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Handle Complex Employment Law Issues With Skill and Finesse
When seemingly routine employment law matters become complex, it is essential to have a comprehensive understanding of the matters at hand to aid your client's case. An advanced knowledge of employment law matters will also allow you to gain an upper hand over the other side of the table, thus better ensuring your client's success. Don't miss this valuable opportunity to advance your understanding of complex leave issues, complicated hiring and firing concerns, convoluted NLRB guidance on social media policies, and more. Ensure you are representing your clients to the best of your ability by taking your employment law knowledge to the next level - register today!
- Resolve complicated matters concerning intermittent FMLA leave, termination of employees on leave, and more.
- Determine when employers can and cannot use social media in hiring and firing decisions.
- Gather essential documentation that proves or disproves the occurrence of religious, pregnancy, and other forms of discrimination.
- Get the latest information on accommodating medical marijuana users, testing employees for drug and alcohol use, and other contentious workplace issues.
Abbreviated Agenda
- FLSA Changes: Dealing With Significant Impacts
- Intermittent FMLA Leave and Other Complicated Leave Issues
- Social Media Policies: Balancing Employer Needs With Employee Rights
- Proving - or Disproving - Employee Discrimination Claims
- Hiring and Firing: Non-Compete, Non-Solicit, and Confidentiality Agreements; Separation Agreements and Releases; Background Checks; and Other Considerations
- Drugs and Alcohol in the Workplace: Medical Marijuana and Other Considerations
- Ethical Issues in Employment Law
Credit Details
Credits Available
| Credit | Status | Total | Until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska CLE |
|
6 Total | 05-08-2028 |
| Alabama CLE |
|
6 Total | 12-31-2026 |
| Arkansas CLE |
|
6 Total | 06-30-2026 |
| Arizona CLE |
|
6 Total | 05-08-2028 |
| California CLE |
|
6 Total | 05-08-2028 |
| Colorado CLE |
|
7 Total | 12-31-2028 |
| Connecticut CLE |
|
6 Total | 05-08-2028 |
| Delaware CLE |
|
6 Total | 05-08-2028 |
| Florida CLE |
|
7 Total | 11-30-2027 |
| Georgia CLE |
|
6 Total | 12-31-2027 |
| Hawaii CLE |
|
6 Total | 05-08-2028 |
| Iowa CLE |
|
6 Total | 05-08-2027 |
| Illinois CLE |
|
6 Total | 05-06-2028 |
| Indiana CLE |
|
6 Total | 05-08-2027 |
| Kansas CLE |
|
7 Total | 05-07-2027 |
| Kentucky CLE |
|
6 Total | 06-30-2026 |
| Maine CLE |
|
6 Total | 05-06-2028 |
| Minnesota CLE |
|
6 Total | 05-08-2028 |
| Missouri CLE |
|
6 Total | 05-08-2028 |
| Northern Mariana Islands CLE |
|
6 Total | 05-08-2028 |
| Mississippi CLE |
|
6 Total | 07-31-2026 |
| Montana CLE |
|
6 Total | 05-08-2029 |
| North Carolina CLE |
|
6 Total | 02-28-2027 |
| North Dakota CLE |
|
6 Total | 05-08-2029 |
| Nebraska CLE |
|
6 Total | 05-08-2028 |
| New Hampshire CLE |
|
6 Total | 05-08-2029 |
| New Jersey CLE |
|
7.2 Total | 01-30-2027 |
| New Mexico CLE |
|
6 Total | 05-08-2028 |
| Nevada CLE |
|
6 Total | 05-08-2029 |
| New York CLE |
|
7 Total | 05-08-2029 |
| Ohio CLE |
|
6 Total | 12-31-2026 |
| Oklahoma CLE |
|
7 Total | 05-08-2028 |
| Oregon CLE |
|
6 Total | 05-08-2029 |
| Pennsylvania CLE |
|
6 Total | 05-08-2028 |
| Rhode Island CLE |
|
6 Total | 06-30-2026 |
| South Carolina CLE |
|
6 Total | 12-31-2026 |
| Tennessee CLE |
|
6 Total | 05-07-2028 |
| Texas CLE |
|
6 Total | 04-30-2027 |
| Utah CLE |
|
6 Total | 12-31-2026 |
| Virginia CLE |
|
6 Total | 10-31-2026 |
| Vermont CLE |
|
6 Total | 05-08-2028 |
| Washington CLE |
|
6 Total | 05-07-2031 |
| Wisconsin CLE |
|
7 Total | 12-31-2027 |
| West Virginia CLE |
|
7.2 Total | 05-08-2028 |
| Wyoming CLE |
|
6 Total | |
| SHRM CP/SCP |
|
6 Total | 12-31-2026 |
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Agenda
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FLSA Changes: Dealing With Significant Impacts
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Intermittent FMLA Leave and Other Complicated Leave Issues
- Sending FMLA Notices: Which Method Is Best?
- When to Recertify Conditions
- Working With Healthcare Providers to Verify Intermittent Leave
- When to Get HIPAA Releases
- Frequency and Duration of Condition
- Verifying Patterns of Absenteeism
- Investigating Employee Absences: Social Media and Other Tools
- Alternatives to FMLA Leave: Light-Duty Work and Other Considerations
- Best Practices for FMLA and Other Medical Leave Policies
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Social Media Policies: Balancing Employer Needs With Employee Rights
- Social Media and NLRA Violations for Non-Union Employers
- To What Extent May Employers Limit Social Media Use?
- Using Private Social Media Accounts for Business Purposes
- Using Social Media in Hiring Decisions
- Best Practices for Creating and Updating Social Media Policies
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Proving - or Disproving - Employee Discrimination Claims
- Burdens of Proof: ENDA, Title VII, and Other Considerations
- Sufficient Documentation to Prove Prima Facie Cases
- How Employers can Satisfy the Burden of Production
- Burden of Persuasion: Establishing Pretext for Discrimination
- How Employer Documentation Makes or Breaks Discrimination Claims
- Current Issues and Updates: Pregnancy Discrimination, Religious Discrimination, and Other Hot Topics
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Hiring and Firing: Non-Compete, Non-Solicit, and Confidentiality Agreements; Separation Agreements and Releases; Background Checks; and Other Considerations
- How Enforceable Are Non-Compete, Non-Solicit, and Confidentiality Agreements?
- Geographic Scope
- Duration of Agreement
- Restricted Activities
- Potential Employer Liabilities in Hiring an Employee With an Agreement
- What Employers Can and Can't Ask About Criminal Backgrounds, Credit Histories, etc.
- Legally Compliant Job Offers, Terms and Conditions of Employment Contracts
- Terminating Employees on Leave
- Creating Legally Sound Paper Trails for Terminations
- Separation Agreements and Releases
- How Enforceable Are Non-Compete, Non-Solicit, and Confidentiality Agreements?
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Drugs and Alcohol in the Workplace: Medical Marijuana and Other Considerations
- State Medical and Recreational Marijuana Laws: An Overview
- Accommodating Medical Marijuana Users: Do Employers Have To?
- Drug-Testing Considerations for Current and Prospective Employees
- Firing and Disciplining Medical Marijuana Users: Legal Perspectives
- Drug and Alcohol Policies: Mitigating Employee Confusion
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Ethical Issues in Employment Law
- Key Rules of Professional Conduct
- Confidentiality
- Privileged Communications
- Identifying and Avoiding Conflicts of Interest
Who Should Attend
This advanced level program on employment law issues is designed for attorneys. Human resource professionals, accountants, and paralegals may also benefit.
Speakers
Speaker bio
Timothy O. Lewis
is an attorney with Gibbs & Holmes where he focuses his litigation practice on labor and employment cases in both state and federal court. He has experience with both defense and plaintiffs' work, and continues to balance both sides advantageously. Mr. Lewis has litigated cases involving the NLRB, the EEOC, SCHAC, among other entities. His familiarity of labor and employment law in South Carolina is diverse and extensive. He is admitted to practice in South Carolina and before United States District Court for South Carolina. Mr. Lewis is a member of the American Bar Association, the South Carolina Bar Association (Employment and Labor Law Section) and the Charleston County Bar Association. He earned his B.A. degree from Clemson University and his J.D. degree from the University Of South Carolina School of Law.
Speaker bio
Joanie Winters
is an attorney with Winters Law Firm. She has over 30 years of management, human resources and legal experience. In 2003, Ms. Winters opened her law firm with a focus on labor and employment law. In addition to providing legal guidance to public and private employers, she serves as the county attorney Chester County. Ms. Winters worked as a human resources manager and consultant for more than ten years. She also enjoys sharing her knowledge as an adjunct professor at Winthrop University. Ms. Winters earned her bachelor's degree from Rosemont College and her J.D. degree from University of South Carolina.
Speaker bio
Peter J. 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
Emily Tichenor
is an attorney with Polsinelli. She helps employers of all sizes and in a variety of industries stay compliant with ever-changing federal and state employment laws, including those regarding wage and hour, equal employment opportunity, leaves and restrictive covenants. Ms. Tichenor partners with employers to develop policies and procedures, and provide day-to-day guidance tailored to the unique needs of each employer, its workforce and workplace culture. She also drafts agreements, including employment agreements, bonus agreements, and separation agreements to help protect employers and reduce the risk of a dispute with an employee. Ms. Tichenor further supports employers during transactions by conducting due diligence to help spot potential pitfalls and take steps to ensure a smooth employment transition post-closing. She strives to help employers avoid litigation and other disputes, but if disputes arise, she represents employers through the dispute process. Ms. Tichenor has successfully represented organizations of all sizes before state and federal courts and administrative agencies and has assisted employers in obtaining favorable decisions before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and Occupational Safety and Health Administration. She earned her J.D. degree at Washington and Lee University; and is admitted to practice in Colorado, North Dakota, and Florida. Ms. Tichenor has been named 'Ones to Watch' through Best Lawyers in America for her employment law management practice.
Speaker bio
Anthony C. Sunseri
is a partner with Burns White LLC, where he has been a litigator there for more two decades. He has been representing corporate entities, professionals, and individuals in a variety of matters with emphasis on health care law, employment litigation and professional liability matters. Mr. Sunseri is admitted to practice in both Pennsylvania and West Virginia. He is a member of the American Bar Association, the Pennsylvania Bar Association, and the Defense Research Institute. Mr. Sunseri earned his B.S. degree from the University of Pittsburgh and J.D. degree from Duquesne University School of Law.
Speaker bio
Susan B. Motschiedler
is a member of Parsons Behle & Latimer's employment and labor law and litigation practice groups. She maintains a civil litigation practice with a focus on employment litigation and counseling, and business litigation. She earned her B.A. degree from Rhodes College and her J.D. degree from the University of Utah, S.J. Quinney College of Law. Ms. Motschiedler has been in practice since 2005.
Speaker bio
Jonathan T. Hyman
is a member of Wickens Herzer Panza's Litigation Department, chairperson of the employment and labor practice group, and serves on the firm's Board of Directors. He focuses his practice on management-side labor and employment law, providing businesses proactive solutions to solve their workforce problems and reactive solutions when they find themselves litigating against an employee or group of employees. Mr. Hyman also has extensive experience on more specialized labor and employment law issues such as wage and hour compliance, social media, cybersecurity, and other workplace technology concerns, affirmative action compliance, and union avoidance and labor relations. He is also one of the co-founders and co-practice group leaders of the firm's craft beer practice. In that capacity, Mr. Hyman helps brewers, brew pubs and restaurants, and businesses that serve the craft beer industry navigate their specialized business, legal, and regulatory issues. He earned his bachelor's degree, magna cum laude, from Binghamton University and his J.D. degree, magna cum laude, Order of the Coif, from Case Western Reserve University School of Law. Mr. Hyman is affiliated with Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, Ohio Chamber of Commerce, Lake Ridge Academy, Workforce Magazine and Noonan Syndrome Foundation. He is admitted in the state of Ohio, U.S. District Court for the Northern and Southern district of Ohio, U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Ohio, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma, and U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit and the Federal Circuit.
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