Labor & Employment

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Human Resource Law: Top Pitfalls to Avoid

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Credit Status Total
Colorado CLE Approved 7 Total
Idaho CLE Upon Request 6 Total
Montana CLE Approved 6 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 6 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 6 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 6 Total
New York CLE Approved 7 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 6 Total
Washington CLE Approved 6 Total
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5 hours 59 minutes
Eraka Childs
Matthew Doss
Thomas Pennington
Jennifer Riley
With Eraka L. Childs from The Childs Legacy Law Firm P.C. + 3 others
Recorded November 10, 2023
Product ID 97630

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Overview

Privacy Issues in the Work Setting, Wage and Hour Pitfalls, and More

From dangers posed by pre-employment drug tests to cracks in internal investigation reports, human resource law is rife with legal risks. This troubleshooting course explores common errors made in HR law, as well as best practices for preventing and dealing with them. Fine-tune your skills - register today!

  • Avoid non-compete provisions that lead to disputes.
  • Sidestep major hiring landmines.
  • Prevent and respond to privacy issues in the workplace.
  • Uncover practical guidance for handling misclassification errors.
  • Identify common employment documentation mistakes.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Relying on Toothless Non-Competes
  2. Employment Documentation Pitfalls
  3. Employment Discrimination and Harassment Claims - Top Attorney Mistakes
  4. Wage and Hour Law: Avoiding Critical Mistakes
  5. 6 Big Hiring Don'ts
  6. Privacy Issues in Employment Law
  7. Ethical Traps in Employment Law

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Product ID 97630

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Colorado CLE Approved 7 Total
Idaho CLE Upon Request 6 Total
Montana CLE Approved 6 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 6 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 6 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 6 Total
New York CLE Approved 7 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 6 Total
Washington CLE Approved 6 Total
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Agenda

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  1. Relying on Toothless Non-Competes

    1. Language to Use - and Language to Avoid
    2. Unreasonable Scope
    3. Risks in Hiring Workers With Existing Non-Compete Agreements
    4. Common Mistakes That Lead to Unenforceability
    5. Top Causes and Remedies for Breaches
    6. Case Law Update and Recent Trends

  2. Employment Documentation Pitfalls

    1. 5 Employee Handbook Blunders to Avoid
    2. Medical Documentation Landmines: Leave, ADA Accommodations, and More
    3. Employment Records Retention, Security, and Destruction: Where Employers Mess Up
    4. Internal Investigations Reports and Follow-Up: Cracks Plaintiffs Love to Exploit
    5. Failure to Apply Policies Consistently
    6. Discipline and Termination Documentation That Get Employers in Trouble (With Examples)

  3. Employment Discrimination and Harassment Claims - Top Attorney Mistakes

    1. Recent Trends in Harassment and Discrimination Litigation
    2. Handling EEOC Complaints: Avoiding Critical Mistakes
    3. 5 Discovery Errors That Will Cost You
    4. 4 Worst Trial Mistakes Employment Attorneys Make
    5. 3 Expert Witness Mistakes to Avoid At All Costs
    6. Employment Litigation Settlements: Top Pitfalls to Avoid

  4. Wage and Hour Law: Avoiding Critical Mistakes

    1. Preventing and Addressing Misclassification Errors
    2. Failing to Pay Overtime
    3. Mistakes When Dealing With Gig Workers, Freelancers, and Contractors
    4. Non-Compliance With Pay Equity and Salary Transparency Laws: Top Risks
    5. Current Trends in Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Litigation

  5. 6 Big Hiring Don'ts

    1. Unfair Policies That Bar Applicants
    2. Interviews - Avoiding Legal Perils
    3. Red Flags in Job Descriptions and New Hire Paperwork
    4. Background Checks – Problems and Pitfalls
    5. Dangers Posed By Pre-Employment Drug Tests
    6. Potential Risks in Using AI Tools in the Hiring Process

  6. Privacy Issues in Employment Law

    1. Biometrics and AI in the Workplace - Avoiding Legal Perils
    2. Problems With Electronic Monitoring
    3. Mistakes in Creating and Updating Privacy Policies
    4. Cybersecurity Challenges in the Hybrid Workplace
    5. Practical Guidance for Mitigating Privacy Risks
    6. Preventing and Responding to Data Breaches: What You Need to Know

  7. Ethical Traps in Employment Law

    1. Conflicts of Interest
    2. Attorneys' Fees
    3. Privileged Communications
    4. Confidentiality
    5. Organization as the Client

Who Should Attend

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

Speakers

Eraka L Childs
Eraka L.
Childs
The Childs Legacy Law Firm P.C.
Matthew A Doss
Matthew A.
Doss
Tender Loving Care Management, Inc.
Thomas W Pennington
Thomas W.
Pennington
College of Business at Arkansas Tech University
Jennifer A Riley
Jennifer A.
Riley
Duane Morris LLP
Speaker bio
Eraka L Childs

Eraka L. Childs

The Childs Legacy Law Firm P.C.
Eraka Childs

is an estate planning, probate, guardianship and family law attorney at The Childs Law Firm P.C. As an experienced trial attorney, her practice emphasizes helping people to build, preserve and pass on their wealth. Ms. Childs works with her clients to accomplish their goals while avoiding unnecessary court proceedings and minimizing or eliminating exposure to death taxes. She received her B.A. degree from Southwestern University and her J.D. degree from South Texas College of Law Houston. Ms. Childs is licensed to practice law in Texas.

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Matthew A Doss

Matthew A. Doss

Tender Loving Care Management, Inc.
Matthew Doss

is general counsel for TLC Management, Inc., a multi-state long term care company. He is a registered mediator and a senior certified HR professional with SHRM and HRCI. During his nearly 21 years of practice, Mr. Doss has worked as a staff attorney for UAW-GM, as an employment and labor administrative law judge, and as a business law adjunct professor. He is a disabled veteran who served eight years as an infantry soldier and drill instructor. Mr. Doss leads TLC’s management and HR teams against charges filed with federal and state administrative agencies, litigates lawsuits, and represents management in mediations. He handles a wide range of matters, with a particular emphasis on federal and state employment law matters including drug testing; wage and hour laws, medical leaves of absence and disability accommodation; domestic violence; mental health; unfair competition and trade secrets; employee relations; protecting against claims of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation; and compliance. Mr. Doss earned his J.D. degree from Northern Illinois University and is the chair-elect for the Indiana State Bar Association’s Employment, Labor, and Benefits Section. Mr. Doss is licensed to practice law in Federal and State courts of Florida and Indiana.

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Thomas W Pennington

Thomas W. Pennington

College of Business at Arkansas Tech University
Thomas Pennington

is a professor of legal studies in the College of Business at Arkansas Tech University. He was general counsel for the university for 25 years. In 2004, 2012, 2014, and 2016, he was selected as Professor of the Year by the Arkansas Tech University student body. Undergraduate courses Professor Pennington has taught include business law, introduction to criminal justice, judicial process, juvenile justice, and employment law. Graduate courses taught include public school law and higher education law.

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Jennifer A Riley

Jennifer A. Riley

Duane Morris LLP
Jennifer Riley

is vice chair of Duane Morris LLP's workplace class action group, and has defended companies faced with significant complex litigation matters for more than two decades. She regularly defends companies facing class actions, collective actions, pattern or practice lawsuits, and other types of representative proceedings, ranging in size from dozens to tens of thousands of claims. Working on the forefront of the developing law in an ever-changing arena, Ms. Riley regularly develops strategies for navigating some of the largest challenges faced by corporate America today and counsels employers confronted with a range of complex employment law theories that span from claims of discrimination or sexual harassment to myriad types of alleged wage and hour violations. She earned her B.A. degree, magna cum laude, from Vanderbilt University and her J.D. degree from University of California, Berkeley School of Law. Ms. Riley is licensed to practice law in Illinois; Supreme Court of Illinois; New York; Court of Appeals of the State of New York; U.S. District Court for the Northern, Southern, and Central districts of Illinois; Western, Eastern, and Southern districts of New York; Eastern and Western districts of Arkansas; District of Colorado; Eastern District of Michigan; Western District of Tennessee; Southern District of Texas; Northern and Southern districts of Indiana; and Eastern District of Wisconsin. She is also admitted to practice before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third, Sixth, Seventh and Ninth circuits.

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