Labor & Employment

4.25

Employment Law 2024: Advanced Issues and Solutions

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Alaska CLE Approved 6 Total
Alabama CLE Approved 6 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 6 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 6 Total
California CLE Approved 6 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 7 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 6 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 6 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 6 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 6 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 6 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 6 Total
Maine CLE Approved 6 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 6 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 6 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 6 Total
Montana CLE Approved 6 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 6 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 6 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 6 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 6 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 6 Total
New York CLE Approved 7 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 6 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 7 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 6 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 6 Total
Rhode Island CLE Upon Request 6 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 6 Total
Utah CLE Approved 6 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 6 Total
Washington CLE Approved 6 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 7 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 7.2 Total
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5 hours 49 minutes
Frank George
Jeff Weintraub
Michelle Floyd
Danielle Simpson
Jennifer Corso
Michael Luchsinger
With Frank T. George from McCarthy, Lebit, Crystal & Liffman Co., LPA + 5 others
Recorded November 07, 2024
Product ID 98552

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Overview

Handle Complex Employment Law Challenges With Confidence

Take your skills to the next level! In this full-day program, our distinguished faculty share decades of experience and valuable tools for resolving complex employment law problems. Stay informed of the latest SCOTUS rulings affecting employers, uncover practical guidance for terminating employees on leave, explore hot topics and trends in whistleblowing and retaliation litigation, and much more. Don't miss this opportunity to sharpen your knowledge - register today!

  • Get up to speed on the latest rules, regulations, and case law developments.
  • Take a pulse on current issues and legal updates in wage and hour law.
  • Develop strategies for handling common FMLA and ADA challenges.
  • Gain tips for proving - or disproving - discrimination claims.
  • Identify common landmines regarding non-compete agreements.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Employment Litigation, Enforcement, and Guidance Update
  2. FLSA Updates: What You Need to Know
  3. Addressing Intermittent FMLA Leave and Other Thorny Leave Issues
  4. Proving - and Disproving - Discrimination Claims: Essential Guidelines
  5. Whistleblower Law and Retaliation Claims: Insights From the Pros
  6. Non-Compete, Non-Solicit, and Non-Disclosure Agreements: Top Challenges and Hidden Dangers
  7. Overcoming Difficulties With Workplace Investigations
  8. Ethics for Employment Law Attorneys

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Product ID 98552

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Approved 6 Total
Alabama CLE Approved 6 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 6 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 6 Total
California CLE Approved 6 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 7 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 6 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 6 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 6 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 6 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 6 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 6 Total
Maine CLE Approved 6 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 6 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 6 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 6 Total
Montana CLE Approved 6 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 6 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 6 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 6 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 6 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 6 Total
New York CLE Approved 7 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 6 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 7 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 6 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 6 Total
Rhode Island CLE Upon Request 6 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 6 Total
Utah CLE Approved 6 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 6 Total
Washington CLE Approved 6 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 7 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 7.2 Total
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Agenda

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  1. Employment Litigation, Enforcement, and Guidance Update

    1. Case Law and Legislative Updates
    2. 2023-2024 Supreme Court Updates: Notable Employment Law Rulings
    3. NLRB Update
    4. Other Essential Developments You Can’t Afford to Miss

  2. FLSA Updates: What You Need to Know

    1. Summary of Recent Developments in Wage and Hour Law
    2. Key Challenges in Worker Classification
    3. Gig Workers, Contractors, and Freelancers: Current Issues and Updates
    4. Wage and Hour Claims Concerning Remote Workers: What Attorneys Need to Know
    5. Expert Insights Into Overtime Laws (Including a Review of the Helix Ruling)
    6. Pay Transparency and Equity - The Latest Developments

  3. Addressing Intermittent FMLA Leave and Other Thorny Leave Issues

    1. The Interplay of the FMLA, ADA, State Leave Laws, and Workers' Comp Laws - Top Challenges
    2. Case Law Developments, Hot Topics, and Legislative Updates
    3. Managing Intermittent Leave: Top Legal Challenges
    4. Guidelines for Investigating Employee Absences
    5. FMLA and Other Medical Leave Policies: Legal Best Practices
    6. Disciplining and Firing Employees on Leave: Solutions to Common Challenges

  4. Proving - and Disproving - Discrimination Claims: Essential Guidelines

    1. Burdens of Proof: Title VII and Other Considerations
    2. Practical Guidance for Satisfying the Burden of Production
    3. Burden of Persuasion: Establishing Pretext for Discrimination
    4. Employer Documentation: Why It Matters
    5. Discrimination Case Law Developments, Hot Topics, and Regulatory Updates

  5. Whistleblower Law and Retaliation Claims: Insights From the Pros

    1. Whistleblower Statutes: Key Protections for Employers and Employees
    2. Whistleblower Rewards, Damages, and Remedies
    3. Legal Best Practices for Preventing Retaliation Claims
    4. Costly Mistakes Employers Commonly Make That Lead to Litigation
    5. Hot Topics and Trends in Whistleblowing and Retaliation Litigation

  6. Non-Compete, Non-Solicit, and Non-Disclosure Agreements: Top Challenges and Hidden Dangers

    1. Proposed Rule to Ban Non-Competes: Where We Stand Today
    2. Dynamic Techniques for Drafting Non-Compete, Non-Solicit, and Non-Disclosure Agreements
    3. Common Mistakes That Lead to Unenforceability
    4. 5 Secrets to Safeguarding Business Interests
    5. Hiring Employees With Existing Non-Compete Agreements
    6. Breach of Confidentiality: Key Hurdles for Proving/Disproving

  7. Overcoming Difficulties With Workplace Investigations

    1. Challenges When Navigating EEOC Investigations
    2. The Art of Conducting Virtual Investigations
    3. Interviewing Reluctant or Difficult Witnesses - Cutting-Edge Techniques
    4. Determining Witness Credibility: Secrets and Insider Tips
    5. Conducting Investigations of Executives for Workplace Misconduct - Key Challenges
    6. Workplace Investigations Gone Wrong: Real-Life Examples

  8. Ethics for Employment Law Attorneys

    1. Privileged Communications
    2. Who Is the Client?
    3. Rules of Professional Conduct
    4. Confidentiality
    5. Conflicts of Interest
    6. Attorneys' Fees

Who Should Attend

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

Speakers

Frank T George
Frank T.
George
McCarthy, Lebit, Crystal & Liffman Co., LPA
Jeff Weintraub
Jeff
Weintraub
Fisher & Phillips LLP
Michelle K Floyd
Michelle K.
Floyd
Rothberg Law Firm
Danielle M Simpson
Danielle M.
Simpson
Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A.
Jennifer A Corso
Jennifer A.
Corso
Petronzio Schneier Co., LPA
Michael R Luchsinger
Michael R.
Luchsinger
Jackson Lewis P.C.
Speaker bio
Frank T George

Frank T. George

McCarthy, Lebit, Crystal & Liffman Co., LPA
Frank George

is an attorney with McCarthy, Lebit, Crystal & Liffman Co., LPA, and a member of the firm's litigation group. He primarily practices in the area of employment law. Mr. George is focused on being an advocate and trusted advisor to victims of discrimination and other unlawful behavior. He is admitted to practice in Ohio and before the U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio. Mr. George is a member of the Ohio State Bar Association and the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association. He earned his B.S. degree from Youngstown State University and his J.D. degree, summa cum laude, from The University of Akron School of Law.

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Jeff Weintraub

Jeff Weintraub

Fisher & Phillips LLP
Jeff Weintraub

is senior counsel in the Memphis office of the management-side employment and labor firm Fisher & Phillips LLP. He represents employers in jury trials involving employment discrimination, harassment, whistleblower lawsuits, FLSA collective actions, and labor cases in all courts; including the U.S. Supreme Court and government agencies, such as the EEOC and the NLRB. Mr. Weintraub is licensed in Tennessee, Mississippi, Arkansas and Missouri. He teaches the labor and employee relations segment in SHRM's HR Certification Course, and trains supervisors in such matters around the U.S. Mr. Weintraub earned his B.S. degree from the University of Memphis and his J.D. degree from the University of Memphis School of Law.

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Michelle K Floyd

Michelle K. Floyd

Rothberg Law Firm
Michelle Floyd

is a partner at Rothberg Law in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She practices in the areas of employment law, civil rights, and civil litigation. Ms. Floyd earned her B.A. degree from Indiana University Bloomington, followed by her Doctorate of Jurisprudence degree, cum laude, from Valparaiso University School of Law. She is a member of the Allen County Bar Association and Indiana State Bar Association.

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Danielle M Simpson

Danielle M. Simpson

Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A.
Danielle Simpson

is a partner with Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A. She concentrates her practice in the defense of civil litigation claims, with an emphasis on labor and employment, community association disputes, and professional negligence. Ms. Simpson has represented management in employment litigation before state and federal courts in Florida, along with agencies such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and Florida Commission on Human Relations. Her experience includes representing employers on issues such as employment discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, whistleblower, overtime and unpaid wages, leave and disability issues, employment contracts, workplace torts, and other employment law claims under various state and federal laws. Ms. Simpson also provides counseling to management regarding ongoing employment and labor matters and policy development, with an emphasis on preventive practices. She earned her B.A. degree from the University of Vermont and her J.D. degree from Barry University School of Law.

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Jennifer A Corso

Jennifer A. Corso

Petronzio Schneier Co., LPA
Jennifer Corso

is an attorney at Petronzio Schneier Co., LPA. She has more than 20 years of experience representing management in employment and labor law, and is certified by the Ohio State Bar Association as a specialist in labor and employment law. Ms. Corso has written several articles and spoken at numerous seminars to community business groups on employment law topics. She is licensed to practice before all courts in the state of Ohio and before the U.S. Federal Court for the Northern District of Ohio. Ms. Corso earned her B.S. degree from Eastern Michigan University and her J.D. degree from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law.

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Michael R Luchsinger

Michael R. Luchsinger

Jackson Lewis P.C.
Michael Luchsinger

is a shareholder in the Chicago office of Segal McCambridge Singer & Mahoney. He has extensive experience overseeing labor and employment matters involving Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, Fair Labor Standards Act, Illinois Wage Payment and Collections Act, and the Biometric Information Privacy Act. Mr. Luchsinger regularly appears before the Equal Employment Rights Opportunity Commission, Illinois Department of Human Rights, Illinois Human Rights Commission, Illinois Department of Labor, National Labor Relations Board and Illinois state and federal courts. In addition, he has deep trial experience defending clients in catastrophic cases alleging construction, trucking and motor vehicle negligence. Mr. Luchsinger earned his B.S. degree from the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee and his J.D. degree from the University of Illinois - Chicago. He is admitted to practice in Illinois and Wisconsin.

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