Labor & Employment

NM Specific

Mini Law School for New Mexico HR Professionals

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Montana CLE Approved 6 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 6 Total
New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of Approved 6 Total
SHRM CP/SCP Approved 6 Total
OnDemand
5 hours 55 minutes
Jay Athey
Quentin Smith
Alyssa Rogers
Chrisanne Gultz
With Jay J. Athey from Littler Mendelson P.C. + 3 others
Recorded November 05, 2025
Product ID 100883

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Overview

A Comprehensive Primer on Labor and Employment Law

As employment-related litigation rates continue to rise, employers must look for ways to protect themselves in a legal manner. Human resource compliance can be one of the most costly and time-consuming aspects for a business; can you streamline the process and prevent unnecessary risk? This program will get you up to speed so you can return to work confident in your abilities. Know the fundamentals of human resources: from hiring to firing and everything in between. Register today!

  • Get the latest employment law updates you can't afford to miss.
  • Understand the importance of thorough and accurate paperwork when hiring new employees.
  • Know what a handbook should and should not contain by exploring the advantages and pitfalls of various policies.
  • Appropriately apply wage and hour exemption requirements in gray areas such as outside salespeople and highly paid computer professionals.
  • Ensure compliance with state leave and accommodation laws.
  • Understand unemployment compensation guidelines and how to manage costs.
  • Remain up to date on the latest developments regarding employee behavior and controversial social media policies.
  • Learn key steps to minimizing liability when discharging employees.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Employment Law Update
  2. Successful Hiring and Recruitment Steps
  3. Employee Handbooks and Policies in the 21st Century
  4. Discipline and Discharge - Necessary Documentation
  5. Workplace Behavior and Privacy - Current Developments
  6. Wage and Benefit Issues
  7. Other Employment Laws You Need to Know

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Product ID 100883

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Montana CLE Approved 6 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 6 Total
New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of Approved 6 Total
SHRM CP/SCP Approved 6 Total
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  1. Employment Law Update

  2. Successful Hiring and Recruitment Steps

    1. Drafting Accurate Job Descriptions
    2. Job Applications: Getting the Data You Need
    3. Proper Way to Conduct Background Checks
    4. Screening References Through a Filter of Reality
    5. The Job Offer or Rejection Letter
    6. Checklist for a Legal Hire
    7. Orientation and Training
    8. Immigration Compliance Documents (I-9 and E-Verify)
    9. IRS and Federal Compliance Documents (SS-4, W-4, Form 940)

  3. Employee Handbooks and Policies in the 21st Century

    1. Guidelines for Whether Your Organization Should or Should Not Have a Handbook
    2. Ensuring Handbook Style Fits With Corporate Culture
    3. Revising the Old vs. Starting Anew
    4. Topics That Should Be Included
    5. Boilerplate Language

  4. Discipline and Discharge - Necessary Documentation

    1. Putting a Discipline Policy in Place Proactively
    2. What to Do When There Is No Policy Addressing an Offense
    3. Evaluating Employee Performance While Mitigating Liability
    4. What Goes in the Discipline/Discharge Letter?
    5. At What Point Should Discharge Be Considered?
    6. Minimizing Liability When Discharging an Employee
    7. Common Mistakes to Avoid During Discharge
    8. Waivers and Releases - Their Use After Termination

  5. Workplace Behavior and Privacy - Current Developments

    1. Employee Surveillance
    2. Searches of Desks, Smartphones, Lockers, Vehicles, Equipment, 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: Harassment and Bullying
    8. Off-Duty Behavior and Activities

  6. Wage and Benefit Issues

    1. State-Specific Wage and Hour Laws
    2. What Qualifies as Overtime?
    3. Differences to Be Aware of: Salaried Exempt vs. Salaried Non-Exempt
    4. Options for Employees Reporting Time Worked
    5. Handling Deductions From Wages
    6. Leave Policies
    7. Part-Time Employees and Temps: Wage and Benefit Obligations
    8. Unpaid Internship and Training Programs
    9. Benefits: Health Insurance, Flex Spending, and Retirement Plans
      1. Modifications to the Consolidated Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 1985 (COBRA)
      2. Change to Flexible Spending Accounts
      3. Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) Pitfalls to Be Wary Of

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

Jay J Athey
Jay J.
Athey
Littler Mendelson P.C.
Quentin F Smith
Quentin F.
Smith
Stelzner, Winter, Warburton, Flores & Dawes, P.A.
Alyssa D Rogers
Alyssa D.
Rogers
Valley Bank of Commerce
Chrisanne M Gultz
Chrisanne M.
Gultz
Littler Mendelson P.C.
Speaker bio
Jay J Athey

Jay J. Athey

Littler Mendelson P.C.
Jay Athey

is an attorney with Littler Mendelson P.C., where his practice focuses on representing employers in workplace law matters, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wage claims on the agency level and in litigation. He defends local, regional and national employers in retaliatory discharge/wrongful termination litigation and more complex litigation, such as class action and collective action cases under the Fair Labor Standards Act and New Mexico Minimum Wage Act. Mr. Athey also represents public employers in litigation involving sovereign immunity under the Federal Torts Claims Act and New Mexico Torts Claims Act. Prior to joining Littler, he practiced in Florida, Colorado and Montana, defending all types of civil litigation cases in state and federal court. Mr. Athey earned his B.A. degree, cum laude, from Flagler College and his J.D. degree, cum laude, from Florida State University College of Law. He is a member of the State Bar of New Mexico Bar, State Bar of Montana, Colorado Bar Association and The Florida Bar. Mr. Athey is admitted to practice in New Mexico; Montana; U.S. District Court, District of New Mexico; U.S. District Court, District of Montana; U.S. District Court, District of Colorado; and the U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida.

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Quentin F Smith

Quentin F. Smith

Stelzner, Winter, Warburton, Flores & Dawes, P.A.
Quentin Smith

is a shareholder/director in the law firm of Stelzner, Winter, Warburton, Flores & Dawes, P.A., where he focuses his practice on employment and labor law, and general civil litigation. Mr. Smith has successfully defended employers against a wide variety of lawsuits, such as discrimination and sexual harassment claims, retaliatory discharge claims, breach-of-contract claims, and whistleblower claims. He is a member of the State Bar of New Mexico, State Bar of Texas, Albuquerque and American bar associations, New Mexico Defense Lawyers Association, and Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). Mr. Smith is admitted to practice in New Mexico and Texas; and before the U.S. District Court District of New Mexico and U.S. Court of Appeals Tenth Circuit. He earned his B.A. degree, magna cum laude, from Texas Christian University and his J.D. degree, summa cum laude, from the University of New Mexico School of Law, Albuquerque, New Mexico.

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Alyssa D Rogers

Alyssa D. Rogers

Valley Bank of Commerce
Alyssa Rogers

is legal counsel for Valley Bank of Commerce in Roswell, New Mexico. Prior to moving in-house, Ms. Rogers was a shareholder with Atwood, Malone, Turner, & Sabin, P.A., where she worked on a broad range of cases including medical malpractice, municipal defense, oil and gas matters, employment litigation, workers' compensation, and insurance defense. Ms. Rogers received her B.A. degree from Oklahoma State University and her J.D. degree from University of Oklahoma College of Law. She is currently the treasurer for the Chaves County Bar Association and is admitted to practice law in New Mexico and before the U.S. District Court, District of New Mexico.

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Chrisanne M Gultz

Chrisanne M. Gultz

Littler Mendelson P.C.
Chrisanne Gultz

is an associate with the Phoenix office of Littler Mendelson P.C. She focuses on employment litigation in federal and state courts, including claims of discrimination, retaliation, and harassment. Ms. Gultz also handles charges brought against employers in federal and state agencies, such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Civil Rights Division of the Arizona Attorney General's Office (ACRD). She has experience in all phases of litigation, from case inception through discovery and trial. Ms. Gultz has served as second-chair counsel in three federal jury trials on issues of discrimination and harassment. Although unafraid to take cases to trial, she also keeps her clients out of court by securing nominal settlements and preventing potential claims. Ms. Gultz regularly counsels employers in a variety of industries on compliance with federal and state labor and employment law, conducts internal investigations, and drafts employee handbooks. She earned her B.S. degree, magna cum laude, from Arizona State University and her J.D. degree from Arizona State University College of Law.

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