NLRB Update: An Insider’s Perspective
As the Trump administration NLRB is established, many of the decisions of the previous Board are being revisited. Join this session for a review of key Board decisions affecting the workplace and what to expect from the Board in 2018 and what’s in store for both nonunion and union-represented workplaces. In this session, you will:
- Learn about key NLRB decisions that have already been overturned.
- Gain insight into how a newly constituted Board will approach workplace issues.
- Learn what’s anticipated in 2018 and have your questions answered!
Frank A. Cania, SHRM-SCP
Frank Cania is president of driven HR, a consulting firm specializing in regulatory compliance. Frank holds an MS in Employment Law, and a certificate in workplace investigations (AWI-CH) from the Association of Workplace Investigators (AWI). He also maintains his SPHR and SHRM-SCP certifications. One of Frank’s proudest professional moments was providing expert witness testimony to the House of Representatives’ Small Business Committee, in March 2017. He regularly presents on compliance-related topics, writes a monthly HR column, and taught college-level employment law classes. Frank’s volunteer roles include AWI Training Institute instructor, NYSSHRM federal advocacy director, SHRM Advocacy Team Captain, and SHRM Labor Relations Panel member.
Louis Richard Lessig
Louis R. Lessig, Esquire, SHRM-SCP, SPHR is a Partner at the law firm of Brown & Connery, LLP in Westmont, NJ in their labor and employment group. He regularly counsels clients, conducts training sessions and represents clients in federal and state court as well as before administrative agencies. Also known as The Employment Law Translator®, Mr. Lessig speaks across the country and regularly writes articles that appear in publications nationwide including XpertHR. In 2018 he won the Delaware Valley HR Consultant of the Year Award. He is a member of the National Speakers Association (NSA) and a Past President of the Philadelphia chapter. Mr. Lessig is an active volunteer for The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) as the Northeast Membership Advisory Council (MAC) Representative.
Phillip B. Wilson
Phillip B. Wilson is President and General Counsel of Labor Relations Institute and is a nationally recognized speaker, author and expert on labor relations, leadership and creating positive workplaces. Prior to joining LRI, Phil practiced labor and employment law in Chicago and was Director of HR for a riverboat casino (really). He graduated magna cum laude from Augustana College (IL) and earned his J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School. His book Left of Boom was a top 5 HR book on Amazon.com. His most recent book, The Approachability Playbook, has shipped over 5,500 copies.