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The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN) and reductions in force (RIF) are topics that already are ripe for litigation – both individual and class action. This program will review best practices and practical tips to consider when engaging in any type of downsizing or restructuring initiative. The program will start with a quick review of practical alternatives to engaging in a RIF and take a detailed review through the date of actual notification to the impacted employees.
The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN) and reductions in force (RIF) are topics that already are ripe for litigation – both individual and class action. This program will review best practices and practical tips to consider when engaging in any type of downsizing or restructuring initiative. The program will start with a quick review of practical alternatives to engaging in a RIF and take a detailed review through the date of actual notification to the impacted employees.
Affinity or employee resource groups (ERGs) and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) councils can be effective elements of an organization's inclusion and employee engagement strategy. But without a comprehensive understanding of the legal landscape, employers may risk internal complaints, legal liability, or other unanticipated consequences. This session will explore best practices for creating and managing affinity groups and DEI councils, including collecting and utilizing demographic data in an appropriate and legally compliant manner, advising on groups' external or internal communications, effectively navigating workplace complaints related to these groups, and more.
Affinity or employee resource groups (ERGs) and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) councils can be effective elements of an organization's inclusion and employee engagement strategy. But without a comprehensive understanding of the legal landscape, employers may risk internal complaints, legal liability, or other unanticipated consequences. This session will explore best practices for creating and managing affinity groups and DEI councils, including collecting and utilizing demographic data in an appropriate and legally compliant manner, advising on groups' external or internal communications, effectively navigating workplace complaints related to these groups, and more.
Increasingly, nonprofit corporations are strengthening diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) systems and practices. Boards have established or are establishing DEI Committees and rely on in-house counsel to support the work of requisite oversight. As a result, nonprofit corporate counsel are examining novel topics within a developing area of practice to include corporate and employment law considerations. Join this session to discover solutions and expert advice and join a Q&A and idea exchange.
Increasingly, nonprofit corporations are strengthening diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) systems and practices. Boards have established or are establishing DEI Committees and rely on in-house counsel to support the work of requisite oversight. As a result, nonprofit corporate counsel are examining novel topics within a developing area of practice to include corporate and employment law considerations. Join this session to discover solutions and expert advice and join a Q&A and idea exchange.
Competition for great talent is fiercer than ever, and the remote workforce make the use of restrictive covenants even more challenging. A growing number of jurisdictions have made efforts to limit the enforceability of post-employment restrictive covenants, and in-house counsel must be prepared to protect their companies. This workshop will present, in a moderated docudrama format, the approach, roles, responsibilities, and best practices for navigating the exit of a senior-level employee. Attendees will leave equipped to tackle our rapidly-evolving world.
Competition for great talent is fiercer than ever, and the remote workforce make the use of restrictive covenants even more challenging. A growing number of jurisdictions have made efforts to limit the enforceability of post-employment restrictive covenants, and in-house counsel must be prepared to protect their companies. This workshop will present, in a moderated docudrama format, the approach, roles, responsibilities, and best practices for navigating the exit of a senior-level employee. Attendees will leave equipped to tackle our rapidly-evolving world.
Jackson Lewis P.C. attorneys Eric Felsberg and Joe Lazzarotti will provide guidance on the recently issued Executive Order by President Biden. They will discuss the impact of the EO on workplace law and how it can affect workers' rights, privacy issues, career opportunities and the safety implications of AI in the workplace.
Jackson Lewis P.C. attorneys Eric Felsberg and Joe Lazzarotti will provide guidance on the recently issued Executive Order by President Biden. They will discuss the impact of the EO on workplace law and how it can affect workers' rights, privacy issues, career opportunities and the safety implications of AI in the workplace.