Employment Labor Law 2009: LIVE Webcast


LIVE Webcast


Summary:

Employment Law remains a topic of perennial interest for many Attorneys & companies with relationship issues being among the most challenging. In addition to a timely regulatory update, The Knowledge Group is producing a 2-hour LIVE webcast that will examine the most significant issues in the mix including:

    - Title VII, class actions, sexual harassment and “at will” employment claims
    - Employee separation and severance issues
    - Privacy/IP issues
    - Discrimination & Damages/Workman’s Comp

This LIVE webcast will analyze employment law from a 360 degree perspective providing attendees with a best practices guide to help avoid the many pitfalls. Employment Law 2009 is a must attend live webcast for any attorney or person interested in or responsible for employment law at their or their client’s law firm.

Course Level: Intermediate
Prerequisite: None
Method Of Presentation: Group-Based-Internet
Developer: The Knowledge Conference
Recommended CLE/CPE Hours: 2.0
(Please note, your State Bar or Accounting Board will make the final determination with respect to continuing education credit.)
Advance Preparation: Print and review course materials
Course Code: 093858


Featured Speakers for Employment Labor Law 2009: LIVE Webcast live webcast:

US Chamber of Commerce

Aliya Wong
Director of Pension Policy

Baker & McKenzie LLP

John N. Raudabaugh
Partner

Morgan Lewis

Daniel L. Hogans
Partner


Event Talking Points:

SEGMENT 1:

Aliya Wong, Director of Pension Policy,  US Chamber of Commerce

Employee Benefits Outlook
- President Obama's statements re: health care and retirement
- Impact of the financial crisis on retirement plans
- Litigation and Congressional response/policy
- Reforms to the employer-provided benefit systems
    - Health care
    - Defined contribution plans

SEGMENT 2:

Daniel L. HogansPartnerMorgan Lewis

Executive Compensation Outlook
- Continuing implementation of restrictions on executive arrangements under IRC sections 409A and 162(m)
- TARP restrictions a roadmap for broader restrictions on executive compensation?
- Potential tightening of the $1 million annual cap on certain executive compensation deductions
- Further expansion of deferred compensation restrictions including a potential cap on annual deferrals
- Possible impact of changes on multinational companies

SEGMENT 3:

John N. Raudabaugh, Partner,  Baker & McKenzie LLP

Labor and Employee Relations Law Outlook
    - Ongoing debate and revisions to federal labor law and enforcement policy
    - Politics and economics influencing reform
    - Impact on private sector employers and government contractors
    - Anticipated caselaw reversals and new rulemaking by Obama NLRB
    - Impact on trade agreements and influence of foreign law


Who Should Attend?

- Employment Law Attorneys
- General Counsel & Vice President of Human Resources Public Companies
- HR and personnel professionals
- Employment law advisors
- In-house lawyers and solicitors
- Employee relations professionals
- Directors and line managers

Why Attend?

This is a must attend event for anyone interested in understanding Employment Law.
- New guidance explained by the most qualified key leaders & experts
- Hear directly from key regulators & thought leaders
- Interact directly with panel during Q&A


Registration Information:

Employment Labor Law 2009: LIVE Webcast
LIVE Webcast

Tuesday, June 23, 2009
3:00pm to 5:00pm (ET)