Human Resources and the Law

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The objectives of this workshop are to provide the human resources professional with an understanding of:

• The laws that obligate employers
• Recent legislation and court cases defining employer/employee rights and obligations
• Legal and business considerations bearing on employer decisions
• Practical implications of the laws in day-to-day human resources operations
• The impact of the laws on the development of policies and procedures
• Alternatives for minimizing the company's exposure to employee lawsuits and administrative charges

This course concentrates on case-study discussions and practical examples, enabling you to have a thorough understanding of the law in the context of problems that arise every day.

Who Will Benefit?
HR managers and professionals who seek detailed coverage of federal and state laws, regulations, and court cases affecting the workplace; typical attendees have one to ten years of experience in human resources

Key Topics

EEO: Equal Employment Opportunity

• Title VII, ADEA, ADA, Executive Order 11246, the Rehabilitation Act, and VEVRAA; nondiscrimination in recruitment, testing, promotion, and termination; affirmative action requirements for government contractors.

FLSA: Fair Labor Standards Act

• What you must know about the federal wage-and-hour law and how it is enforced

OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Act

• The rights and responsibilities of employers to employees

ERISA: Employment Retirement Income Security Act

• What your company must do to comply with this complex and changing law.

FMLA: Family and Medical Leave Act

• Understanding under what circumstances this federal law requires an employer to grant leaves of absence to employees

NLRA: National Labor Relations Act

• How to avoid violating the NLRA; trends in recent rulings; the relationship between a collective bargaining agreement and the law

WARN: Workers Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act

• Employers' obligations when closing plants or operations

COBRA: Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act and HIPAA: The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

• Understanding the benefits and privacy protection of these laws

SOX: Sarbanes-Oxley Act

• Understanding the SOX Whistleblower Protections

Employment at will/wrongful discharge

• Recent court cases and the erosion of the employment-at-will doctrine; what employers must do to protect themselves from being sued for wrongful discharge

Privacy issues and management rights in the workplace

• How and when do employers expose themselves to liability? A review of the legal concerns involved in the implementation of policies and procedures by employers regarding:
• -- Employee drug testing
• -- Employee assistance programs
• -- Employee surveillance and searches
• -- Disciplining of "off-premises conduct"
• -- Maintenance of, and access to, personnel files
• -- Reference checks
• -- Anti-nepotism
• -- Communicable disease issues
• -- Workplace violence

State and local legislation and court action

• Current trends in state and local laws and regulations affecting human resources. Key litigation in the states.

Special Features
You will receive a CD-ROM containing comprehensive legal summaries prepared by renowned labor and employment law attorneys as well as detailed resource lists and bibliographies.

Instructor(s):
Andrea M. Basile-Terrillion, Susan W. Brecher, Shelley M. Greenwald, Lisa L. Hunter, Barbara B. Kalish, Michael A. Kalish, William Milani, Robert J. Nobile, Andrea S. Rattner, Donald W. Savelson, Laurie Zeligson

Instructor Background:
Andrea M. Basile-Terrillion, Esq., Attorney, Law Offices of Jon A. Dorf, LLP. Ms. Basile-Terrillion counsels business owners, as well as managers, human resources professionals, and in-house legal staffs concerning diverse labor and employment law issues. She has lectured and conducted training throughout the United States.

Susan W. Brecher, Esq., Director, Equal Employment Opportunities Program, Cornell University-ILR. She is also an attorney specializing in the field of employment practices. Prior to joining Cornell, she served as in-house employment counsel at ABC and NBC and was associated with the law firm Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher and Flom.

Shelly M. Greenwald, Esq., Private Attorney, specializing in the field of employment practices and litigation. She advises, counsels, trains, and handles all aspects of employment law litigation. Formerly, she was in-house counsel at NBC and has appeared on Court TV and CNBC.

Lisa L. Hunter, President, Newport Consulting Group, a human resources consulting firm specializing in compensation and organization effectiveness. She has over 20 years' experience in human resources policy development, as well as in the design and implementation of compensation programs and performance management systems. Formerly, she held various executive human resources positions with media corporations.

Barbara Kalish, Esq., Private Attorney and Consultant. Ms. Kalish has 15 years' experience in labor relations law, employment practices and benefits, and arbitration. Formerly, she was in-house counsel at the Daily News in New York and was associated with New York and New Jersey law firms.

Michael A. Kalish, Esq., Partner, Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. Mr. Kalish represents management with regard to all aspects of labor and employment law, including counseling on employment-related issures and representation in litigation and administrative proceedings.

William Milani, Esq., Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. His expertise includes representing management in the areas of EEO laws, laws pertaining to the employer/employee business relationship generally, and international employment law. Mr. Milani has counseled foreign multinational clients doing business in the United States on the unique labor and employment law issues they face.

Robert J. Nobile, Esq., Partner, Seyfarth, Shaw, Fairweather & Geraldson, specializing in labor/employment law. He has 15 years' experience as an employment lawyer and ten years' as an HR professional. He authored the Guide to Employee Handbooks, The HR Guide, Essential Facts of Employment, and Guide to Corporate HR Policies/Procedures Manuals.

Andrea S. Rattner, Esq., Partner, Proskauer Rose LLP, a labor and employment law firm. She practices in the field of employee benefits and executive compensation

Donald W. Savelson, Esq., Partner, Proskauer Rose LLP, a labor and employment law firm. His labor experience includes NLRA, EEO, WARN, OSHA, and ERISA, and he regularly litigates before government agencies and in the courts. Formerly, Mr. Savelson was an attorney with the National Labor Relations Board.

Laurie Zeligson, Esq., Private Attorney, specializing in employment law, including advising on such issues as discrimination, sexual harassment, workplace privacy, defamation, and personnel policies. Formerly, she was Vice President and Senior Counsel, Citibank, N.A., where she provided legal counsel to executive and human resources managers.

Past Participants Include:
Past Participants in All Cornell Workshops Include

• AIG
• American Express
• AT&T
• Becton-Dickinson & Co.
• Bell Atlantic
• BMG
• Boeing
• Chase Manhattan Bank
• Citicorp
• Coca-Cola
• Corning Glass
• Estee Lauder
• General Motors
• Girl Scouts of America
• GTE
• IBM
• Johnson & Johnson
• Lucent
• Merck
• Mobil
• MTV
• NEC America
• New York City Criminal Justice Agency
• New York State Dept. of Labor
• Tiffany & Co.
• Time Warner
• UNICEF
• United States Postal Service
• United Technologies
• Xerox

Sponsor Background:

• Over 50 years ago, Cornell University's School of Industrial and Labor Relations was formed to provide training to employers to improve workplaces and workplace life.
• Cornell workshops have a reputation for being current in subject theory and application as well as on legal or regulatory issues.
• Classes are highly interactive…between student and instructor and student to student.
• Discussion groups, case studies, role plays, and other exercises provide practice for your learning.
• Your instructors are skilled communicators and experienced professionals committed to providing the finest in real world, practical education.
• The majority of our clients are repeat users…a testimony to the quality and value received.

Substitution and Cancellation Policy

Substitutions of registrants can be made at any time. Cancellations and transfers are subject to a 25% charge unless received in writing one week prior to the program. Registrants who do not cancel in writing prior to the program date and who do not attend are responsible for the entire fee.

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