Welcome & Introduction  (5 MINUTES)
– Grant T. Collins, Course Chair

Overview of the Labor & Employment Law Specialist Certification Exam  (15 MINUTES)
– Christopher D. Jozwiak, Chair, MSBA’s Labor & Employment Specialist Certification Board

Employment Discrimination – Part 1  (30 MINUTES)
State and federal employment discrimination statutes, including Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act (discrimination and accommodation), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act, the Equal Pay Act, the Minnesota Human Rights Act, and the Minnesota Women’s Economic Security Act.
– Steven Andrew Smith

Employment Discrimination – Part II  (30 MINUTES)
Releases of employment discrimination claims, arbitrability of claims, and how employment discrimination statutes affect analysis in reductions-in-force.
– Jenny Gassman-Pines

Private Sector Labor Law  (45 MINUTES)
Overview of the NLRA, NLRB proceedings, organizing and unfair labor practices. 
– Chelsea J. Bodin

Ethics Issues in Labor and Employment Practice  (30 MINUTES)
0.5 ethics credit applied for
This short and impactful session will deliver your essential employment ethics tips including, identifying your client and constituents in an organization, analyzing conflicts, conducting ethical investigations, and drafting ethical settlement agreements.
– Jennifer S. Bovitz

Immigration Law for the Labor and Employment Attorney  (30 MINUTES)
All foreign nationals, except for US permanent residents, must obtain authorization from the US government to live and/or work in the US. This session will provide an overview of H1-B Non-Immigrant Work Visas, L-1 Non-Immigrant Work Visas, E-1/E-2 Non-Immigrant Work Visas, TN Classification, Lawful Stay for Dependents, Form I-9 and E-Verify. 
– Penni P. Bradshaw, Rachael Goblirsch & Piyumi M. Samaratunga

COVID-19’s Impact on Leave Laws (including FMLA, ADA, and Local Ordinances)  (15 MINUTES)
This session will provide a brief overview of the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on federal, state, and local leave laws. This session will address the FFCRA, FMLA, MPLA, ADA, and the Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Duluth sick leave ordinances.
– Grant T. Collins

What Every Employment Attorney Needs to Know About Labor Law  (30 MINUTES)
Labor law isn’t just for labor unions. Thus, even attorneys representing employees and employers in a non-union environment need to understand how federal labor law applies in a non-union workplace. What is more, President Biden has made expanding private-sector unionization a goal of his administration. As a result, every employment lawyer should have a basic understanding of the NLRB representation process, how the NLRA interacts with other employment laws, and how to administer and enforce a union contractor.
– Grant T. Collins

Common-Law Employment Contract and Tort Claims  (30 MINUTES)
This session will provide an overview of employment torts, including tortious interference, invasion of privacy, defamation, and negligence. This session will also cover employment contracts, non-compete/restrictive covenants, executive compensation.
– Lawrence P. Schaefer

Wage and Hour  (30 MINUTES)
Federal Fair Labor Standards Act, state wage and hour laws, prevailing wage (federal and state) and settlements/releases in the wage-hour context.
– Mary B. Thomas

Family and Medical Leave  (15 MINUTES)
A brief overview of the federal Family and Medical Leave Act, several Minnesota equivalents and the Minneapolis and Saint Paul sick and safe time ordinances. 
– Mary M. Krakow

Whistleblower, Reprisal and Retaliation  (15 MINUTES)
This session will provide a general overview of federal and state whistleblower, reprisal, and retaliation claims.
– Shawn J. Wanta

Other Significant State and Federal Employment Laws  (30 MINUTES)
This session will address Minn. Stat. 181; occupational safety and health (OSHA and state health and safety laws); unemployment compensation; state and federal veterans rights; federal contract compliance; DOL OFCCP; federal, state, and local affirmative action; and WARN.
– Susan K. Fitzke

Benefits Law for the Labor and Employment Attorney  (30 MINUTES)
Except for wages and salaries, employee benefits are the primary tools by which employers attract and retain qualified personnel for their organizations.  Learn the common issues that arise with regards to employee benefits.  Topics include ERISA plans, deferred compensation plans under IRS Code Section 409A, severance agreements and other related topics.
– Thomas B. Henke

$245

Other discounts that may apply:

• Season Pass Discount
• On Demand Bundle 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.

Minnesota CLE is applying to the Minnesota State Board of CLE for 6.0 CLE credits, including 0.5 ethics credit. The maximum number of total credits attendees may claim for this program is 6.0 credits.

Depending on the jurisdiction in which you practice, you may or may not be able to claim credit for viewing this on demand seminar. Please check with your licensing agency for accreditation information.