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Utah Human Resource Law Boot Camp

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Utah CLE Approved 6 Total
HRCI Approved 6 Total
CPE for Accountants/NASBA Approved 7 Total
SHRM CP/SCP Approved 6 Total
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6 hours
David Holdsworth
Adam Bouka
With David J. Holdsworth from Law Offices of David J. Holdsworth + 1 other

Wed, Jun 17, 00:00 AM – 00:00 PM

Product ID 102268

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Overview

A Full Day Brimming With Employment Law Best Practices

The rapid pace of change in the employment law arena requires constant vigilance on the part of HR professionals. It's all too easy to miss a seemingly minor detail and have your employer face a financially debilitating lawsuit as a result. Don't let your company's employment policies and procedures fall into legal obsolescence and fail to provide safeguards. Let our experienced attorney faculty provide you with up-to-date information on the FLSA and more. Take away indispensable legal information you can use to reinforce your company's HR practices - register today!

  • Get the latest FLSA perspectives and ensure your wage and hour practices are up to speed.
  • Determine if the language of your organization's handbook contains potential legal landmines.
  • Handle hiring and firing issues with confidence - know which practices will land you in hot water.
  • Ensure your company's social media policy provides maximum legal protections.
  • Confidently investigate misconduct, create performance improvement plans, and more.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. FLSA Essentials: Practically Applying the Most Recent Legal Perspectives
  2. Hiring and Firing: Legal Dos and Don'ts for Crucial HR Functions
  3. Using Handbooks to Protect Against Legal Liabilities: With Example Policies
  4. Social Media Policies: Balancing Employer Needs and Employee Rights
  5. Drugs and Alcohol in the Workplace: Marijuana and Other Considerations
  6. Employee Relations: Legal Solutions for Sensitive Workplace Issues

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Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Utah CLE Approved 6 Total
HRCI Approved 6 Total
CPE for Accountants/NASBA Approved 7 Total
SHRM CP/SCP Approved 6 Total
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Agenda

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  1. FLSA Essentials: Practically Applying the Most Recent Legal Perspectives

    1. Primary Duties Test: Recognizing the Top Pitfalls
    2. Salary Test Legal Essentials
    3. Independent Contractor Issues
    4. Off-The-Clock Work and Unauthorized Overtime
    5. Addressing Employer Errors: Essential Safe Harbor Policies to Have

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

    1. Crafting Legally Compliant Job Descriptions
    2. What Employers Can and Can't Ask About Criminal Backgrounds, Credit Histories, etc.
    3. How Enforceable Are Non-Compete, Non-Solicit, and Confidentiality Agreements?
    4. Verifying Immigration Status - E-Verify and Other Considerations
    5. Legally Defensible Termination Documentation
    6. Terminating Employees on Leave
    7. Separation Agreements and Releases: With Examples

  3. Using Handbooks to Protect Against Legal Liabilities: With Example Policies

    1. Handbook Scope: How Much Is Too Much?
    2. What Topics You Must Include: With Example Language
    3. Key Disclaimers You Can't Forget
    4. Avoiding Implied Contractual Relationships
    5. Essential Updates: NLRB and Other Concerns
    6. Updating Handbooks: With Checklists

  4. Social Media Policies: Balancing Employer Needs and Employee Rights

    1. Social Media and NLRA Violations for Non-Union Employers
    2. To What Extent May Employers Limit Social Media Use?
    3. Using Private Social Media Accounts for Business Purposes
    4. Using Social Media in Hiring Decisions
    5. Best Practices for Creating and Updating Social Media Policies

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

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

  6. Employee Relations: Legal Solutions for Sensitive Workplace Issues

    1. Granting Employee Leave: FMLA, ADA, and Other Considerations
    2. Return-to-Work Policies After Leave
    3. Disciplinary Actions
    4. Investigating Misconduct
    5. Answering Discrimination and Harassment Complaints
    6. Workplace Safety and Security Issues: Firearms, Disgruntled Employees, Domestic Violence, etc.
    7. Creating Performance Improvement Plans
    8. Employee Evaluations: Best Practices

Who Should Attend

This intermediate level online seminar on HR legal issues is of benefit to:

  • Human Resource Professionals
  • Attorneys
  • Corporate Executives
  • Accountants
  • Payroll Professionals
  • Paralegals

Speakers

David J Holdsworth
David J.
Holdsworth
Law Offices of David J. Holdsworth
Adam Bouka
Adam
Bouka
Holland & Hart LLP
Speaker bio
David J Holdsworth

David J. Holdsworth

Law Offices of David J. Holdsworth
David Holdsworth

is the sole practitioner with the Law Offices of David J. Holdsworth, where his main areas of practice include employment law, workers' compensation, dispute resolution and mediation, and Social Security/disability law. Mr. Holdsworth is admitted to practice in Utah and before the U.S. District Court, District of Utah; U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit; U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit; and the U.S. Supreme Court. He is a member of the Federal Bar Association (Board of Directors of the Utah Chapter) and the National Organization of Social Security Claimant Representatives. Mr. Holdsworth earned his B.A. degree from Brigham Young University and his J.D. degree from Brigham Young University J. Reuben Clark Law School.

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Speaker bio
Adam Bouka

Adam Bouka

Holland & Hart LLP
Adam Bouka

is an attorney with Holland & Hart LLP in Salt Lake City, Utah. He advises a diverse range of clients, from startups to Fortune 500 companies, on navigating the complexities of state and federal employment laws. Mr. Bouka assists employers in developing robust, defensible workplace policies and customized compliance programs. He helps create comprehensive employee handbooks, implement HR protocols, and deliver training tailored to their workforce and industry. Mr. Bouka also represents clients in a range of employment and business litigation matters, including wage and hour claims, wrongful discharge, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, trade secret misappropriation, and unfair competition. His litigation experience also extends to complex business disputes involving restrictive covenants, whistleblower claims, defamation, and other business torts. Employers rely on Mr. Bouka not only for litigation defense but also for real-time counsel on sensitive personnel decisions, internal investigations, and preventative risk management. He conducts training for supervisors and employees on critical HR topics to help ensure compliance with EEOC standards and state-specific mandates, particularly those unique to California. Prior to joining Holland & Hart, Mr. Bouka practiced at a full-service law firm in Southern California, where he advised clients across a broad spectrum of industries on both employment and general business litigation. He earned his J.D. degree at Brigham Young University's J. Rueben Clark Law School and his M.B.A. degree at Boise State University. Mr. Bouka is admitted to practice in Utah and California, and is fluent in Spanish and French. 

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