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In July, join us for a series of 8 webcast programs covering a wide range of timely labor and employment law topics such as preventing harassment in remote workforces; building sustainable diversity, equity and inclusion training programs; tackling strategic and practical issues in mass individual employment arbitrations; navigating 6 ethics hot spots for employment lawyers; and more!
This series is presented by 2021 Upper Midwest Employment Law Institute faculty as an added bonus to that Institute’s attendees – with webcast registration open to anyone interested in this important content!
Times listed are Central Time.
Wednesday, July 14, 2021
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Mass Individual Employment Arbitrations Post-Epic
Since the Supreme Court endorsed class action waivers as a condition of employment in Epic v. Lewis in 2018, class action litigators on both the plaintiff and defense side have had to adjust their tactics on large class matters. As a response to the increased use of class action waivers and arbitration agreements, plaintiff’s counsel have commenced individual mass arbitrations that would otherwise be class or collective actions in court. Reena and Joe will discuss the mass individual employment arbitration strategy and will present plaintiff and defense perspectives regarding various related issues, such as how to organize and structure the arbitrations, considerations regarding the introduction of evidence, impacts of early arbitrations on later arbitrations, and strategies for reaching a global resolution.
– Reena Desai; Nichols Kaster, PLLP
– Joseph G. Schmitt; Nilan Johnson Lewis PA
Wednesday, July 14, 2021
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
The Fundamentals of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – Getting It Right from the Start
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are related but separate concepts. Learn the differences and how to develop and communicate around each of these concepts to design and implement an effective approach to DEI or assess the success of existing DEI policies and programs.
– Shirley O. Lerner; Littler Mendelson P.C.
Wednesday, July 14, 2021
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Making Diversity Work – Building a Sustainable DEI Training Program
Learn the components necessary to create a strong and sustainable Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Training Program. This session reviews the legal requirements, the pros and cons of online, in-person, in-house and third- party training; ways to communicate and track; and the legal and operational issues to consider in the development of a DEI Training Program.
– Andriel M. Dees; Minnesota State Colleges and Universities
– Jenny Gassman-Pines; Greene Espel PLLP
Tuesday, July 20, 2021
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Preventing Harassment in a Remote Workforce
The increase in electronic communications in the pandemic times of quarantine or stay-at-home mandates has led to a corresponding uptick in online bullying, harassment, and other hostile behavior, all of which may violate the same laws that employers must enforce when employees are in the office. Further, the work from home setting has not changed the fact that employee complaints must be investigated—now often using electronic means of communication rather than in-person interviews. In this seminar, the speakers will discuss the application of the law to the remote environment (including alleged COVID-19-related harassment) as well as provide 10 tips to effectively address harassment issues and reduce legal liability.
– Cynthia A. Bremer; Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
– Dennis A. Davis, Ph.D.; Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.; Torrance
Tuesday, July 20, 2021
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Got Workers in California? Here’s What New Developments Require You to Do
California employers are faced with implementing a slew of new regulations. Learn about those new developments and the resulting updates needed in training and other employment law policies. You’ll get practical guidance and a heads-up about trends to keep an eye on.
– Mandana Massoumi; Seyfarth Shaw LLP; Los Angeles
Tuesday, July 20, 2021
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Ethics for Employment Lawyers – 6 Ethics Hot Spots and How to Approach Them
Myriad ethical issues dot the landscape for the employment law practitioner. Join our experienced panel, consisting of an employment law practitioner, former in-house counsel, and ethics board director, for a discussion exploring the real-world issues employer and employee counsel frequently encounter. Topics include:
Plus time for Q&A throughout!
– Amy B. Conway; Stinson LLP
– Susan M. Humiston; Office of Lawyers Professional Responsibility
– Timothy Y. Wong; Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Thursday, July 22, 2021
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
When Work Isn’t Working – Using Leave and Reassignment Effectively to Accommodate Disability
When no other accommodation is available to allow an employee to remain on the job, the ADA requires employers to consider leave or reassignment. This session will provide insights regarding when to consider leave (under the ADA and FMLA), how to make leave work for both the employer and employee, managing intermittent and reduced schedule leave, and when reassignment is appropriate. This session will apply case law and agency guidance to practical situations.
– Heather Fokken; Medtronic Inc.
– Kristin Berger Parker; Stinson LLP
Thursday, July 22, 2021
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Independent Contractor/Joint Employer – An Expensive Error
In January, the Department of Labor announced final rules clarifying the standards for independent contractor versus employee status and joint employer status under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The final rules overhaul decades of Department of Labor guidance and court decisions, leaving many to question whether they will withstand judicial scrutiny. During this session, Gina Janeiro and Mike Moberg discuss how employers can decipher whether workers are independent contractors or employees and whether they are jointly responsible for employing workers provided by another entity, including staffing companies.
– Gina K. Janeiro; Jackson Lewis P.C.
– Michael J. Moberg; Jackson Lewis P.C.
$295
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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.
This package provides 8.0 total CLE credits. Credits should be reported individually for each webcast attended, not the package as a whole.
Minnesota CLE has applied to the Minnesota State Board of CLE for the standard, ethics, and elimination of bias CLE credits as listed below. Application has been made to the Minnesota State Bar Association for any "specialist" credits and to the Supreme Court ADR Program for any continuing education in ADR credits.
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Mass Individual Employment Arbitrations Post-Epic
1.0 standard CLE credit
1.0 labor and employment law specialist credit
1.0 civil trial specialist credit
1.0 HRCI credit
1.0 SHRM credit
The Fundamentals of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – Getting It Right from the Start
1.0 standard CLE credit
1.0 labor and employment law specialist credit
1.0 HRCI credit
1.0 SHRM credit
Making Diversity Work – Building a Sustainable DEI Training Program
1.0 standard CLE credit
1.0 labor and employment law specialist credit
1.0 HRCI credit
1.0 SHRM credit
Preventing Harassment in a Remote Workforce
1.0 standard CLE credit
1.0 labor and employment law specialist credit
1.0 HRCI credit
1.0 SHRM credit
Got Workers in California? Here’s What New Developments Require You to Do
1.0 standard CLE credit
1.0 labor and employment law specialist credit
1.0 HRCI credit
1.0 SHRM credit
Ethics for Employment Lawyers – 6 Ethics Hot Spots and How to Approach Them
1.0 ethics credit
1.0 labor and employment law specialist credit
1.0 HRCI credit
1.0 SHRM credit
When Work Isn’t Working – Using Leave and Reassignment Effectively to Accommodate Disability
1.0 standard CLE credit
1.0 labor and employment law specialist credit
1.0 HRCI credit
1.0 SHRM credit
Independent Contractor/Joint Employer – An Expensive Error
1.0 standard CLE credit
1.0 labor and employment law specialist credit
1.0 HRCI credit
1.0 SHRM credit