IA Specific

Labor & Employment

Mini Law School for Iowa HR Professionals

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Iowa CLE Approved 6 Total
OnDemand
5 hours 50 minutes
Brent Hinders
Caitlin Ellis
Timothy Hutchinson
Kathryn Cheatle
Mariah Sukalski
Peter Gillespie
Jeff Weintraub
Jonathan Lewis
With Brent L. Hinders from Hopkins & Huebner, P.C. + 7 others
Recorded December 17, 2025.
Product ID 100967

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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!

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Identify current challenges in NLRB policies.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Successful Hiring and Recruitment Steps
  2. Employee Handbooks and Policies in the 21st Century
  3. Wage and Benefit Issues
  4. Other Employment Laws You Need to Know
  5. Workplace Behavior and Privacy - Current Developments
  6. Discipline and Discharge - Necessary Documentation
  7. The National Labor Relations Board - Obligations and Compliance
Product ID 100967

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Iowa CLE Approved 6 Total
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CLE

Agenda

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  1. 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)
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. Other Employment Laws You Need to Know

    1. Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
    2. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
    3. Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN)
    4. Older Workers' Benefit Protection Act (OWBPA)
    5. Age Discrimination and Employment Act (ADEA)
    6. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and Sexual Harassment
    7. Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA)
    8. Uniformed Services Employment Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA)
  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. 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
  7. The National Labor Relations Board - Obligations and Compliance

    1. Current Challenges in NLRB Policies
    2. Petition Process
    3. Complaint and Hearing
    4. Controlling Back Pay
    5. Avoiding a Bargaining Order After Winning an Election
    6. Rules on Secondary Boycotts
    7. Working Around the Problems in Project-Only Agreements
    8. Handling Concerted Activity in Non-Union Environments

Who Should Attend

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

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

Speakers

Brent L Hinders
Brent L.
Hinders
Hopkins & Huebner, P.C.
Caitlin J Ellis
Caitlin J.
Ellis
Jackson Lewis P.C.
Timothy Hutchinson
Timothy
Hutchinson
Jackson Lewis P.C.
Kathryn J Cheatle
Kathryn J.
Cheatle
Jackson Lewis P.C.
Mariah L Sukalski
Mariah L.
Sukalski
Belin McCormick, P.C.
Peter J Gillespie
Peter J.
Gillespie
Laner Muchin, Ltd.
Jeff Weintraub
Jeff
Weintraub
Fisher & Phillips LLP
Jonathan G Lewis
Jonathan G.
Lewis
Hopkins & Huebner, P.C.
Speaker bio
Brent L Hinders

Brent L. Hinders

Hopkins & Huebner, P.C.
Brent Hinders

is a shareholder at Hopkins & Huebner, P.C. He has been practicing law in Iowa for over 18 years. Mr. Hinders is a graduate of Simpson College, Drake University College of Business and Public Administration, and Drake University Law School. He has been named a Best Lawyer in the State of Iowa since 2020 in the areas of employment benefits law; employer and employee labor and employment law, and; as a litigator in the areas of labor, employment, and municipal law. As an attorney for both private and public employers and employees Mr. Hinders has advised and litigated a variety of areas including employee policies and handbooks, discrimination, harassment, and other issues affecting laws and conditions of work in the workplace. He also has experience in investigating a variety of employment claims for employers of all types and sizes. Mr. Hinders is an experienced speaker on employment and municipal issues throughout the state of Iowa and has spoken at a variety of seminars, webinars, conferences, and other gatherings to a wide range of audiences. He is admitted to practice in Iowa.

Speaker bio
Caitlin J Ellis

Caitlin J. Ellis

Jackson Lewis P.C.
Caitlin Ellis

is an associate in the Omaha, Nebraska, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. Her practice focuses on representing management in all areas of employment law, with a particular emphasis on counseling and litigation. During law school, Ms. Ellis interned at the Nebraska Equal Opportunity Commission, where she researched employment and fair housing related issues for the executive director and commissioners. She was also a recipient of the CALI Excellence for the Future Awards in Legal Professions and Employment Discrimination Law. Ms. Ellis earned her B.S. degree from Arizona State University and her J.D. degree from University of Nebraska College of Law.

Speaker bio
Timothy Hutchinson

Timothy Hutchinson

Jackson Lewis P.C.
Timothy Hutchinson

is an associate in the Omaha, Nebraska, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. His practice focuses on representing employers in workplace law matters, including preventive advice and counseling. Mr. Hutchinson is admitted to practice in Iowa and Pennsylvania.

Speaker bio
Kathryn J Cheatle

Kathryn J. Cheatle

Jackson Lewis P.C.
Kathryn Cheatle

is of counsel in the Omaha, Nebraska office of Jackson Lewis P.C. Her practice focuses on representing employers in workplace law matters, including preventive advice and counseling. Ms. Cheatle concentrates her practice on employment-related litigation, including trial advocacy before federal and state courts and administrative agencies. She is an experienced trial attorney and has served as lead counsel for trials and hearings involving claims arising under the Equal Protection Clause, the Due Process Clause, and 42 U.S.C. § 1983. Ms. Cheatle maximizes this trial experience to inform her litigation practices to best advise clients on minimizing the risk of litigation, strengthening client positions when faced with litigation, and evaluating potential liability. Prior to joining Jackson Lewis, she was a partner at a law firm in Omaha, Nebraska. Ms. Cheatle's practice was devoted to civil litigation with an emphasis in health care law. She has served as lead trial counsel in several matters brought under federal, state and local laws. Ms. Cheatle earned her B.A. degree from University of Nebraska and her J.D. degree from University of Nebraska College of Law.

Speaker bio
Mariah L Sukalski

Mariah L. Sukalski

Belin McCormick, P.C.
Mariah Sukalski

is an attorney in Belin McCormick, P.C.'s litigation group where she regularly assists clients in every stage of litigation, from initial investigations to appeals. Whether representing employers, individuals, or businesses, she approaches each case with vigor. She has represented clients in a variety of disputes, including breach of contract cases, disputes over wills and trusts, wrongful termination, and others. Ms. Sukalski also has experience in alternative dispute resolution methods, including mediation, to negotiate settlements outside of court. In her labor and employment law practice, she regularly assists clients in several employee relations issues, including maintaining compliance with employment regulations, advising on discipline/discharge decisions, and drafting and enforcing company policies, handbooks, and contracts. Ms. Sukalski has also played a pivotal role in defending employers in cases involving allegations of wage and hour violations, retaliation, discrimination, harassment, constructive discharge, and wrongful termination. She earned her B.A. degree from the University of Minnesota and her J.D. degree from the University of Chicago Law School. Ms. Sukalski is a member of the American Bar Association, the Iowa State Bar Association and the Polk County Bar Association.

Speaker bio
Peter J Gillespie

Peter J. Gillespie

Laner Muchin, Ltd.
Peter Gillespie

is partner with Laner Muchin, Ltd. He represents and counsels management on a wide array of employment law-related issues, including workplace safety and health, wage and hour laws, prevailing wage issues, covenants not to compete, discrimination and harassment, wrongful discharge, whistleblower claims, class actions, hiring, discipline, promotion and dismissal decision-making, workplace privacy, and statutory compliance. Mr. Gillespie provides employers with strategic advice to help meet their objectives while reducing potential litigation risks. He handles litigation in both federal and state courts as well as claims pending with state and federal administrative agencies including the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, U.S. Department of Labor, Illinois Department of Human Rights and Illinois Department of Labor. He earned his B.A. degree from Northwestern University and his J.D. degree from Georgetown University Law Center.

Speaker bio
Jeff Weintraub

Jeff Weintraub

Fisher & Phillips LLP
Jeff Weintraub

is senior counsel in the Memphis office of the management-side employment and labor firm Fisher & Phillips LLP. He represents employers in jury trials involving employment discrimination, harassment, whistleblower lawsuits, FLSA collective actions, and labor cases in all courts; including the U.S. Supreme Court and government agencies such as the EEOC and the NLRB. Mr. Weintraub is licensed in Tennessee, Mississippi, Arkansas and Missouri. He teaches the labor and employee relations segment in SHRM's HR Certification Course, and trains supervisors in such matters around the United States. Mr. Weintraub earned his B.S. degree from the University of Memphis and his J.D. degree from the University of Memphis School of Law.

Speaker bio
Jonathan G Lewis

Jonathan G. Lewis

Hopkins & Huebner, P.C.
Jonathan Lewis

is an attorney with Hopkins & Huebner, P.C., practicing in the area of employment law. He is a graduate of Drake University Law School, earned his master's degree from the University of Missouri - St. Louis, and received his undergraduate degree from the University of Nebraska - Lincoln. Mr. Lewis is admitted to practice in Iowa.

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