San Francisco Employer Advisory Council Member Benefits
Top Member Benefits (Included with Membership)
Current Legislative & Regulatory Updates
CEAC tracks upcoming/expiring California employment legislation and shares updates with members.
Low Member Pricing
Reduced rates for EAC meetings and seminars, access to management/law hotlines, and peer networking.
Peer Networking
Connect locally with employers who face similar challenges; learn practical, location-specific insights.
Community Impact
Board participation helps direct EAC charitable contributions.
Direct Expert Access
Each seminar includes time with subject-matter experts for your specific questions.
HR Management Hotline Access
Attorney-backed guidance for day-to-day business and HR questions (see details below).
High-Value Seminars
Timely, in-depth sessions on labor law, HR, workers’ compensation, and more.
Professional Development
Build your network, learn new practices, and apply seminar hours toward recertification.
Conflict Resolution Consulting
Unlimited consulting for help with workplace communication and behavior issues.
Legal Updates from CEAC
Stay current on California employment law changes.
Compliance Poster Company Discount
20% off all compliance posters. How to redeem: Call Christa Frondarina at (800) 817-7678 ext. 316. Mention your affiliated EAC and the items you want to purchase. (You must speak to Christa to receive the discount.)
CalJOBS (EDD) Support
Free, immediate assistance posting jobs on CalJOBS with access to job-ready candidates.
Law & Conflict Resolution Hotlines (Members Only)
Employment Law / Employer Hotline (Management)
What it covers:
Disability issues, drug & alcohol policies, harassment, leaves of absence, meal/rest periods, pregnancy leave, termination, wage & hour, and more.
How it works:
- Up to 15 minutes per call with an attorney
- Limit: 2 calls per month, 12 per year per member
- Phone consults only (no document review)
- Members are asked to share their Region (1–8). Use Find an EAC on CEAC.org if unsure of your region.
Participating Firm Example:
Kennedy McCarthy & Rumm LLP
https://www.kmrlawyers.com/
📍 9210 Irvine Center Dr., Irvine, CA 92618
📞 (888) 872-0433
Contact: Colleen McCarthy, Esq.
Inquiries handled as soon as possible, generally within one business day.
Program start: January 2, 2020.
Member Discounts & Updates
Discounted Seminar Fees
Member pricing for local EAC seminars (labor law, HR, workers’ comp, and more).
Legal Updates from CEAC
Stay current on California employment law changes.
Compliance Poster Company Discount
20% off all compliance posters.
How to redeem: Call Christa Frondarina at (800) 817-7678 ext. 316. Mention your affiliated EAC and the items you want to purchase. (You must speak to Christa to receive the discount.)
Conflict Resolution Help Line
For workplace relationships, communication, and behavior issues.
Provided by:
Carol Marzouk, Leadership ‘N’ Soul — bilingual behavior strategist & workplace relationships expert (“Executive Lion Tamer”).
Common use cases:
- Resolving interpersonal and group conflict
- Understanding and working with difficult personalities
- Communicating without burning bridges
- Moving teams from dysfunction to high performance
- Managing anger, setbacks, frustration, and stress
- Executing effectively amid differing opinions
- Designing an intentional culture
About Carol:
Internationally recognized coach and speaker focused on leadership behavior, M&A cultural health, and executive effectiveness. Combines practical business disciplines (e.g., Lean Six Sigma) with behavior change. Experienced across industries; coaches boards, senior executives, and high-potential leaders.
Education & Certifications (selected):
Psychology (UCLA) · Executive Coaching (ICF-accredited Center for Executive Coaching) · Organizational Development (DePaul) · Predictive Index · DISC · Lean Six Sigma Green Belt · Psychology of Leadership (Cornell Graduate School of Management)
Education & Certifications (selected):
📞 (951) 888-5857
📧 info@executiveliontamer.com
🌐 https://www.leadershipnsoul.com/
How to Get Started
- Enroll/Renew Membership with SF EAC.
- Leverage Hotlines for timely management and legal guidance.
- Attend Seminars for credits and practical takeaways.
Questions about SF EAC membership or benefits? Contact the SF EAC board or visit membership.sfeac.gov
