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Employment & Labor Law Update / 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
PRESENTED BY DAN O'TOOLE
Recent key case decisions from Missouri/Kansas and federal courts, as well as other
updates on new federal and state laws and regulations, all of which have the
potential to significantly affect your business.
The ADA in a Post-Amendment World:
The Legal Landscape Shifts in Favor of Employees / 9:30 - 10:00 a.m.
PRESENTED BY DIONE GREENE
The Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008 was signed into law, representing a significant overhaul of the definition of a “disabled” individual, expanding the coverage of the ADA to individuals who previously would not have been covered by this law. This past year, the EEOC implemented its final regulations under the amended statute. Learn how the amended statute and regulations may affect you and your employees.
Break / 10:00 - 10:15 a.m.
Advanced Issues Under the Family & Medical Leave Act:
Curbing Abuse / 10:15 - 10:55 a.m.
PRESENTED BY MEREDITH RUND
Managing FMLA leave can be a nightmare. There are occasions when you
suspect an employee is abusing their FMLA leave rights and your goodwill.
While, sometimes, there is simply little you can do about it, there are steps
you can take to curb the abuse.
The Growing Trend of Employee Whistleblower
Retaliation Claims / 10:55 - 11:15 a.m.
PRESENTED BY LAURENCE TUCKER
That sub-standard and low-performing employee sees the writing on the wall that his
time is limited. Then he blows the whistle and complains that his boss or co-workers
have been violating laws in carrying out the company’s business. Learn the basics
about whistleblower retaliation law in Missouri and Kansas and avoid claims later.
Enhanced Risk of Wage & Hour Claims / 11:15 - 11:45 a.m.
PRESENTED BY JOHN VERING
Plaintiffs' lawyers are filing Fair Labor Standards Act claims in record numbers.
And plaintiffs need not prove that an employer intended to violate the law. Even worse
for employers, plaintiffs' counsel are in hot pursuit of available damage enhancements,
such as an extra year of liability, liquidated damages, attorneys' fees and civil penalties.
Find out how to protect your company.
Update: Social Media and Best Practices Concerning
Non-Competes and Trade Secrets / 11:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
PRESENTED BY JOHN VERING
In an age of increased competition, expanding technology and employee mobility
in even the highest-level positions, companies need effective tools to protect their proprietary information and business relationships and to avoid new legal restrictions on
how to manage social media issues in the workplace. Receive practical pointers on how
to prevent unfair competition by your former employees and how to avoid National Labor Relations Board restrictions on disciplining employees for social media conduct.
RSVP to Mary Rodell by February 22, 2012
/ 816.221.5070 ext. 7489
This program has been accredited for 3.9 Missouri Continuing Legal Education Credits
Kansas Continuing Legal Education Credits and Accreditation for HRCI is pending |