Labor & Employment

PA Specific

4.75

Pennsylvania Human Resource Law 2026

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 7.2 Total
New York CLE Approved 7 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 6 Total
SHRM CP/SCP Approved 6 Total
OnDemand
5 hours 54 minutes
Alexandra Lynch
Elizabeth Mincer
Gery Nietupski
Jennifer DeFlitch
Douglas Hart
Clare Gallagher
With Alexandra Lynch from Margolis Edelstein + 5 others
Recorded March 27, 2026.
Product ID 101493

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Overview

A Timely Update You Can't Afford to Miss!

Are you up to speed on the latest human resource law changes in your state? This up-to-the-minute online seminar provides you with best practices for navigating problems in the virtual workplace, drafting and updating policies, hiring and firing workers, and much more. Stay up to date on new rules and regulations - register today!

  • Find out what's happening in wage and hour law.
  • Gain insights on how to address current concerns surrounding hybrid and remote work.
  • Determine what updates you need to make to your handbook this year.
  • Come away with best practices for investigating complaints.
  • Hear the latest guidance on hiring and firing employees.
  • Discover tips for handling new leave and accommodation issues.
  • Analyze emerging issues and solutions regarding social media and the workplace.
  • Learn the dos and don'ts of addressing drug and alcohol use.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Wage and Hour Updates
  2. Leave and Accommodation Considerations
  3. Drafting Employee Handbooks and Policies
  4. Investigating Employee Complaints: Your Guide
  5. Hiring and Firing: Legal Dos and Don'ts for Crucial HR Functions
  6. Hybrid and Remote Work: Current Issues and Answers
  7. Social Media and the Workplace: Balancing Employer Needs and Employee Rights
  8. Drugs and Alcohol in the Workplace: Marijuana and Other Considerations

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Product ID 101493

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 7.2 Total
New York CLE Approved 7 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 6 Total
SHRM CP/SCP Approved 6 Total
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Agenda

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  1. Wage and Hour Updates

    1. Primary Duties Test: Recognizing the Top Pitfalls
    2. Salary Test Legal Essentials
    3. Independent Contractors: Updates and Current Issues
    4. Off-the-Clock Work and Unauthorized Overtime
    5. Addressing Employer Errors: Essential Safe Harbor Policies to Have
    6. Wage and Hour Litigation and Case Law Update

  2. Leave and Accommodation Considerations

    1. Notable Developments in State Leave and Accommodation Laws
    2. Interactions With State Workers' Compensation Laws
    3. Leave as a Reasonable Accommodation
    4. Best Practices for Drafting and Revising Leave and Accommodation Policies
    5. Undue Hardship - The Latest Developments
    6. Terminating Employees on Leave: Current Guidance and Best Practices

  3. Drafting Employee Handbooks and Policies

    1. Handbook Scope: How Much Is Too Much?
    2. What Topics You Must Include (With Example Language)
    3. Avoiding Implied Contractual Relationships
    4. Critical Updates to Make to Employee Handbooks (With Checklist)
    5. Top 5 Handbook Policy Mistakes to Avoid

  4. Investigating Employee Complaints: Your Guide

  5. Hiring and Firing: Legal Dos and Don'ts for Crucial HR Functions

    1. Crafting Legally Compliant Job Descriptions: What You Must Know
    2. Offer Letters, Background/Credit Checks, and Other Essential At-Hire Documents: Best Practices and Current Developments
    3. How Enforceable Are Non-Compete, Non-Solicit, and Confidentiality Agreements?
    4. Salary Transparency Laws: Recent Developments
    5. Legally Defensible Disciplinary and Termination Documentation (Including Performance Improvement Plans)
    6. Separation Agreements and Severance Packages
    7. What You Need to Know About Handling Whistleblower Allegations

  6. Hybrid and Remote Work: Current Issues and Answers

  7. Social Media and the Workplace: Balancing Employer Needs and Employee Rights

    1. Social Media and NLRA Violations for Non-Union Employers
    2. To What Extent May Employers Monitor and Limit Social Media Use?
    3. Using Private Social Media Accounts for Business Purposes
    4. The Latest Guidance on Using Social Media in Hiring Decisions
    5. Best Practices for Creating and Updating Social Media Policies
    6. Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Workplace: What You Need to Know NOW

  8. Drugs and Alcohol in the Workplace: Marijuana and Other Considerations

    1. Accommodating Medical Marijuana Users: Do You Have To?
    2. Drug-Testing Considerations for Current and Prospective Employees
    3. Disciplining and Terminating Medical Marijuana Users: Current Legal Perspectives
    4. Creating Drug and Alcohol Policies That Leave No Room for Interpretation

Who Should Attend

This intermediate level online seminar on human resource law is of benefit to:

  • Attorneys
  • HR Professionals
  • Accountants
  • Paralegals

Speakers

Alexandra Lynch
Alexandra
Lynch
Margolis Edelstein
Elizabeth Mincer
Elizabeth
Mincer
Duane Morris LLP
Gery T Nietupski
Gery T.
Nietupski
Law Offices of Nietupski Angelone LLC
Jennifer L DeFlitch
Jennifer L.
DeFlitch
Margolis Edelstein
Douglas C Hart
Douglas C.
Hart
Saxton & Stump
Clare M Gallagher
Clare M.
Gallagher
Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC
Speaker bio
Alexandra Lynch

Alexandra Lynch

Margolis Edelstein
Alexandra Lynch

is an attorney in Margolis Edelstein's labor and employment group in the Philadelphia office. She has experience in a variety of employment related matters including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and hostile work environment. Prior to joining Margolis Edelstein, Ms. Lynch worked as an associate concentrating in employment practices litigation and general litigation. She earned her B.S. degree from Ursinus College and her J.D. degree from Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law.

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Elizabeth Mincer

Elizabeth Mincer

Duane Morris LLP
Elizabeth Mincer

practices in the area of traditional labor and employment. She represents employers in litigation at both the state and federal level in a range of employment matters, including with respect to laws relating to labor and unionization, age, race, gender, and disability discrimination, sexual and racial harassment, and wage and hour. Ms. Mincer represents employers before various administrative agencies, including the National Labor Relations Board, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Department of Labor, and Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission with respect to charges, audits, elections and investigations. She also advises employers on a range of workplace issues, including compliance with federal, state and local laws governing the workplace, and in particular the National Labor Relations Act. Ms. Mincer assists employers by reviewing and drafting employee policies and handbooks, confidentiality and restrictive covenant agreements, and termination and severance agreements. She also conducts trainings for employers about various NLRA-related issues and union avoidance. Ms. Mincer advises clients in various sectors including education, healthcare, technology, construction, transportation and service industries.

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Gery T Nietupski

Gery T. Nietupski

Law Offices of Nietupski Angelone LLC
Gery Nietupski

is with Law Offices of Nietupski Angelone LLC in Erie, Pennsylvania. He is an honors graduate of both John Carroll University and the Duquesne University School of Law. At Duquesne, Dr. Nietupski earned the law school's highest honor, the Distinguished Student award. He has taught a variety of classes at both Gannon and Edinboro University for over 40 years, and is a frequent and sought after lecturer for several professional employment organizations, including the Manufacturer and Business Association of Northwestern Pennsylvania. Dr. Nietupski focuses his extensive practice in representing employers and employees in their workplace relationships. He has negotiated approximately 80 labor contracts for management, has weathered nine strikes, and has litigated hundreds of cases before state and federal courts, as well as the NLRB, EEOC, OSHA, wage and hour and the PHRC.

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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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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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Clare M Gallagher

Clare M. Gallagher

Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC
Clare Gallagher

is a partner in the Pittsburgh office at Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC. For close to 40 years, she has been a distinguished labor and employment law practitioner. As a member of the firm's executive committee, board of directors, and co-chair of its labor and employment practice group, Ms. Gallagher brings over three decades of diverse experience to her clients. With a career spanning both private practice and in-house roles, she offers a unique perspective on traditional labor law, employment law, and litigation. Ms. Gallagher's expertise encompasses managing complex legal matters, including class action litigation, overseeing corporate acquisitions, finance, and governance, and handling employment-related legal issues across various industries. She is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania and Michigan. Ms. Gallagher earned her B.S. degree from the University of Pittsburgh and her J.D. degree from George Washington University Law School.

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