Employment Law: Working Through Common Issues

10:00 - 11:15

Deciphering the FMLA and ADA
Anne R. Yuengert

• ADA and FMLA - What do the Laws Really Say?
• How do They Interact With Each Other?
• Troubleshooting Complex Leave of Absence Issues
• Employee Handbook: Policy Drafting Issues

Creating Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Compliance Strategies That Work
Charles J. Mataya

• Recent Developments in Wage and Hour Law
• Proving Exempt vs. Non-Exempt Status to Prevent Misclassification Claims
• How to Conduct Your Internal Wage and Hour Audit
• Preventing Off-the-Clock Claims
• Traps for the Unwary on "Hours Worked" in Telecommuting and Remote Computer Access
• Disciplinary Wage Suspensions and Exempt Employees - When Can You?
• Determining Employee vs. Independent Contractor

Beyond the Basics - Balancing Employee Privacy Rights VS. Employer's Right To Know
J. William Manuel

• Policies Regarding Electronic Communications
• Computer and Telephone Monitoring in the Workplace
• Employer's Right to Know vs. Employee Privacy During the Hiring Process
• Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs
• Minimizing the Potential for Identity Theft in the Workplace

Reducing the Potential For Discrimination and Harassment Liability
Joycelyn A. Stevenson

• How the Law Should Guide Company Actions
• Defining Discrimination and Harassment
• The Employer's Responsibility for Prevention and Remediation
• Protecting Companies From Claims - Creating a Proactive Strategy
• Steering Clear of Retaliatory Actions

Building a Successful Crisis Management Strategy
Nathan A. Fishbach, C. Michael McInnish, Darlene E. Rotch and Charles Stewart

• Legal Guidelines for Crisis Management
• Developing Contingency Plans
• Communication With Employees and Customers
• Tips for Minimizing Employer Exposure to Liability