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
Aliya Wong
Director of Pension Policy
John N. Raudabaugh
Partner
Daniel L. Hogans
Partner
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
Daniel L. Hogans, Partner, Morgan 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
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
- 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
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