EventWe've gone hybrid!
After 18 months of diligently reviewing the pandemic and options to safely deliver important employment-related legal updates, we are excited to announce that we are bringing you the first hybrid edition of our annual seminar! Join human resources professionals, business executives, and legal counsel from across the region for a day of networking and education–either together in-person or virtually from your favorite recliner.
The day will include an in-person keynote presentation "The War on Talent... Talent Won: The new rules to talent engagement" by Ian Abston. The plenary program will be followed by breakout sessions on a variety of legal and human resources trends and developments affecting the employer-employee relationship.
Keynote & Annual Law Update (8:15 - 9:45 a.m.)
Keynote Speaker Ian Abston (8:15 a.m.)
The War on Talent... Talent Won: The new rules to talent engagement
Annual Labor & Employment Law Update (9:00 a.m.)
2020 and 2021 have been anything but boring when it comes to employment law, between changes in the white house and at the administrative level, to court decisions, social justice and equity movements, and the continuing evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic.
During this session, attorney Farrah Rifelj will provide an overview update on some of the biggest legal topics in employment law from 2020 and 2021, including for example:
- COVID-19 laws and regulations
- Vaccination
- Legal Trends – such as paid sick leave and pay equity and restrictive covenants
- Key Supreme Court Cases
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Telework/Remote Work
- Independent Contractor Standards
Session I (10:00 - 11:00 a.m.)
- General Counsel / C-"Sweet" Roundtable: Best Practices for Limiting Liability*
*This session is limited to C-Suite leaders and General Counsel who are attending in-person.
- Workforce Development & Culture: COVID-19, Employment Law, the CDC, the WHO, and the HR Professional Or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb
- Workplace Practices & Policies: Meet the New Boss – Not the Same as the Old Boss: The New U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage & Hour Policies & Priorities
Session II (11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.)
- General Counsel / C-"Sweet" Roundtable: Best Practices for Limiting Liability (Continued)*
*This session is limited to C-Suite leaders and General Counsel who are attending in-person.
- Workforce Development & Culture: How it Started vs. How It’s Going: Providing Employee Benefits in the COVID-19 Era
- Workplace Practices & Policies: State & Federal Legal Considerations Affecting the Enforceability of Non-Competition Agreements: What You Need to Know Regarding Recent Changes in Non-Compete Law
Session III (1:15 - 2:15 p.m.)
- Workforce Development & Culture: FMLA Update: Learning from the Latest FMLA Cases
- Workplace Practices & Policies: What to Expect at the NLRB in 2021 & Beyond
Session IV (2:30 - 3:30 p.m.)
- Workforce Development & Culture: The Biden OSHA Agenda
- Workplace Practices & Policies: Immigration Update: Work Visa, International Travel & I-9 Considerations during COVID-19
Professional Development Credit
The program is pending for Professional Development Credits for the SHRM-CPSM or SHRM-SCPSM, and PHR/SPHR.
CLE credit in WI, CO, IL, NC, TX, UT, and VA is pending. We are happy to provide the program materials to participants applying for credit in other states.
If you are need of an Illinois attorney Financial Hardship application, please contact Professional Development team.
COVID-19 Health & Safety
The in-person format of the event is subject to COVID-19 guidelines as set by the CDC and local government ordinances. We will keep you informed of any changes in COVID-19 guidelines as they are presented.
For questions or more information on the event, please contact our Events team. Related People Preview Attorney's BiographyLuis represents employers in a range of labor and employment matters and has developed a significant practice focusing on employee defection and recruitment, including litigating injunction and damage actions relating to: covenants not to compete, non-solicitation and non-disclosure agreements, unfair competition, trade secrets, duty of loyalty, the Computer Fraud & Abuse Act, and state trade secrets and unfair competition statutes.  Preview Attorney's BiographyBusinesses, owners, and boards of directors look to Scott as their outside general counsel to ensure legal compliance of their operations and initiatives. Scott also represents businesses and manages litigation in federal and state courts and administrative agencies throughout the country in all areas of employment law.  Preview Attorney's BiographyAmy’s outstanding track record is built on successful outcomes in the full spectrum of labor, employment and business-related issues, in both litigation and non-litigation settings. As a problem solver, Amy applies common sense and creativity to develop targeted employment-related solutions for her clients.  Preview Attorney's BiographyCarrie crafts practical solutions to complex problems without overlooking technical details – guiding employers through the development and implementation of talent, compensation, and benefits strategies designed to enhance top line growth while managing bottom line expenditures and compliance.  Preview Attorney's BiographyKelly helps employers of all sizes meet their staffing needs by handling the immigration issues they face in hiring foreign nationals and moving employees around the globe. A partner in the firm’s Labor & Employment Relations Practice Group and Co-chair of the immigration practice, she handles compliance issues for corporations that transfer dozens of employees into and out of the United States each year, as well as small companies seeking to bring in a few key hires from abroad.  Preview Attorney's BiographyDenise represents management clients in regard to labor and employment matters. Clients in sectors such as construction, transportation, manufacturing, healthcare, food, and education turn to her for informed guidance on matters involving Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) issues, including investigating, defending citations, and assisting with abatement.  Preview Attorney's BiographyJulia practice focuses on a broad range of employee benefits matters, including plan administration and design, legal compliance, employee plan governance, fiduciary obligations and executive compensation. She provides plan sponsors of all types with strategic counsel in complying with and navigating the complex federal laws and regulations governing employee benefit plans.  Preview Attorney's BiographyBeth defends businesses in employment litigation matters involving discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, and retaliation under Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act (WFEA), National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), Wisconsin Worker’s Compensation Act, and other state and federal laws.  Preview Attorney's BiographyChuck is a go-to lawyer for complex cases involving OSHA, employment law, labor negotiations, independent contractor and joint employment matters. Clients rely on his years of experience in dealing with state and federal enforcement agencies to develop human resource, safety and environmental policies and practices that prevent problems and save them significant expense. Chuck has defended employers in more than 1,000 Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) citation cases over the past 26 years.  Preview Attorney's BiographyBrian brings strategic business vision to his work representing companies engaged in employment-related disputes, both in state and federal courts and before administrative agencies. The focus of Brian’s practice is to deliver positive outcomes in litigation matters, including class action discrimination, wage and hour collective actions, harassment and discrimination claims, wrongful termination, disability accommodations, theft of trade secrets, and enforcement of restrictive covenants.  Preview Attorney's BiographyKirk’s practice focuses on legal issues related to all aspects of the employment cycle, from hiring through termination and severance. Substantially experienced in both benefits and employment law, Kirk is well positioned to help clients respond to the opportunities, vulnerabilities and benefit ramifications of particular employment decisions.  Preview Attorney's BiographyMitch serves as a trusted advisor to businesses on all aspects of management labor and employment law. Clients value his deep knowledge of employment and labor laws, with an emphasis on wage and hour law. Clients regularly seek his counsel regarding compliance with the many and continually changing labor and employment laws, as well as to address challenging or risky personnel situations.  Preview Attorney's BiographyFarrah serves Michael Best in two capacities: as partner in the Labor and Employment Relations Practice Group and as a member of the Management Committee. Her practice focuses on employment counseling and employment litigation, with a particular emphasis on discrimination, noncompetition, and Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP).  Preview Attorney's BiographyKelly assists employers with administrative law matters, focusing her practice primarily on employment-based immigration. She regularly helps clients meet critical staffing needs by obtaining nonimmigrant status for foreign workers and securing and maintaining legal permanent residence for foreign nationals.  Preview Attorney's BiographyEric advises clients in all areas of labor and employment law. With a practice that is national in scope, he is particularly active in litigating matters involving trade secrets, non-competition agreements and related disputes. Eric has a nationally recognized practice in the area of contingent labor and regularly prepares and reviews policies, procedures and contracts and litigates contested matters for users and providers of temporary employees, consultants, independent contractors and other contingent talent.  Preview Attorney's BiographyA persuasive advocate, Charlie vigorously defends employers and benefit plans in courts and other forums. He excels at assessing and fixing problems that arise with employee benefit programs and providing a strategically driven approach to benefits compliance and risk management planning.  Preview Attorney's BiographyKevin has been practicing labor and employment law his entire career, assisting private sector clients in health care, manufacturing, retail, food service, and service industries.
Date:
Wednesday, November 10, 2021 Time (Central):
7:30 - 8:00 a.m. Check-in & Breakfast
8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Hybrid Seminar
*Complimentary breakfast & lunch for in-person attendees. Location:
Wisconsin Center
400 W. Wisconsin Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53203
or
virtually! Both In-Person & Virtual Cost:
General Rate: $180 |