Labor & Employment

4.16

Employee Handbook Revamp: Key Updates to Make in 2025

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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
Florida CLE Approved 7 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 6 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 6 Total
Iowa CLE Approved 6 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 6 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 6 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 6 Total
Kansas CLE Approved 7 Total
Louisiana 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
Mississippi CLE Approved 6 Total
Montana CLE Approved 6 Total
North Carolina 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
South Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 6 Total
Texas 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
North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education Approved 6 Total
SHRM CP/SCP Approved 6 Total
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5 hours 56 minutes
Henry Norwood
Samantha Hirsch
Melissa Vest
Paula Ketcham
Megan Knowlton Balne
With Henry Norwood from Kaufman Dolowich LLP + 4 others
Recorded March 13, 2025
Product ID 99969

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Overview

Discover How These Critical Revisions Can Shield You From Liability

Say “Goodbye” to outdated, cookie-cutter handbooks, and say “Hello” to well-structured and up-to-date policies! In this program, our seasoned faculty give you the latest tips and tricks for bringing your employee handbooks up to speed. From guidelines for drafting ADA and accommodations policies to pointers for updating anti-discrimination policies, don't miss this opportunity to enhance your knowledge. Register today!

  • Demonstrate best practices for crafting wage and hour provisions.
  • Hear the latest tips for revising remote and hybrid work policies.
  • Ensure your workplace procedures are in compliance with the FMLA and the ADA.
  • Examine best practices for updating EEO and anti-discrimination policies.
  • Develop strategies for crafting legally sound termination policies.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Reviewing and Revising Wage and Hour Policies: What You Need to Do Now
  2. Technology and Hybrid/Remote Work Policy Trends and Updates 2025
  3. Tips for Strengthening Your FMLA and ADA Policies
  4. EEO and Anti-Discrimination Policies - Stay on Top of New Updates
  5. Best Practices for Discipline and Termination Policies
  6. Updates to Mental Health and Safety Policies for 2025
  7. Ethical Issues in Employment Law

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Product ID 99969

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
Florida CLE Approved 7 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 6 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 6 Total
Iowa CLE Approved 6 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 6 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 6 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 6 Total
Kansas CLE Approved 7 Total
Louisiana 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
Mississippi CLE Approved 6 Total
Montana CLE Approved 6 Total
North Carolina 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
South Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 6 Total
Texas 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
North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education Approved 6 Total
SHRM CP/SCP Approved 6 Total
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Agenda

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  1. Reviewing and Revising Wage and Hour Policies: What You Need to Do Now

  2. Technology and Hybrid/Remote Work Policy Trends and Updates 2025

  3. Tips for Strengthening Your FMLA and ADA Policies

    1. Sick Leave, PTO, Holiday, and "No Vacation" Policies: 2025 Guide
    2. Family and Medical Leave Policy Updates
    3. Drafting ADA and Accommodations Policies in 2025
    4. The Interactive Process: Essential Documentation, Notice Requirements, etc.
    5. Emergency Services and Civil Service Leave Policy: What You Must Know
    6. Lactation Accommodation and Parental Leave Policies: Updates You Need to Make
    7. Best Practices for Drafting Bereavement Leave Policies in 2025

  4. EEO and Anti-Discrimination Policies - Stay on Top of New Updates

    1. The Latest Guidance From the EEOC
    2. Current Case Law That Affects Policies
    3. Discrimination Policies: Updates and Current Issues (Hairstyles, Ethnic Origin, Military Status, etc.)
    4. Harassment Policies: Prohibited Conduct, Reporting, Investigation, etc.
    5. Dating Policies: Protecting Against Harassment Claims
    6. Policy Violations: Spelling Out Consequences
    7. Incorporating DEI Polices: Current Guidance and Best Practices

  5. Best Practices for Discipline and Termination Policies

    1. The Latest Guidance on Progressive Discipline Policies
    2. 5 Secrets to More Effective Written Performance Reviews
    3. Disciplinary Memo Dos and Don'ts
    4. Layoffs, RIFs, and Recall Policies in 2025
    5. Departing Employees: The Employer's Checklist
    6. Termination Policies: New Drafting Tips and Insights

  6. Updates to Mental Health and Safety Policies for 2025

    1. The Latest OSHA Guidance; Handbook Checkup
    2. Mental Health Considerations in 2025
    3. Workplace Violence Prevention Policies: What You Need to Know NOW
    4. ID Badge Policies and Visitor Policies: Securing the Workplace Against Threats
    5. Post-Accident Drug-Testing Policies: Best Practices and Current Developments

  7. Ethical Issues in Employment Law

    1. Advising Multi-Jurisdictional Clients
    2. Business vs. Legal Advice
    3. Confidentiality
    4. Conflicts of Interest
    5. Attorneys' Fees

Who Should Attend

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

Speakers

Henry Norwood
Henry
Norwood
Kaufman Dolowich LLP
Samantha E Hirsch
Samantha E.
Hirsch
Margolis Edelstein
Melissa Vest
Melissa
Vest
Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC
Paula M Ketcham
Paula M.
Ketcham
ArentFox Schiff LLP
Megan Knowlton Balne
Megan
Knowlton Balne
Hyland Levin Shapiro LLP
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Henry Norwood

Henry Norwood

Kaufman Dolowich LLP
Henry Norwood

is an attorney with Kaufman Dolowich LLP and concentrates his practice in ERISA litigation and compliance, general liability, commercial litigation, employment law, and managed care. Mr. Norwood represents clients in a wide range of managed care health litigation and compliance, including hospital liability defense, nursing home defense, commercial health disputes, HIPAA, and healthcare organizational issues. Mr. Norwood provides pro bono legal representation to refugees fleeing persecution and seeking asylum in the United States. He is admitted to practice in Maine, Massachusetts, Florida, and California. Mr. Norwood earned his B.A. degree from University of Maine and his J.D. degree from Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law.

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Samantha E Hirsch

Samantha E. Hirsch

Margolis Edelstein
Samantha Hirsch

is an attorney at Margolis Edelstein. Her practice is centered on complex litigation, including collective, class, and single-plaintiff matters. Ms. Hirsch's focus is on employment litigation, defending employment disputes involving allegations of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. She also counsels and advises employers on best practices and compliance with federal, state, and local rules and requirements. Ms. Hirsch earned her B.A. degree from Pennsylvania State University and her J.D. degree from Widener University - Delaware Law School. She is a member of the Philadelphia Bar Association; and is admitted to practice law in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and U.S. District Court of New Jersey.

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Melissa Vest

Melissa Vest

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC
Melissa Vest

is an attorney with Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC where she is a member of the labor and employment group. She focuses her practice on the representation of employers in all aspects of employment issues. Ms. Vests' experience in labor and employment law includes defending clients against allegations of discrimination and providing position statements to EEOC charges. She also counsels clients on employee handbooks and policies and employment agreements, including the enforcement and compliance of restrictive covenants. Ms. Vest earned her B.S. degree, summa cum laude, from Liberty University and her J.D. degree, cum laude, from South Texas College of Law. She is admitted to practice in Texas.

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Paula M Ketcham

Paula M. Ketcham

ArentFox Schiff LLP
Paula Ketcham

is an attorney with ArentFox Schiff LLP, where she practices in the areas of environmental, social and governance (ESG); complex litigation; labor and employment; and trade secrets, non-competes and employee mobility. Ms. Ketcham earned her B.A. degree from Northwestern University and her J.D. degree from the University of Chicago Law School. She is licensed in Illinois; and is admitted to practice before the U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit; U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (Trial Bar); and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana.

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Megan Knowlton Balne

Megan Knowlton Balne

Hyland Levin Shapiro LLP
Megan Knowlton Balne

is a partner with Hyland Levin Shapiro LLP, where she concentrates her practice in the areas of employment, counseling and commercial litigation. She serves as a trustee of the Burlington County Bar Association and founding member of the New Jersey Law Journal's Young Lawyers Advisory Board. Ms. Balne was selected for the New Jersey State Bar Association's Professional Achievement Award. She earned her B.A. degree, summa cum laude, from Ramapo College and her J.D. degree, magna cum laude, from Rutgers University School of Law-Camden.

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