Employment Law Risk Management In the Workplace

Monday, July 18, 2005

Four Points by Sheraton Hyannis Resort, Hyannis, Cape Cod, Massachusetts

Executive Summary

This is a full day course for non-lawyers. At this specialized and interactive pre-conference, participants will explore the real-life employment law issues with which they must deal in the workplace daily. It is no longer the hypothetical case of what to do if you get sued, but rather what to do when you get sued. Creating the right infrastructure in terms of documentation and training may make all the difference in the survival of your career and your employer. As the workforce becomes more diverse and state and federal laws continue to evolve and become more complex; what were once acceptable employment practices may now be considered unlawful or imprudent. These practices may unwittingly expose you or your organization to adverse financial, regulatory, or public relations consequences. Ms Lester’s unique understanding of professional practices and businesses allows her to assist employers and employees to anticipate issues and adopt preventative strategies with time-sensitive, cost-effective solutions that are in sync with their objectives, priorities, and strategic plans.

Workshop Objectives

At the completion of this seminar you will be able to:
• Anticipate, diagnose, and adopt preventative strategies.
• Understand what is and is not permitted under state and federal anti-discrimination and anti-harassment laws.
• Identify who is at risk for violence in the workplace.
• Prepare to deal with violence incidents when they occur.
• Understand wage and hour regulations.
• Develop policies for legal issues in the workplace.
• Develop acceptable techniques for appraising, disciplining, and terminating employees.
• Develop effective employment documentation.

Distinguished Faculty

Martha L. Lester, Esq. is Chair of the Employment Law Practice Group and a Director of the Corporate Department of the law firm of Lowenstein Sandler PC. Ms. Lester serves on the firm’s Executive, Management and Strategic Planning Committees and chairs the firm’s Associate Life and Training Committee and the Women Lawyers of Lowenstein Sandler. Ms. Lester is the Executive Editor of A Practical Guide to Federal and New Jersey Employment Law: The Employer’s Resource. She provides general counsel and special projects advice in connection with complex employment-related matters to professional, business, and banking clients.

Ms. Lester works closely with boards of directors, senior management, physicians’ practices, in-house counsel, and human resource personnel to devise policies consistent with the unique culture of each organization that relate to the interviewing, hiring, disciplining and termination of employees. Ms. Lester also advises management in connection with workplace audits, conflicts of interest, discrimination, whistleblowers, family and medical leaves, disability leaves and accommodations, substance abuse screening and testing, workplace technology and privacy issues, violence in the workplace, employee downsizing, and litigation management. She provides advice with regard to executive and professional compensation agreements and arrangements, the Equal Pay Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act and other related compensation matters as well as drafting and negotiating Confidentiality Agreements, Restrictive Covenant Agreements, Employment Agreements and Consulting Agreements.

Tuition

Tuition is $295. Tuition includes a continental breakfast, lunch with faculty and a detailed workshop manual.

Continuing Education Information

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Schedule

Monday, July 18, 2005