Our monthly free monthly webinar series continues on Wednesday, December 8th at noon EST with a unique program on whether employers can adopt English-only rules. You can register here to join us. This should be a terrific one-hour program that you can listen to during your lunch hour. Even if you’re not considering adopting… Continue Reading
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Webinar Series is Back: Classification and Compensation Issues for Employers
Posted in Human Resources (HR) ComplianceAfter a brief hiatus, our free monthly webinar series is back. On November 3, 2010 (from 12-1 p.m. EDT), my colleagues Jonathan Orleans and Tiffany Kouri will address two hot topics in employment law: State and federal authorities are focusing attention on the distinction between employees and independent contractors. Misclassification can expose employers to liability… Continue Reading
Webinar: Why FLSA Exemptions & Classifications Are Under Attack & How to Respond
Posted in Human Resources (HR) Compliance, Laws and Regulations, Wage & HourOur webinar on employee misclassification and FLSA exemptions is set for noon today. There’s still time to register for this free webinar here (we hope to post the webinar audio later today). If you can’t make it (or even if you can), the following is a link to the webinar materials. In the webinar, we will… Continue Reading
The Year of Worker Misclassification Continues; Additional Penalties Being Proposed
Posted in Legislative Developments, Wage & HourEarlier this week, I noted that a key legislative committee had approved a bill that would increase penalties for misclassification of workers as independent contractors. Yesterday, Attorney General Richard Blumenthal gave some more details to those changes in a press conference in announcing the recommendations of the Joint Enforcement Commission on Employee Misclassification “A crackdown… Continue Reading
Misclassification Initiatives: How Can Employers Be Prepared; Next Webinar Set
Posted in Laws and Regulations, Wage & HourIt has been widely reported over the last month that the United States Department of Labor is planning some new initiatives to crack down on usage (or abuse) of independent contractors by companies. Several blogs have done a thorough job on reporting about it including the Delaware Employment Law Blog, Point Of Law, Florida Employment… Continue Reading
Free Webinar on Restrictive Covenants and What Employers Need to Know Now
Posted in Human Resources (HR) ComplianceHave you taken steps to prevent your business from walking out the door? That issue — and the overall use of restrictive covenants will be the subject of today’s free webinar at noon. You can sign up here. Our monthly webinar series (after taking the holiday period off) runs on the second Wednesday of each month. … Continue Reading
Enforcing Restrictive Covenants – What Employers Need to Know
Posted in Human Resources (HR) ComplianceThere were signs this morning that the economy is starting to pick up again. If that continues to happen, there is no doubt that we’ll start to see many more employees changing jobs to take advantage of new opportunities. But as that happens, some of those employees’ employers will be left scratching their head and… Continue Reading
“Are You My Employee?” Webinar on Independent Contractors and More Now Available for Download
Posted in Human Resources (HR) Compliance, Wage & HourMy sincere thanks to my colleague, Joshua Hawks-Ladds for being the featured speaker today in the continuing monthly webinar series we’ve been doing on hot topics in employment law. This month’s webinar focused on the unintended employment relationship; in other words, everything you wanted to know about temps, independent contractors and even franchisees (and their… Continue Reading
“Are You My Employee?”: Next Webinar Set on Unintentional Employment Relationships
Posted in Human Resources (HR) ComplianceOver several generations now, parents and their kids have been enthralled and entranced with the readings of the classic children’s book – "Are You My Mother?" Put that same question in the employment context and you get the title to the next free webinar I’m producing — entitled "Are You My Employee? Normally, we do… Continue Reading
Reminder: Free Webinar on What Employers Need to Know about ADA Proposed Regulations and ADA Amendments Act
Posted in CHRO & EEOC, Laws and RegulationsThere’s about 24 hours to go to sign up for the next free monthly webinar. It’s set for tomorrow, Wednesday, October 14th at noon. You can register for it here. A few weeks ago, the EEOC released new proposed regulations interpreting the ADA Amendments Act. These proposed regulations and the Act have raised questions for employers… Continue Reading
ADA Amendments Act and ADAAA Proposed Regulations – What Employers Need to Know
Posted in CHRO & EEOC, Laws and RegulationsWith the EEOC’s release of new proposed regulations interpreting the ADA Amendments Act, many employers have even more questions about this new law. What disabilities are covered? How should we deal with requests for accommodations? We’ll attempt to answer as many of these frequently asked questions as we can at our monthly webinar set for October… Continue Reading
FMLA Webinar Materials Now Available
Posted in Human Resources (HR) Compliance, Laws and RegulationsLast week, we held our monthly webinar on the interplay between the state and federal FMLA rules and featured Connecticut Department of Labor Principal Attorney Heidi Lane as a guest speaker. We had another huge crowd for program. As we have done before, we have recorded the webinar and uploaded the presentation materials for those that… Continue Reading
Reminder: Free Webinar on What Employers Need to Know About State & Federal FMLA Set for Wednesday
Posted in Human Resources (HR) ComplianceWith vacations and the Labor Day holiday, it’s tough to keep track of everything going on this month so here’s a friendly reminder and invitation to join us at our next free monthly webinar set for Wednesday, September 9th at noon EDT. You can register for the program here. This is our first with a… Continue Reading
Webinar: What Employers Need to Know about FMLA (Featuring the Connecticut Department of Labor)
Posted in Human Resources (HR) ComplianceCORRECTED LINK Keeping up with all the changes in the FMLA at both the state and federal level is a constant struggle. The next webinar I’ll be hosting is designed to cut through this clutter to give employers with some useful takeaways and answer some of FMLA’s thorniest questions. The free webinar, now set for September… Continue Reading
Materials from Webinar on the Intersection of Social Media & Employment Law Now Available Online
Posted in Human Resources (HR) Compliance, Social MediaThanks to all who joined us at today’s webinar that looked at the employment law ramifications of employment law. We had over 100 people sign up for this session. For those who were unable to join us, you can download a variety of materials related to the webinar. They are: The powerpoint presentation; The recording… Continue Reading
Reminder: Webinar on the Intersection Between Social Media & Employment Law Set for Wednesday
Posted in Human Resources (HR) Compliance, Social MediaAlthough we already have record registration for our next webinar (scheduled for Wednesday, August 12th at noon EDT), it’s not too late to register here. At this webinar, I’ll discuss the basics of some of the most popular social media platforms (like Twitter) and the effect and implications that these sites have on your workplace. … Continue Reading
R U on FB or Twittr? Keeping Your Company Up-to-Date On Social Media Developments from an Employment Law Perspective
Posted in Human Resources (HR) Compliance, Social MediaThink Facebook is just for kids? Or think that Twitter is for the birds? Do you wonder what all the fuss is over social media? Are you hopelessly lost trying to bring your company up to speed with all the social media and networking platforms out there? The next webinar I’ll be presenting (August 12th… Continue Reading
Ricci v. DeStefano Webinar Presentation and Materials Now Available Online
Posted in Discrimination & Harassment, Human Resources (HR) Compliance, LitigationThank you to all the attendees of our webinar earlier this afteroon on "Ricci v. DeStefano – What Employers to Know". The attendance was up substantially over our first webinar and the feedback has been terrific. In case you missed it, however, you’re not out of luck. You can view and download the Powerpoint slides… Continue Reading
Webinar on New Connecticut Laws Affecting Employers Now Available Online
Posted in Legislative DevelopmentsThank you to the several dozen of you who attended our very first labor and employment webinar on the newest Connecticut laws affecting employers. While we were still working out some of the technology on the fly (who knew that speaking, running a powerpoint, and managing a webinar is difficult even for a multi-tasker?), the… Continue Reading
Reminder: Monthly Webinar Series Kicks Off Tomorrow on New Connecticut Laws Affecting Employers
Posted in Legislative DevelopmentsJust a reminder that our free webinar series kicks off tomorrow (June 10th) at 10 a.m. with a session that I’ll be presenting entitled "Connecticut Legislative Wrapup and What Employers Need to Know". What’s Covered? In this session, participants will learn about:: Changes to the state FMLA laws that require, among other things, military caregiver… Continue Reading
New Monthly Webinar Series Kicks Off June 10th with a Legislative Wrapup
Posted in Legislative DevelopmentsI’ve often heard the complaint: It’s just too difficult to get to one of your firm’s breakfast briefings. In response to that (and with the joys of modern technology), I think we’ve found a solution. I’m pleased to announce the start of my firm’s monthly webinar series on hot labor and employment law topics. On the… Continue Reading
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