2020-2021 BREAKFAST BITES: Employment Law Series Materials
Session 1: Understanding Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion: The Business, Legal, and Moral Case – Why it’s Important and What You Can Do
October 22, 2020
Presented by Kaitlin A. Brown
Key Topics:
- Understand how diversity, equity, and inclusion impacts and can enhance workplace culture and business growth.
- Review the legal impact of implicit bias, microaggressions, and exclusion in the workplace.
- Consider social trends and practical tools for how individuals and companies can incorporate inclusive practices into their strategies for recruiting, retention, and advancement of underrepresented groups.
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Session 2: Mental Health Issues and Wellbeing in the
Workplace – Is There a Pill for That?
November 19, 2020
Presented by Corinne S. Rockoff
Key Topics:
- Understanding the ADA and related guidance.
- Communicating with employees about mental health.
- Fostering a mentally healthy modern workplace.
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Session 3: Remote Work and the COVID-19 Workplace – Best Practices and Processes for Managing During and After a Pandemic
January 21, 2021
Presented by Ronald A. Sollish
Key Topics:
- Monitoring productivity through regular communication and establishing expectations.
- Best practices for evaluating employees, providing feedback, and taking disciplinary action.
- Methods for keeping employees motivated, connected, and supported.
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Session 4: The Science of Hiring – How to Source, Screen, and Select Employees Effectively
February 18, 2021
Presented by Victoria C. Bellamy
Key Topics:
- Setting up your candidate search for success.
- Science-based assessments that are available to screen candidates.
- How to conduct an effective selection process.
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Session 5: Unique Insurance Issues Every Business Must Face – Coverage Available and Potential Claims that Many Businesses Fail to Consider
March 18, 2021
Presented by Richard M. Mitchell
Key Topics:
- Learn the types of insurance you need to protect your business.
- Understand your business risks and what the underwriter will consider.
- Identify coverage gaps that need to be closed.
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Session 6: Wage and Hour Class Actions – At What Cost?
April 15, 2021
Presented by Kathleen H. Klaus
Key Topics:
- Understand the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requirements and how to maintain a compliant workplace.
- Identify strategies for avoiding a class action lawsuit.
- Determine when to litigate and when to settle.
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Session 7: Social Media, Politics, Protests and Freedom of Speech – What is Protected and How to Respond
May 20, 2021
Presented by Stephanie C. Mellin
Key Topics:
- Update on legal trends and latest developments.
- What is and what is NOT protected concerted activity.
- Understand best practices and the importance of training and policies.
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