Understanding and Successfully Managing the FMLA/ADAAA Intersection
During this interactive session, we will take a "deep dive" into the complicated issues that can arise when the FMLA and ADAAA intersect. The session will include several "hypothetical" case discussions designed to make attendees think through difficult and challenging situations and help them develop the tools for successfully managing the FMLA/ADAAA intersection.
Asserting the Privilege: Understanding the Scope and Importance of Legally Protected Communications in the Workplace
During this session, we will discuss what makes certain communications in the workplace "legally privileged" and in particular, we will look at the attorney-client privilege and the work product doctrine and why it is essential for HR professionals to be able to identify situations that should be cloaked with these privileges.
Pay it Forward: Recent Developments in Wage and Hour Law
2014 was another busy year in the world of wage and hour law. This session will revisit the biggest developments over the course of the last year, with an eye towards developing best employer pay practices going forward.
What to Expect When Your Employee is Expecting: Avoiding Pregnancy Discrimination in the Workplace
With the United States Supreme Court primed to weigh in on the issue, there is no better time for HR professionals and in-house counsel to brush up on this challenging area of the law. During this session we will take a look at what the pregnancy discrimination laws do and do not require from employers; when family care issues can lead to claims of pregnancy or gender discrimination; why this area of the law is so complicated; and how to reduce legal risks.
Continuing Education Credit:
This program has been submitted to the HRCI for recertification credit.