Advanced Employment Law: Working Through Common Problems Training Class

1. CREATING FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA) COMPLIANCE STRATEGIES THAT WORK
   Denise K. Drake, 9:00 - 10:00
   1. Developments in State and Federal Wage and Hour Law
   2. Avoid Riding the Wave of Collective Actions
      1. Exempt vs. Non-Exempt Status
      2. Minimize Compliance Problems
         1. Accurate Timekeeping
         2. Audits
         3. Critical Communications
2. DECIPHERING FMLA, ADA AND WORKERS' COMPENSATION ISSUES
   Michael L. Blumenthal, 10:15 - 11:15
   1. ADA, FMLA and Worker's Compensation - What Do the Laws Really Say?
   2. How Does FMLA Work in Conjunction With Other Legal Guidelines?
      1. Light Duty or Alternative Positions
      2. ADA
      3. Workers' Compensation
      4. Interaction With COBRA
      5. Section 125 Cafeteria Plans
3. BEYOND THE BASICS - BALANCING EMPLOYEE PRIVACY RIGHTS VS. EMPLOYER'S RIGHT TO KNOW
   Carole K. DeWald, 11:15 - 12:15
   1. Creating Policies Regarding Electronic Communications
   2. Balancing an Employer's Right to Know vs. Employee Privacy During the Hiring Process
   3. Computer and Telephone Monitoring - Rights vs. Expectations
   4. Keeping Drug Testing Legal
   5. How Wireless Devices Can Violate Employee and Employer Privacy
   6. Minimizing the Potential for Identity Theft in the Workplace
4. REDUCING THE POTENTIAL FOR DISCRIMINATION AND HARASSMENT LIABILITY
   Michael L. Blumenthal, 1:15 - 2:45
   1. How the Law Should Guide Your Actions
   2. Defining Discrimination and Harassment
   3. The Employer's Responsibility for Prevention and Remediation
   4. Helping Your Employees Become Comfortable With the Complaint Process
   5. Protecting Your Company From Claims - Creating a Proactive Strategy
   6. Why a Prompt and Thorough Investigation is Crucial
   7. Steering Clear of Retaliatory Actions
   8. Supervisor Training - Building Your First Line of Defense
5. BUILDING A SUCCESSFUL CRISIS MANAGEMENT STRATEGY - WORKPLACE VIOLENCE, HEALTH EMERGENCIES AND MORE
   Carole K. DeWald, 3:00 - 4:30
   1. Legal Guidelines for Crisis Management
   2. Developing Contingency Plans
      1. Workplace Safety and Danger Control
      2. Reducing Risk and the Potential for Escalation
      3. Minimizing Business Interruption Issues
   3. Working With Employees
      1. Clear Communication and Notification
      2. Employee Support During and After the Crisis
   4. Correcting Problems and Preventing Future Occurrences

This advanced level seminar will provide human resource managers and directors, presidents, vice presidents, CFOs, controllers, in-house counsel and attorneys with clear legal guidance on avoiding lawsuits, complying with human resource laws and handling volatile situations.