Kim’s Message: Success Across State Lines

I was trying to count the number of times I’ve been to Lake Tahoe over the years, and I’d guess that I’ve made nearly 70 trips to enjoy what many travelers regard as one of the most beautiful places in the country. With soaring mountains and crystal clear waters, the scenery and beauty found in Tahoe is never tiresome.

Last month, CEA and our sister association, the Nevada Association of Employers (NAE), partnered to host our first ever CA/NV business summit, at the picturesque Hyatt Resort in Incline Village. It was so great to see CEA and NAE members mingling the evening before the conference, as we enjoyed cocktails and appetizers and watched the sun setting over the lake. Many of our member businesses have employees that live in CA but work in NV or vice versa, and that was the motivation behind hosting this event.

Attendees heard terrific speakers and learned more about the unique labor laws in both states. Not only did we gain a better understanding of the various wage and hour laws, but who knew hiring and ending the employment relationship, how to handle vacation time and other HR dilemmas in two neighboring states could be so different? Thanks to our experienced CEA HR expert Mari Bradford and the equally talented Cara Sheehan, Esq from NAE, participants were asking questions before, during, and long after each presentation. Our very own Jessica Rivera wrapped up the day with an inspirational presentation discussing the importance of cultivating a purposeful and positive leadership style called Leading with Intention.

Special thanks to Thoran Towler, CEO of NAE and the terrific sponsors (Safety Center, Better Business Bureau, Ignacio Law Firm, AmCheck, and Brown & Brown Insurance) for allowing us to host this event in such a beautiful space.

PS: CEA will hold our 87^th Annual Membership Meeting on December 19, 2024 at the CEA Main Office in Sacramento, CA.  For more details on attending this meeting, please contact me at kgusman@employers.org.