EventJoin Michael Best's attorneys for an insightful webinar series on the latest labor and employment law developments in 2024. This series is designed for human resources and benefits professionals seeking to stay current with evolving compliance requirements and benefit program standards. Seminar attendees may earn up to three credits of CLE, HRCI, and SHRM continuing education. We will apply for CLE credit in WI, CO, IL, NC, TX, UT, and VA (if applicable). If you are seeking CLE credit, please provide the applicable state(s) and bar number(s) in the registration form. For more information on each session, please scroll below. To register for the sessions, please click the "Register Now" button on the left.
Upcoming Webinars in the Series
2024 Hot Topics in the FLSA Space
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. CT
Presented by: Devin Hayes and Beth Odian
This presentation will focus on 2024 updates and developments involving the Fair Labor Standards Act, including the latest on the Executive, Administrative, and Professional Exemption, interplay with other employment laws, and the newest case developments in the FLSA space.
Addressing Leave Issues in 2024: Balancing FMLA, ADA, Worker's Compensation & the Pregnant Work Fairness Act
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. CT
Presented by: Kurt Ellison and Kirk Pelikan
Peppered with examples, this session will provide a refresher on the interplay between FMLA, ADA, WC, and PWFA, in particular describing where they can overlap. If you don’t leave loving the Venn diagram, we’ll be surprised.
Past Webinars in the Series
Year in Review: 2024 Labor & Employment Legal Updates
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. CT
Presented by: Emi Passini and Holly Courtney
This discussion will elaborate on important labor & employment law updates from 2024. This presentation will include key topics employers need to know from important United States Supreme Court decisions, new federal regulations (and their staying power), trending state legislation, and more. Employers will also learn about how these developments may impact their policies and practices.
Employee Benefits: Hot Topics & Evolving Trends
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. CT
Presented by: Julia Mader and Mark Lotito
Just like the latest viral social media trends, employee benefits compliance is continually evolving. Staying on top of these changes is essential for today’s HR and benefits professionals. Join us as we explore recent regulatory updates and emerging compliance challenges that are transforming the benefits landscape and impacting plan administration. This insightful webinar is perfect for HR and benefits professionals looking to stay current with legal trends and ensure their benefits programs align with the latest standards.
Related PeoplePreview 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 BiographyEmi represents management in a wide variety of employment litigation matters and assists management in a number employment law compliance matters. Emi frequently represents employers in administrative proceedings and state and federal courts, defending claims of discrimination, retaliation, harassment, wage and hour violations, and other alleged workplace violations. She also regularly assists employers develop and maintain compliant employment policies, including conducting employee handbook reviews for multi-state employers. Additional advising experience includes ADA accommodations, severance agreements, and WARN Act compliance and other reduction in force guidance. 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 BiographyJulia provides strategic counsel on a broad range of employee benefits matters including plan design and administration, employee plan governance, and fiduciary obligations. She leverages a deep understanding of benefits administration to provide tailored, actionable advice on complex compliance issues and navigating the intricacies of the federal laws and regulatory frameworks governing employee benefit plans. 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 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 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 BiographyKurt counsels clients on a variety of labor and employment and business-related matters with a concentration in employment litigation. 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.
Dates:
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Time (Central):
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
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