Labor & Employment Law Seminar | Rochester, NY | October 12, 2022

421 East Avenue,Rochester NY 14607

12 October, 2022

Description

Please join Phillips Lytle attorneys for a complimentary seminar designed to address some of the most pressing legal issues facing employers this fall.Please register by Wednesday, October 5, 2022. TOPICSAdapting to the Hybrid WorkforceProtection from Disloyal EmployeesFrom Starbucks to Amazon: Recent Developments Regarding Unions in AmericaInternal Workplace InvestigationsWHO SHOULD ATTENDHuman Resource ProfessionalsIn-House CounselPersonnel ManagersDirectors and Managers of AdministrationCEOs, COOs and CFOsAGENDA8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Registration8:30 am – 9:15 a.m. Adapting to the Hybrid Workforce9:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Protection from Disloyal Employees10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Break10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. From Starbucks to Amazon: Recent Developments Regarding Unions in America11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Internal Workplace Investigations11:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Q&APROGRAM DETAILSAdapting to the Hybrid Workforce Presented by Linda T. Prestegaard and Mark F. Pincelli Operating with a remote or partially remote workforce can improve recruiting and retention, but it can also involve pitfalls for the employer. This program will discuss challenges relating to supervision and employee evaluation, application of wage and hour, unemployment, leave and other state laws, and best practices related to employment policies to assist employers in planning for a successful transition into the future workplace. ................................................................... Protection from Disloyal Employees Presented by Kevin J. Mulvehill and Nicholas P. Fedorka Employers expend significant time, energy and resources building and maintaining their businesses. This program explores what rights employers have and what steps employers can take to protect their businesses against disloyal employees. ................................................................... From Starbucks to Amazon: Recent Developments Regarding Unions in America Presented by James R. Grasso and James R. O’Connor In addition to the recent organizing efforts at Amazon and Starbucks, a growing number and variety of employees have been talking about forming unions or threatening strikes. At the same time, the NLRB recently announced several proposed changes to the rules governing unions that will obstruct employers’ rights to combat organization efforts. This program will explain these recent developments and what they mean for your business. ................................................................... Internal Workplace Investigations Presented by Amanda L. Lowe Using real-life scenarios, this session will work through options and best practices for conducting investigations of workplace harassment, discrimination and/or retaliation claims. We will review and discuss: Determining jurisdiction and scope of an investigationOffering or implementing interim measuresConsiderations for interactions with complainants or respondentsTips for effective witness interviewsDocumenting investigation findingsDisciplinary actionPolicy considerations and trendsCERTIFICATIONThis program has been submitted for pre-approval with the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) for approximately 4.0 credit hours. For more information about certification, please visit the HRCI homepage at www.hrci.org. QUESTIONSPlease contact Kathy Gibbons with any questions at [email protected] or (716) 847-5469. DIRECTIONSMap/Directions Learn more about our Labor & Employment Practice.