The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) is the world's largest organization serving the professional and business interests of attorneys who practice in the legal departments of corporations, associations, nonprofits and other private-sector organizations around the globe.
During this roundtable expert panelists will discuss new policy changes from the EEOC under the new administration; what rules will remain intact and what will be changed; the impact of the new conciliation obligations; and the impact on EEOC investigations.
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Join Jacqueline Lacasse,Associate Vice-President (Labour Relations) at the University of Calgary and Birch Miller, Partner, and Practice Group Leader of the Calgary Employment & Labour group with Blakes, for everything you need to know about Employment Law, including:
Employment agreements
Managing a unionized versus non-unionized workplace
COVID-specific issues (leaves of absence, remote working, mandatory testing and vaccinations)
**Moderator: Daniela O'Callaghan, Legal, Epcor and Director, ACC Alberta Board
A BIG Thank You to Blakes - one of ACC Alberta's longtime sponsors and the sponsor of our New to In-house practice group, Blakes makes these sessions possible!
Remote Work in the Covid-19 Era: Things to Consider When Employees Ask To Work Abroad, In Lieu Of Working From Home
As COVID-19-induced office closures stretch on, more and more employees are asking – or proceeding without asking – to temporarily relocate abroad, due to the flexibility attendant to the “WFH” reality. In this discussion, Mike Avila will walk through the basic considerations surrounding such requests, including the tax, immigration, and employment law implications, as well as the tangential concerns surrounding equitable and non-discriminatory policies and review processes in connection with such requests.
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After a tumultuous year for employers and the country, Littler Dallas will offer insight into what this year and President Biden's administration may mean for employers. How will the course of labor and employment law be changed; and how can you help your company navigate these changes?
Specific topics will include:
* What do the election results mean for workforce policy?
* Where will the 117th Congress focus its attention in labor and employment policy?
* What administration workforce priorities and initiatives can employers expect in the coming year?
* What states will pursue a more aggressive labor agenda?
* How will the election results impact the labor agencies (DOL, NLRB, EEOC & DHS)?
This panel will discuss recent statistics, new norms, and best practices in M&A, labor and employment and commercial litigation during the pandemic and beyond.
Don't be a foolish wit by missing out this informative and entertaining CLE and cocktail happy hour presented by Littler Mendelson!
As the national conversation grows regarding equal justice, employers are motivated to understand their obligations in this fast-changing landscape. Littler attorneys will discuss corporate diversity and inclusion initiatives, equal pay requirements, and recommendations for compliance. Incorporating data and legal limitations into your strategies will help develop and tailor initiatives that can withstand legal scrutiny and maximize long-term impact.
Discussions will cover the following:
General principles to help navigate the legal framework applicable to diversity & inclusion and equal pay intiatives
Interpreting and maximizing the utility of data related to these initiatives
Potential strategies for improving diversity & inclusion and pay equity
Long-standing and novel legal theories to take into consideration