Louis Lessig

Concurrent session at SHRM24 Annual Conference, Chicago, IL.

Another whirlwind year is upon us! Do you know what the respective courts have done that will impact employment issues? Have any of your employees shared with you specific employment law concerns? Have you been trolling social media and read about an issue you think the courts have dealt with this year? No matter your thought process, fear not, this session will engage and enlighten you about the most impactful decisions… Show more

Concurrent session at SHRM24 Annual Conference, Chicago, IL.

Another whirlwind year is upon us! Do you know what the respective courts have done that will impact employment issues? Have any of your employees shared with you specific employment law concerns? Have you been trolling social media and read about an issue you think the courts have dealt with this year? No matter your thought process, fear not, this session will engage and enlighten you about the most impactful decisions which may cause you to revisit, alter or potentially double down on your workplace activities.

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Concurrent Session at SHRM24 Annual Conference in Chicago, IL..

Do you deal with retaliation in your workplace? Ever felt that you were retaliated against? Have you ever taken action against someone else? Ever considered why people are so fundamentally charged up over this topic? Well it is not you, that is for sure! The fact is that retaliation in the workplace gets to the core of our essence as humans and it is time that we changed our mindset in terms of how we address, consider… Show more

Concurrent Session at SHRM24 Annual Conference in Chicago, IL..

Do you deal with retaliation in your workplace? Ever felt that you were retaliated against? Have you ever taken action against someone else? Ever considered why people are so fundamentally charged up over this topic? Well it is not you, that is for sure! The fact is that retaliation in the workplace gets to the core of our essence as humans and it is time that we changed our mindset in terms of how we address, consider and of course train on this very challenging topic. In this session we will explore our physiology and how our very bodies create a visceral response that needs to be acknowledged and addressed before we can truly work to reduce the level of retaliation occurring in the workplace. Both the applicable employment laws and the cases across the country have left a plethora of examples in the sea of guidance and decisions in this area. So join me as we engage together to tear down your incorrect preconceived notions and assist you in evolving beyond your DNA to thwart retaliation in your mind as well as your organization.

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At the Garden State Council - SHRM Annual Conference in October.

Geoffrey Klein and I are leading this experience at the PA SHRM Annual Conference in September 2024.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just a futuristic, sci-fi conception — it’s here now, and it’s here to stay. Innovative technologies are revolutionizing business as we know it, and they’re more accessible than ever.

Have you invested in actually understanding AI beyond the headlines you read about it? How comfortable are you in a business that has embraced generative… Show more

Geoffrey Klein and I are leading this experience at the PA SHRM Annual Conference in September 2024.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just a futuristic, sci-fi conception — it’s here now, and it’s here to stay. Innovative technologies are revolutionizing business as we know it, and they’re more accessible than ever.

Have you invested in actually understanding AI beyond the headlines you read about it? How comfortable are you in a business that has embraced generative AI?

These questions are but the tip of the iceberg as we engage in this fireside chat designed to explore a multitude of issues stemming from AI and its evolutionary impact on the workplace.

To truly unleash the transformative potential of AI, you need to understand its background and consider both its potential benefits as well as its potential risks and limitations.

From the amazing applications to the cautionary legal pitfalls, this session is designed to raise your awareness and expand your understanding to leverage AI for your organization to transform tomorrow.

Join us for what is sure to be one of the most impactful opportunities you will have to uplevel your knowledge.

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Concurrent session at the HRFL Annual Conference & Expo.

Do you deal with retaliation in your workplace? Ever felt that you were retaliated against? Have you ever taken action against someone else? Ever considered why people are so fundamentally charged up over this topic? Well it is not you, that is for sure! The fact is that retaliation in the workplace gets to the core of our essence as humans and it is time that we changed our mindset in terms of how we address, consider and of… Show more

Concurrent session at the HRFL Annual Conference & Expo.

Do you deal with retaliation in your workplace? Ever felt that you were retaliated against? Have you ever taken action against someone else? Ever considered why people are so fundamentally charged up over this topic? Well it is not you, that is for sure! The fact is that retaliation in the workplace gets to the core of our essence as humans and it is time that we changed our mindset in terms of how we address, consider and of course train on this very challenging topic. In this session we will explore our physiology and how our very bodies create a visceral response that needs to be acknowledged and addressed before we can truly work to reduce the level of retaliation occurring in the workplace. Both the applicable employment laws and the cases across the country have left a plethora of examples in the sea of guidance and decisions in this area. So join me as we engage together to tear down your incorrect preconceived notions and assist you in evolving beyond your DNA to thwart retaliation in your mind as well as your organization.

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On the Smart Stage at the SHRM Annual Conference in Las Vegas.

While employment law is continually intersecting with HR, few laws are as vexing and challenging as the ADA. Ever changing case law decisions, fact pattern nuances and expanding coverage under the law are just a few of the reasons why the ADA is so unique. How do you combat such a law? Attack it head on! Find ways to gain insight and challenge yourself to consider the possibilities. That is what this session is designed to… Show more

On the Smart Stage at the SHRM Annual Conference in Las Vegas.

While employment law is continually intersecting with HR, few laws are as vexing and challenging as the ADA. Ever changing case law decisions, fact pattern nuances and expanding coverage under the law are just a few of the reasons why the ADA is so unique. How do you combat such a law? Attack it head on! Find ways to gain insight and challenge yourself to consider the possibilities. That is what this session is designed to do. Bring out your competitive spirit and expand your knowledge through answers and questions of the most pressing ADA issues of the moment. Join me for this energetic, engaging and fascinating session as we take on ADA Jeopardy in 2019!
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On the Smart Stage at the SHRM Annual Conference in Las Vegas.

Organizations are increasingly concerned about cybersecurity and the challenges go far beyond what a CIO can control. Issues surrounding organizational electronic data, how to safeguard what they consider the “secret sauce” and ensure that there is no interruption in services as well as revenue generation has become part of the nightmares that wake up even the most discerning C-Suite officials. This presentation will help… Show more

On the Smart Stage at the SHRM Annual Conference in Las Vegas.

Organizations are increasingly concerned about cybersecurity and the challenges go far beyond what a CIO can control. Issues surrounding organizational electronic data, how to safeguard what they consider the “secret sauce” and ensure that there is no interruption in services as well as revenue generation has become part of the nightmares that wake up even the most discerning C-Suite officials. This presentation will help you understand the major issues regarding cybersecurity and learn about the latest findings related to the habits of organizational activities in a cyber world. You will learn how to utilize your organizational strategic plan in terms of designing a workplace that reduces the risk of a major cyber breach. Leave with an understanding of the best way you can assist in evaluating the existing workforce to support proactive cyber defensive activities. Show less

As part of the SHRM Annual Conference in Las Vegas.

Every pay day is a new adventure! Are you fully prepared for what the day will bring? If the Department of Labor came to your door and said “audit,” would you smile back and be able to confidently say, “bring it on?” Is your organization up on the latest FLSA issues? Do you ever wake up in a cold sweat worrying that mistakes are being made? Stop being afraid, join me and get engaged! Whether you tremble at the thought of exempt v.… Show more

As part of the SHRM Annual Conference in Las Vegas.

Every pay day is a new adventure! Are you fully prepared for what the day will bring? If the Department of Labor came to your door and said “audit,” would you smile back and be able to confidently say, “bring it on?” Is your organization up on the latest FLSA issues? Do you ever wake up in a cold sweat worrying that mistakes are being made? Stop being afraid, join me and get engaged! Whether you tremble at the thought of exempt v. non-exempt employees or look at your email alerts wondering what wage and hour issue with come up next, fear not. In our highly engaging and competitive environment this session will grab the adrenaline and channel your existing focus and desire. You are a winner and in this session that will be revealed! Together we will share knowledge through competition and present situations that are sure to provide you with ideas and strategies to assist you in being better prepared for the next pay day or interaction with the D.O.L. Show less

The past year has resulted in some of the most interesting and challenging times for businesses and the way in which they need to deal with their employees for a plethora of reasons. As we close out 2018 and look toward a new fiscal year, there is no shortage of potential evolving issues to address and deal with going forward. In this interactive and engaging session we will be discussing some of the most pressing concerns including evolving challenges with paid sick leave, the new normal… Show more

The past year has resulted in some of the most interesting and challenging times for businesses and the way in which they need to deal with their employees for a plethora of reasons. As we close out 2018 and look toward a new fiscal year, there is no shortage of potential evolving issues to address and deal with going forward. In this interactive and engaging session we will be discussing some of the most pressing concerns including evolving challenges with paid sick leave, the new normal related to harassment concerns after the anniversary of #metoo, and the impending Federal overtime regulations. But wait, there is more! Because there are a few recent decisions from Courts that will impact employer actions in the New Year as well as a midterm election, among other items we will cover together. So join us for this timely and pertinent discussion to assist you in planning for your success in 2019. Show less

At the GSC -SHRM Annual Conference. Morning Keynote.

Every day, in every interaction that you have, whether in person, over the phone and in every way that you engage someone provides the opportunity to positively influence the decisions that they make not just on a daily basis, but moment to moment. It is time to own your own influential abilities and put them to work for you. Imagine what you can achieve. For over 20 years as a practicing employment and labor lawyer I have been… Show more

At the GSC -SHRM Annual Conference. Morning Keynote.

Every day, in every interaction that you have, whether in person, over the phone and in every way that you engage someone provides the opportunity to positively influence the decisions that they make not just on a daily basis, but moment to moment. It is time to own your own influential abilities and put them to work for you. Imagine what you can achieve. For over 20 years as a practicing employment and labor lawyer I have been working tirelessly on behalf of clients from public to private, in the board room to the classroom, and from the Courtroom to the living room. Whether advocating for large issues on the Hill or negotiating specific terms in a collective bargaining agreement, the ability to influence is a part of my life and yours as well. So join me as we delve deeper together in this interactive and engaging opportunity to experience influence together. Show less

At the Elevate Conference by Paylocity.

Critical issues, hot topics and potential trends. It is all here. Do you have a desire to keep your organization ahead of the curve? Are you seeking to gain knowledge about where employment issues are moving? Wondering how courts are viewing some of the issues you may be dealing with right now? One of the best ways to gain this knowledge is by delving into decisions that have come out over the course of the last year. Of course there is a… Show more

At the Elevate Conference by Paylocity.

Critical issues, hot topics and potential trends. It is all here. Do you have a desire to keep your organization ahead of the curve? Are you seeking to gain knowledge about where employment issues are moving? Wondering how courts are viewing some of the issues you may be dealing with right now? One of the best ways to gain this knowledge is by delving into decisions that have come out over the course of the last year. Of course there is a voluminous number of cases decided each year and the challenge for a busy HR professional like you is to know what items require your personal attention. This is the session that will address your needs, reveal the most relevant decisions and even more importantly explain the lessons and subsequent alterations you may want to make in your organization to stay ahead of the competition and minimize your courthouse concerns. But wait, there is more, because this entertaining and interactive session will engage you from the start and provide a guide for you to review the moment you return to your office. Show less

At the GVFHRA Summit .

Every pay cycle lends itself to the same fear –Are you doing everything in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)? Is your organization up on the latest wage issues? When was the last time you considered harassment concerns in your operation? Do you conduct regular training on these issues? Are you worried that mistakes are being made? How about those leave issues you are dealing with – all good there? Do not be afraid, get engaged! Whether you… Show more

At the GVFHRA Summit .

Every pay cycle lends itself to the same fear –Are you doing everything in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)? Is your organization up on the latest wage issues? When was the last time you considered harassment concerns in your operation? Do you conduct regular training on these issues? Are you worried that mistakes are being made? How about those leave issues you are dealing with – all good there? Do not be afraid, get engaged! Whether you are looking out your door wondering what wage and hour or leave issue will come up next or growing more apprehensive about what your managers may be saying to employees who feel harassed, fear not. In our highly engaging and competitive environment this session will harness your existing focus and desire. Share knowledge through competition and present situations that are sure to provide you with new insights to assist you in being better prepared for the next pay day, the next harassment investigation and beyond. Show less

SMART STAGE Session at the SHRM Annual Conference in New Orleans, LA.

Are your employees properly compensated? Did you follow the elusive guidelines? How much do you know about the FLSA? This session will consider the latest issues surrounding the FLSA, how to deal with them and avoid costly penalties. Through this friendly competitive platform we will explore the state of the FLSA and challenge what you thought you knew. So join us for FLSA Jeopardy 2017!… Show more

SMART STAGE Session at the SHRM Annual Conference in New Orleans, LA.

Are your employees properly compensated? Did you follow the elusive guidelines? How much do you know about the FLSA? This session will consider the latest issues surrounding the FLSA, how to deal with them and avoid costly penalties. Through this friendly competitive platform we will explore the state of the FLSA and challenge what you thought you knew. So join us for FLSA Jeopardy 2017!
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Concurrent Session at the SHRM Annual Conference in New Orleans, LA.

Do you want to make a difference in your organization? One way to achieve positive results is through evaluating and implementing changes based upon real-world scenarios that others have faced before. One of the best places to gain this knowledge is by assessing decisions that have come out over the course of the last year. However, there are a deluge of cases decided each year and the challenge is to know what items… Show more

Concurrent Session at the SHRM Annual Conference in New Orleans, LA.

Do you want to make a difference in your organization? One way to achieve positive results is through evaluating and implementing changes based upon real-world scenarios that others have faced before. One of the best places to gain this knowledge is by assessing decisions that have come out over the course of the last year. However, there are a deluge of cases decided each year and the challenge is to know what items require your attention. This session will address your concerns, raise the most relevant decisions and even more importantly reveal the lessons and subsequent alterations you may want to make in your organization to stay ahead of the competition and minimize your courthouse concerns. You will leave with a list of things to review the moment you get back to your organization.

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For most organizations at least 70% of your annual budget is wrapped up in your employees. Are you aware of the most relevant items going on that touch on your relationship with your employees? Potentially threaten your budget and force you to consider new and different things whether you are the owner, manager, HR or finance? This session will cut through the volumes of information sent to everyone on a moment by moment basis and provide you with a look at some of the most challenging… Show more

For most organizations at least 70% of your annual budget is wrapped up in your employees. Are you aware of the most relevant items going on that touch on your relationship with your employees? Potentially threaten your budget and force you to consider new and different things whether you are the owner, manager, HR or finance? This session will cut through the volumes of information sent to everyone on a moment by moment basis and provide you with a look at some of the most challenging employment issues facing our organizations.

BUT WAIT, THERE IS MORE! Because we will be discussing not just pending and anticipated legislation, critical investigative issues, perhaps a case or two, but also handling your concerns and providing practical applications to take back to your office. So join us for this engaging look into what every business needs to know on May 25, 2017. Show less

SHRM Annual Conference - SMART STAGE

Discipline is not necessarily the favorite part of every supervisor’s day, but it is necessary at times to deal with issues that arise in the workplace with an increasingly mobile workforce. This session is designed to provide you with the highlights of what you need to remember when considering disciplinary issues that are intertwined with social media and the challenges created from the medium for your organization. This is the roadmap for the… Show more

SHRM Annual Conference - SMART STAGE

Discipline is not necessarily the favorite part of every supervisor’s day, but it is necessary at times to deal with issues that arise in the workplace with an increasingly mobile workforce. This session is designed to provide you with the highlights of what you need to remember when considering disciplinary issues that are intertwined with social media and the challenges created from the medium for your organization. This is the roadmap for the things to do when confronted with discipline in your organization derived from social media issues. Show less

SHRM Annual Conference - Concurrent Session

Positive change comes to an organization in a multitude of ways. One of those ways is via the overwhelming depth and breadth of legal decisions made by Courts over the course of the year. As you certainly expect, this year has brought an entirely new group of challenges for even the most seasoned HR professional to digest, process and implement in their own organization. Are you wondering now which cases out of all the decisions over the year… Show more

SHRM Annual Conference - Concurrent Session

Positive change comes to an organization in a multitude of ways. One of those ways is via the overwhelming depth and breadth of legal decisions made by Courts over the course of the year. As you certainly expect, this year has brought an entirely new group of challenges for even the most seasoned HR professional to digest, process and implement in their own organization. Are you wondering now which cases out of all the decisions over the year are the ones that may change your organization? Which crucial decisions will cause you to alter the way you handle situations that exist in your organization? If so, fear not because this session is specifically created with you in mind. Designed to bring you the most up to date, critical decisions with your needs in mind. This entertaining and engaging session will provide you with facts, decisions and of course action items to use in your organization. Show less

For the South Jersey chapter of CFMA (Construction Financial Management Association)

Theft of digital information has become the most commonly reported fraud, surpassing physical theft. Every business that uses the Internet is responsible for creating a culture of security that will enhance business and consumer confidence. At our April seminar we will discuss the best tools and tactics businesses can implement to protect themselves, their customers, and their data.

Our three… Show more

For the South Jersey chapter of CFMA (Construction Financial Management Association)

Theft of digital information has become the most commonly reported fraud, surpassing physical theft. Every business that uses the Internet is responsible for creating a culture of security that will enhance business and consumer confidence. At our April seminar we will discuss the best tools and tactics businesses can implement to protect themselves, their customers, and their data.

Our three speakers will illuminate the multiple facets of data security. Greg Gurev, CEO of MySherpa, a managed computer and cloud services company headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, will cover the technical side of cybersecurity and the best practices to eliminate vulnerabilities in your businesses. The legal perspective will be presented by Louis Lessig, a partner with Brown & Connery, LLP, whose practice concentrates in labor and employment counseling, litigation and training. And, finally, Mark Purfield, an executive with Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., a global insurance brokerage and risk management services firm, will present IT security from the insurance standpoint. Show less

Stop being reactive! Yes, that’s right, your employees are not there to guide you. Now is not the time to sit back and wait for the next law, case or action against you before you take a look at what you are doing and how you can do it better. Often organizations just like yours think that employment issues are a cost of doing business, something you cannot control. Rubbish! A bit of planning mixed with some execution can put you in a much better position at a time when there is already… Show more

Stop being reactive! Yes, that’s right, your employees are not there to guide you. Now is not the time to sit back and wait for the next law, case or action against you before you take a look at what you are doing and how you can do it better. Often organizations just like yours think that employment issues are a cost of doing business, something you cannot control. Rubbish! A bit of planning mixed with some execution can put you in a much better position at a time when there is already enough uncertainty in what you do. So come join us as we explore what is happening outside of your four walls, consider the employment issues of both today and tomorrow as we engage together, arm yourself to proactively approach employment issues and plan for your success. Show less

York SHRM 1/2 day Seminar - Opening Keynote Address. Human capital is the most critical piece of any organization. However, technology is changing how we assess, engage and utilize human capital within an organization. In this Keynote we will discuss the issues that exist today, in conjunction with what organizations and their HR departments should be thinking about to plan for their needs prospectively in order to set up the company for success into the future.

This engaging free webinar will delve into the issues surrounding organizations considering their needs and goals in the next one to five years and the reality that technology is unquestionably going to be an integral part of any successful operation. To that end, HR needs to consider the breadth of their options to support the organizational strategy. If you are seeking assistance in cutting through the clutter and working on a blueprint to better arm yourself to ask the right questions and… Show more

This engaging free webinar will delve into the issues surrounding organizations considering their needs and goals in the next one to five years and the reality that technology is unquestionably going to be an integral part of any successful operation. To that end, HR needs to consider the breadth of their options to support the organizational strategy. If you are seeking assistance in cutting through the clutter and working on a blueprint to better arm yourself to ask the right questions and lead the discussion within your organization, then join us for this business credit certified event. Show less

It goes without saying that no program, project, training, or job should exist unless it furthers - directly or indirectly - the mission, vision, and goals of your organization. This presentation will help you understand how to integrate the human capital needs and objectives of your internal business partners with your HR goals and objectives and test them against the mission, vision, and values of your organization. We'll do this, in part, through applying a SWOT Analysis to test and assess a… Show more

It goes without saying that no program, project, training, or job should exist unless it furthers - directly or indirectly - the mission, vision, and goals of your organization. This presentation will help you understand how to integrate the human capital needs and objectives of your internal business partners with your HR goals and objectives and test them against the mission, vision, and values of your organization. We'll do this, in part, through applying a SWOT Analysis to test and assess a candidate's background and qualifications against the hiring department's Strengths, such as staff capabilities needed, and Weaknesses, such as risks to avoid; and to identify and pursue external Opportunities, such as taking pro-active steps to support legislation to improve the organization's ability to acquire the needed background information, and identify and learn how to avoid external Threats, by monitoring the legal environment that restricts our ability to obtain appropriate information to assist your major business functions' abilities to integrate their activities and human capital needs with the Organization's Strategic Plan. Show less

At the GSC-SHRM Annual Conference.

The abacus is gone. The typewriter may be obsolete. Thermal fax paper is a thing of the past. Yet the speed of technology and its very real impact on the workplace is evolutionary. Organizations of all sizes and industries are being deluged by new technologies in every facet of doing business. Despite the tsunami of changes one thing remains for most…It’s people. The single greatest asset in most businesses is the people element. How this asset… Show more

At the GSC-SHRM Annual Conference.

The abacus is gone. The typewriter may be obsolete. Thermal fax paper is a thing of the past. Yet the speed of technology and its very real impact on the workplace is evolutionary. Organizations of all sizes and industries are being deluged by new technologies in every facet of doing business. Despite the tsunami of changes one thing remains for most…It’s people. The single greatest asset in most businesses is the people element. How this asset is engaged and utilized in an ever increasing technological workplace with evolving laws, generational gaps, wireless challenges and archaic policies is a perplexing idea, even for the most seasoned HR professional. In this interactive discussion we will endeavor to cut through the noise, dispel the spam and delve into the 7 tech issues that are presently transforming the workplace of today, what you need to know about it and how to approach everything with an eye toward improving your workplace and the manner in which you deal with technology. Show less

As organizations project their needs and goals into the next one to five years technology is unquestionably going to be an integral part of any successful operation. To that end HR needs to
consider their people and the options at their disposal to support the organization. In this engaging hypothetical organizational discussion, participants will consider what current Strengths
exist in the workplace. Candidly envision realistic Weaknesses in present operations and its impact on talent… Show more

As organizations project their needs and goals into the next one to five years technology is unquestionably going to be an integral part of any successful operation. To that end HR needs to
consider their people and the options at their disposal to support the organization. In this engaging hypothetical organizational discussion, participants will consider what current Strengths
exist in the workplace. Candidly envision realistic Weaknesses in present operations and its impact on talent. Explore the cornucopia of Opportunities that new technologies present for the organization and its growth. All while discussing the various Threats that exist to reaching and exceeding the needs and goals within the workplace. Show less

Successful organizations follow a delineated organizational strategy to achieve results which is integrated throughout company operations. The success of any organization is dependent on a holistic appreciation for the reasons why different areas desire particular backgrounds in their specialties. Consequently growth is increasingly dependent upon the ability to both appreciate and obtain the right information to support an organization’s strategy, despite unwanted or unknown governmental… Show more

Successful organizations follow a delineated organizational strategy to achieve results which is integrated throughout company operations. The success of any organization is dependent on a holistic appreciation for the reasons why different areas desire particular backgrounds in their specialties. Consequently growth is increasingly dependent upon the ability to both appreciate and obtain the right information to support an organization’s strategy, despite unwanted or unknown governmental interaction, a lack of good data or true business partnerships. In this team taught, engaging session we will share best practices, discuss governmental challenges to your organizational strategy and fruitful operational queries. Show less

CIOs and IT professionals have a plethora of permeations to deal with in every organization. Perhaps none can be as vexing as the individual employee who exists to challenge the status quo and the very nature of how things are done. How you handle these individuals can be the difference between a successful organization as opposed to intimate time with the HR department or worse the legal team. To combat the challenges that exist we will explore where things are today, what is on the horizon… Show more

CIOs and IT professionals have a plethora of permeations to deal with in every organization. Perhaps none can be as vexing as the individual employee who exists to challenge the status quo and the very nature of how things are done. How you handle these individuals can be the difference between a successful organization as opposed to intimate time with the HR department or worse the legal team. To combat the challenges that exist we will explore where things are today, what is on the horizon as well as how to address some chronic concerns and learn from the insights of others. Show less

As the Legislative Director for GSC-SHRM I provide a quarterly update of pertinent legislative & legal issues at the State and Federal levels.

Bring Your Own Device to Work (BYOD) is an issue every employer needs to consider and in this engaging webinar, I go through the issues organizations need to consider before embarking on BYOD in their workplace.

The OFCCP has released its final Affirmative Action Regulations that specifically deal with individuals with disabilities in the workplace. The challenge for employers and their HR Departments at this juncture is how to deal with and implement within an organization, the maze of requirements and what it means for organizations. During this timely session, we will be discussing what we know about the new regulations and what some of the areas are that have yet to be crystallized. But that is not… Show more

The OFCCP has released its final Affirmative Action Regulations that specifically deal with individuals with disabilities in the workplace. The challenge for employers and their HR Departments at this juncture is how to deal with and implement within an organization, the maze of requirements and what it means for organizations. During this timely session, we will be discussing what we know about the new regulations and what some of the areas are that have yet to be crystallized. But that is not all. We will also be discussing what some organizations have already begun to implement and how they may be finding success in conforming with the latest regulations from the OFCCP. Join us for this illuminating and engaging discussion impacting employers everywhere. Show less

This is a closed group that meets once a month with the expressed intention of leveraging connections for business development. We are taking our Networking on-line off-line and our off-line networking on-line.

In this recorded interview hosted by Ronald M. Allen, I was interviewed about the changing environment for HR in today's business climate, from my perspective as labor and employment counsel to employers.

Are you up to speed with everything that has happened in the courts this year, whether virtual or in-person as it relates to employment issues? Curious what may be on the horizon that you will need to address for your workforce? Are you seeking to gain a competitive advantage in this tight job market about where the most pressing employment issues are moving? A great way to gain the critical information you need now is by exploring decisions that have come out over the course of the last… Show more

Are you up to speed with everything that has happened in the courts this year, whether virtual or in-person as it relates to employment issues? Curious what may be on the horizon that you will need to address for your workforce? Are you seeking to gain a competitive advantage in this tight job market about where the most pressing employment issues are moving? A great way to gain the critical information you need now is by exploring decisions that have come out over the course of the last year. Not sure where to look, no problem, because in this engaging session the highlights will be here for you. This session is designed to address your needs, expose the most relevant decisions and even more importantly explain the lessons and changes you may want to make in your organization to remain ahead of the competition and minimize your litigation concerns as we move into 2022. But wait, there is more, because this entertaining session will engage you from the start and provide specific items for you to review the moment your meeting ends.

Learning Objectives:

Learn about the latest impactful court decisions in employment law.
Gain an understanding of how the respective decisions will change the manner in which HR conducts itself.
Evaluate case law to review existing policies and procedures for potential areas of necessary alteration moving forward.
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Do you feel stressed? Is someone you know having difficulty dealing with certain emotional situations? Do you have employees who look perfectly fine but assert a mental illness? For years, mental illness was the silent issue that employers never discussed. Then the COVID-19 pandemic struck, and, in the midst of lockdowns and unprecedented actions by governments around the globe, mental health emerged as a concern that employers could no longer avoid. In this timely session, we will explore the… Show more

Do you feel stressed? Is someone you know having difficulty dealing with certain emotional situations? Do you have employees who look perfectly fine but assert a mental illness? For years, mental illness was the silent issue that employers never discussed. Then the COVID-19 pandemic struck, and, in the midst of lockdowns and unprecedented actions by governments around the globe, mental health emerged as a concern that employers could no longer avoid. In this timely session, we will explore the ADA, the FMLA and related leave laws that impact mental health issues in the workplace, including how to properly address potential concerns. We’ll even review a case or two and provide best practices for the non-medically trained professionals in every organization, providing attendees with a path to consider when evaluating their own cognitive conversations.

Learning Objectives:

Hear the latest impactful court decisions in employment leave law.
Learn how mental health evaluations will change the manner in which HR conducts itself.
Discuss the portions of the ADA, the FMLA and related leave laws that impact mental health. Show less

The current state of U.S. employment laws has created a challenge for HR professionals as they consider how to navigate the FMLA in conjunction with the ADA and a plethora of related laws. Given this reality, and considering the influence you have in your organization, are you fully prepared for what tomorrow may bring? Or are you ignoring the critical decisions and guidance that exist to support your efforts to pragmatically assist your workforce? Are you aware of the most recent issues that… Show more

The current state of U.S. employment laws has created a challenge for HR professionals as they consider how to navigate the FMLA in conjunction with the ADA and a plethora of related laws. Given this reality, and considering the influence you have in your organization, are you fully prepared for what tomorrow may bring? Or are you ignoring the critical decisions and guidance that exist to support your efforts to pragmatically assist your workforce? Are you aware of the most recent issues that exist and how they may impact your employees? In truth, your employees depend on you to avoid jeopardy in your organization. This engaging and highly interactive session will provide you with the information you need to address concerns you may not even have considered. Together, we will explore the latest issues, potential solutions and troublesome pitfalls as pointed out by courts from around the country.

Learning Objectives:

Learn about the latest court decisions that impact the FMLA and the ADA, among other laws.
Discover how the respective decisions may alter the manner in which HR assesses situations.
Learn about the interplay between leave, disability, and wage and hour concerns. Show less

Presented at the SHRM Employment Law & Compliance Conference.

The COVID-19 pandemic has spotlighted a plethora of legal issues related to employee leaves of absence. The need for leave could arise from an employee's sickness, immunocompromised state, the illness of a family member, childcare issues relating to school closings, and more. Laws implicated include but are not limited to the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Family First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), the Americans… Show more

Presented at the SHRM Employment Law & Compliance Conference.

The COVID-19 pandemic has spotlighted a plethora of legal issues related to employee leaves of absence. The need for leave could arise from an employee's sickness, immunocompromised state, the illness of a family member, childcare issues relating to school closings, and more. Laws implicated include but are not limited to the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Family First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This session deals with the impacts of these laws, the practical applications of the same and the ways that organizations can remain compliant and reduce their litigation in this area. Show less

Are you fully prepared for all that will come your way in 2021? Many believe that 2020 cannot end soon enough, but there have been things put in place to assist employers that expire at the end of 2020. So what will you do now? As we move into 2021 the speed with which things are changing is not slowing down and as a result it’s time to consider the serious issues that HR must consider and address in 2021 to protect your organizations and chart the course forward. This session is… Show more

Are you fully prepared for all that will come your way in 2021? Many believe that 2020 cannot end soon enough, but there have been things put in place to assist employers that expire at the end of 2020. So what will you do now? As we move into 2021 the speed with which things are changing is not slowing down and as a result it’s time to consider the serious issues that HR must consider and address in 2021 to protect your organizations and chart the course forward. This session is specifically designed for the HR practitioner and business owner alike who are concerned and interested in learning the most up to date information from our continuing pandemic, the lack of FFCRA protections, vaccine issues, parents, children and a whole lot more. So join us as we explore the issues together, provide updated guidance, a bit of humor and ideas to chart your own path forward. Show less

Harassment and discrimination have been issues in the workplace for years. The challenge for every organization is to ensure that its community and culture is properly versed and well prepared, both as employees and management to address these issues up front, before something is filed and prepare to defend themselves in the event that a future action is brought. This evolving and interactive session explores the basics, delves into the multitude of issues that exist in the workplace, and… Show more

Harassment and discrimination have been issues in the workplace for years. The challenge for every organization is to ensure that its community and culture is properly versed and well prepared, both as employees and management to address these issues up front, before something is filed and prepare to defend themselves in the event that a future action is brought. This evolving and interactive session explores the basics, delves into the multitude of issues that exist in the workplace, and provides meaningful steps for attendees to take so that action matches words. The goal is to work toward ensuring that your culture, handbook and employees are all aligned in the same direction. Curious what it all means? Well, you are going to have to come join us to find out! Show less

At Elevate Conference by Paylocity.

Do you feel stressed? Is someone you know having difficulty dealing with certain emotional situations? Are there any employees who work for you that look perfectly fine but assert a mental illness? For years mental illness was the silent issue that employers never discussed, then Covid-19 emerged on the scene and in the midst of lockdowns and unprecedented actions by governments around the globe one issue emerged as a concern that employers could no… Show more

At Elevate Conference by Paylocity.

Do you feel stressed? Is someone you know having difficulty dealing with certain emotional situations? Are there any employees who work for you that look perfectly fine but assert a mental illness? For years mental illness was the silent issue that employers never discussed, then Covid-19 emerged on the scene and in the midst of lockdowns and unprecedented actions by governments around the globe one issue emerged as a concern that employers could no longer avoid, the challenges of mental health. In this timely and evolving session we will engage to explore the ADA, FMLA and related leave laws that impact mental issues in the workplace, how to properly address potential concerns and even a case or two, among other ways, to express some of the best practices for the non-medically training professionals in every organization. Providing attendees with a path to consider when evaluating their own cognitive conversations. Show less

At Elevate Conference by Paylocity.

In our lifetimes, nothing has prepared us for what 2020 has brought to date. As we work through everything that has happened so far, do you have a desire to shape the future of your organization? Are you desirous of gaining a competitive advantage about where the most pressing employment issues are moving? Are you curious how courts are viewing some of the very issues you may be dealing with now? One of the best ways to gain the critical information… Show more

At Elevate Conference by Paylocity.

In our lifetimes, nothing has prepared us for what 2020 has brought to date. As we work through everything that has happened so far, do you have a desire to shape the future of your organization? Are you desirous of gaining a competitive advantage about where the most pressing employment issues are moving? Are you curious how courts are viewing some of the very issues you may be dealing with now? One of the best ways to gain the critical information you need is by delving into decisions that have come out over the course of the last year. However, of all years, this year has not been one where you have been watching every decision that came out, let alone figure out what is most important. But fear not! This is the session to address your needs, expose the most relevant decisions and even more importantly explain the lessons and changes you may want to make in your organization to remain ahead of the competition and minimize your litigation concerns in these unique times. But wait, there is more, because this entertaining and interactive session will engage you from the start and provide specific items for you to review the moment you return to your office. Show less

At the SHRM Employment & Legislative Conference this March.

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 to hear from recently appointed NLRB member William J. Emanuel about 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… Show more

At the SHRM Employment & Legislative Conference this March.

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 to hear from recently appointed NLRB member William J. Emanuel about 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! Show less

Webinar taking place on June 27, 2017. Click on "See Project" to sign up.

Peering outside of your office, the CEO and CFO in organizations today are becoming increasingly concerned about cybersecurity and the challenges that go far beyond what a CIO can control. Issues surrounding organizational electronic data, how to safeguard the “secret sauce,” and how to ensure that there is no interruption in services or revenue generation have become part of the nightmares that wake up even the… Show more

Webinar taking place on June 27, 2017. Click on "See Project" to sign up.

Peering outside of your office, the CEO and CFO in organizations today are becoming increasingly concerned about cybersecurity and the challenges that go far beyond what a CIO can control. Issues surrounding organizational electronic data, how to safeguard the “secret sauce,” and how to ensure that there is no interruption in services or revenue generation have become part of the nightmares that wake up even the most discerning C-Suite officials.

Today’s HR professional must understand and grapple with the real world pressures related to this complex and ever changing issue in order to support and design the tools necessary to carry out the goals of those leading their organizations. To succeed in this technology driven environment where information is created exponentially, merely revising existing policies is not the answer. Nor is precluding the use of personal devices at the office. The Internet of Things and the ubiquitous nature of technology in the workplace requires HR to immerse itself in the issues raised by the CEO and CFO.

Please join Louis R. Lessig as he explains the essential ways that HR professionals should approach cybersecurity issues to provide a stronger level of confidence from the C-Suite in the activities of the organization as a whole. Show less

Webinar taking place on May 31, 2017. Click on "See Project" to sign up.

For almost two decades employers of all sizes and industries have addressed harassment in the workplace similar to one another, careful to hit the critical areas to be able to argue that appropriate and effective harassment training had taken place not only with supervisors, but also with rank and file employees. In part this was done because, if the same employer was sued for harassment there was a defense that… Show more

Webinar taking place on May 31, 2017. Click on "See Project" to sign up.

For almost two decades employers of all sizes and industries have addressed harassment in the workplace similar to one another, careful to hit the critical areas to be able to argue that appropriate and effective harassment training had taken place not only with supervisors, but also with rank and file employees. In part this was done because, if the same employer was sued for harassment there was a defense that could be mounted based on the very program that had been conducted. Even in a down economy, harassment training continued to ensure that an employer could make the argument that effective training had taken place.

But was that training truly effective? Recently the EEOC charged a select task force to determine, in part, the answer to that very question. The result was an almost 90 page report which asserts that the methodology being used by most employers today related to training in this area is not just ineffective, but lacking components necessary to address the larger harassment issues that exist today. So what is an organization to do now in order to preserve its defenses, properly train employees and remain ahead of the curve in this area?

Please join Louis R. Lessig as he answers this question, discussing the evolution of the training employers provide, breaking down the major points raised by the EEOC, and providing options to address the latest recommendations in harassment training. Show less

As an employer, one of your largest investments is your staff. Approximately 70% of your budget will include an investment or an expense directly linked to your people. As you budget for 2015, make sure to consider some ways you may be able to better protect your organization in the face of current employment legislation, pending items that may impact your budget during the year, as well as changes in employment needs and how to implement them. This engaging session will discuss several aspects… Show more

As an employer, one of your largest investments is your staff. Approximately 70% of your budget will include an investment or an expense directly linked to your people. As you budget for 2015, make sure to consider some ways you may be able to better protect your organization in the face of current employment legislation, pending items that may impact your budget during the year, as well as changes in employment needs and how to implement them. This engaging session will discuss several aspects of the human business landscape including pending legislation, new laws going into effect, a smattering of decisions you should know as well as a surprise or two. Have other concerns, bring them along because there will be an opportunity to discuss specific items. This is one update you will not want to miss! Show less