Course Description
Don't get left behind - be sure your knowledge is up-to-date on current labor issues and refine your skills.
With an increasingly diverse workforce and dynamic laws impacting employers, the ability to navigate through the maze of state and federal employment laws is essential. But figuring out how to adapt quickly to accommodate employee rights and manage employer responsibilities can be daunting. It's even harder to comply with legal obligations you don't even know you have.
Join our panel of experienced local professionals as they guide you through the latest legal developments and strategies to prevent or defend against financially crippling employee claims and lawsuits. Discover the essential tools you need to handle the most critical employee issues and get the money-saving employment savvy your company has been looking for. Register today.
Who should attend?
This seminar is designed for human resource managers,
operations managers, presidents, vice presidents, supervisors, managers,
controllers, accountants and attorneys.
Benefits for You
- Get a head start and learn the outcomes of recent case law
- Prevent claims from the beginning - learn the right way to hire
- Do your part to save the company money by learning how to terminate without causing claims
- Discover how you can use documentation to minimize your liability for wrongful termination
Learning Objectives
- You will be able to discuss current trends in employment law.
- You will be able to explain best practices of retention strategies.
- You will be able to identify how to discipline in the workplace.
- You will be able to describe best practices in disability management.
Agenda
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM |
Registration |
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8:30 AM - 8:45 AM |
Employment Law Overview and Current Trends |
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— Lynn C. Outwater, Esq. |
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8:45 AM - 9:30 AM |
Lawful Hiring |
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— Sheri L Giger, Esq. and Lynn C. Outwater, Esq. |
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- Do's and Don'ts When Hiring
- Negligent Hiring/Retention
- Job Applications
- Lawful Pre-Employment Inquiries, Tests, Interviews and Background Investigations
- Offer Letters/Employment Agreements
- Best and Worst Hiring Practices
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9:30 AM - 10:10 AM |
Retaining Employees |
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— Sheri L Giger, Esq. and Lynn C. Outwater, Esq. |
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- Trends and Best Practices Regarding Retention Strategies
- Creating the Right Culture
- Avoiding Harassment and Discrimination
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10:10 AM - 10:20 AM |
Break |
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10:20 AM - 12:00 PM |
Best Practices in Disability Management |
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— Sheri L Giger, Esq. |
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- Overview of Relevant Legal Developments Impacting Successful Disability Management Results
- Trends and Best Practices
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12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
Lunch (On Your Own) |
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1:00 PM - 2:40 PM |
How to Discipline |
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— Lynn C. Outwater, Esq. and Bethany Swaton Wagner, Esq. |
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- Managing Your Workforce
- Statutory and Common Law Theories for Unlawful Discipline Allegations
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2:40 PM - 2:50 PM |
Break |
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2:50 PM - 4:30 PM |
Fearless Firing |
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— Lynn C. Outwater, Esq. and Bethany Swaton Wagner, Esq. |
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- Overview of Laws and Trends That Impact Termination Decisions
- Saying Goodbye Without Triggering a Lawsuit
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