Pennsylvania Human Resource Law: What You Need to Know Now
Credits Available
| Credit | Status | Total |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey CLE |
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7.2 Total |
| New York CLE |
|
7 Total |
| Pennsylvania CLE |
|
6 Total |
| New York CPE for Accountants |
|
7 Total |
| HRCI |
|
6 Total |
| CPE for Accountants/NASBA |
|
7 Total |
| SHRM CP/SCP |
|
6 Total |
Mon, Feb 15, 00:00 AM – 00:00 PM
Mon, Feb 15, 00:00 AM – 00:00 PM
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Overview
Hear Tips and Tactics From Experienced Practitioners
Stay up to date on the latest legislative changes and court decisions impacting your human resource practices! This essential course focuses on day-to-day issue spotting, covering current hot-button issues and highlighting practical pointers to avoid and handle common problem areas. Experienced faculty will take you through the critical legal issues you need to know from hiring to firing, including wages and benefits, workplace privacy, discrimination, and more. Don't miss this opportunity to learn techniques from those with years in the field. Register today!
- Stay up to date on the latest changes and cases in human resource law you need to know.
- Understand the legal dos and don'ts during the interview process.
- Ensure overtime and employee leave policies are compliant with the law.
- Examine best practices for preventing and responding to discrimination complaints.
- Make sure employee handbooks contain the critical provisions necessary to keep them up to date with current issues.
- Know how to handle thorny employee behavior issues while ensuring privacy rights are upheld.
- Set up proper discipline and firing procedures to avoid wrongful termination and retaliatory claims.
Abbreviated Agenda
- Recent Developments in Employment Law
- Is Your Employee Handbook up to Date? Essential Components and Sample Policies for Today's Workplace
- Wage and Benefit Issues
- Employee Discipline and Termination
- Workplace Behavior and Privacy Issues
- Hiring/Recruiting
- Discrimination and Harassment
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Credit Details
Credits Available
| Credit | Status | Total |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey CLE |
|
7.2 Total |
| New York CLE |
|
7 Total |
| Pennsylvania CLE |
|
6 Total |
| New York CPE for Accountants |
|
7 Total |
| HRCI |
|
6 Total |
| CPE for Accountants/NASBA |
|
7 Total |
| SHRM CP/SCP |
|
6 Total |
Credit Details by Jurisdiction
Live Webinar Registration
CLE
Credits
New Jersey CLE Approved · 7.2 Total Credits
Live - New Jersey CLE - 7.2: This program has been approved by the Board on Continuing Legal Education of the Supreme Court of New Jersey for 7.20 hours of total CLE credit. Of these, 0.0 qualifies as hours of credit for ethics/professionalism.
New York CLE Approved · 7 Total Credits
- 7 Areas of Professional Practice
Live - New York CLE - 7: This course has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board for a maximum of 7.0 credit hours. 7.0 hours can be applied to the areas of professional practice requirement. This nontraditional format program is appropriate for newly admitted attorneys. NBI, Inc. offers a Financial Hardship Policy for qualifying individuals. To apply, please submit a request via email to our Tuition Discount Committee at customerservice@nbi-sems.com.
Pennsylvania CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
Live - Pennsylvania CLE - 6: This program has been approved by the Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board for a total of 6.0 hours, including 6.0 hours of substantive law, practice and procedure CLE credit and 0.0 hour of ethics, professionalism or substance abuse CLE credit.
Other
Credits
New York CPE for Accountants Approved · 7 Total Credits
- 7 Advisory Services
Live - New York CPE for Accountants - 7: National Business Institute is an approved sponsor with the New York State Board of Public Accountancy. This program is designed to qualify for 7.0 hours of CPE credit for accountants (Sponsor License # 000232).
HRCI Approved · 6 Total Credits
Live - HRCI - 6: This Program has been pre-approved for 6.0 recertification credit hours toward aPHR®, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®).
CPE for Accountants/NASBA Approved · 7 Total Credits
- 7 Personnel/Human Resources
Live - CPE for Accountants/NASBA - 7: NBI, Inc. is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.
This program is designed to qualify for 7.0 hours (based on 50 minute credit hour) of continuing professional education credit for accountants. For more information regarding administrative policies such as complaint, refund and program cancellation, please contact our offices at (800) 930-6182.
This is a Basic level program presented in a group internet-based setting. No advanced preparation or prerequisites are required.
Upon completion of this course, attendees should be able to:
1. Identify two of the latest changes in human resource law.
2. Repeat two best practices for preventing discrimination in the interview process.
3. Describe two essential components of a legally sound employee handbook.
4. List two legal risks of misidentifying an employee as exempt.
5. Identify one key state law governing workplace discrimination.
6. State two legally sound and two illegal reasons for terminating an employee.
7. Describe two legally compliant methods to monitor employee communications.
Field(s) of Study -- Personnel/Human Resources.
SHRM CP/SCP Approved · 6 Total Credits
Live - SHRM CP/SCP - 6: NBI, Inc. is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP. This program is valid for 6.0 Self-Paced Professional Development Credits PDCs for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit www.shrmcertification.org.
OnDemand Video
CLE
Credits
New Jersey CLE Approved · 7.2 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - New Jersey CLE - 7.2: This program has been approved by the Board on Continuing Legal Education of the Supreme Court of New Jersey for 7.20 hours of alternative format CLE credit. Of these, 0.0 qualifies as hours of alternative learning format credit for ethics/professionalism.
Video Download - New Jersey CLE - 7.2: This program has been approved by the Board on Continuing Legal Education of the Supreme Court of New Jersey for 7.20 hours of alternative format CLE credit. Of these, 0.0 qualifies as hours of alternative learning format credit for ethics/professionalism.
New York CLE Approved · 7 Total Credits
- 7 Areas of Professional Practice
Earn Until
OnDemand - New York CLE - 7: This nontraditional format course has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board for up to 7.0 credit hours. 7.0 hours can be applied to the areas of professional practice requirement and is approved for newly admitted attorneys. NBI, Inc. offers a Financial Hardship Policy for qualifying individuals. To apply, please submit a request via email to our Tuition Discount Committee at customerservice@nbi-sems.com.
Video Download - New York CLE - 7: This nontraditional format course has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board for up to 7.0 credit hours. 7.0 hours can be applied to the areas of professional practice requirement and is approved for newly admitted attorneys. NBI, Inc. offers a Financial Hardship Policy for qualifying individuals. To apply, please submit a request via email to our Tuition Discount Committee at customerservice@nbi-sems.com.
Pennsylvania CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Pennsylvania CLE - 6: This program has been approved by the Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board. This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of distance learning credit, including 6.0 hours of substantive law, practice and procedure CLE credit and 0.0 hour of ethics, professionalism or substance abuse distance learning CLE credit.
Video Download - Pennsylvania CLE - 6: This program has been approved by the Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board. This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of distance learning credit, including 6.0 hours of substantive law, practice and procedure CLE credit and 0.0 hour of ethics, professionalism or substance abuse distance learning CLE credit.
Other
Credits
HRCI Approved · 6 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - HRCI - 6: This Program has been pre-approved for 6.0 recertification credit hours toward aPHR®, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®).
SHRM CP/SCP Approved · 6 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - SHRM CP/SCP - 6: NBI, Inc. is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP. This program is valid for 6.0 Self-Paced Professional Development Credits PDCs for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit www.shrmcertification.org.
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Agenda
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Recent Developments in Employment Law
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Is Your Employee Handbook up to Date? Essential Components and Sample Policies for Today's Workplace
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Wage and Benefit Issues
- Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
- Misclassification of Employees (Exempt/Non-Exempt)
- Unpaid Overtime or Prework Time
- Calculating the "Regular Rate"
- Meal and Rest Breaks
- Fluctuating Workweek Pay and Tip Credit
- Unauthorized Work and Working Off-the-Clock
- Non-Exempt Employee Travel
- Benefits: Health Insurance, Flex Spending, and Retirement Plans
- Modifications to the Consolidated Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 1985 (COBRA)
- Changes to Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) - Pitfalls to Be Wary Of
- Leave Policies: Required by Law?
- Vacation and Sick Leave
- Jury Duty and Voting Leave
- Military Leave - Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA)
- Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
- Covered Employers and Eligible Employees
- Qualifying Reasons for Leave
- Notice Obligations
- Certification and Medical Documentation Requirements
- Leave, Reinstatement, and Other Employee Rights
- Part-Time Employees and Temps: Wage and Benefit Obligations
- Unpaid Internships and Training Programs
- Recordkeeping: What and How Long
- Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
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Employee Discipline and Termination
- Evaluating Employee Performance While Mitigating Liability
- Employee Discipline Plan and Documentation
- Legal vs. Illegal Reasons for Terminating an Employee
- Disciplining an Employee Without Fearing a Retaliation Claim
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Workplace Behavior and Privacy Issues
- Employee Surveillance
- Searches of Desks, Smartphones, Lockers, Vehicles, Equipment, Briefcases, etc.
- Monitoring Employee Communications: Calls, Email, and Internet Use
- Dress Code/Personal Appearance
- Drug and Alcohol Testing
- Psychological and Personality Tests
- Workplace Violence
- Off-Duty Behavior and Activities
- Policies to Have in Place
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Hiring/Recruiting
- Job Descriptions and Advertisements
- Critical Elements (and What to Leave Out)
- Recordkeeping Requirements
- The Interview Process and Avoiding Discrimination
- Interviewer's Oral and Written Questions
- How to Answer a Candidate's Potentially Dangerous Questions (Religion, Pregnancy, etc.)
- Skill Tests
- Medical and Drug Testing
- Background Checks; Arrest and Conviction Inquiries
- Credit Checks
- Social Media/Networking Checks
- Hiring Independent Contractors
- Hiring Immigrant Workers
- Communicating With Unsuccessful Applicants
- Drafting Employment Contracts
- Job Descriptions and Advertisements
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Discrimination and Harassment
- Title VII and Related State Laws
- Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) and Amendments (ADAAA)
- Interpretation of "Disability"
- Shift to Employer Burden (Interactive Process)
- Handling Accommodation Requests
- Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)
- Age Threshold and Employee Threshold
- Out-of-Retirement Issues
- Reduction-in-Force Issues
- Other Laws to Be Aware of: Equal Pay Act (EPA), WARN, GINA, etc.
- Handling Complaints/EEOC
- Recordkeeping/Retention Considerations
- Preventing Discrimination and Harassment
- Workers' Compensation Discrimination
- The Best Defense: Policies, Handbooks, and Training
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
Brian D. Lipkin
is an attorney at Riverpath Law in Pittsburgh. He works with businesses and individuals to find creative solutions to challenging problems. Mr. Lipkin serves clients as counselor, outside general counsel, and trial lawyer. He practices in the areas of business litigation, insurance coverage and bad faith litigation, and employment and labor litigation. Mr. Lipkin also advises businesses on employment and labor issues. He works with clients to develop affirmative action plans, employee handbooks, job descriptions, pay equity audits, policies, and restrictive covenants. Mr. Lipkin earned his B.A. degree from Tufts University and his J.D. degree from Boston College. He is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia, as well as Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Mr. Lipkin is a member of the Allegheny County Bar Association.
Speaker bio
Allen S. Gehring, Jr.
is an attorney with Kozloff Stoudt Attorneys, where he practices in a wide range of areas including higher education law, labor and employment law, and litigation. Mr. Gehring graduated with academic honors, cum laude, from the Georgetown University Law Center in Washington, D.C. While at Georgetown, he worked in the United States Congress in the House of Representatives on the Committee on Education and the Workforce, which oversees the nation’s education and employment laws. Mr. Gehring also worked in the Civil Rights Division of the United States Department of Justice. During 2018-2019, he served as a staff member on Georgetown’s American Criminal Law Review. In addition, Mr. Gehring earned his B.A. degree, summa cum laude, in philosophy and history from Cedarville University; his M.A. degree in philosophy from Texas A&M University; and his Ph.D. degree in philosophy from Indiana University, Bloomington. He is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania.
Speaker bio
Douglas C. Hart
is a shareholder in the Saxton & Stump Business Litigation and Strategic Solutions, Labor and Employment, and Trusts and Estates groups. A certified public accountant and trial attorney with deep roots in the Pittsburgh-area business community, his practice focuses on complex commercial litigation and related disputes, representing clients across industries such as healthcare, employment, construction, and real estate. Mr. Hart has successfully prosecuted and defended claims in both federal and state courts, guiding clients through high-stakes matters with a practical, business-oriented approach. His CPA background allows him to analyze financial records, assess damages, and work effectively with financial experts, giving clients an advantage in disputes involving complex economic issues. Mr. Hart maintains an active Trusts and Estates practice, advising individuals and families on estate planning strategies designed to protect assets and provide long-term certainty. He also advises fiduciaries on the efficient and compliant administration of estates, with a focus on clarity, efficiency, and risk mitigation. Mr. Hart’s extensive background as a certified public accountant, combined with over a decade of experience in finance and accounting in the healthcare industry, enables him to bridge legal strategy with financial analysis. He earned his law degree from Duquesne University School of Law and his MBA from Duquesne University, where he served as an adjunct accounting professor for eight years. This combination of legal, financial, and academic experience allows Mr. Hart to deliver counsel that is both analytically rigorous and aligned with business objectives.
Speaker bio
Jacqueline D. Hopkins
is an attorney with Loutel Law in Newtown, Pennsylvania. She is a creative and passionate leader with expertise in employment law, employee relations and DEI strategy. After serving for several years as inhouse counsel for the fourth largest housing authority in the country, Ms. Hopkins joined the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority as the director of EEO and Employee Relations, where she also spearheaded their diversity and inclusion initiatives and fostered transformative change. She has also led global diversity and inclusion initiatives for an international startup. Ms. Hopkins currently serves as an attorney and consultant at Loutel, where she practices employment and commercial law while providing consulting services in DEI and workplace culture.
Speaker bio
Christopher T. Cognato
counsels and represents clients across a broad range of employment matters. He has experience spanning federal and state matters, arbitration forums, and labor boards. Mr. Cognato regularly partners with human resources and other business leaders to navigate myriad workplace issues, including harassment, discrimination, wage and hour compliance, employee leave, and accommodations. He also conducts internal investigations, particularly in matters involving alleged misconduct, workplace culture concerns, and regulatory exposure. Mr. Cognato has litigated claims under key employment statutes including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and National Labor Relations Act. He regularly advises on employment policies, handbooks, and compliance strategies related to hiring, performance management, and terminations. Mr. Cognato also guides places of public accommodation through the evolving landscape of ADA compliance. His work includes defending against accessibility-based claims and advising on reasonable modifications, digital access, and standardized testing accommodations. He earned his B.A. degree, cum laude, from University of Notre Dame and his J.D. degree from Villanova University School of Law.
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