New FMLA Regulations, presented by Sarah Roane of Ogletree Deakins

This presentation addresses the sweeping changes the U.S. Department of Labor made to the FMLA when it issued new regulations on November 17, 2008.

ADA Changes, presented by Ken Keller of Carruthers & Roth

The ADAAA, which became effective January 1, 2009, makes significant changes to the ADA's definition of "disability" that broadens the scope of coverage under both the ADA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Corporate Policies on Health & Wellness, presented by Sara Simberg of Hagan Davis

Explore permissible wellness programs under HIPAA regulations, EEOC comments on wellness programs, and state law considerations in crafting wellness programs.

New COBRA Changes and Their Impact on Every Business Offering Health Insurance, presented by David C. Smith, Esq.

Discussion includes a brief review of COBRA and State Continuation requirements and introduction to the changes adopted by Congress and their impacts on employers who are required to provide continuation under COBRA.

Legal Aspects of Reductions in Workforce, presented by Nathan Duggins of Tuggle Duggins and Leon Shields, Employment Security Commission

Discussion includes the advantages and disadvantages of temporary vs. permanent layoffs, how layoffs affect a business's unemployment payments, and what employers need to know and what should they watch for when deciding which employees to lay off.

Internal Investigations, presented by Bill McMahon of Constangy Brooks

Discussion includes how in-house investigations of a particular incident are often the primary resource in determining what happened and what actions should be taken.

Employee Fraud Prevention, presented by Paula Sinozich of Connors & Sinozich

Participants learn how to protect their business and employees' jobs by instituting fair and safe practices to prevent fraud in the workplace.

Communications and Technology, presented by Jimmy Powell of Womble Carlyle

Explore the questions surrounding how electronic messages create a 'paper trail,' accessible during litigation.

Immigration Reform, presented by Gerry Chapman of Chapman Law Firm

This presentation includes a summary of most recent developments in immigration enforcement and discusses how to respond to an ICE audit.

Separation (Without) Anxiety, presented by Melanie Samson Tuttle of Schell Bray Law Firm

Discussion includes the benefits and burdens of separation agreements and releases and tips on drafting and implementing them.

HIPAA Changes, presented by Karen McKeithen Schaede, Attorney at Law

The Stimulus Act has amended The Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act ("HIPAA") with the incorporation of the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act ("HITECH").

Employment Discrimination Update, presented by Bill McMahon of Constangy Brooks

Includes analysis of Supreme Court decisions and discussion of the important lessons that employers should integrate into their human resource practices, including updated tips for handling discrimination and retaliation claims.

Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act

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