If your company is a current Visalia Employer Advisory Council (EAC) member, there is no cost. The seminar is $15 per attendee if your company is not a member. If payment is required to attend this seminar an email with instructions for payment options will follow.

Visalia Employer Advisory Council (EAC) Presents:

Unemployment Do's and Don'ts for Employers

How is an employer to win in the unemployment arena? The webinar will provide valuable insights on navigating unemployment claims and strategies for success. This session is particularly relevant as we continue managing workforce challenges and ensuring compliance with employment regulations. As an employer, it is important to understand this process and know your options.

Join us for this information-packed training on the Unemployment process.

You will learn:

• How to decide if you should dispute a claim or not.

• What information should you include when responding to a claim

• How to prepare for an unemployment hearing

• The values of witnesses and witness statements

• And Much More!

Speaker: Giuliana Gabriel, J.D. VP of Human Resources, California Employer Association

Giuliana manages our HR Support Team and assists a multitude of employers in HR compliance and training. She is a whiz when it comes to drafting policies and procedures, creating employee handbooks, and providing day-to-day HR guidance. Her work has included a significant number of workplace investigations for employers of all sizes and in a diverse variety of industries.

Giuliana's background in employment litigation before both state and federal courts, as well as administrative agencies, makes her well-equipped to guide businesses as they navigate the complexities of California HR compliance. Her practice included defending employers in discrimination, harassment, and wage and hour class action lawsuits. This experience gives her the ability to provide real-world assistance to California employers.

Before joining CEA, Giuliana was an associate attorney at Downey Brand and Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher. Giuliana is a graduate of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, and Pepperdine Caruso School of Law.

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 Visalia 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. Request for services, aids, and/or alternate formats need to be made prior to the event by calling 559-713-5167 (voice). TTY users, please call the California Relay Service at 711.