8:30 – 9:00 a.m.
CHECK-IN & CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST

9:00 – 9:05 a.m.
Welcome & Announcements
– Mae R. Brooks & Jenny Gassman-Pines, Course Co-Chairs

9:05 – 10:05 a.m.
Labor Market 2023 – How Are Employers Trying to Attract Talent? What Are the Legal, HR, and Business Implications?
– Steven Andrew Smith, Jana O’Leary Sullivan & Mary B. Thomas
– Toni D. Newborn (moderator)

10:05 – 10:15 a.m.
BREAK

10:15 – 11:15 a.m.
Job Descriptions, Applications and Postings – What Can and Must an Employer Do and Say?
– Stephen M. Owen

11:15 – 11:25 a.m.
BREAK

11:25 a.m. – 12:25 p.m.
Evaluating Candidates – Practical Guidance for Compliant and Effective Interviews and Decision-Making
– Laurin Cathey & Jenny Gassman-Pines

12:25 – 1:15 p.m.
LUNCH BREAK (on your own)

1:15 – 2:15 p.m.
Applicant Screening Do’s and Don’ts – Drug Testing, Reviewing Social Media Posts, Background Checks and More
– Cynthia A. Bremer & Jody Ward-Rannow

2:15 – 2:35 p.m.
QUICK TAKE #1
3 Common Ways Employers Run Afoul of Privacy Laws in the Hiring Process – And How to Avoid Them!
– Lisa B. Ellingson

2:35 – 2:45 p.m.
BREAK

2:45 – 3:05 p.m.
QUICK TAKE #2
4 Ways Hiring Differs for Unionized Workplaces
– Brendan D. Cummins

3:05 – 3:25 p.m.
QUICK TAKE #3
Additional Requirements for Hiring in the Public Sector
– Joshua M. Heggem

3:25 – 4:25 p.m.
No-Poach, Non-Solicit, and Non-Compete Agreements – How to Vet Applicants for Existing Agreements, Weigh Risks and Benefits of Proceeding with Job Offers, and Handle Onboarding
– Joel Andersen & Katie M. Connolly

LIVE IN-PERSON
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Minnesota CLE Conference Center
600 Nicollet Mall, Suite 370
Seventh Street & Nicollet Mall, Third Floor City Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota

ONLINE REPLAY
Monday, February 27, 2023
Attend online
A moderator will be available to answer questions by email.

$275 MSBA members / $275 paralegals / $325 standard rate

Other discounts that may apply:

• Season Pass Discount
• New Lawyer Discount

Scholarships available!
Need-based scholarships are available for in-person and online seminars. For further information or to obtain a scholarship application, contact us at 800-759-8840 or customerservice@minncle.org.

CLE
Minnesota CLE is applying to the Minnesota State Board of CLE for 6.0 standard CLE credits. The maximum number of total credits attendees may claim for this program is 6.0 credits.

LABOR & EMPLOYMENT LAW SPECIALIST
Minnesota CLE also is applying to the Minnesota State Bar Association for 6.0 labor and employment law specialist credits.

HRCI
Minnesota CLE also is applying to the Human Resource Certification Institute for 6.0 HR (General) recertification credit hours.

SHRM
Minnesota CLE is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP. This program is valid for 6 PDCs for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit www.shrmcertification.org.