Understanding Employment Law 2021
Presented by Practising Law Institute
7.5 New York CLE Credits Available (1 Ethics & Professionalism, 1 Skills, 5.5 Professional Practice)
JAMS Neutral Stephen P. Sonnenberg will be featured in this jam-packed employment law primer designed for attorneys and human resources professionals at all levels, including those who are new to the employment law arena or seeking a refresher. An expert faculty will lead you through the major statutes, regulations, case law, and considerations governing the employer/employee relationship, and offer practical pointers ranging from hiring to firing and everything in between. You will learn:
- The basics of employment discrimination, retaliation, and pay equity
- Harassment law and trends
- Drafting key employment documents and policies
- Wage and hour fundamentals including recent trends and issues
- Disability, leaves of absence, and accommodation law
- Key ethical considerations for employment law practitioners
Featured JAMS Speaker:
Stephen P. Sonnenberg, Esq.
Workplace Leave and Accommodation Fundamentals | 2:45 - 4:00 PM (EST)
- A primer on disability discrimination
- Interplay of ADA, FMLA, and other leave laws
- Reasonable accommodation considerations and alternatives
- Remote work and accommodations
- Managing intermittent leave
- Mental health and the workplace: considerations and strategies
Panelists:
Allison J. Adler | Facebook
Devjani H. Mishra | Littler Mendelson P.C.
Susan Ritz | Ritz Clark & Ben-Asher LLP
Related Event Category
Featured People
Stay Connected
Sign up to hear about upcoming events or to access information or recordings of past events and webinars.