8:25 – 8:55 a.m.
JOIN ONLINE

8:55 – 9:00 a.m.
WELCOME & INTRODUCTION

9:00 – 9:30 a.m.
Implementing a Discipline and Discharge Process
This session sets the stage for this seminar and introduces a process in which discipline and discharge decisions can be made and implemented. This includes identifying potential risks and other considerations employers must keep in mind while weighing discipline and discharge decisions.
– Liane M. Wong, Course Chair

9:30 – 9:35 a.m.
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9:35 – 10:35 a.m.
Elimination of Bias – Ways to Address Bias in Investigations and Disciplinary Decision-Making
1.0 elimination of bias credit applied for
The goal of any investigation or disciplinary decision should be an impartial, neutral, factually correct, fair decision. Bias undermines these objectives and creates unnecessary risk for your organization. This session gives you guidance for eliminating bias from your employee investigations and disciplinary decision-making and creating policies and procedures that promote equity.
– Lucas J. Kaster, Toni D. Newborn & Abdul M. Omari, PhD

10:35 – 10:45 a.m.
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10:45 – 11:45 a.m.
Getting the Facts – Workplace Investigation from Start to Finish
Includes checklist of pre-investigation considerations!
Workplace investigations may be necessary for many reasons – in response to alleged performance issues, or because there’s a complaint of discrimination or harassment, or because a supervisor witnessed behavior that they believe violates a workplace rule … and the list goes on. This session gives a practical overview of workplace investigations, with special emphasis on pre-investigation considerations. Topics will include such critical issues as – 

• How and when to start an investigation;
• Who should conduct the investigation;
• Who should be interviewed and in what order;
• Whether interviews should be in-person or conducted remotely;
• What questions should be asked; and 
• How to document the investigation’s findings.

– Leonard B. Segal

11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
LUNCH BREAK

12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
4 Rules of Discipline Documentation
Includes comparative examples of ineffective and effective disciplinary memos!
A legal “how-to” guide for documenting and communicating employee performance and behavior problems. This fast-paced session is filled with examples of good and bad documentation, plus instruction on how to successfully document to improve performance and prepare for litigation.
– Robert C. Boisvert, Jr.

1:30 – 1:35 p.m.
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1:35 – 2:35 p.m.
The Termination Meeting – A Step-by-Step Guide
Includes helpful checklists!
You know you must terminate; the question is how to do so without inviting lawsuits. Learn how to plan and execute the termination meeting including –

• Talking points that deter problems and increase comfort and respect;
• Potential questions and how to answer them;
• Practical tips on what and how to collect employer property; 
• What to do differently when you must carry out the termination meeting remotely;
• And more.

– Sheila A. Engelmeier

2:35 – 2:45 p.m.
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2:45 – 3:30 p.m.
Separation Agreements and Releases – 7 Mistakes Employers Make
7 important lessons for employers as they consider, offer, negotiate, and implement separation agreements and releases in discharges that may be related to potential or actualized disciplinary matters.
– Laura Farley & Mary Thomas

3:30 – 3:35 p.m.
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3:35 – 4:35 p.m.
Navigating 2022’s Hot-Button Discipline and Discharge Decision-Making – Plaintiff and Defense Perspectives
To cap the day, join us for a session that applies principles you’ve learned throughout the seminar to ripped-from-the-headline issues including –

• Refusals to follow employer-mandated safety protocols, including vaccination – or complaints that an employer’s protocols are insufficient to ensure safety;
• Refusals to return to work after having worked remotely during the pandemic; and
• At-work or off-work political speech or activity.

– Michael J. Moberg & Kaarin Nelson Schaffer
– Liane M. Wong, Course Chair (moderator)

LIVE SIMULCAST
Friday, January 28, 2022
Attend online

$245 MSBA members / $245 paralegals / $295 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.

Minnesota CLE is applying to the Minnesota State Board of CLE for 6.25 CLE credits, including 1.0 elimination of bias credit. The maximum number of total credits attendees may claim for this program is 6.25 credits.

Minnesota CLE also has applied to the Minnesota State Bar Association for 6.25 labor and employment law specialist credits.

HRCI – Minnesota CLE is applying to the Human Resource Certification Institute for 6.25 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 6.25 PDCs for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit www.shrmcertification.org.