June 4, 2024 Employment & Labor CLE Institute

9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Registration

Session 1 - 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
"That Went Fast – 2024 Midyear Employment Law Update"
Presented by Fisher Phillips

This panel will discuss some of the major employment law updates so far in 2024, including new DOL independent contractor and overtime rules, the status of the FTC ban on non-compete agreements, new OSHA rules, and key state and local trends, including pay transparency, hairstyle equity, bans on “captive audience meetings” and pay data reporting.

Speakers:

• Samantha Sherwood Bononno, Partner, Fisher Phillips
• Shannon Young, Esq., Associate General Counsel, Employment & Benefits, Accession Risk Management Group

Session 2 - 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
"The Best Defense Is a Good Defense - How to Structure Your Company Safety Program to Preserve Defenses to OSHA Citations"
Presented by Saul Ewing LLP

Critical to asserting defenses to an OSHA citation, employers need a well-developed safety program that has in place the proper policies, training, monitoring, and record keeping. In this program, participants will receive an overview of the citation process, learn about effective defenses and the safety program measures vital to each, and hone their understanding by responding to hypothetical problems.

Speakers:

• Michael Metz-Topodas, Partner, Saul Ewing LLP
• Rebecca Reist, Associate, Saul Ewing LLP
• Marna Salimena, Deputy General Counsel, Comcast Cable

12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Luncheon

Session 3 - 1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
"The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: The Maze of Final Regulations and State and Local Laws "
Presented by Ogletree Deakins

With the June 2023 enactment of the PWFA and the regulations that followed, Congress and the EEOC have emphasized the critical importance of developing, implementing, and applying compliant approaches to pregnancy, childbirth, and related accommodation needs. Beyond the PWFA, numerous states and localities have similar pregnancy-related accommodation requirements. In this session, the speakers will examine employer obligations under the PWFA and explore strategies for compliance.

Speakers:

• Donald Gamburg, Shareholder, Ogletree Deakins
• Wayne Pinkstone, Shareholder, Ogletree Deakins
• Amanda Wickstrom, Senior Legal Counsel, Labor & Employment, IKEA North America Services, LLC

Session 4 - 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
"The Latest in Labor: Everything You Need to Know About the NLRB But Wish You Didn’t" Presented by Cozen O'Connor

The NLRB has been active as of late, with considerable developments and significant decisions that have implications for employers and the labor landscape in general. In this ever-evolving world of labor law, it is imperative that in-house counsel stay on top of the latest NLRB developments and stats, including the number of petitions being filed, union v. employer win rates, and the number of ULPs being filed. The panel will also discuss the Cemex decision, its effect on election procedures and timelines, and the status of recent Board rulemaking regarding independent contractors, joint employers, and handbook policies. They will also cover remedies under the NLRA and the definition of protected concerted activity. Additionally, the panel will look at the future labor landscape and how upcoming events could impact employers. The speakers will cover potential changes due to the upcoming presidential election, increased court scrutiny as to the level of deference to be afforded to the NLRB, and challenges to the constitutionality of the NLRB.

Speaker:

• Kelly Kindig, Member, Cozen O’Connor
• Anna Will, Associate General Counsel, Labor & Employment, Temple University Health System