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This program will address the legal and practical issues and concerns surrounding mental health related issues and their impact on the workplace.  During the pandemic, the frequency of mental health related requests for accommodation and employee concerns tied to burnout and anxiety have exponentially expanded.  In this program, we will discuss the relevant laws, including federal and state disability laws, as well as best practices for the common issues that arise surrounding workplace mental health challenges.

Investigating and Defending Harassment, Discrimination, and Retaliation Claims In the COVID-19 Era
Kevin G. Chapman, Associate General Counsel, Dow Jones & Company, Aida Babalola, Senior Legal Director, Global Employment Law, PepsiCo, Inc., Leilani Harbeck, Senior Counsel, Conagra Brands, Inc., Lesley Marlin, Senior In-house Counsel, Northrop Grumman Corp.

In this Slide Presentation from ACC's Annual Meeting 2020, in-house counsel can learn how Covid-19 impacts investigating certain claims in your companies. This is a partner resource to "Top Tips for Investigating and Defending Harassment, Discrimination, and Retaliation Claims In the COVID-19 Era (United States)" found in ACC's Resource Library.

This presentation took place virtually at ACC's Annual Meeting 2020 from October 12-16, session #712.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Employment and Labor
Region: United States
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments
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Top Tips for Investigating and Defending Harassment, Discrimination, and Retaliation Claims In the COVID-19 Era (United States)
Kevin G. Chapman, Associate General Counsel, Dow Jones & Company, Aida Babalola, Senior Legal Director, Global Employment Law, PepsiCo, Inc., Leilani Harbeck, Senior Counsel, Conagra Brands, Inc., Lesley Marlin, Senior In-house Counsel, Northrop Grumman Corp.

Conducting investigations during the COVID-19 lockdown has presented some challenges. It also has taught in-house counsel some lessons about how to handle a remote investigation, which may be transferrable to the after-COVID world. Here are some key points and tips, primarily from a US perspective.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Employment and Labor
Region: United States
Audience: Deputy GC, Mid-Career, Small Law Departments, Large Law Departments

Covid vaccines are being distributed nationwide. What does this mean for your corporation? This CLE will address considerations for employers including:

• Accommodating medical concerns

• Accommodating religious concerns

• Employers’ potential liability

• Labor law and state law implications of mandatory vaccinations

• Practical considerations for mandatory vaccinations

• The latest EEOC guidance

Wednesday Employment Law Quick Bites - Platinum Sponsor, Ogletree Deakins

Every Wednesday - 12:15 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Pop in for a “Quick Bite” of information EVERY Wednesday.   Fast, free, weekly delivery of 3 current Labor and Employment Law issues in 15 minutes – Guaranteed!  Grab your lunch and join us.  No registration required.   

Zoom Link is provided  - it is the same every week. 

Last year posed unprecedented challenges for Illinois employers. We know that in addition to keeping your employees safe and maintaining business continuity, it has been difficult to keep track of the rapidly changing legal landscape for employers, in Illinois and beyond. This two-part webinar series is designed to ensure that you are up to speed on the most recent and developing issues in Labor & Employment, Compensation & Benefits and Global Immigration & Mobility.
 
In two 75-minute virtual sessions, we will forecast what is likely to have the most significant impact on Illinois employers in 2021, provide a review of recent developments from 2020 that employers should be aware of, and offer practical tips and checklists for navigating the new normal.
 

Our February 4 webinar will cover developments in both Compensation & Benefits and Global Immigration & Mobility. Among other topics, you will hear about:

  • Pandemic-related updates, including specific pandemic-related travel updates and the impact of the pandemic on compensation and benefits
  • Key changes we expect under a Biden Administration, including an expansion of H1B visas and predicted changes to the compensation and benefits landscape
  • New post-Brexit UK immigration rules effective January 2021
  • Key developments impacting global equity plans        

We hope you can join us at one or both sessions!

Last year posed unprecedented challenges for Illinois employers. We know that in addition to keeping your employees safe and maintaining business continuity, it has been difficult to keep track of the rapidly changing legal landscape for employers, in Illinois and beyond. This two-part webinar series is designed to ensure that you are up to speed on the most recent and developing issues in Labor & Employment, Compensation & Benefits and Global Immigration & Mobility.
 
In two 75-minute virtual sessions, we will forecast what is likely to have the most significant impact on Illinois employers in 2021, provide a review of recent developments from 2020 that employers should be aware of, and offer practical tips and checklists for navigating the new normal.
 
Our February 2 webinar will focus on Labor & Employment developments in the following areas:

  • COVID-19 and its continued impact on the workforce, including insight on vaccinations, and permanent work from home arrangements
  • Changes to expect under a Biden Administration for labor and employment 
  • Inclusion and diversity considerations for 2021, including pay equity issues, diversity training, collecting demographic data, and considerations on publishing diversity metrics   
  • Recent Illinois laws you’ll want to keep top-of-mind as you head into 2021

We hope you can join us at one or both sessions!

Got 15 minutes on Wednesday? Please join ACC-WI Sponsor, Ogletree Deakins Every Wednesday for a Quick Bite!

Simply click on the  Quick Bites! Zoom Link to join Ogletree Deakins attorney Tim Kamin and his guests weekly, every Wednesday from 12:15 to 12:30 CST, as they discuss a changing menu of key labor and employment law issues.

Questions?  Please call or email Suzanne Schwartz at 414-755-7823 orSuzanne.schwartz@ogletree.com

With the COVID-19 vaccine finally here, many employers are justifiably eager to have their employees vaccinated. This seminar will provide guidance and facilitate legal and practical discussions to navigate employment-related issues created by the good news of the increasing availability of vaccinations, including:

•    Legal considerations relating to mandating, facilitating or encouraging vaccinations, such as:
-    Industry-related considerations
-    Obtaining employee buy-in for vaccinations, including discussion of “incentives”
-    Prohibitions and considerations relating to ADA compliance, Title VII protections for religious practices, and pre-screening questions
-    Requiring proof of vaccination and confidentiality
-    OSHA compliance and Safety program
•    Analytics and benchmarking trends among employers

CREDITS
1.5 CLE (This course has been approved by the Ohio Supreme Court Commission on Continuing Legal Education for 1.5 total CLE hours).

AGENDA  
11:50am               Zoom meeting waiting room opens
12pm – 1:30pm    Presentation

SPEAKERS    
Fisher Phillips
Melissa Dials, Partner
Rich Millisor, Partner

In-house Counsel
Ted Tywang, VP + General Counsel, Cleveland Browns

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