1. CCBA 2017 Top HR issues at craft breweries
Natalie Cilurzo & Carolyn Burke – Russian River brewing Company

2. When is it time to hire for Hr?
50 employees
Consultant vs. in house

3. What hr can do for your business
HR can manage the 3 phases of employee relationship
1. Beginning (hiring phase)
2. Middle (handbook, training, compliance, safety, payroll, insurance, leaves of absence etc.)
3. End (termination phase)

4. Top hr issues at craft breweries
Wage and hour claims
Misclassification of salary vs. hourly
Employee relation issues (ie: drinking/drug use on the job)
Safety (worker’s compensation)

5. Hr resources
California Chamber of Commerce is a great resource for small employers
Annual membership starts at $450/year
Template forms and procedures available
Labor Law Helpline included w/ some membership levels
Craft HR group – voluntary membership for those w/ primary HR responsibilities
CCBA and Brewer’s Association