Western Ventura County Employer Advisory Council
Events & SeminarsUpcoming Events
Real-life stories, close calls, and lessons learned from the workplace’s scariest situations.
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Real-life stories, close calls, and lessons learned from the workplace’s scariest situations.
October 14, 2026
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
A panel of seasoned HR pros share the real-life stories, close calls, and lessons learned from the workplace’s scariest situations – so you can avoid living them yourselves!
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California’s employment laws never stand still. 2027 Law Update.
November 4, 2026
7:30 am - 1:00 pm
California’s employment laws never stand still. 2027 Law Update. Each new year brings a wave of new legislation, court decisions, and agency guidance, compounded by evolving local law and federal requirements.
Past Events
- Leave of Absence 101: Managing Pregnancy Leave, Workers’ Comp, EDD and Everything in Between
September 9, 2026 11:30 am
Ventura Adult and Career Education
Identify the key requirements under California law, Navigate the overlapping protections governing pregnancy-related leaves, Understand California's EDD role in the leave process, including State Disability Insurance, (SDI) and Paid Family Leave (PFL) claims Understand how multiple leave entitlements can run simultaneously and how to track and document them
Identify the key requirements under California law, Navigate the overlapping protections governing pregnancy-related leaves, Understand California's EDD role in the leave process, including State Disability Insurance, (SDI) and Paid Family Leave (PFL) claims Understand how multiple leave entitlements can run simultaneously and how to track and document them
- Manage Stress, Prevent Burnout, Perform at Your Best
August 12, 2026 11:30 am
Ventura Adult and Career Education
Define stress and burnout, Identify common causes of stress and burnout at work, Review ways to reduce stressors, Strengthen emotional intelligence to regulate reactions, Learn best practices to create a positive and healthy work environment
Define stress and burnout, Identify common causes of stress and burnout at work, Review ways to reduce stressors, Strengthen emotional intelligence to regulate reactions, Learn best practices to create a positive and healthy work environment
- The Role of A Leader
July 8, 2026 11:30 am
Ventura Adult and Career Education
Explore the qualities that define great leadership — from building a culture of development and open communication to mastering the core responsibilities of a supervisor: lead, manage, and delegate
Explore the qualities that define great leadership — from building a culture of development and open communication to mastering the core responsibilities of a supervisor: lead, manage, and delegate
- Turbocharge your Critical Thinking Skills and Learn How to Make Better Decisions
June 10, 2026 11:30 am
Ventura Adult and Career Education
Identify what's holding back your best decisions and learn to think more creatively and effectively.
Identify what's holding back your best decisions and learn to think more creatively and effectively.
- “What to Do When You Want to Slap Someone, but you Can’t!” & “Why Being Nice Can Be Toxic”
May 19, 2026 12:00 pm
Online Zoom Webinar
In this session, Carol will guide attendees through some essentials of assertive leadership.
In this session, Carol will guide attendees through some essentials of assertive leadership.
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