Human Resource Law Update Training Class

1. LAWFUL RECRUITMENT AND EFFECTIVE EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS
   Fred F. Holroyd, 8:30 - 9:45
   1. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 - Which Classes are Protected?
   2. Update on ADA, ADEA, EEO and Current Negligent Hiring Laws
   3. Employment Eligibility Determination - Lawful and Effective Background Checks
   4. Determining Legal Status of Candidates Under Current Immigration Laws
   5. Drafting Non-Disclosure and Non-Compete Agreements
   6. Drafting Employment Contracts for Executive-Level Professionals - Sample Contract
2. CURRENT WAGE AND LEAVE TIME REGULATIONS
   Elizabeth D. Walker, 9:30 - 10:30
   1. The Interplay of FMLA, ADA and Workers' Compensation
   2. Recent Developments Under the FMLA
   3. Determining Whether Employees are Exempt from the FLSA
   4. Lawful Compensation of Independent Contractors and Temporary and Leased Employees
   5. Avoiding West Virginia Wage Payment and Collection Act Claims
3. ADVISING YOUR CLIENT ON LAWFUL TERMINATION PROCEDURES
   Stephen A. Weber, 10:45 - 11:50
   1. Making Sense Out of the Latest Wrongful Discharge Laws
   2. The Intricacies of the Employment At-Will Rule
   3. Illegal Reasons for Discharge
   4. The Hallmarks of Legally-Defensible Documentation
   5. Drafting Letters of Termination
4. EFFECTIVE EMPLOYEE HANDBOOKS AND RECORDKEEPING PROCEDURES
   Stephen A. Weber, 12:50 - 1:50
   1. The Essential Components of a Good Employee Handbook
   2. Drafting and Revising Employee Handbooks
   3. Practical Advice on Using Employment Disclaimers
   4. Do You Know Which Anti-Discrimination Provisions Are Mandatory?
   5. The Government's Recordkeeping Requirements in a Nutshell
   6. Work Injuries and Accidents: What Documents to Look For
   7. Payroll and Benefit Records: What to Keep and for How Long
5. LITIGATION CHALLENGES, CASE LAW AND LEGISLATIVE TRENDS
   Fred F. Holroyd, 1:50 - 2:35
   1. Unemployment Insurance Claims
   2. How to Handle Multi-Issue Employment Claims
   3. Effective Use of Mediation to Avoid Litigation
   4. Find Out What's Changed in Human Resource Law
   5. Recent Changes in Retaliation Standard by the U.S. Supreme Court
   6. Pending Labor Union Legislation - How Will It Affect Your Practice?
   7. Five Recent Court Decisions You Must Know
6. UNLAWFUL HARASSMENT CLAIMS: HANDLING INTERNAL INVESTIGATIONS AND LITIGATION
   Elizabeth D. Walker, 2:50 - 3:50
   1. Introduction and Update on the Law Regarding Unlawful Harassment
   2. The Role of Attorneys in the Internal Workplace Investigations
   3. Potential Individual Liability of Supervisors
   4. When is the Employer Liable?
   5. How to Litigate the Harassment Case
7. BUILDING AN ETHICAL FOUNDATION
   Stephen A. Weber, 3:50 - 4:40
   1. Confidentiality and Disclosure Issues
   2. Adhering to the Code of Professional Conduct
   3. Maintaining Independence, Integrity and Objectivity
   4. Avoiding Conflicts of Interest
   5. Lawful Communication With the Co-Workers in Class Action Suits
   6. If a Harassment Claim is Filed Against Employer and Manager - Can You Represent Both?

This basic-to-intermediate level seminar is designed to help attorneys, personnel managers and other professionals avoid legal liability when handling labor and employment matters.