Session 1: Onboarding Agreements | June 5, 2025
Speaker: Emilio Rodriguez, Littler

Kick off the hiring process the right way. This session will focus on crafting effective onboarding agreements that set clear expectations and minimize risk. From offer letters and at-will employment language to arbitration clauses and confidentiality agreements, learn what to include, what to avoid, and how to protect your organization while fostering a transparent employer-employee relationship.

Session 2: Employee Handbooks | June 12, 2025
Speaker: Angelina Ceja | AgSafe

Your employee handbook is more than a compliance tool—it’s a reflection of your company culture and values. This session will guide you through must-have policies, recent legal updates, and best practices for developing a legally sound and user-friendly handbook. We’ll also cover tips for distribution, documentation, and training to ensure your policies don’t just sit on a shelf—they’re followed in the field.

Session 3: Leaves of Absence | June 19, 2025
Speaker: David D. Blaine | Belden Blaine Raytis

Managing employee leaves can be confusing—especially when multiple laws overlap. This session will clarify employer responsibilities under FMLA, CFRA, PDL, and other leave laws. Learn how to respond to leave requests, document eligibility, manage intermittent leave, and reduce the risk of missteps that can lead to legal exposure.

Session 4: Reasonable Accommodation | June 26, 2025
Speakers: Linda Li | US EEOC and Christina Teixeira | CA Civil Rights Department

As part of AgSafe’s Human Resources series, this session will walk employers through their obligations under the ADA and FEHA to provide reasonable accommodations. Learn how to navigate interactive discussions, identify when accommodations are necessary, and document the process correctly. Whether you're updating policies or handling requests in real time, this session equips you with the tools to respond confidently and compliantly.

This series is approved for 4 SHRM Professional Development Credits. Activity ID will be provided at the completion of the series.