Labor & Employment

4.62

Pesky (and Expensive) Employment Document Errors You Can't Afford to Make

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Reciprocity 6 Total
Alabama CLE Approved 6 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 6 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 6 Total
California CLE Approved 6 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 7 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 6 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 6 Total
Florida CLE Approved 7 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 6 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 6 Total
Iowa CLE Approved 6 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 6 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 6 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 6 Total
Kansas CLE Approved 7 Total
Louisiana CLE Approved 6 Total
Maine CLE Approved 6 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 6 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 6 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 6 Total
Montana CLE Approved 6 Total
North Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 6 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 6 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 6 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 7.2 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 6 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 6 Total
New York CLE Approved 7 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 6 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 7 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 6 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 6 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 6 Total
Texas CLE Approved 6 Total
Utah CLE Approved 6 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 6 Total
Washington CLE Approved 6 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 7 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 7.2 Total
Wyoming CLE Approved 6 Total
SHRM CP/SCP Approved 6 Total
OnDemand
5 hours 54 minutes
Deirdre Salsich
Michelle De Oliveira
Ved Chitale
Kelly Gemelli
Colin Barnacle
With Deirdre M. Salsich from Devine Millimet + 4 others
Recorded May 21, 2025
Product ID 100299

Buy This Course

Course Includes
$389

OnDemand Video

Video Download

Course Book Download


or
Upgrade to Unlimited CLE and Get This Course
$129/month
All Inclusive CLE subscribers save an average of $3,000/year on CLE costs.

Overview

Surefire Ways to Minimize Liability and Safeguard the Business

Legal fees and fines, lawsuits, and reputational damage - this represents just a fraction of the consequences that can stem from errors in employment documentation. Can you afford to take that risk? Fear not: in this practical course, our expert practitioners reveal actionable insights for preventing and addressing sticky employment documentation mistakes. Act now - register today!

  • Prevent common job description errors that open legal doors.
  • Avoid employment contract mistakes that could put you on thin ice.
  • Steer clear of legal pits in employee handbook policies.
  • Navigate the legal quagmire of investigation reports with confidence.
  • Avert legal landmines in discipline and termination documentation.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Job Description and New Hire Paperwork Blunders That Could Cost You Big
  2. Coulda Shoulda Woulda: Employment Contract Errors You Need to Fix NOW
  3. Employee Handbook Blunders You'll Wish You Didn't Make
  4. 6 Worst Mistakes Made With Investigation Reports and Follow-Up
  5. Discipline and Termination Documentation That Could Backfire on You
  6. Common Ethical Pitfalls in Employment Documentation
Product ID 100299

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Reciprocity 6 Total
Alabama CLE Approved 6 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 6 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 6 Total
California CLE Approved 6 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 7 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 6 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 6 Total
Florida CLE Approved 7 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 6 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 6 Total
Iowa CLE Approved 6 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 6 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 6 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 6 Total
Kansas CLE Approved 7 Total
Louisiana CLE Approved 6 Total
Maine CLE Approved 6 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 6 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 6 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 6 Total
Montana CLE Approved 6 Total
North Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 6 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 6 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 6 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 7.2 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 6 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 6 Total
New York CLE Approved 7 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 6 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 7 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 6 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 6 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 6 Total
Texas CLE Approved 6 Total
Utah CLE Approved 6 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 6 Total
Washington CLE Approved 6 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 7 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 7.2 Total
Wyoming CLE Approved 6 Total
SHRM CP/SCP Approved 6 Total
Select Jurisdiction
CLE
Other

Agenda

All times are shown in
  1. Job Description and New Hire Paperwork Blunders That Could Cost You Big

    1. Key Clauses and Disclaimers to Include in New Hire Docs to Prevent Future Litigation
    2. FLSA Fumbles: Job Description Errors That Could Trigger Misclassification Claims
    3. Problems With Job Descriptions That Don't Align With the Actual Job Duties
    4. 5 Big Don’ts of Updating Job Descriptions to Reflect Employee Role Changes
    5. Misleading Job Descriptions and Dangers Posed by Catch-All Phrases (e.g., “Other Duties as Assigned”)
  2. Coulda Shoulda Woulda: Employment Contract Errors You Need to Fix NOW

  3. Employee Handbook Blunders You'll Wish You Didn't Make

    1. Often-Overlooked Policies That You NEED to Include
    2. Neglecting to Stay Informed of Legal Updates and Revise Policies
    3. At-Will Employment Disclaimers: Top Legal Challenges
    4. Using a Cookie-Cutter Handbook: Top Risks
    5. Dangers Posed by Inconsistent Enforcement of Handbook Policies
  4. 6 Worst Mistakes Made With Investigation Reports and Follow-Up

  5. Discipline and Termination Documentation That Could Backfire on You

    1. Minimize Liability: The Do's and Don'ts of Documenting Performance Issues
    2. Hidden Dangers in Over-Documenting Employee Conduct
    3. Hindsight Is 20/20: Top Documentation Errors That Trigger Wrongful Termination Claims
    4. Conflicting Documentation From Multiple Managers Regarding an Employee
    5. Discrepancies Between Performance Reviews and Termination Paperwork: Top Risks
  6. Common Ethical Pitfalls in Employment Documentation

    1. Advising Employers on Writing Job Requirements Without Alienating Specific Candidates
    2. Ethical Approaches to Advising Clients on Documenting Workplace Investigations
    3. Contract Language That Discourages Reporting Violations: Ethical Risks
    4. The Ethical Dos and Don'ts of Using AI to Create Employment Documents and Contracts
    5. Ethical Obligations Surrounding Employment Documents Used in Litigation

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for attorneys. HR professionals, accountants, and paralegals may also benefit.

Speakers

Deirdre M Salsich
Deirdre M.
Salsich
Devine Millimet
Michelle De Oliveira
Michelle
De Oliveira
Kenney & Sams, PLLC
Ved Chitale
Ved
Chitale
Andrews Myers, P.C.
Kelly D Gemelli
Kelly D.
Gemelli
Gemelli Employment Law
Colin L Barnacle
Colin L.
Barnacle
Greenspoon Marder LLP
Speaker bio
Deirdre M Salsich

Deirdre M. Salsich

Devine Millimet
Deirdre Salsich

has practiced employment and labor law since 2013; first in New York, then in Maine, and now in New Hampshire for Devine Millimet. Her goal is to help her clients achieve their business objectives through compliance with all federal, state and local labor and employment laws, and the creation of internal policies and employee handbooks to support the business's mission. Ms. Salsich also assists clients with responding to employment litigation, workplace investigations, and negotiating settlements, and has experience advising clients of all sizes, from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies, public sector institutions, and non-profits. Understanding the day-to-day reality and long-term plan for each unique client is always a priority. In a previous role, she served as in-house counsel for a large public university system, advising on varied matters including the COVID-19 pandemic, remote work, workplace leaves and accommodations, crisis management, and the full span of employment litigation. Ms. Salsich also has significant experience representing clients in arbitration and before Human Rights Commissions and the EEOC. Tracking new employment legislation at the state and federal levels, and advising on the potential impact for employers is another way that she provides preventative advice and counsel to clients. Having studied abroad in Argentina and Mexico, Ms. Salsich speaks Spanish fluently and enjoy learning about other cultures. Spanish translation and interpretation is another tool in her kit to assist clients with diverse workforces.

Speaker bio
Michelle De Oliveira

Michelle De Oliveira

Kenney & Sams, PLLC
Michelle De Oliveira

is a director at Kenney & Sams, PLLC where she advises on all aspects of employment-related matters, from drafting employment agreements and handbooks to conducting internal investigations and litigating complex issues before state and federal courts and agencies. Ms. De Oliveira guides management in issues relating to leaves of absence, employee discipline, hiring and firing decisions, accommodations, and any other management need. She has authored numerous articles addressing employment law issues and has received multiple accolated for her contributions to the field.

Speaker bio
Ved Chitale

Ved Chitale

Andrews Myers, P.C.
Ved Chitale

is an attorney at Andrews Myers, P.C. As a board-certified labor and employment attorney, he regularly advises clients on various labor and employment issues such as discrimination, trade secrets, non-competes, non-solicits, unfair labor practice charges, FMLA leave, benefits policies, employment manuals and policies, wage and hour laws, employment contracts, worker's compensation, WARN Act, OSHA, and more. Mr. Chitale routinely drafts employment manuals, employee wage and hour classification policies, employment contracts, severance agreements, bonus agreements and more in a manner that best protects his clients' interests. A significant portion of his practice involves dealing with government agencies such as the EEOC, Department of Labor, NLRB, DHS, OSHA and even the IRS. Mr. Chitale earned his B.A. degree from Texas A&M University and his J.D. degree from the University of Houston Law Center.

Speaker bio
Kelly D Gemelli

Kelly D. Gemelli

Gemelli Employment Law
Kelly Gemelli

is the founder of Gemelli Employment Law in San Diego, California. She is a trusted legal advisor and seasoned employment law practitioner with extensive experience in advising and representing clients in both the public and private sectors. Prior to founding Gemelli Employment Law, Ms. Gemelli was a partner at one of California's leading workplace and campus investigation law firms. She also spent over a decade at one of the country's preeminent workplace law firms, where she was a principal. During this time, Ms. Gemelli gained extensive experience advising clients on employment decisions. She graduated from the Association of Workplace Investigators (AWI) Training Institute in 2019 and is an AWI Certificate holder. Ms. Gemelli was recently appointed to the Board of Director for Lawyers Club of San Diego. She is also active with the San Diego County Bar Association (SDCBA), having previously served as the vice chair of the Labor and Employment Law Section. Ms. Gemelli earned her J.D. degree at University of San Diego School of Law and is admitted to practice in California.

Speaker bio
Colin L Barnacle

Colin L. Barnacle

Greenspoon Marder LLP
Colin Barnacle

is a partner at Greenspoon Marder LLP, and focuses his practice on labor and employment compliance counseling, corporate governance counseling and investigations, and employment litigation. Mr. Barnacle has substantial knowledge of systemic discrimination in the contexts of both the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP). He regularly advises and defends clients in response to EEOC and OFCCP systemic discrimination investigations related to employment practices (pre-employment tests, hiring, promotions, compensation and terminations), and assists clients in responding to EEOC systemic investigations, subpoena requests for employment-related data, and class action litigations related thereto. Mr. Barnacle has represented employers in all aspects of employment law before state and federal agencies and courts, including Title VII discrimination and sexual harassment, ADA, FLSA, FMLA, wrongful termination, non-compete and breach of contract claims. He earned his B.A. degree, cum laude, from Amherst College and his J.D. degree from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law.

TOP FAQs

How do I access my courses?
Courses are available within your account. Simply login to your account and click on My Courses. If you require additional assistance please call our Customer Service Department at 800-930-6182.
Do you have options for attendees who are deaf or hard of hearing?
Closed captioning is available for all Live Webinars. After you've joined the event room, you can enable closed captioning by clicking the "cc" button in the lower right of the player.
What happens if my course is cancelled?
In the unlikely event that NBI cancels or reschedules an upcoming program, each registered attendee will be contacted via email by a representative of NBI. Outreach to attendees begins as soon as NBI is made aware that a program will not move forward at its originally scheduled date and time.
Are multiple attendee discounts available?
Yes, the more people you bring from your organization, the more you save. After the first registration, each additional attendee receives a special discount off of their total tuition.
When will the OnDemand be available and how long will I have access to the content?
The OnDemand Video will be available to stream within 14 days of live broadcast date. You will have access to the content for 6 months in your account. If you’re a subscriber, you’ll have access to your course recordings until 7 days after the expiration date of the subscription.
What is included with my course purchase?
When you enroll prior to the live event date you will receive access to the live-streaming webinar which will allow you to interact with faculty in real-time. With each course, you will receive access to the content via OnDemand Streaming and the Video Download. Course reference materials are included with each course purchase in a downloadable PDF format.
Will I receive a certificate of completion?
Yes, we'll email you a certificate of completion and store in your account for any future reporting needs.
Can multiple people watch courses and request credit?
While only paid registrants can receive continuing education credit for attending, there are no limitations to the number of viewers at each connection.

Have more questions? Please Contact Us