You’re Not the Boss of Me! A Roadmap for Effective Employee Management

Event Overview:   

You’re Not the Boss of Me! A Roadmap for Effective Employee Management

Workplace productivity and morale depend largely on the quality and skill of your human resources and management team. A common mistake is promoting the ‘best’ or ‘most senior’ employee to an HR or management position without considering their training or leadership skills. Once in the role, many are not trained in effective management techniques to motivate and evaluate employees.

In this interactive webinar, employment law attorney Ryan M. Haws will discuss effective and lawful supervision of California employees, covering the following topics:

• Most common mistakes (and their consequences)
• Critical areas for management training
• Management do’s and don’ts for interviewing
• Motivating employees: the “coaching” model
• Performance evaluations – key issues
• Counseling and disciplining employees
• Proper wording in disciplinary memos
• Easy documentation (really!)
• Using probationary status and PIPs effectively
• When termination is the only answer

About our Speaker:

Ryan Haws is the Chair of LightGabler LLP’s Employment Law Advice and Counsel Department. He regularly collaborates with companies of all sizes and industries to minimize legal risk, resolve workplace disputes, and maintain business productivity.  Ryan’s practice encompasses comprehensive counseling for employers in all aspects of employment law, including:

• Strategic Legal Counsel: Advising on risk reduction and litigation avoidance.
• Human Resources Management: Providing guidance on HR best practices.
• Management Coaching: Assisting managers with employee discipline and performance management.
• Compliance Audits: Conducting and consulting on internal audits of employment practices.
• Investigations: Leading and consulting on investigations into employee harassment, discrimination, or other misconduct.
• Training Programs: Delivering engaging training sessions on sexual harassment prevention, management strategies, and other employment law topics.
• Policy Development: Drafting and updating employee handbooks and personnel policies.
• Disability and Leave Management: Advising on compliance with disability accommodations and leave laws.
• Hiring and Termination: Guiding employers through compliant hiring, discipline, and termination processes.
• Wage and Hour Compliance: Ensuring compliance with wage and hour laws, including exempt vs. non-exempt classifications and independent contractor status.

Speaking Engagements and Publications – Ryan is a sought-after speaker on employment law topics for a wide range of business and industry groups, including multiple chapters of the Professionals in Human Resources Association (PIHRA), the National Human Resources Association (NHRA), and the Employer Advisory Council. He frequently presents at LightGabler LLP’s monthly employment law programs, covering critical topics for employers, managers, and HR professionals. Ryan has also authored numerous articles on employment law topics for various business journals and news organizations. He is a former member of the Jerome H. Berenson American Inns of Court, Ventura County Chapter.

Community Involvement – Ryan has been recognized as one of the “Top Up-and-Coming Business Professionals” and “Who’s Who in Professional Services by the Pacific Coast Business Times. He has been named a Trusted Advisor by the San Fernando Valley Business Journal and a Lead of Influence by the Los Angeles Business Journal.  He serves the local employer community as a Board Member of the Western Ventura County Employer Advisory Council and the Ventura County Professionals in Human Resources Association. He is also an active member of the Ventura County Bar Association. Previously, Ryan served as a board member for the California Strawberry Festival. In his spare time, he coaches local youth baseball, basketball, and softball leagues for his children. He is also an active member of his church community.

Education – Ryan earned his bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University and his master’s degree from the University of Utah. He obtained his Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles. Ryan is admitted to practice law before the State Bar of California and the United States District Court for the Central District of California.

Personal Background – Ryan is a Ventura County native, raised in Newbury Park, where he currently resides with his wife and three children. When not working or spending time with his family, he enjoys surfing and playing or watching almost any available sport. Ryan is also conversational in Spanish.

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Reserve Your Spot Today!

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a leading expert in the field and connect with fellow professionals during the networking session.

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The West Ventura County Employer Advisory Council (EAC) is composed of employer volunteers representing a cross-section of businesses and industries.  The EAC was developed to promote a stronger partnership between the California Employment Development Department (EDD) and the business community. Its commitment is to assist employers in conducting their business more effectively and efficiently, to provide information on employment-related issues, and to enhance the communication between EDD and the private sector. This presentation is provided for educational and informational purposes only; it does not constitute an endorsement of the curriculum or speakers by the State of California EDD or by the West Ventura County EAC. Aside from staff designated to represent EDD, we assume no responsibility for the accuracy, legality, or content of the materials provided during this event.

EDD, an equal opportunity employer/program, is a partner in this event.  Special accommodation requests must be made by calling or emailing two weeks before the event.