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YoloWorks, in partnership with the California Employers Association (CEA), is thrilled to announce an in-person Business Summit on January 23rd. This free summit is designed especially for employers in Yolo County! Be sure to register in advance and share with others! 

Join us onsite for this informative, engaging half-day business summit, presented by Yolo County and CEA! Along with two impactful trainings by HR Subject Matter Experts, this is a great opportunity to network with your local, professional peers and learn about resources available through Yolo County. 

Schedule of Events: 

8:30am – 9:00am Registration, Coffee & Pastries
9:00am – 9:25am Welcome Presentation – Presented by YoloWorks!
9:30am – 10:50am 2025 Labor Law Updates – Presented by CEA
11:00am – 12:00pm What Employers Need Today – Presented by CEA

2025 Labor Law Updates - Presented by Mari Bradford, CEA Senior HR Director

There are critical changes on the horizon for employers in 2025, from pay increases to newly recommended wage-and-hour practices, required safety plans, and more! 

Our comprehensive and interactive training will cover:

• New minimum wages and exempt salaries;
• New law regarding wage-and-hour supervisor trainings and audits;
• Leaves of absence developments;
• COVID-19 plan requirements;
• New Workplace Violence and Heat Illness Prevention Plan obligations; 
• Criminal history restrictions and related updates;
• Industry-specific rules, including new health care minimum wages.

Our HR experts will provide practical next steps on these issues and many more. Bring your burning questions!

What Employers Need Today - Presented by Jessica Rivera, MBA, PHR, SHRM-CP, CEA Training and Coaching Director

Employers need help to overcome the challenges they face today. California Workforce Development Boards hold the key to providing employers with support in recruiting and training their next employees. California Employers Association has worked closely with our members to provide them with resources to assist them in finding opportunities during this unprecedented time.

This training will explore the skills that employers need from their workforce today. Our discussions will include collaborative ways to ensure that employers are able to obtain employees that are ready to hire and resources that will help employers succeed. This interactive session will cover:

• Strategies in business engagement that help struggling businesses
• Recruiting tips for remote workers
• Preparing employees for virtual recruiting and work
• Remote work policies and support
• What employers need from employees today
• How to collaborate with local workforce partners