Workplace Jeopardy 2025
As the legal landscape surrounding employment law continues to evolve, HR professionals face new and complex challenges. This engaging session will allow attendees to actively participate in exploring vital issues related to the ADA, FMLA, and significant wage and hour considerations, among other concerns. Participants will gain insights into recent court rulings that could shape workplace policies and practices, posing critical questions as they navigate this multifaceted landscape. Through this lively game format, attendees will compete to answer questions that reflect real-world scenarios. This collaborative environment not only fosters engagement but also encourages participants to think critically about the implications of recent legal decisions on their HR strategies. By approaching these challenges in an interactive format, participants will enhance their understanding of compliance while leaving equipped with actionable strategies to support their organizations effectively.
Learning Outcome 1:Learn about the latest impactful court decisions in ADA & FMLA.
Learning Outcome 2: Gain an understanding of how the respective court decisions and requirements may alter the manner in which HR assesses situations.
Learning Outcome 3:Explore the interplay between leave, disability and wage and hour issues.
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.
