Workplace 2012 Downstate

June 11, 2012

Overview

The legal and practical issues that employers face have become increasingly complex. Employers need to know the steps they can take to avoid, or at least minimize, the liability associated with their employment decisions. Mindful of this need, we have developed an agenda covering a range of topics designed to assist employers with their risk.

HRCI Recertification Credit: This program has been submitted to the HR Certification Institute.

Agenda

7:45 - 8:15 a.m.
Registration and Continental Breakfast

8:15 - 8:30 a.m.
Introduction and Welcoming Remarks

8:30 - 9:45 a.m.
Employment Law Update
- Overview of significant court decisions
- State and federal legislative and regulatory developments
- State and federal agency enforcement initiatives

9:45 - 10 a.m.
Break

10 - 11 a.m.
Challenges in the Modern Workplace: What Every HR Professional Must Know About Electronic Records Management & E-Discovery
- Understanding preservation obligations
- Identifying and avoiding legal pitfalls
- Developing pro-active retention strategies

11 - 11:15 a.m.
Break

11:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Breakout Session 1
(Choose one)

Mind Over Matter: Managing Mental and Emotional Leave Issues in the Workplace
- Understanding FMLA and ADA requirements for mental and emotional impairments
- Managing employees with substance abuse issues
- Identifying reasonable accommodation obligations

"Must Haves" for Effective Employee Handbooks
- Recognizing the significance of key handbook provisions
- Auditing your handbook to minimize legal exposure
- Policy checklists

Hot Topics in Employee Benefits
- Recent developments with Health Care Reform and the Marriage Equality Act
- Retirement plan fee disclosure and investment advice rules
- Use of electronic media for benefit plan administration

12:30 - 1:45 p.m.
Lunch

1:45 - 3 p.m.
Breakout Session 2
(Choose one)

Got It Covered? Often Overlooked Wage and Hour Issues For New York Employers
- Compensating employees properly
- Complying with meal period and other break requirements
- Satisfying record-keeping obligations

Your Employee Said WHAT on Facebook? - Next Steps for Managing Employee Social Media Use
- NLRB social media developments
- Avoiding Employer liability for employee social media use
- Managing employee privacy issues

Mind Over Matter: Managing Mental and Emotional Leave Issues in the Workplace
- Understanding FMLA and ADA requirements for mental and emotional impairments
- Managing employees with substance abuse issues
- Identifying reasonable accommodation obligations

3 - 3:15 p.m.
Break

3:15 - 4:15 p.m.
The Bond Players Present: "Lessons of the Day"