MEGA SESSION 99 Problems and Lawsuits Ain't One: Top 10 HR Strategies That Will Keep You Out of the Courtroom

2019 Annual Conference & Exposition
Respond and react to behaviors and conduct in the workplace in an effective manner that will reduce legal exposure.

From medical marijuana to the #MeToo movement, companies are presented with new and growing employment challenges every year. Companies that fail to take a proactive approach to these challenges will inevitably pay a price in terms of public image and legal liability. The presenters discuss 10 HR strategies to help you avoid employment litigation.

Learning Objectives:

  • The latest enforcement trends by plaintiffs' attorneys and governmental agencies.
  • The top policies and practices that need to be changed immediately to avoid an employment lawsuit.
  • Strategies for revising existing policies to ensure compliance with the law.
  • How to roll out new policies without triggering claims under existing policies.
Date(s) & Time(s): 
Tuesday, June 25, 2019 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Presenter: 

Shayna Helene Balch

Shayna Helene
Balch

Shayna Balch is a partner in both the Phoenix and Los Angeles offices. She represents employers in employment and labor litigation matters before federal and state courts as well as before administrative agencies. She handles matters across all facets of labor and employment law including employment discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, restrictive covenants, preventive counseling, employee training, personnel policies, and employment agreements. Shayna has represented clients before trial and appellate courts, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the Arizona Civil Rights Division, and United States Department of Justice Office of Special Counsel (OSC).

Location: 
Westgate Pavilion 1-3
Amount of Credit: 
1.00
Credit Type: 
SHRM PDCs
Session Type: 
Mega Session
Competency: 
Business Acumen
Critical Evaluation
HR Expertise
Intended Audience: 
Mid-Level
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