When Enough Is (Not) Enough: Today’s Legal Landscape in Workplace Flexibility

2016 Employment Law & Legislative Conference
You will gain an understanding of current trends in workplace flexibility initiatives as well as what’s on the legislative agenda.

This interactive program compares and contrasts current litigation, legislation and regulations related to workplace flexibility and compliance. You will review case studies and consider current and trending legal pitfalls in workflex programs and practices, including but not limited to:

  • (Un)paid leave programs, flexible work schedules and FLSA compliance.
  • Workflex under the FMLA and as an ADA reasonable accommodation.
  • Unintended consequences under Title VII, the PDA and the EPA.
  • Proactive steps to enhance workplace policies, procedures and practices.
  • Anticipated legislative and regulatory actions.
Date(s) & Time(s): 
Tuesday, March 15, 2016 - 2:15pm to 3:45pm
Presenter: 

Christine V. Walters, JD, MAS, SHRM-SCP

Christine V.
Walters

Ms. Walters has more than 25 years’ combined experience in management, HR administration, employment law practice, and teaching.

She has presented at conferences across the country, been engaged as an expert witness, and testified before U.S. Congressional and state legislative committees on employment issues.

Her book, “From Hello to Goodbye: Proactive Tips for Maintaining Positive Employee Relations” is in its 2nd edition and has been one of the SHRMStore’s “Great 8” best-sellers for eight consecutive years.

Today, Ms. Walters works as an independent consultant doing business as FiveL Company, “Helping Leaders Limit their Liability by Learning the Law.”SM

 

 

Lisa K. Horn

Lisa K.
Horn
Location: 
Congressional B
Amount of Credit: 
1.50
Credit Type: 
SHRM PDCs
HR Credit
Session Type: 
Concurrent Session
Competency: 
HR Expertise
Consultation
Business Acumen
Intended Audience: 
Mid-Level
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