EventThe Annual Labor & Employment Relations Law Seminar is back on April 26, 2023 for its 34th year! Join us as we bring together human resources professionals, business executives, and legal counsel for education and important employment-related legal updates. This half-day seminar will begin with our Annual Year in Review. The plenary session will be followed by breakout sessions providing practical advice and updates on wage and hour, the SECURE Act 2.0, FMLA and ADA, and more. Seminar attendees may earn up to three credits of CLE, HRCI, and SHRM continuing education.
Labor & Employment Annual Year in Review (8:15 - 9:30 a.m.)
Farrah N.W. Rifelj
The flurry of employment law activity has not slowed. The year 2022 brought many changes at the federal and state levels, from the legislators, agencies, and the courts. Join Michael Best attorney Farrah Rifelj for a fast-paced recap of some of the biggest legal developments in employment law from 2022, including the following areas
- Supreme Court Cases
- Federal and State Legislation
- Restrictive Covenant/Noncompete
- Pay Transparency and Pay Equity
Session I (9:45 - 10:45 a.m.)
Workforce Development & Culture Track: FMLA, ADA, and Avoiding the Next SOS: Learning from Recent FMLA Cases
Devin S. Hayes & Kirk A. Pelikan
In this session, Kirk Pelikan and Devin Hayes will review some of the more recent FMLA and ADA mistakes other employers have made so that you can avoid them. Come for the education; stay for the schadenfreude.
Workplace Policies & Practices Track: More Money, More Problems – 2023 Wage and Hour Update
Elizabeth A. Odian & Mitchell W. Quick
This session will cover the latest developments under the Fair Labor Standards Act, including proposed changes to the minimum “salary thresholds,” DOL initiatives, and recent litigation. It will provide actionable steps to reduce your risk of liability for wage and hour violations.
Session II (11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)
Workforce Development & Culture Track: Retirement Plan Overhaul: Who and What is Actually Secured by SECURE Act 2.0?
Carrie E. Byrnes, Luke J. Habeeb & Mark A. Lotito
This session will focus on SECURE Act 2.0—retirement plan reform included in the 2022 year-end funding bill. This sweeping legislation changes both requirements and opportunities for employers and savers alike. Changes impact both new and legacy retirement plans and span changes in contribution and distribution provisions as well as few entirely novel concepts. Join our session to learn what is come and when!
Workplace Policies & Practices Track: Hot Topics in Employment Law in 2023
Amy O. Bruchs & Holly E. Courtney
Employment law and trends continues to evolve. In this presentation, attorneys Amy Bruchs and Holly Courtney will cover hot topics in employment law for 2023 and beyond. We will discuss the future of restrictive covenants in light of the FTC proposed rule banning non-compete and additional state law restrictions; the changing legal landscape concerning arbitration in employment; challenges and best practices in managing remote workforces; and a discussion of EEOC trends.
Lunch (12:00 - 1:30 p.m.)
Join us after our morning of education for a networking lunch with your peers!
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 in need of an Illinois attorney Financial Hardship application, please contact Professional Development team.
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 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 BiographyHolly concentrates her practice on labor and employment disputes and counsel. As a litigator, she mounts forceful and persuasive defenses before federal and state courts and administrative agencies on behalf of employers. As an advisor, she helps management develop and maintain compliant employee policies.  Preview Attorney's BiographyLuke focuses his practice in the area of employee benefits and executive compensation.
Luke counsels employers on a variety of benefit arrangements including health and welfare plans and qualified retirement plans. He advises plan sponsors and fiduciaries on compliance with applicable laws, including ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code, HIPAA, COBRA, and other regulations. He also has experience helping clients respond to compliance audits by the Department of Labor. Additionally, Luke has experience assisting clients with tax considerations and issues surrounding the drafting and administration of incentive plans, deferred compensation plans, and equity-based compensation arrangements.  Preview Attorney's BiographyDevin is an Associate in the firm’s Labor & Employment Relations practice, focusing on risk avoidance and employer defense.
He frequently represents employers in administrative proceedings and state and federal court litigation involving wage and class actions, discrimination allegations, FMLA actions, OSHA disputes, and non-compete actions. Devin has experience representing clients before agencies including the Wisconsin Equal Rights Division, Illinois Human Rights Commission, Equal ...  Preview Attorney's BiographyMark assists clients in a range of employee benefits matters, including legal compliance, transaction due diligence, and litigation. He brings a multifaceted, big picture outlook to helping clients unravel the challenges of complex benefits-related problems.He has established a strong track record in achieving successful outcomes for clients confronted by employee benefits litigation and arbitration claims. Mark has also successfully litigated patent and trade secret litigation claims, as well as employment non-compete claims.  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 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 BiographyJerry is an e-Learning & LMS Consultant with Best Workplace Solutions who has more than a decade of experience mentoring, teaching, and coaching business partners. He has extensive experience developing in-person and e-Learning curricula and materials, providing training programs, and presenting on effective learning management solutions (LMS) administration.
Prior to joining Michael Best, Jerry served in several leadership roles where he coached trainers and managed employee onboarding, ta ... Jerry L. Pettigrew* *Names that appear with an asterisk indicate a Michael Best professional not admitted to practice law.  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).
Date:
Wednesday, April 26, 2023 Time (Central):
7:30 - 8:15 a.m. Check-in & Breakfast
8:15 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Seminar & Lunch Location:
Wisconsin Center
400 W. Wisconsin Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53203 Registration Fee:
$150 |