The Employment Round Tables
Creating awareness of the problems of discrimination, harassment and retaliation in employment CRD Roundtable PageThe Employment Round Tables
How it all started
The Employment Round Tables were begun in 1983 in partnership with the California Civil Rights Department (CRD) then known as the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH). The Employment Round Tables are composed of volunteers from businesses, public and private employers, and from labor organizations. Their purpose is to create an awareness of the problems of discrimination, harassment and retaliation in employment. The goal of the Employment Round Tables is to reduce discrimination and promote equal opportunity.
The objective of the Employment Round Tables are to:
- Enhance communications between the Department and the public.
- Provide forums that promote education, advocacy and understanding of anti-discrimination laws and practices.
- Initiate cooperative programs that preserve civil rights and expand equal opportunity in employment.
The Employment Round Tables provide:
- Seminars and conferences on discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment.
- Information on CRD activities.
- Counseling and other assistance to small employers
- Special projects in response to public educational needs.
- Technical advice and input to CRD on its procedures.
Events & Webinars
Fair Chance Hiring: What Employers Need to Know
A Northern California Employment Roundtable Presentation
Panelists:
- Rashida Harmon, Senior Counsel Education and Outreach, Civil Rights Department
- Erika Frank, Of Counsel, Shaw Law Group
- Conra Frazier, Assistant Vice Chancellor & EEO Director of Equity and Equal Protection, UC Santa Cruz
Moderators:
- Kanitra Lopez, Director of People and Experience at the Woman’s Foundation California
Highlights of this Live Webinar:
- Overview of Fair Chance Act
- Best Practices during hiring and recruitment phase
- Using and Equity Lens alongside legal guidelines in consideration of how and when a candidate’s criminal history is relevant in hiring decisions to eliminate bias
- Employee recourse and basis for employee complaints under the Fair Chance Act
- Date: 11/16/2022
- Time: 12:00pm – 1:30pm
- Cost: $20*
*Approved for 1.5 hour MCLE. Includes Elimination of Bias Credit
About Us
NCERT Board Members
NCERT’s committed board of directors and board members help us deliver on our mission and vision. We are pleased to acknowledge and thank them for their continued support of the organization.
President
Michael Hui
Attorney at Law
Littler Mendelson
Vice-President
Rhonda L. Nelson
Shareholder, Employment Practice Group
Chairperson – Severson & Werson
Treasurer
Stefany Chadbon-Hooke
Vice President & Chief People & Places
SafeAmerica Credit Union
Secretary
Shaye Schrick
Partner, Employment Law
Delfino Madden O’Malley Coyle & Koewler LLP
Board Member
Kristine Beckley
Assistant Chief Counsel | CalRecycle
Board Member
Kathryn Collins
Senior Director, Human Resources | Compass Group
Board Member
Megan Donaghey
Of Counsel | Shaw Law Group
Board Member
Roberta Etcheverry
President | DMG: Diversified Management Group
Board Member
Conra Frazier
Assistant Vice Chancellor & EEO Director | UC Santa Cruz
Board Member
Julie Ann Giammona
Of Counsel | Ferber Law
Board Member
Margaret Grover
Mediator/Investigator | Grover Workplace Solutions
Board Member
Carla Hartley
Employment Attorney & HR Advisor | Dillingham & Murphy, LLP
Board Member
Armando Lopez
People and Culture Leader | Philz Coffee
Board Member
Kanitra Lopez
Director of People and Experience | Women’s Foundation California
Board Member
Ernie Mejia
Attorney | Constangy Brooks Smith and Prophete
Board Member
Maria Ontiveros
Professor & Dean’s Circle Scholar & Co-Director of the Work Law & Justice Program | USF
Board Member
Andrea Kelly Smethurst
Attorney / Workplace Investigator | Andrea Kelly Smethurst Law, P.C.
Board Member
Gregory Toler
Champion of People and Culture | Sack Properties
Board Member
James Wu
Managing Counsel, Employment Litigation | Tesla
Board Member
Susan Zeme
Attorney at Law | Susan Zeme Employment Law
Ex Officio
Kevin Kish
Director | California Civil Rights Department
Ex Officio
Selena Wong
Regional Administrator | California Civil Rights Department
Our Commitment to Accessibility:
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Get In Touch
For questions about NCERT,
please contact the current NCERT Secretary,
shaye shrick at
1-916-661-5686