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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.
- Identify current challenges in NLRB policies.
Abbreviated Agenda
- Employment Law Update
- Successful Hiring and Recruitment Steps
- Employee Handbooks and Policies in the 21st Century
- Wage and Benefit Issues
- Other Employment Laws You Need to Know
- Controlling Unemployment Compensation Costs
- Workplace Behavior and Privacy - Current Developments
- Discipline and Discharge - Necessary Documentation
- The National Labor Relations Board - Obligations and Compliance
Credit Details
Credits Available
| Credit | Status | Total | Until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut CLE |
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6 Total | 12-11-2027 |
| New York CLE |
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7 Total | 12-11-2028 |
| SHRM CP/SCP |
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6 Total | 12-31-2025 |
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Agenda
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Employment Law Update
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Successful Hiring and Recruitment Steps
- Drafting Accurate Job Descriptions
- Job Applications: Getting the Data You Need
- Proper Way to Conduct Background Checks
- Screening References Through a Filter of Reality
- The Job Offer or Rejection Letter
- Checklist for a Legal Hire
- Orientation and Training
- Immigration Compliance Documents (I-9 and E-Verify)
- IRS and Federal Compliance Documents (SS-4, W-4, Form 940)
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Employee Handbooks and Policies in the 21st Century
- Guidelines for Whether Your Organization Should or Should Not Have a Handbook
- Ensuring Handbook Style Fits With Corporate Culture
- Revising the Old vs. Starting Anew
- Topics That Should Be Included
- Boilerplate Language
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Wage and Benefit Issues
- State-Specific Wage and Hour Laws
- What Qualifies as Overtime?
- Differences to Be Aware of: Salaried Exempt vs. Salaried Non-Exempt
- Options for Employees Reporting Time Worked
- Handling Deductions From Wages
- Leave Policies
- Part-Time Employees and Temps: Wage and Benefit Obligations
- Unpaid Internship and Training Programs
- Benefits: Health Insurance, Flex Spending, and Retirement Plans
- Modifications to the Consolidated Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 1985 (COBRA)
- Change to Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) Pitfalls to Be Wary Of
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Other Employment Laws You Need to Know
- Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN)
- Older Workers' Benefit Protection Act (OWBPA)
- Age Discrimination and Employment Act (ADEA)
- Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and Sexual Harassment
- Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA)
- Uniformed Services Employment Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA)
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Controlling Unemployment Compensation Costs
- General Rules on Who Is Entitled to Unemployment Compensation
- Key Information to Present Regarding the Initial Claim
- When Is It Important to Fight an Unemployment Compensation Claim?
- What You Need to Know About the Hearing Process
- Traditional Ways to Manage Unemployment Compensation Costs
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Workplace Behavior and Privacy - Current Developments
- Employee Surveillance
- Searches of Desks, Smartphones, Lockers, Vehicles, Equipment, etc.
- Monitoring Employee Communications: Calls, Email, and Internet Use
- Dress Code/Personal Appearance
- Drug and Alcohol Testing
- Psychological and Personality Tests
- Workplace Violence: Harassment and Bullying
- Off-Duty Behavior and Activities
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Discipline and Discharge - Necessary Documentation
- Putting a Discipline Policy in Place Proactively
- What to Do When There Is No Policy Addressing an Offense
- Evaluating Employee Performance While Mitigating Liability
- What Goes in the Discipline/Discharge Letter?
- At What Point Should Discharge Be Considered?
- Minimizing Liability When Discharging an Employee
- Common Mistakes to Avoid During Discharge
- Waivers and Releases - Their Use After Termination
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The National Labor Relations Board - Obligations and Compliance
- Current Challenges in NLRB Policies
- Petition Process
- Complaint and Hearing
- Controlling Back Pay
- Avoiding a Bargaining Order After Winning an Election
- Rules on Secondary Boycotts
- Working Around the Problems in Project-Only Agreements
- Handling Concerted Activity in Non-Union Environments
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
Speaker bio
Michael A. Miranda
is a partner with the New York law firm of Miranda Slone Sklarin Verveniotis LLP. He has extensively litigated insurance coverage disputes, and has prevailed in the State Court of Appeals three times on coverage defenses for insurers. Mr. Miranda also litigates on municipal liability and employment discrimination cases. He leads the firm's employment practices counseling group and serves as outside counsel to a number of private companies to deal with their everyday employment issues. Mr. Miranda has often defended private and public employers in disputes ranging from sexual harassment to racial discrimination. He also has experience in defending wage, overtime, uniform, and spread of hours claims pursuant to the Fair Labor Standards Act and New York Labor Law. Mr. Miranda is admitted to practice in New Jersey and New York, as well as the relevant federal courts for these jurisdictions. He earned his J.D. degree from New York Law School.
Speaker bio
Sharon N. Berlin
is a principal member with Keane & Beane, P.C., where she represents management in private and public sector labor and employment law matters, including advice on day-to-day labor and employment law issues, investigations, disciplinary proceedings, arbitrations, collective bargaining, and federal and state court litigation. Ms. Berlin also serves as general counsel to school districts. She is a past chair of the New York State Bar Association's Local and State Government Law Section. Ms. Berlin earned her B.S. degree, with honors, from Cornell University's School of Industrial and Labor Relations and her J.D. degree, with honors, from George Washington University National Law Center.
Speaker bio
Nancy S. Alexander
is a principal with Gleason, Dunn, Walsh & O'Shea, where she advises on a wide range of labor and employment issues including harassment and discrimination, new hires and terminations, collective bargaining agreements, grievances, and immigration. In addition, she drafts and revises employee handbooks and policies to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Ms. Alexander also advises on education matters, corporate and non-profit governance, contracts, trademarks, and compliance. She is a member of the Maryland State Bar Association, New York State Bar Association, Albany County Bar Association, District of Columbia Bar Association, Vermont Bar Association, and National Association of College and University Attorneys. Ms. Alexander earned her B.A. degree from The American University and her J.D. degree, cum laude, from the University of Baltimore School of Law.
Speaker bio
Vernée C. Pelage
is an associate with Littler Mendelson P.C.'s Long Island office. She advises and represents management in a range of labor and employment matters. Before joining Littler, Ms. Pelage represented municipalities and private entities in cases involving civil rights claims, breach of contract, and personal injury, among other matters. Her career began in private practice, at a busy midsized firm where she represented municipalities, school districts, public authorities, and public officials throughout the state of New York. Ms. Pelage's work there included employment discrimination, employee disciplinary matters, civil rights defense, and education matters. She also advised companies on best practices in the employment context. While attending St. John's University School of Law, Ms. Pelage received numerous awards and honors, including the St. Vincent De Paul Economic Justice Clinic Award, Dean's Award for Excellence in Economic Justice Clinic, and Dean's Award for Excellence in Copyright Law. She was also a Ron Brown Scholar and a founding member of the school's Coalition for Social Justice.
Speaker bio
Imani T. Menard
is an associate with the New York office of Venable LLP. She counsels employers, including public and private businesses and nonprofit organizations nationwide, on labor and employment matters. Ms. Menard assists clients with internal investigations of workplace incidents, including those related to discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. She also has extensive experience counseling clients on employee terminations, employment policies, and leave laws. In matters of litigation, Ms. Menard represents and defends employers against employment-related claims before state and federal courts. In addition to employment counseling and litigation, she has considerable experience negotiating and drafting collective bargaining ordinances and agreements. Ms. Menard counsels clients in matters relating to union organizing efforts and unfair labor practice charges. She earned her B.A. degree, cum laude, from Wake Forest University and J.D. degree from Vanderbilt University Law School.
Speaker bio
Jill Kahn Marshall
is a partner with the New York office of Reavis Page Jump LLP. She represents individuals and corporations in the areas of employment law, litigation and dispute resolution and healthcare. Ms. Marshall frequently represents individuals in the negotiation of employment and separation agreements, as well as claims involving discrimination and harassment in the workplace. She also provides counseling for individuals navigating complicated circumstances at work, including those related to parental leave and the transition back to the workplace. For her corporate clients, Ms. Marshall provides employment counseling, conducts internal investigations, drafts employment and separation agreements and employee handbooks, and defends against charges of discrimination. She also frequently conducts anti-harassment and discrimination trainings, having co-created RPJ's original live and online training programs. Ms. Marshall has experience before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and its state and local counterparts, and has represented clients at trial in federal and state courts and in arbitration hearings. She regularly represents clients in the healthcare, technology and financial services industries. Ms. Marshall offers her clients practical, efficient solutions and is frequently able to resolve disputes prior to formal litigation. Prior to joining RPJ, she was an associate at Lichten & Liss-Riordan in Boston, a preeminent employment litigation firm, and a litigation associate at Chadbourne & Parke in New York. Ms. Marshall is a 2019 through 2024 Super Lawyers' Rising Star of the New York Metro area and is admitted to practice in New York and Massachusetts, as well as the District courts for Massachusetts and the Southern and Eastern districts of New York. She earned her B.A. degree, magna cum laude, from University of Pennsylvania and J.D. degree from New York University School of Law.
Speaker bio
Joseph Maddaloni, Jr.
is partner with Schenck, Price, Smith & King, LLP. He is co-chair of our labor and employment practice group, is a former general counsel for an international service company who concentrates his practice in the areas of labor and employment law, commercial law, and regulatory and government affairs. Mr. Maddaloni represents management in all phases of labor and employment law. He is a seasoned traditional labor lawyer who counsels and represents clients on labor matters, including union avoidance techniques, organizing campaign strategy, contract negotiation and administration. Mr. Maddaloni also assists in resolving unfair labor practice charges. He also represents management in general employment litigation and counseling matters concerning discharge, discrimination and harassment, non-compete and restrictive covenants, wage and hour, severance and separation agreements, disciplinary actions, and the development of policies and procedures. Mr. Maddaloni also handles general commercial litigation and counseling concerning contract disputes, lease agreements and sale of goods. He earned his B.A. and M.P.A. degrees from University of Delaware, and his J.D. degree, cum laude, from Seton Hall University School of Law. Mr. Maddaloni is admitted in New Jersey and New York.
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