27, 2010, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Where: San Francisco Presenter: Employment law attorney at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius
Contract Law for Nonprofits This workshop covers the basics of contract negotiation and standard contract provisions. An experienced business law attorney will walk you through a model contract, explaining and providing examples of typical and tricky provisions. The workshop will also discuss provisions particular to government contracts to which many nonprofits are subject. Questions?For more information or to sign up for the CORP quarterly e-newsletter, send an email to corp@sfbar.org. Volunteer Legal Services Program's volunteers and staff serve over 7,500 low-income clients per year - a value of approximately $11,000,000. Our award-winning program changes lives by using a holistic approach that offers social services as well as legal assistance. 3 Things You Can Do to Help CORP Advance Its Work: 1. Donate to VLSP: For every dollar VLSP spends, seven dollars worth of services are donated. 2. Volunteer: Join over 1,100 attorneys that work to enhance the lives of low-income individuals and the organizations that serve them. 3. Spread the Word: Tell your friends that work for nonprofits about CORP -- a project that provides free legal services to organizations in Northern California. Email corp@sfbar.org for more information. |