What is the free HR Hotline available to all Glendale employers? Join us to learn more about how we can help with your HR compliance. In this engaging class, we will also highlight the top 5 key pitfalls for California employers. Focused on practical and preventative measures, this session equips business owners and managers with easy-to-implement strategies to help “Stay Out of Court.” We will discuss best practice strategies when it comes to leaves of absences, wage & hour issues and more! This interactive session is designed to be both informative and actionable.

· Learn how to start and end the employment relationship the best way possible

· Avoid costly fines for meal/rest period violations and employee misclassification claims

· Ensure your policies & employee handbook are current & compliant

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Melody Correia
Director of Business Development

Melody brings over twelve years of experience working with non-profit membership associations. An incredibly successful multitasker, in a past career with an association management company, Melody handled membership services for four associations simultaneously. Her ability to engage and connect with members to ensure they are getting the most out of their membership makes her an incredible asset to our team.

While she now specializes in customer service and business development, Melody also has experience in accounting, human resources, and database management which makes her incredibly well-rounded and gives her a robust understanding of the challenges employers face. Able to see the big picture and relate to anyone, Melody provides excellent service to business owners across the state.

When Melody isn’t finding the perfect solution to a member’s needs or providing an employer with Peace of Mind, you can find her spending time with her rescue animals, writing, attending concerts, and traveling to any place near the ocean.

Mari Bradford
Senior HR Director

Mari manages our team of HR Directors and is an experienced HR Generalist and an HR expert on California employment law and compliance matters. With an HR background in various industries and experience working with both large and small employers, she understands the challenges managers and owners face when running a business in California.

Mari is a dynamic speaker with an incredibly dry wit and great sense of humor. Employers who talk with Mari say they walk away feeling more knowledgeable and with more confidence in their ability to handle an employment issue. Mari does a great job of seeing through the smoke of a complex issue and providing employers with the tools they need to handle the root cause of a problem quickly.

Mari has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Organizational Communications from CSU Sacramento and her PHR from the Society for Human Resource Management. When she isn’t providing employers with Peace of Mind, you can find Mari at one of her kids’ practices or dreaming about her future world travels.

About Glendale's Economic Development Division

The purpose of the City’s Economic Development (ED) Division is to carry out a collaborative and sustained strategy to maintain and create jobs and improve the quality of life for residents, the business community, and visitors of Glendale, all while supporting a diversified revenue base for public services.

About California Employers Association (CEA)

California Employers Association (CEA) is a trade association that supports employers in all industries and sizes throughout California, including out-of-state employers with California employees.

Founded in 1937, employers gain peace of mind through various services, including phone support for day-today HR consulting and training.

https://www.employers.org/pages/about-us/