Everyone is vulnerable to potential lawsuits at termination. There are several laws in place that apply to termination such as the WARN Act. Plus, there are a lot of lessons to be learned even if you are not implicating those laws.
To learn more about these laws along with the compliance components to review and best practices to use, join us for our upcoming July 26th webinar on Reductions in Force/Layoffs/Reduced Hours: What Employers Need to Know.
-Sima Ali, Publisher and Chief Content Curator
July 26th at 8:30am
In times of economic uncertainty, employers must confront the potential for reductions in force. When conducting reductions in force, employers face numerous avenues of liability in executing these plans and are faced with significant risks from employeelawsuits. Employers must consider not only the complex economic intricacies of a reduction in force, but also the wide scope of employment laws that could increase the risks and costs associated with reductions in force. This webinar will help you understand some of these legal risks. You will learn what categories of workers these laws protect, how suits are brought and analyzed, and what practices employers can keep in mind when conducting a reduction in force to minimize the risk and cost to the employer.
August 9th at 8:00am
With an increasingly mobile and entrepreneurial workforce, businesses face serious challenges when trying to protect their trade secrets and valued business relationships from unwanted competition. Recent laws and court decisions, however, impose greater restrictions on non-competes and other restrictive covenants and more laws have been proposed.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently issued a far-reaching notice of proposed rulemaking that would prohibit the use of noncompete clauses and preempt state laws that provide less protection for workers than the proposed rule. Despite the proposed rule, existing noncompete agreements that comply with state law remain in force. In this webinar, we will review applicable state laws and steps employers can take to ensure their restrictive covenant agreements are reasonably tailored to protect legitimate business interests.
Attend this webinar to learn what it takes to comply with the new laws and stay ahead of the curve of these legal developments. We will also discuss best practices and practical tips companies can implement regarding restrictive covenant agreements.
On July 11th we held our inaugural “HRtelligence Round Table Breakfast” where Sima Ali, Esq. led a lively conversation with business leaders and human resources professionals to discuss workplace issues and employment law updates. Sima began the breakfast by shedding light on the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), addressed flexible and remote workers, and reviewed the recent Groff case regarding accommodation for an employee’s religious beliefs.
Attendees shared some of the challenges they’re facing in their organization and welcomed suggestions from the group. Topics included wage transparency, hiring overseas workers, employee engagement tools, applicant tracking systems, job descriptions and much more. The opportunity to connect with others who are dealing with similar issues, with input from Sima, was invaluable.
Our goal for the event was to create an open forum for people to engage in meaningful discussions with a labor and employment attorney, gain valuable insights, and enhance their understanding of the ever-evolving landscape of employment law. The feedback from attendees was overwhelmingly positive, and we look forward to presenting future “Round Table Breakfast” opportunities for our HRtelligence members.
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