HR Legal Update EAP: How HR Professionals can get the most out of your EAP Unemployment Compensation Employee Recognition: A Strategic Business Imperative to Boos Engagement, Productiv- ity, and Profitability Healthcare Reform Legal Update Legislative Update Eliminating Stress Performance Management/Real Time Feedback Conference Highlights HRCI Credits Pending! WSHHRA Fall Conference Washington State Healthcare HR Association Hilton Garden Inn, Issaquah HR Legal Update EAP: How HR Professionals can get the most out of your EAP Unemployment Compensation Employee Recognition: A Strategic Business Imperative to Boost Engage- ment, Productivity, and Profitability Healthcare Reform Legal Update Legislative Update Eliminating Stress Conference Highlights Accommodations The Spring Conference is be- ing held at the Hilton Garden Inn, Issaquah. Set in a beauti- ful setting where Lake Sammamish and the Cascade Mountains meet, the Hilton Garden Inn hotel is just minutes from Bellevue and the Eastgate corridor. Reserve your room by March 10, 2013 for the special rate of $139 for a King room . Register Online by March 10th for discounted rate: http:// hiltongardeninn.hilton.com/en/gi/ groups/personalized/S/SEAISGI- SNHOSP-20130424/index.jhtml? WT.mc_id=POG Group Code: SNHOSP HRCI Credits Pending! WSHHRA Spring Conference Washington State Healthcare HR Association April 25th and 26th Hilton Garden Inn, Issaquah WSHHRA Spring Conference Friday, April 26, 2013 7:00-–8:00 Breakfast 8:00—9:00 WSHHRA Business Meeting 9:00—10:00 Legislative Update 10:00—10:30 Break/Checkout 10:30—12:30 Eliminating Stress SCHEDULE Thursday, April 25, 2013 7:00—8:00 Breakfast 8:00—8:20 Welcome/Introductions 8:20—9:30 HR Legal Update 9:30—10:30 EAP: How HR Professionals can get the most out of your EAP 10:30—11:00 Break/Business Partner Visit 11:00—12:00 Unemployment Compensation 12:00—1:00 Lunch/Vendor Visit 1:00—2:30 Employee Recognition: A Strategic Business Imperative to Boost Engagement, Productivity, and Profitability 2:30—3:30 Business Partner Acknowledgements/Drawings 3:30—5:00 Healthcare Reform Legal Update 6:00—7:00 Reception 7 p.m. Dinner Wednesday, April 24, 2013 6:30—7:30 p.m. Hosted Welcome/Networking Social David W. Mitchell, MA, LMHC, CEAP Dave is the Director of First Choice Health EAP based in Seattle. He oversees services to over 800 compa- nies that cover 250,000 lives. He started his career in Eastern Washington, where he ran programs, busi- nesses, and a private practice, working as an EAP provider for many companies. He then ran the largest EAP in Hawaii before coming back to lead FCH EAP. An expert on post-trauma response, he coaches and supports dozens of HR professionals every week. He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, a Certified Mediator, and a Certified Employee Assistance Professional. Emy Hollander, MA, LMHC Emy is an Account Executive and counselor with First Choice Health Employee EAP. Emy provides a wide range of services for organizations including employee and supervisor training, account manage- ment, trauma counseling, client consultations, provider services and mandatory referral program lead- ership. Emy’s background includes working in human resources, customer service, and college counsel- ing. As an Account Executive at FCH EAP, she provides direct administrative and clinical support to over 100 employer organizations for EAP service needs. Julee Clark, MA, LMFT Julee is an Account Executive and licensed clinician with First Choice Health EAP, specializing in man- aging Mandatory Referral cases for behavioral and alcohol/substance abuse concerns in the workplace for employers. She provides supervisor consultations and coaching for employers who are assessing levels of disciplinary stages, performance improvement plans, and last chance termination deci- sions. Julee also has 20 years experience running a private practice in Seattle and sees individuals, cou- ples and families. Theresa Chambers changes the way people and organizations think about employee recognition. Theresa brings 17 years of experience designing recognition strategies and is one of the most highly regarded experts in the field. In fact, U.S. Small Business Admin- istration named Recognition Works as the 2008 Home Based Business Champion for Wash- ington, Oregon, Idaho & Alaska. As a former board member of Recognition Professionals International, Theresa implemented the Best Practices Award Program and chaired its Re- gional Conference held in Seattle. For eight years, she managed the City of Seattle’s perfor- mance and service award programs. From 2007-2009, she redesigned Swedish Medical Center’s performance recognition to better exemplify its values and increased participa- tion levels by 150%. Jeffrey A. James is a shareholder with SEBRIS BUSTO JAMES. He has represented employers in labor and employment matters since 1988. Jeff’s practice focuses on helping employers comply with state, federal and local employment laws and defending employers when litiga- tion arises. He also prosecutes matters on behalf of employers seeking to enforce employ- ment agreements, restrictive covenants, or other obligations. Jeff is a trial and appellate at- torney who has successfully represented clients in proceedings before state and federal courts at all levels, as well as before administrative agencies and in alternative dispute reso- lution proceedings. Jeff is a frequent speaker at legal and industry seminars on issues affect- ing the workplace. Joy Lockerby, J.D., is an employment law attorney with a law practice focused on employ- ment law and unemployment law. She has a passion for client advocacy and works with each client to determine the appropriate legal strategy for employment and administrative law matters. Formerly, Joy was director of the unemployment compensation program at Wash- ington Hospital Services, Inc. She has more than 14 years’ of experience investigating unem- ployment claim benefit eligibility and tax issues, and has successfully represented healthcare employers before the Employment Security Department, the Office of Administrative Hear- ings, and the Commissioner’s Review Office. Joy earned her Juris Doctor at Seattle University School of Law in 2011 and holds a BA in Business Administration from Western Washington University. She served on the WSHHRA Board of Directors as Vice President of Membership (2006 & 2007) and Website Director (2008), and has been a member of WSHHRA since 1998. David Mitchell - hi-res.jpg Julee Clark 2012 hi-res.jpg Emy Hollander 2012 - hi res.jpg Wallace Wilkins, Ph.D., serves as clinical psychologist, conflict mediator, organizational consultant and confidential coach for aggressive/disruptive leaders. Wally is Master Trainer and Senior Con- sultant for the Resolution Resource Center. He speaks and writes about powerful strategies for individuals and organizations to create low-stress, low-conflict, high achievement. A graduate of the University of Washington, Wally presented two, highly-acclaimed programs for WSHHRA in 2011: “Dealing with Angry & Difficult Employees” and “Navigating Change & Tur- moil.” Visit Wally’s website at www.Take-Risks.com. Jay Rodne has served as a State Representative for the 5th Legislative District since 2004. Jay’s legislative pri- orities include restoring fiscal responsibility in Olympia, creating jobs and economic opportunity for all Wash- ingtonians, and building a world-class public education system. Jay currently serves as the Ranking Republi- can on the House Judiciary Committee, a position he has held since 2007. Jay’s other committee assignments include the House Transportation and Healthcare and Wellness Committees. Jay is employed as the General Counsel for King County Public Hospital District No. 4 and the Snoqualmie Val- ley Hospital. Jay obtained his J.D. cum laude from Gonzaga University School of Law in 1997 and has over fifteen years of experience in the practice of law. Jay also serves as a Colonel in the U.S. Marine Corps Re- serve and served as the Commanding Officer of a 1,200-Marine reserve battalion from 2007-2009. In Febru- ary 2003, Jay and his unit were activated and deployed to Kuwait and Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Free- dom. While on active duty with the U.S. Marine Corps from 1990-1993, Jay saw action in the Persian Gulf War in 1991 and in Somalia during Operation Restore Hope in 1992-93. Jay has received decorations for ser- vice in all campaigns. Sally Wineman is Area Senior Vice President, Compliance Counsel with Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc. Throughout her 20-year tenure in the employee benefits industry, Sally has specialized in de- veloping effective strategies for organizational compliance with rules and regulations impacting employee benefits. Prior to joining Gallagher, she worked in private legal practice. Sally is a gradu- ate of the University of Montana and the University of Michigan School of Law. She has earned acclaim as a speaker and educator in the regional business community, teaching numerous train- ing seminars and workshops every year on various topics in benefits legal compliance.