PLI's Eleventh Annual Institute on Privacy and Data Security Law Presentation on May 25, 2010 - "Workplace Privacy: Developments in Monitoring, Surveillance, Background Checks and Remote Computing"

• Overview of federal and state laws impacting privacy in the workplace
• Background screening of applicants and employees
• Employee monitoring: Video and audio surveillance
• Privacy tort actions brought by employees
• At-home workers and related privacy risks
• Use of social networking sites and blogs in the workplace

The presenters for this program will be Katherine Kettler, a shareholder at Miller Law Group, and John F. Hyland. For more information on how to attend this event, visit PLI's website.

 

Employment Law Update Web Seminar on May 20, 2010: Sexual Harassment - Legal Trends and Recent Developments

As large workplace harassment verdicts and settlements continue to make the headlines, and the definition of sexual harassment continues to evolve in the courts, employers need to remain as vigilant as ever about preventing sexual harassment. In this webinar, we will explore the latest trends and developments in federal and California sexual harassment law. Topics we will cover in depth include:

• A refresher on A.B. 1825 sexual harassment training obligations.
• An overview of recent federal and California court decisions regarding unlawful harassment.
• Best practices for preventing and addressing workplace harassment, including how to conduct harassment complaint investigations.
• An examination of increasing harassment complaints by men, as well as claims of same-sex harassment and sex stereotyping.
• A focus on teens in the workforce and how to prevent them from being victims of sexual harassment.

If you were unable to attend this webinar you can access the presentation by visiting our webinars page.

 

Employment Law Update Web Seminar on April 22, 2010: Disability Discrimination - Avoiding Bias and Managing Accommodations

According to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), disability discrimination claims rose by 10% between 2008 and 2009. And, the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) reports that disability-related charges accounted for approximately 42% of the employment claims it handled in 2009. Managing employees with disabilities can be complicated, and as the rules keep evolving and the number of claims is on the rise, it's critical for employers to be aware of the legal issues that come into play under the disability bias laws. Join us for our next web seminar, in which we will explore the latest developments in managing disabled workers in compliance with federal and California law, along with practical tips to help keep your company out of court. Topics we will cover in depth include:

• The impact of the ADA Amendments Act, the EEOC's proposed regulations, and a comparison with California's disability discrimination law.

• Recent cases and best practices on guiding the "interactive process" and exploring reasonable accommodations.

• Managing absenteeism within the bounds of the law.

• When alcoholism is a disability, and employer rights and responsibilities in dealing with alcoholic workers.

• Handling pre-employment inquiries and medical examinations without violating the ADA.

If you were unable to attend this webinar you can access the presentation by visiting our webinars page.

 

Employment Law Update Web Seminar on March 18, 2010: Terminating the Employment Relationship: How to Prevent Lawsuits

In today’s economic climate, terminated employees may be more likely than ever to sue their former employers for wrongful termination and related employment claims. In addition, while the economy struggles to improve, many employers continue to face the prospect of layoffs and staff reductions. Join us for our next webinar, in which we will explore key federal and California laws and best practices that should be considered whether an employer is terminating an individual employee or reducing staff through a layoff or reduction in force. Topics we will cover in depth include:

• Handling individual terminations –- legal traps and best practices to avoid them.

• Preventing retaliation claims.

• Recent federal and California court decisions impacting employee terminations.

• Tips for conducting RIFs and group layoffs.

• Severance, release and separation agreements -– dos and don’ts to make sure your agreements stand up in court.

• What employers need to know about the extended COBRA subsidy.

If you were unable to attend this webinar you can access the presentation by visiting our webinars page.

 

ALA Silicon Valley Chapter Presentation on February 25, 2010 - "2010 Labor Law Update"

This program will review significant developments in employment law for 2009 -- including ADAAA and GINA regulations from the EEOC, the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, new military family leave and labor relations requirements, important federal and California cases, and much more. We'll also preview court decisions and legislation expected in 2010, take a look at what various federal and state agencies have on their 2010 agendas, and conclude with a discussion on best practices to prepare your organization for employment law compliance in the new year and beyond.

The presenter for this program will be Bethany Vasquez, associate at MLG.

 

NCHRA Presentation on December 16, 2009 - "Disability Bias Law: The New ADAAA and Issues for Employers"

According to recent figures from the Center for Disease Control, one in five Americans has a disability. The increased likelihood of disabled workers in your workplace poses a unique set of legal issues and management challenges. Dive into recent topics in disability discrimination and gain practical tips to manage your workplace and stay out of court. Specifically, you’ll leave able to:

• Interpret the new ADA Amendments Act and the EEOC's proposed regulations.

• Identify and plan for potentially challenging accommodation issues.

• Discuss hot topics under both federal and California disability bias law.

Presenters for this program will be Claudia Castillo and Bethany Vasquez, associates at Miller Law Group.

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