Labor & Employment

PA Specific

4.08

Pennsylvania Human Resource Law: What You Need to Know Now

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
New York CLE Approved 7 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 6 Total
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5 hours 56 minutes
Anastasia Shubert-Baranowski
Douglas Hart
Michael Belko
Jennifer DeFlitch
Brian Lipkin
With Anastasia Shubert-Baranowski from Margolis Edelstein + 4 others
Recorded August 28, 2025.
Product ID 100526

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Overview

Hear Tips and Tactics From Experienced Practitioners

Stay up to date on the latest legislative changes and court decisions impacting your human resource practices! This essential course focuses on day-to-day issue spotting, covering current hot-button issues and highlighting practical pointers to avoid and handle common problem areas. Experienced faculty will take you through the critical legal issues you need to know from hiring to firing, including wages and benefits, workplace privacy, discrimination, and more. Don't miss this opportunity to learn techniques from those with years in the field. Register today!

  • Stay up to date on the latest changes and cases in human resource law you need to know.
  • Understand the legal dos and don'ts during the interview process.
  • Ensure overtime and employee leave policies are compliant with the law.
  • Examine best practices for preventing and responding to discrimination complaints.
  • Make sure employee handbooks contain the critical provisions necessary to keep them up to date with current issues.
  • Know how to handle thorny employee behavior issues while ensuring privacy rights are upheld.
  • Set up proper discipline and firing procedures to avoid wrongful termination and retaliatory claims.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Recent Developments in Employment Law
  2. Is Your Employee Handbook up to Date? Essential Components and Sample Policies for Today's Workplace
  3. Hiring/Recruiting
  4. Employee Discipline and Termination
  5. Workplace Behavior and Privacy Issues
  6. Wage and Benefit Issues
  7. Discrimination and Harassment

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Product ID 100526

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
New York CLE Approved 7 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 6 Total
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  1. Recent Developments in Employment Law

  2. Is Your Employee Handbook up to Date? Essential Components and Sample Policies for Today's Workplace

  3. Hiring/Recruiting

    1. Job Descriptions and Advertisements
      1. Critical Elements (and What to Leave Out)
      2. Recordkeeping Requirements
    2. The Interview Process and Avoiding Discrimination
      1. Interviewer's Oral and Written Questions
      2. How to Answer a Candidate's Potentially Dangerous Questions (Religion, Pregnancy, etc.)
      3. Skill Tests
      4. Medical and Drug Testing
      5. Background Checks; Arrest and Conviction Inquiries
      6. Credit Checks
      7. Social Media/Networking Checks
    3. Hiring Independent Contractors
    4. Hiring Immigrant Workers
    5. Communicating With Unsuccessful Applicants
    6. Drafting Employment Contracts

  4. Employee Discipline and Termination

    1. Evaluating Employee Performance While Mitigating Liability
    2. Employee Discipline Plan and Documentation
    3. Legal vs. Illegal Reasons for Terminating an Employee
    4. Disciplining an Employee Without Fearing a Retaliation Claim

  5. Workplace Behavior and Privacy Issues

    1. Employee Surveillance
    2. Searches of Desks, Smartphones, Lockers, Vehicles, Equipment, Briefcases, etc.
    3. Monitoring Employee Communications: Calls, Email, and Internet Use
    4. Dress Code/Personal Appearance
    5. Drug and Alcohol Testing
    6. Psychological and Personality Tests
    7. Workplace Violence
    8. Off-Duty Behavior and Activities
    9. Policies to Have in Place

  6. Wage and Benefit Issues

    1. Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
      1. Misclassification of Employees (Exempt/Non-Exempt)
      2. Unpaid Overtime or Prework Time
      3. Calculating the "Regular Rate"
      4. Meal and Rest Breaks
      5. Fluctuating Workweek Pay and Tip Credit
      6. Unauthorized Work and Working Off-the-Clock
      7. Non-Exempt Employee Travel
    2. Benefits: Health Insurance, Flex Spending, and Retirement Plans
      1. Modifications to the Consolidated Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 1985 (COBRA)
      2. Changes to Flexible Spending Accounts
      3. Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) - Pitfalls to Be Wary Of
    3. Leave Policies: Required by Law?
      1. Vacation and Sick Leave
      2. Jury Duty and Voting Leave
      3. Military Leave - Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA)
      4. Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
        1. Covered Employers and Eligible Employees
        2. Qualifying Reasons for Leave
        3. Notice Obligations
        4. Certification and Medical Documentation Requirements
        5. Leave, Reinstatement, and Other Employee Rights
    4. Part-Time Employees and Temps: Wage and Benefit Obligations
    5. Unpaid Internships and Training Programs
    6. Recordkeeping: What and How Long

  7. Discrimination and Harassment

    1. Title VII and Related State Laws
    2. Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) and Amendments (ADAAA)
      1. Interpretation of "Disability"
      2. Shift to Employer Burden (Interactive Process)
      3. Handling Accommodation Requests
    3. Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)
      1. Age Threshold and Employee Threshold
      2. Out-of-Retirement Issues
      3. Reduction-in-Force Issues
    4. Other Laws to Be Aware of: Equal Pay Act (EPA), WARN, GINA, etc.
    5. Handling Complaints/EEOC
    6. Recordkeeping/Retention Considerations
    7. Preventing Discrimination and Harassment
    8. Workers' Compensation Discrimination
    9. The Best Defense: Policies, Handbooks, and Training

Who Should Attend

This basic level online seminar examines the current issues in human resource law for:

  • Attorneys
  • HR Personnel
  • Accountants
  • Presidents and Vice Presidents

Speakers

Anastasia Shubert-Baranowski
Anastasia
Shubert-Baranowski
Margolis Edelstein
Douglas C Hart
Douglas C.
Hart
Saxton & Stump
Michael Belko
Michael
Belko
Margolis Edelstein
Jennifer L DeFlitch
Jennifer L.
DeFlitch
Margolis Edelstein
Brian D Lipkin
Brian D.
Lipkin
Riverpath Law
Speaker bio
Anastasia Shubert-Baranowski

Anastasia Shubert-Baranowski

Margolis Edelstein
Anastasia Shubert-Baranowski

is an attorney in the Philadelphia office of Margolis Edelstein. She specializes in employment law, and represents both public and private employers in a range of legal matters. Ms. Shubert-Baranowski has experience litigating discrimination, harassment, retaliation, hostile work environment, wage and hour disputes, and vicarious liability claims. She also helps employers with compliance issues, such as drafting policies, handbooks, and employment agreements to ensure adherence to state and federal laws. Ms. Shubert-Baranowski earned her B.S. degree from The College of New Jersey and her J.D. degree from Temple University Beasley School of Law. She is admitted to practice in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

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Douglas C Hart

Douglas C. Hart

Saxton & Stump
Douglas Hart

is a member in the Pittsburgh office of Burns White LLC. He is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania and West Virginia, where his primary focus is in the areas of commercial litigation, employment litigation and real estate. Mr. Hart defends employers in state and federal agencies, and counsels management in a wide variety of matters involving employment issues. He also has significant experience litigating matters involving restrictive covenants such as non-compete and confidentiality agreements. Mr. Hart is a member of the Pennsylvania and Allegheny County bar associations. He earned his B.A. degree from the University of Pittsburgh, his M.B.A. degree from Duquesne University and his J.D. degree from Duquesne University.

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Michael Belko

Michael Belko

Margolis Edelstein
Michael Belko

is an associate with Margolis Edelstein in the Pittsburgh office, where his practice focuses primarily on labor and employment law, representing employers in wrongful termination, employment discrimination, retaliation, and wage and hour matters. His practice further includes construction and general liability actions. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Belko was granted a University of Chicago Law School Public Interest Fellowship, during which he spent a year as a legal fellow with the Pennsylvania Innocence Project, assisting the organization in its mission to represent and exonerate wrongly convicted individuals. He earned his J.D. degree from the University of Chicago and his B.A. degree, summa cum laude, from the University of Pittsburg. During law school, he was an active participant in the Federal Criminal Justice Clinic, where he worked on the Federal Bailwatching Project, an in-depth study and advocacy project regarding federal pretrial detention rates and practices. During his summers, Mr. Belko interned on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of PA and the Third Circuit, as well as with the Federal Public Defenders for the Western District of PA. He is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania and the U.S. District Court, Western District of PA.

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Jennifer L DeFlitch

Jennifer L. DeFlitch

Margolis Edelstein
Jennifer DeFlitch

is an attorney in the Pittsburgh office of Margolis Edelstein. She is a seasoned litigation attorney with over 15 years of experience. Ms. DeFlitch began her legal career in the energy sector, specializing in oil and gas law, before transitioning to criminal defense. For over eight years, she served at the Westmoreland County Public Defender's Office, where she managed a diverse caseload, from minor summary offenses to serious homicides, guiding clients through all stages of the legal process, including preliminary hearings and appeals. Ms. DeFlitch's trial experience is extensive, encompassing numerous non-jury and jury trials with significant successes. She is renowned for her vigorous defense strategies, often achieving case dismissals through pre-trial motions. Ms. DeFlitch is a dedicated educator at Westmoreland County Community College, where she teaches courses in legal research, writing, and estates and trusts. She earned her B.A. degree from Bucknell University and her J.D. degree from Duquesne University School of Law.

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Brian D Lipkin

Brian D. Lipkin

Riverpath Law
Brian Lipkin

is an attorney with the law firm of Houston Harbaugh, P.C. in Pittsburgh. He works with businesses and individuals to find creative solutions to challenging problems. Mr. Lipkin serves clients as counselor, outside general counsel, and trial lawyer. He practices in the areas of business litigation, insurance coverage and bad faith litigation, and employment and labor litigation. Mr. Lipkin also advises businesses on employment and labor issues. He works with clients to develop affirmative action plans, employee handbooks, job descriptions, pay equity audits, policies, and restrictive covenants. Mr. Lipkin earned his B.A. degree from Tufts University and his J.D. degree from Boston College. He is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia, as well as Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Mr. Lipkin is a member of the Allegheny County Bar Association.

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