United States: Employment Law Seminar – The Future Is Now

November 7, 2019

Registration

Emerging Workplace Issues – Part One: Wage & Hour Trends and Transgender Employees | presented by Gigi O'Hara and Kasey Cappellano

Gigi O'Hara will discuss current wage and hour trends and developments affecting an employer's management of the modern workforce, including classification issues for workers in the gig economy. Kasey Cappellano will provide an overview of best practices relating to transgender employees, including terminology, anti-discrimination protections, and management and accommodation of transitioning employees.

Break

Emerging Workplace Issues – Part Two: State Law Updates, Innovative Perks, and Associated Risks | presented by Meaghan Gandy, Kate Jones, Ryan Calley, and Marcia Washkuhn

Meaghan Gandy will explore developments involving parental leave and pay equity, and emerging state law trends, including paid family leave and sick leave. Kate Jones will discuss innovative leave perks to boost recruitment and maintain employee satisfaction, including unlimited paid time off and sabbaticals. Ryan Calley will discuss best practices and the legal pros and cons of using real-time evaluations and "stay interviews" to attract and keep employees. Marcia Washkuhn will examine the risks and benefits of corporate use of ephemeral messaging (e.g., Slack, Hipchat, Wickr) and how to protect your company's confidential information and customer goodwill with the ever-growing use of such apps, other social media platforms, like LinkedIn, and text messaging.

Lunch

The 2019 Workplace – Employee Well-Being Considerations | presented by Chris Aupperle

Chris Aupperle's presentation will focus on employee well-being challenges that arise from the modern workplace. He will examine how an increased use of technology, a 24/7 connection to work, flexible work schedules and remote working influence employee well-being. The program will review warning signs of employee struggles with mental health and substance use, how to encourage employees to seek help, and strategies to promote a help-seeking culture in the workplace.

Break

The Telecommuting Checklist: Issues to Consider for Employees Working Occasionally or Entirely Outside the Traditional Office Space | presented by Clete Samson, Kate Jones, Ryan Calley, and Marcia Washkuhn

Clete Samson will decipher onboarding challenges for employees working remotely, including compliance with immigration requirements and workplace posting obligations. Kate Jones will untangle the employer's struggle in maintaining data security while preserving a telecommuting employee's flexibility and productivity. Ryan Calley will reveal the importance of formalizing permanent and temporary telework and telecommuting arrangements to maximize employee satisfaction and minimize risks to the employer. Marcia Washkuhn will canvass recent cases involving employee requests to telecommute as a reasonable ADA accommodation.

Break

Employee Benefits Update | presented by Brian Bartels

Brian Bartels will highlight changes affecting employee benefit plans and identify steps employers should take to help ensure their plans remain compliant. Topics will include state health insurance "individual mandates," co-pay accumulator guidance, and new health reimbursement arrangement rules.

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