California leave laws are complex, creating challenges for employers and HR professionals. This session goes beyond the fundamentals to explore common compliance pitfalls and practical leave administration strategies. Join us as we take a deeper look at managing FMLA, Pregnancy Disability Leave (PDL), and the California Family Rights Act (CFRA), with a focus on real-world application.

Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing the workplace, and many employers are exploring how AI tools can support recruiting, performance management, and other HR functions. In this HR in Half an Hour session, Anne Khan, Of Counsel with Fisher Phillips, will discuss practical considerations for employers navigating AI use in the workplace, including California privacy concerns, emerging compliance risks, and steps HR teams can take now to help reduce exposure while regulations continue to evolve.

Wage and hour compliance continues to be one of the most common sources of legal risk for employers. In this HR in Half an Hour session, Kathy Eppright, Partner with Andre, Morris & Buttery, sharea 30 practical wage and hour tips to help employers better understand their obligations, strengthen documentation practices, and reduce risk.

Hiring mistakes are costly, frustrating, and all too common. This HR in Half an Hour session focuses on practical interviewing and recruiting strategies to help move beyond a candidate’s pitch and make more confident, well informed hiring decisions.

If you use Employee Navigator for ACA reporting, accuracy starts with knowing the system inside and out. As ACA reporting season approaches with forms due to employees by March 2, 2026 (California deadline is end of January), this session will help you prepare, review, and transmit your data correctly so you can avoid common pitfalls that lead to IRS penalties. 

ACA reporting season is approaching, with forms due to employees by March 2, 2026 (California deadline is end of January). Even if you use a payroll or third-party vendor, understanding the process is key to avoiding costly mistakes. As most IRS penalties stem from reporting errors, knowledge is your best defense. 

The 2025 legislative year in California is shaping up to be another impactful one, bringing a range of important updates that every employer should be aware of.

Affordability rules ensure that the health coverage you offer meets ACA standards. Understanding affordability is needed when you set the rates for the year, plus safe harbor coding on the ACA forms.

A successful ACA compliance strategy starts with understanding whether your organization qualifies as an Applicable Large Employer (ALE). This determination shapes your reporting obligations and sets the foundation for everything that follows. To help you approach this step with confidence, we’ve created a short explainer video and curated resources that walk you through the process and provide tools for accurate calculation.