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A session in this conference ends more than 10 days after the conference! Some sessions may not appear properly in My Session Planner.Track: Employment Law & Regulations
Grow your expertise on workplace laws, legislation and HR policy to help protect your organization from liability.
703: California HR Boot Camp: What You Need to Know about Employment Laws/Regulations in CA! Attendees will learn the unique employment laws in California with a focus on where CA diverges from federal law. Saturday, June 11, 2022 | 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM CST | |
807: Workplace Ethics: Mastering Ethical Leadership and Sustaining a Moral Workplace Attendees will master the ethical challenges you may face on a practical basis as an HR practitioner and business leader. Sunday, June 12, 2022 | 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM CST | |
E-Squared: Education to Employment – Building a Talent Development Ecosystem That Works For All Sunday, June 12, 2022 | 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM CST | |
HR Love Island: Annual Legal Update COVID is serious. So is the need to provide some relief and support for HR professionals who have been at the epicenter of this pandemic and its impact on the workplace. Sunday, June 12, 2022 | 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM CST | |
Attendees will learn that in today's information-driven workplace, don't get burned when a key player leaves your organization and sets up shop at a competitor! Monday, June 13, 2022 | 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM CST | |
A "Hostile Working Environment" -- What It Is and What It Is Not Attendees will learn how to distinguish between complaints of "hostile working environment" that require an investigation and those that do not. Monday, June 13, 2022 | 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM CST | |
Attendees will learn proper application of FMLA leave for intermittent reasons. Monday, June 13, 2022 | 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM CST | |
Global Workforce Planning: Strategies to Optimize Your Immigration and Sponsorship Programs Attendees will learn about human resource professionals relying on recruiting and retaining talent from outside the U.S. must adapt to continually evolving immigration challenges, including those presented by COVID-19 and attendees of this presentation will obtain valuable knowledge. Monday, June 13, 2022 | 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM CST | |
Attendees will learn about HR's ability to set the standard and proactively contribute to risk management as companies look for new revenue streams and markets. Monday, June 13, 2022 | 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM CST | |
Dear Helga: You Won’t Believe What My Employee Did This Time Attendees will learn how HR flexes and evolves to meet the challenges presented as workplaces increase in complexity and diversity Monday, June 13, 2022 | 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM CST | |
Managing the Benefits and Potential Pitfalls of a Remote Workplace This session will review the benefits and potential legal and organizational pitfalls of remote work arrangments Monday, June 13, 2022 | 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM CST | |
To PTO or Not, That is the Question! Attendees will learn the important differences between separate vacation and sick leave plans vs. the combined PTO approach. Monday, June 13, 2022 | 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM CST | |
Background Screening: The Deep Dive into Criminal Records Attendees will learn the 'secrets' about criminal record data, where it comes from, how accurate it really is, how often it's really updated, different sources of data and what they're REALLY receiving when they run a background check AND if it's compliant. Monday, June 13, 2022 | 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM CST | |
FCRA and EEOC Lawsuits Can Paralyze Your Business...Don't Make These Avoidable Mistakes Attendees will learn how not be become embroiled in employment litigation is an effective risk mitigation measure that can save tens of thousands of dollars. Monday, June 13, 2022 | 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM CST | |
Overtime Compliance - It's Not as Simple as it May Look! Attendees wil learn about what's new regarding the FLSA's overtime pay requirements in terms of DOL regulatory and enforcement initiatives, and how employer's can minimize their exposure for unpaid overtime. Monday, June 13, 2022 | 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM CST | |
The Supreme Court Speaks . . . Are You Listening? Attendees will be provided with a thorough understanding of the most important decisions from the highest court in the land. Monday, June 13, 2022 | 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM CST | |
Benefits and COVID - Where are We Now? Attendees will learn the options and mandates that arose for employer plans during 2020 and 2021 to meet the COVID-19 challenges and how plans should continue or terminate those changes. Monday, June 13, 2022 | 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM CST | |
Detecting Deception: Practical Skills for HR Professionals Attendees will learn skills for spotting signs of deception and truthfulness when investigating employee misconduct and interviewing applicants. Monday, June 13, 2022 | 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM CST | |
Attendees will gain a solid understanding of the legal, practical, and ethical considerations HR professionals and in-house attorneys should take into account when investigating workplace complaints and participating in discussions and decisions around disciplining, separating, and laying off employees. Tuesday, June 14, 2022 | 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM CST | |
How to Survive an OFCCP Audit in 2022 Attendees will receive practical tips and insight into how to navigate an OFCCP audit. Tuesday, June 14, 2022 | 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM CST | |
Mental Health, Alcoholism and Substance Abuse - Issues Employers Cannot Ignore Attendees will learn to elevate your understanding of the drivers of this crisis and learn effective and practical solutions to guide your organizations through the often challenging situations involving employee mental health, alcoholism and substance abuse. Tuesday, June 14, 2022 | 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM CST | |
The Clash of Religious Objection and LGBTQ Rights in the Workplace Attendees will understand the current and future clash between newly-enacted LGBTQ protections in the workplace with laws that protect an employee's religious freedom. Tuesday, June 14, 2022 | 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM CST | |
Attendees will learn about the latest strategies for overcoming visa restrictions and long-term options for how to manage foreign employees inside the U.S. during the pandemic. Tuesday, June 14, 2022 | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM CST | |
Adventures in ADA: The Good, The Bad & The Oh My This session is designed to provide actionable take-a-ways to better understand and work with the ADA in your workplace. Tuesday, June 14, 2022 | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM CST | |
Overtime Compliance - It's Not as Simple as it May Look! Attendees wil learn about what's new regarding the FLSA's overtime pay requirements in terms of DOL regulatory and enforcement initiatives, and how employer's can minimize their exposure for unpaid overtime. Tuesday, June 14, 2022 | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM CST | |
Seven Steps for Creating Bulletproof Documentation Attendees will learn the seven steps to create documentation that will withstand the scrutiny of a judge or jury. Tuesday, June 14, 2022 | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM CST | |
Workplace Violence Prevention and Active Shooter Response Programs Attendees will learn how to establish workplace violence prevention and active shooter response programs consistent with OSHA and FBI guidance. Tuesday, June 14, 2022 | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM CST | |
California Tsunami - Be Prepared for 2023 and Beyond By Reviewing the New Developments and Trends Attendees will learn what are the new legal developments and trends in California workplace law and litigation so their organization can be proactive in responding to the new developments but also some classic compliance hurdles. Tuesday, June 14, 2022 | 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM CST | |
Employee Activism and the Workplace: Why Employers Must Take Notice Now Attendees will explore employee activism and how to manage such conduct proactively, positively, and lawfully. Tuesday, June 14, 2022 | 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM CST | |
The Use of Criminal Records in Hiring: Land Mines and Opportunities for Employers Attendees will learn about compliance issues in using criminal records in hiring and the need for a fair process and providing ex-offenders a second chance. Tuesday, June 14, 2022 | 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM CST | |
Workplace Retaliation: The Employment Boomerang Attendees will learn some pitfalls to avoid and proactive practices to employ to avoid even the appearance of workplace retaliation. Tuesday, June 14, 2022 | 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM CST | |
Employment Law Compliance Made Easy Attendees wil learn about simplifying and resolving challenging compliance issues and resolving them through persuasion vs. dictation. Wednesday, June 15, 2022 | 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM CST | |
Mental Health, Alcoholism and Substance Abuse - Issues Employers Cannot Ignore Attendees will learn to elevate your understanding of the drivers of this crisis and learn effective and practical solutions to guide your organizations through the often challenging situations involving employee mental health, alcoholism and substance abuse. Wednesday, June 15, 2022 | 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM CST | |
The EEOC and OFCCP Have Launched a New Initiative “HIRE” – Is Your Organization Ready to Respond? This session will discuss the new strategic initiative from the EEOC and the DOL (OFCCP) designed to expand access to good jobs for underrepresented communities and explore strategies for businesses to respond to this new call to action. Wednesday, June 15, 2022 | 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM CST | |
California Tsunami - Be Prepared for 2023 and Beyond By Reviewing the New Developments and Trends Attendees will learn what are the new legal developments and trends in California workplace law and litigation so their organization can be proactive in responding to the new developments but also some classic compliance hurdles. Wednesday, June 15, 2022 | 8:45 AM - 9:45 AM CST | |
Attendees will attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of how to incorporate principles of civility and tolerance within their organizations while being mindful of their legal obligations when contentious discussions of politics, race, and religion enter the workplace. Wednesday, June 15, 2022 | 8:45 AM - 9:45 AM CST | |
Inclusivity- Transgender and Non-Binary in the workplace Attendees will learn how HR can build inclusivity within the fibers of the workplace, eliminating bias and building trust one non-binary and transgender employee at a time. Wednesday, June 15, 2022 | 8:45 AM - 9:45 AM CST | |
Managing Employees in the Virtual/Hybrid and In-Person Worlds: Avoiding Wage and Hour Pitfalls Attendees will learn to spot and creatively address wage and hour problems associated with remote, hybrid and in-person work, including sporadic and long work hours and application of different laws. Wednesday, June 15, 2022 | 8:45 AM - 9:45 AM CST | |
Positive Conversations: Utilizing Employment Laws as a Retention Tactic This session is designed to provide actionable take-a-ways to better engage with employees about employment laws to encourage retention. Wednesday, June 15, 2022 | 8:45 AM - 9:45 AM CST |