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The Employers’ AssociationYou are constantly busy and expected to know everything. When you need help answering the tough questions or tackling time-consuming projects, The Employers’ Association (EA) has you covered. Our experts in Human Resource Solutions, Professional Training and Wellness Consulting can meet your needs today.

The EA was formed more than 60 years ago, by local companies for local companies, to address common workplace needs. We’re still doing it today.

We empower excellence. We’re The EA.


Who We Serve• Manufacturing• Financial Services• Professional Services• Health Care• Not-for-profit• Government

• From two-person companies to corporations with thousands of employees, our member organizations come in all different sizes and represent a broad spectrum of industries including manufacturing, engineering, agriculture, automotive, community service agencies, municipal and county governments, educational institutions, and more.

• More than 600 organizations are members of the EA. We’re humbled to say that many of them have been with us for more than 20 years.

Chances are, we already know your neighbor.We’d like to know you, too!


Testimonial

Our membership experience with The Employers' Association (EA) is outstanding. The Andersons, Inc. is enjoying a long and mutually beneficial relationship with EA. Their annual wage and salary survey report is essential to us for compensation planning, and we make it a priority each year to send our HR staff to their annual Labor Law and HR conferences to ensure we're up to date with the most current trends and information. Knowing that the EA's capable staff is always there to support us is the greatest benefit of all.

Art DePompei Vice President, Human Resources The Andersons, Inc.

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HR Solutions

Empowering HR excellence.

You’re busy. We understand.The EA has the resources that can help you manage your team, keep up to date with the current HR trends, and stay compliant with the ever-changing legal landscape.

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Hotlines


• HR Research HotlineLook to the EA’s team of HR professionals to answer your questions and quickly get you the information you need regarding the latest on HR policy, practices and compliance. Got a question? Call us at (419) 893-3000, or submit your hotline request via our website.

• Limited Legal HotlineWe understand that even under the best circumstances, legal issues and concerns can still arise. The EA’s Limited Legal Hotline is free to EA members and gives you access to local employment law attorneys who stand ready to answer your questions. Call us at (419) 893-3000, or submit your inquiry via our website.

• CCHAs an EA member, you get immediate access to current information on a wide range of HR, workplace and employment law topics with the EA’s integrated online tool, available only to EA members through our relationship with CCH.

Instant access to live HR professionals.

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Wage, Salary, Benefit and Other Surveys


• Regional Wage and Salary DataEnsure that your pay levels are competitive by benchmarking them with the EA’s regional wage and salary data. Compiled annually via surveys of regional and local employers, these reports provide EA members and participating companies with comprehensive pay and demographic data on over 250 jobs in a wide range of categories including executive, managerial, production and maintenance, office and clerical, engineering, IT, healthcare and more.

• Regional Workplace Policies & Benefits InformationFind out how your organization’s workplace policies and benefits compare to those of other area employers. Compiled by the EA every two years by surveying local and regional employers, this robust resource provides comparative data on policies regarding work schedules and overtime, paid time off, internet and email usage, tuition reimbursement, flexible benefits, drug and alcohol screening, maternity/paternity leave, FMLA, profit sharing, 401(k) plans, insurance coverage, company travel, and more.

The information you need is right at your fingertips.

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Wage, Salary, Benefit and Other Surveys


• Labor Agreement Analysis SurveyGet access to summary information regarding the cost items contained in the settlement terms of over eighty labor agreements from EA member organizations.

• Hot Topics SurveysHave access to a variety of short, to-the-point surveys on the questions of the day.

The information you need is right at your fingertips.

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Current Human Resource and Management Information


• The BULLETIN HR NewsletterStay current on the ever-changing regulations and new policy trends that can impact your business and your employees. Published monthly, The Bulletin gives you up-to-date information in the areas of human resource management, leadership, safety, regulatory compliance, and legislative actions affecting employers.

A monthly digest of news and events affecting the HR profession.

• Labor Law Posters Look to the EA for your state and federal labor law posters. With highly competitive pricing, as well as a convenient update service, you can rest assured that we will help you stay on top of changing mandatory information throughout the year.

Stay compliant with changing, mandatory information.

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Seminar Learning

Empowering learning excellence.

A well-trained workforce can pay tremendous dividends in terms of operational efficiency, team cohesion, legal compliance and bottom-line results.With the EA’s wide array of workforce training solutions, you can be sure that you and your employees have the information and skills necessary to move your organization to the next level.

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Seminar Learning


• Annual Employment Law ConferenceThis event, which takes place each March, brings together the region’s best legal minds to provide EA members with the most current legislative information impacting employers and HR professionals. Attendees can tailor their day to their specific needs by selecting breakout sessions on legal topics ranging from FMLA, ADA, wage and hour issues and Worker’s Comp to new case law on pregnancy discrimination, medical marijuana, and same sex marriage.

• Annual HR ConferenceEach November, The EA collaborates with the Northwest Ohio Human Resource Association (NOHRA) to host a day-long conference dedicated to the information needs of the HR professional. From keynote and breakout sessions presented by industry experts to a full resource partner area and tremendous networking opportunities, this event is a must!

Quality learning opportunities for HR professionals and all levels of leaders at an economical price.

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Seminar Learning


• Annual Leadership ConferenceHeld each summer, the EA’s popular Leadership Conference showcases a talented array of regional and national leaders who share messages on leadership, motivation, and corporate success. Bring your leadership team and hear empowering presentations by accomplished leaders from the fields of business, sports, broadcasting and more.

• Supervisory Skills 1 and 2Ensure your supervisors are prepared to meet the challenge of leading your organization—and teams—to success. With the EA’s comprehensive Supervisory Skills 1 and 2 Certificate Series, your supervisors will learn from experts with relevant, real-life experience the key elements needed to achieve desired results. Series 1 is geared toward your newer leaders with up to two years of supervisory experience while Series 2 is designed for leaders with more than two years of experience.


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Seminar Learning


• Legal Compliance SeminarsThese seminars are offered throughout the year on topics from wage and hour law, FMLA, and internal investigations to overlapping leave laws, employee handbooks and more. The popular Employment Law Certificate Series offers learners comprehensive exposure to a variety of employment law topics in a four-part series. Sessions are taught by labor law attorneys from Toledo and Northwest Ohio.

• HRCI and SHRM Recertification CreditsMany of the EA’s seminars and conferences are approved for recertification credit through HRCI, giving you a convenient way to maintain your professional certification. Business credit is available for select topics. SHRM credits are also in the works for 2015, as are credits for accounting professionals through NASBA – stay tuned for more information!


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On-Site Learning & Consulting


We can bring our services right to your workplace.From customized training programs facilitated in your shop – and on your schedule – to a diverse selection of consulting services, you can be assured of a solution that fits your specific needs and delivers the results you want, when you want them.

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Customized learning and HR consulting delivered at your facility.

• Leadership DevelopmentLed by instructors with years of experience, this workshop focuses on how to build relationships and expect results (the twin towers of long-term success), plus many other practical tools. Managers, supervisors, and anyone who is considered a leader should take this training.

• Harassment AvoidanceBe proactive. Have us come to your place of business and present no-nonsense, straightforward information and advice to any audience from manufacturing to the professional office, and everyone in between. Up-to-date, professionally taught with an engaging training style.

• ABCs of Employment Law for SupervisorsArmed with the latest in best practices and years of front line, practical experience, our trainers equip participants with knowledge and tools they can use in the workplace right away.

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Customized learning and HR consulting delivered at your facility.

• Handbook DevelopmentWe can help you keep your Employee Handbook up to date as a professional, useful communication tool.

• Employee Engagement SurveysCustomized to give you the information you need now regarding employee engagement. Each survey is designed for your particular workplace, and we do all the work. Get facts, not theories or assumptions. Expert implementation, all efficient, effective and economical.

• Customer Experience TrainingWait, did we say ‘experience’ instead of ‘service’? Yes, indeed. Customer service is one thing, but a great customer experience brings them back time and time again. Our training is applicable to the new or seasoned professional. Our audits put you in the shoes of your customers, giving you valuable insights via our unbiased eye.

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Workplace Wellness

Empowering wellness excellence.

A healthy workforce can positively impact your bottom line. Whether you are new to the idea of workplace wellness or already have a fully functioning program in place, our wellness team can help you determine the areas that need improvement (healthy eating, smoking cessation, heart health, stress) and then implement innovative, engaging activities, challenges and trainings specifically designed to improve your team’s health.

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Workplace Wellness

Empowering wellness excellence.

Wellness consulting and program implementation on your site.

• Wellness Partnership with Medical MutualThrough our partnership with Medical Mutual, the EA provides member organizations with 51 or more employees a variety of enhanced employee wellness programs and tools, utilization benchmarking, free on-line health risk assessments, and care management programs.

• Wellness Solutions for Self-Insured GroupsWith EA HealthWorks, a collaborative program developed by The EA and CHC Wellness, self-insured employers have access to tools and programs that can help you find ways to achieve significant health care premium savings, reduced absenteeism, higher levels of engagement and a more active and healthy workforce.

• Wellness Learning OpportunitiesThe EA’s Wellness Coordinators are experts on healthy living, and are happy to share their expertise with you and your employees. Offering educational sessions on topics from weight loss, smoking cessation and heart health to stress reduction, First Aid, and much more, we can help you and your employees achieve your wellness goals and live a healthier, happier life.

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Value-Added Services

Empowering excellence.

Health Insurance

Occupational Health Care and Drug Testing Transition Services Pre-employment Screening

Managed Care

Vision and Dental Insurance

Employee Assistance

Workers’ Compensation Group

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Membership Benefits Summary


HR Answers & SupportKeep up to date with HR trends and stay

compliant with an ever-changing legal landscape.

Wage and Benefit SurveysFrom wage comparisons to labor agreements to healthcare, our

surveys provide valuable data both regionally and nationally.

The Bulletin A monthly digest of news and information to

keep you compliant.

Labor Law PostersRest assured that we can help you stay on top of

changing mandatory information throughout the year.

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Membership Benefits Summary


Value-Added ServicesWe partner with HR and Management Service providers of the highest quality to deliver additional membership value through

specific program design and partnering arrangements.

Workplace WellnessInnovative, engaging activities, challenges

and trainings specifically designed to improve your team’s health.

On-Site Learning & ConsultingWe come right to you. From customized

training programs to a diverse selection of consulting services, we have your solution.

ConferencesWellness (January), Employment Law (March),

Leadership (June), and THRAC Human Resource (November)

Seminar LearningClassroom-based training, webinars and

conferences that will move your organization to the next level.

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Membership Investment


No. Employees* Annual Dues**

Companies (For-Profit) Non-Profit

1-25: $440

26-99: $470

100-149: $550

150-199: $620

200-249: $775

250-299: $860

300-349: $935

350-399: $1,090

400-449: $1,165

450-499: $1,270

500-549: $1,300

550-599: $1,345

600-649: $1,465

650-699: $1,560

700-799: $1,630

1000-1099: $2,290

1100-1199: $2,650

1200-1299: $2,770

1300-1399: $2,895

1400-1499: $3,100

1500-1599: $3,375

1600-1699: $3,615

1700 & Up: $3,850

800-899: $1,855

900-949: $1,955

950-999: $2,090


1-25: $440

26-499: $470

500 & up $620


* Part-time employees can be converted to full-time equivalency. (Forty hours equals one full-time employee.)

** Dues are paid annually in advance.

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Membership Application


Click here to join the EA today! Or Click here for a PDF of the application!

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Meet the EA TeamCorporate Team

Jack Hollister President

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Sarah BeddoesMarketing Assistant


Vicki Bender Accountant

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Nancy HollisterMember Services Assistant [email protected]

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HR Solutions Team

Bob Bethel, SPHR, SHRM- SCPDirector, HR Services


Megan BaldufHR Research Assistant


Cheryl Riggs, PHR HR Specialist

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Meet the EA TeamOn-Site/Consulting Team

Dave Tippett, PHR, SHRM-SCPDirector, On-Site Learning & Consultation


Seminar Learning Team

Terry Vernier Seminar Learning Manager


Judi Roe Membership & Seminar Learning Assistant


Wellness Team

Jennifer Kiernan Director, EA Wellness


Megan GarrisWellness Coordinator


Cory PanningWellness Coordinator


Jennifer BurrousWellness Coordinator


Paige GinemanWellness Assistant



The Employers’ Association

1787 Indian Wood Circle, Suite AMaumee, OH 43537

Phone: 419-893-3000Toll free: 1-800-882-7042

Fax: 419-893-3001

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