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Messy, Ugly, and Complex Issues in Employment Law

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North Dakota CLE Approved 6 Total
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New Hampshire CLE Approved 6 Total
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Wisconsin CPE for Accountants Approved 7.2 Total
HRCI Approved 6 Total
CPE for Accountants/NASBA Approved 7 Total
SHRM CP/SCP Approved 6 Total
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6 hours
Michael Progar
Michelle Floyd
Alexandria Cates
Ralph Smith
Katherine Del Rosario
John Gianola
With Michael J. Progar from Progar Law Group LLC + 5 others

Thu, Jan 08, 00:00 AM – 00:00 PM

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Overview

Practical Guidance for Preventing and Resolving Thorny Workplace Issues

From intermittent leave issues to off-the-clock work, the workplace can be a breeding ground for litigation. This engaging program explores the legal essentials of preventing and addressing intricate employment law issues. Delve into the risks of ineffective anti-discrimination policies, investigate the interactions between the ADA and the FMLA, discover best practices for handling discrimination claims, and more. Find solutions for complicated workplace problems and mitigate legal risks - register today!

  • Discover how to address issues surrounding the FMLA.
  • Uncover best practices for investigating discrimination complaints.
  • Review key immigration laws and legislative updates.
  • Develop strategies for handling misconduct claims.
  • Examine guidelines for disciplining and terminating employees who use marijuana.
  • Analyze best practices for drafting and revising social media policies.
  • Determine how to address wage and hour law issues.
  • Stay informed of important employment case law updates.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. FMLA Abuse and Other Leave Issues
  2. Employee Harassment and Discrimination: Hot-Button Issues, Updates, and Investigation Tips
  3. Immigration-Based Issues in the Workplace
  4. Workplace Parties Gone Wrong: Employer Liability and Off-Duty Activities
  5. Marijuana and Other Drugs in the Workplace: Drug Tests, Accommodations, and Discipline
  6. Social Media Usage in the Workplace
  7. Wage and Hour Law Issues
  8. Case Law
  9. Ethical Issues in Employment Law

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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
Kentucky CLE Approved 6 Total
Louisiana CLE Approved 6 Total
Maine CLE Approved 6 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 6 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 7.2 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 6 Total
Mississippi 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
Rhode Island CLE Upon Request 7 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 6 Total
Texas CLE Approved 6 Total
Utah CLE Approved 6 Total
Virginia 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
Arizona CPE for Accountants Approved 7 Total
New York CPE for Accountants Approved 7 Total
Washington CPE for Accountants Approved 7 Total
Wisconsin CPE for Accountants Approved 7.2 Total
HRCI Approved 6 Total
CPE for Accountants/NASBA Approved 7 Total
SHRM CP/SCP Approved 6 Total
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  1. FMLA Abuse and Other Leave Issues

    1. Detangling the Interplay of the FMLA and ADA
    2. Which Option Is the Best for FMLA Notices?
    3. Paid Leave
    4. Intermittent Leave
    5. Abuse of FMLA
      1. Prevention Methods
      2. Identification of Abuse or Misuse
      3. Ensure Compliance and Keep Records
    6. FMLA Leave Alternatives
    7. FMLA and Medical Leave Policies - Best Practices

  2. Employee Harassment and Discrimination: Hot-Button Issues, Updates, and Investigation Tips

    1. Signs and Forms of Discrimination or Harassment
      1. Race and Title VII
      2. Religion
      3. Sex and Gender Identity
      4. Disabilities
    2. Ineffective Anti-Discrimination and Harassment Policies
    3. Unlawful Termination: Adverse Employment Actions vs. Constructive Discharge
    4. Investigating These and Other Complaints of Discrimination or Harassment
      1. The Importance of Promptness in an Investigation
      2. How to Gather Evidence: What to Look for and Other Considerations
      3. Interviews With the Involved Parties and Potential Witnesses
      4. Discrimination or Harassment Complaints: Best Practices
      5. Preventing Future Liability
    5. Other Hot Issues: Pregnancy, Age, Genetic Information, etc.

  3. Immigration-Based Issues in the Workplace

    1. Overview of Important Immigration Laws You Need to Know
      1. Essential Immigration Terminology
      2. I-9 Verification and Immigration Laws That Affect Employers
      3. Recent Updates to Immigration Laws and What They Mean for Employers
    2. Work Visa Basics: How to Apply and Other Considerations
    3. Workplace Application: Liabilities, Restrictions, and Other Responsibilities

  4. Workplace Parties Gone Wrong: Employer Liability and Off-Duty Activities

    1. Alcohol Consumption: Drunk-Driving Accidents and Other Concerns
    2. Sexual Harassment Cases
    3. Religious Discrimination Issues
    4. Attendance Required: Wage and Hour Law Claims
    5. Investigating and Handling Misconduct Claims

  5. Marijuana and Other Drugs in the Workplace: Drug Tests, Accommodations, and Discipline

    1. A Brief Overview of Recreational and Medical Marijuana Laws
    2. Do Employers Need to Accommodate Employees Who Use Medical Marijuana?
    3. Disciplining and Terminating Employees Who Use Marijuana: Things to Consider
    4. Drug and Alcohol Testing
    5. Drug Policies: How to Alleviate Employee Confusion

  6. Social Media Usage in the Workplace

    1. Violations of the National Labor Relations Act: Social Media and Non-Union Employers
    2. Limits on Social Media Usage
    3. Social Media for Professional Purposes
    4. Social Media for Hiring Purposes
    5. Making and Revising Social Media Guidelines

  7. Wage and Hour Law Issues

    1. Exempt vs. Non-Exempt Employees
    2. Independent Contractor vs. Employee
    3. Questionable Wage and Hour Stipulations
    4. Addressing Wage and Hour Law Issues
    5. Why and How to Reduce "Off-the-Clock" Exposure

  8. Case Law

  9. Ethical Issues in Employment Law

    1. Key Rules of Professional Conduct
    2. Confidentiality
    3. Privileged Communications
    4. Identifying and Addressing Conflicts of Interest

Who Should Attend

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

Speakers

Michael J Progar
Michael J.
Progar
Progar Law Group LLC
Michelle K Floyd
Michelle K.
Floyd
Rothberg Law Firm
Alexandria Cates
Alexandria
Cates
Holland & Knight LLP
Ralph R Smith III
Ralph R.
Smith, III
Capehart & Scatchard, P.A.
Katherine Del Rosario
Katherine
Del Rosario
Davis & Campbell
John F Gianola
John F.
Gianola
Lewis Gianola PLLC
Speaker bio
Michael J Progar

Michael J. Progar

Progar Law Group LLC
Michael Progar

is a partner and founding member of Progar Law Group LLC, with more than 40 years of experience in representing the interests of insurance companies, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations. As lead counsel, he has tried more than 50 jury trials to verdict. Mr. Progar practices primarily in the areas of personal injury, employment law and insurance coverage. He is admitted to practice in the states of Wisconsin, Indiana and Illinois. Mr. Progar earned his B.A. degree from the University of Notre Dame and his J.D. degree from DePaul University College of Law.

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Michelle K Floyd

Michelle K. Floyd

Rothberg Law Firm
Michelle Floyd

is a partner at Rothberg Law Firm in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She practices in the areas of employment law, civil rights, and civil litigation. Ms. Floyd earned her B.A. degree from Indiana University Bloomington and her J.D. degree, cum laude, from Valparaiso University School of Law. She is a member of the Allen County Bar Association and Indiana State Bar Association.

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Alexandria Cates

Alexandria Cates

Holland & Knight LLP
Alexandria Cates

is an attorney with Holland & Knight LLP. She focuses her practice on employment advice and counseling, workplace investigations, and employment guidance on transactional matters for a wide range of employers. Ms. Cates regularly advises clients on various issues, including workplace misconduct, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, hiring and termination, wage and hour laws, state and federal leave laws, ADA accommodations, reductions in force, and employment handbooks and policies. She has also conducted workplace investigations on allegations of harassment, discrimination, retaliation, bullying, and unethical conduct. Ms. Cates has experience conducting workplace investigations of all sizes, including high-profile investigations that have made national headlines. She earned her B.A. degree from the University of Washington and her J.D. degree from UCLA School of Law. Ms. Cates is a member of the Washington and King County bar associations, and State Bar of California.

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Ralph R Smith III

Ralph R. Smith, III

Capehart & Scatchard, P.A.
Ralph Smith

is a shareholder and co-chair of the labor and employment group of Capehart & Scatchard, P.A. He focuses his practice in employment litigation and preventative employment practices, including counseling employers on the creation of employment policies, non-compete and trade secret agreements, and training employers to avoid employment-related litigation. Mr. Smith represents both companies and individuals in related complex commercial litigation before federal state courts and administrative agencies in labor and employment cases; including race, gender, age, national origin, disability and workplace harassment and discrimination matters, wage-and-hour disputes, restrictive covenants, grievances, arbitrations, drug testing, and employment-related contract issues. He earned his B.A. degree, magna cum laude, from Temple University and his J.D. degree, cum laude, from Temple University School of Law. Mr. Smith is admitted to practice in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

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Katherine Del Rosario

Katherine Del Rosario

Davis & Campbell
Katherine Del Rosario

's path to immigration law was sparked by her own personal experiences. Born to Filipino immigrants, she carries a deep respect for the culture, history, and dignity of her clients. Mr. Del Rosarios's experience includes both employment and family-based immigration matters. She has represented a diverse range of employers, from new start-ups to established multinational corporate clients, and helped families stay together to build a brighter future in the United States. Ms. Del Rosario earned her J.D. degree from Chicago-Kent College of Law and her B.A. degree in linguistics from the University of Washington. During law school, she co-founded Alliance for Immigrant Neighbors (AIN), which provides direct service representation and community education to low-income families in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago. Before joining Davis & Campbell, she built her career at several leading immigration law firms and non-profit organizations in Chicago.

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John F Gianola

John F. Gianola

Lewis Gianola PLLC
John Gianola

is a litigation attorney at Lewis Gianola PLLC in Morgantown, West Virginia, providing legal counsel and representation to clients for a range of issues and industries. In addition to his work in litigation and appeals, he assists clients with legal matters related to bankruptcy and restructuring, collections, and foreclosure. Mr. Gianola also serves as local counsel, providing valuable knowledge of the West Virginia judicial system to attorneys from other jurisdictions and those they represent. He earned his B.S. degree from West Virginia University and his J.D. degree from George Washington University Law School. Mr. Gianola is a member of The West Virginia State Bar, The West Virginia Bar Association and Monongalia County Bar Association. He is admitted to practice law before the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia, U.S. District Court for the Northern and Southern districts of West Virginia, U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern and Southern districts of West Virginia and the District of Columbia Court of Appeals.

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