Employment and Labor

You and your HR Colleagues are invited to join ACC Northeast and Verrill Dana LLP on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. for this timely webinar. Our panel of outside and in-house counsel will conduct a practical discussion of employee non-competition and non-solicitation agreements.

Beyond exploring recent decisions in courts throughout New England, topics will include: putting in place effective agreements with employees, preparing to enforce restrictions in court, hiring key employees who are subject to restrictive employment agreements, and relevant case law and developments.

Tawny Alvarez and Scott Connolly, Partners in Verrill's L & E Group along with Joshua Wernig, Vice President & General Counsel at The Middlesex Corporation will help you avoid the missteps and minimize your risk in any competitive hiring situation.

Register below.  Registrants will receive dial in/log on information 24 hours prior to the event.

In this webinar Sean Selleck, Partner, Baker McKenzie, will touch on the recent developments in the modern slavery reporting space. Sharing some of the experiences and lessons learned by his clients as they have been working within this new regulatory regime.

Much has happened recently in the modern slavery reporting space: 

• the Federal Government has: 
  (i) released a scoping paper outlining how it will prepare its first modern slavery statement; 
  (ii) appointed a multi-stakeholder Modern Slavery Expert Advisory Group; and 
  (iii) released a report on implementation of the Modern Slavery Act 2018;
• the Australian Border Force has released some guidance materials about reducing the risks to workers exposed to modern slavery because of the coronavirus and how reporting entities can address the impact of the virus in their modern slavery statements;
• reporting timelines have been extended;
• the online register for modern slavery statements has been launched;
• the New South Wales Standing Committee on Social Issues (Legislative Council) has issued its report into the New South Wales Modern Slavery Act 2018;
• the New South Wales Government is coming under increasing pressure to commence the New South Wales Modern Slavery Act 2018; and
• the Supply Chain (Modern Slavery) Bill 2020 has been introduced in the Tasmanian Parliament.
• On top of this, reporting entities have begun preparing their first modern slavery statements and many businesses are now grappling with "modern slavery questionnaires" sent by those reporting entities. Additionally, everyone is having to draft or negotiate new modern slavery provisions in supply agreements.

Please note: If your company/organisation is deemed to be a competitor of the host organisation for this event, you may be excluded from attending this event. If you believe there may be a conflict or are uncertain, please enquire with ACC Australia.

Registrations for this event are being managed by Baker McKenzie directly.

Join us for this timely webinar. As more and more companies strive to create a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, a company's response to a claim of racial discrimination is more important than ever. Conducting a prompt, thorough and impartial investigation is paramount, but may not be straightforward. Many companies are not aware of the ramifications of not handling an investigation properly.
 
This webinar will explore the intricacies of conducting an internal investigation based on an allegation of racial discrimination, race-based harassment and hostile work environments, as well as retaliation claims.  When faced with such claims, boards of directors, management, human resources and in-house counsel at companies of all sizes must investigate thoroughly in order to understand the facts needed to move forward.  

Allison O'Neil, Partner at Locke Lord will lead the discussion and will be joined by Kathryn Marble, Global Employment Counsel at Nuance, and Laura Hughes, Founder & Principal at Gusto Partners LLC, who'll share their perspectives and insight.

Hear best practices for conducting an effective investigation - including independence and attorney client privilege considerations as well as the transition issues that may arise as a result of the investigation.

Registrants will receive log in information 24 hours prior to the webinar.

Join our expert panelists from Ogletree Deakins as they address employers' frequently asked questions regarding the following topics (and more):

• High-risk categories and employees;
• Employees in vulnerable populations who are concerned about returning to work;
• Employees who live with individuals in vulnerable populations and who are concerned about returning to work; and
• Employers that are concerned about allowing employees in vulnerable populations to return to work.

Pre-register by clicking the box below.  Zoom login credentials will be sent to each registrant prior to the webinar.

Follow this link to join the webinar: https://accinhouse.zoom.us/j/95250957725

The combination of COVID-19 and the burgeoning racial justice movement has focused substantial attention on questions about discrimination in the workplace.

Please join us for a discussion on the unprecedented legal landscape facing employers at the intersection of these defining issues, and thoughts on how to prepare for and confront them. During this webinar our panelists will cover:

• Current trends in employment litigation.
• Strategies to mitigate the unique litigation risk presented by this moment.
• Considerations for proactive, effective, and compliant diversity and inclusion initiatives.

The presentation will be followed by a brief Q&A.

Join the Employment and Labor Law Committee for our next VIRTUAL CLE Institute!

Session I - 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. – Managing Politics in the Workplace in a Volatile Year presented by Ogletree Deakins

With the November 2020 elections only a few months away and more employees participating in protests, many employers are seeing increased political discussions at work and online.  In this webinar, the speakers will discuss the key labor and employment law issues for employers to consider as they attempt to manage political expression in the workplace. Topics will include: (1) identifying and understanding the legal issues implicated by political expression and activities in the workplace; (2) forming and implementing strategies to minimize business disruption and legal liability; and  (3) practical tips for avoiding political conflicts and dealing with those conflicts that occur.

Session II - 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – This Zoom Proceeding is Now in Session: An In-house Counsel’s Guide to Virtual Employment Litigation presented by Littler Mendelson

To state the obvious, COVID-19 has dramatically changed life as we knew it. Gatherings and events have moved from the public world of shared spaces to the physically distant virtual world. A prime example of this is virtual litigation. Depositions, mediations, arbitrations – and even trials – no longer take place in the conference room and the courthouse, but rather occur over the internet.  To help in-house counsel navigate in this brave new world, join Littler Shareholder Sarah Bryan Fask and Dentsu Aegis Network’s Associate General Counsel Marisa Warren Sternstein to discuss virtual employment law litigation up to trial – depositions, court appearances, and mediations.

Session III - 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. – Charting Change: Drug Testing in the Workplace, Post-Pandemic presented by Greenberg Traurig

As the COVID-19 era changes and complicates workplace drug-testing considerations, this session will highlight practical navigation for emerging next steps.  It will feature an overview of different types of workplace drug tests, touching on the “who” (general employee population, specific positions, industry-specific considerations, etc.) “when” (pre-employment, for-cause, random testing, etc.) “where” (workplace vs. lab) and “how” (urine, hair, saliva, etc.)  Following that will be a deeper dive into state drug-testing laws and considerations for employers in PA, NJ and DE, as well as the pandemic’s impact on the drug-screening market and other areas related to workplace drug testing post-pandemic.

Registrants should follow this Zoom link to participate in the seminar: https://accinhouse.zoom.us/j/98534690248

Immigration law continues to be an under appreciated area of Australian compliance. Despite this, significant penalties can apply, including civil and criminal penalties capturing company officers.

This session will focus on the essential elements of any organisational immigration policy – who should it cover, why, when and how.

Find out how to mitigate risk, manage obligations and ensure your organisation is fully compliant with this dynamic area of Australian law.

During the webinar Hammond Taylor partner, Jackson Taylor, will also provide an update on how the global pandemic is affecting Australian employer's use of the immigration program, providing a 30 minute overview of how the immigration landscape has changed since the pandemic hit our shores.