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In a fast-paced hour, you will meet many new and rapidly changing California employment laws. Give them a chance—you might even find some that you like!

Our topics will include presumption of retaliation in certain terminations, workplace violence prevention standards, expanded paid sick leave, still more restrictions on non-compete agreements, and limitations on employers regarding cannabis use.

We also provide timely reminders of our own rapidly developing laws in Illinois and Chicago in some of these same areas. 

ACC Houston Member Appreciation Social
April 18, 2024 | 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Cedar Creek Bar & Grill | 1034 W. 20th Street | Houston, TX 77008

Join us for a Member Appreciation Social! Come meet other ACC  Houston members, network, learn about the chapter and/or just enjoy a cocktail and some great food!

We hope to see you there.

Join ACC St. Louis and  Amundsen Davis for the ACC STL CLE:   How Not to Get Fired as Corporate Counsel on Wednesday, April 3rd!

From ethical factors to privilege considerations to product liability to preserving your work product, this session will address various elements to “CYA” in a manner that is beneficial to both you and your company.  As guardians of the businesses you serve, in-house counsel missteps have a domino effect.  

Join us for an analysis of several real life scenarios as to the risks that can easily be overlooked while focusing on the more technical elements of your role as in-house counsel. 


Schedule:
11:40 - 11:45 am - Zoom Link Open for CLE Check-In and speaker Introductions
11:45 - 1:00 pm - CLE Program 

Location: 
Zoom link to be sent separately

We look forward to seeing you VIRTUALLY on Wednesday, April 3rd!

The historic Minneapolis Club is the backdrop for this ACC MN CLE program on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. You'll want to arrive in time for the delicious breakfast beforehand.

The Substantial Burden of Religious Accommodation and What to Expect from the Federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA)

Join Jackson Lewis P.C. attorney Mike Moberg for a discussion on accommodations. The United States Supreme Court has clarified the undue hardship burden after 46 years but did not provide detailed specifics about what will be needed to establish undue hardship, leaving plenty of room for arguments in pending litigation. However, it did provide clues to help employers design their internal process going forward. We will clarify what this means for employers both legally and practically. 

Additionally, we will discuss PWFA and the practical impact the regulations will have on employers as they handle accommodation requests. We will touch on topics such as the types of conditions and circumstances included under the umbrella of “pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions,” how long an employer must excuse an employee from performing essential functions and what your HR team, managers and supervisors need to know about how the EEOC views their obligations.

AGENDA

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM | Attendee check-in and buffet breakfast

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM | CLE program

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM | Networking and departures

Validated parking is available in the ramp adjacent to the Minneapolis Club. 

Admission is free and open to ACC members (and to in-house counsel first-time guests). 

1.0 Standard CLE credit is pending in Minnesota.

Thanks to our sponsor, Jackson Lewis!

Join us for a lunchtime roundtable covering need-to-know updates from DOJ and SEC. As the election approaches, hear from McDermott white-collar and securities partners on lessons learned and what to expect. The roundtable will feature a discussion of how companies can enhance their compliance programs in times of greater enforcement, with plenty of time for questions.

Attendees can expect to hear: 
1.    Insight from former government lawyers, now McDermott partners – Matt Madden, former Criminal Chief, United States Attorney’s Office, Northern District of Illinois; Paul Helms, former SEC enforcement attorney and counsel to the Enforcement Director; and James Durkin, former federal prosecutor in National Security and Cybercrimes Section, United States Attorney’s Office, Northern District of Illinois.

2.    Updates on current Department of Justice and Northern District of Illinois enforcement priorities, including:
•    Discussion regarding recent high-profile white-collar prosecutions and trials in NDIL and nationwide, including the Outcome Health prosecution led by Matt Madden;
•    Overview of the new cybersecurity legal and compliance requirements (note: thinking of you here James if you’d like to cover some cyber topics – e.g., could talk about ransomware and phishing attacks and what to do about them; theft of trade secrets in cyber breaches, and reporting/compliance requirements re same)  

3.    Updates on securities enforcement and regulation, including
•    Discussion of national and regional enforcement priorities; and
•    Considerations in an election year.

ACC Chicago Roundtables are designed to give those who are interested in a particular topic a chance to interact and discuss in an intimate small group session.  Attendance is complimentary but limited to ACC members, other in-house counsel and guests of the sponsor, McDermott Will and Emery.

Employers with an international workforce are having to comply with increasing requirements in relation to pay transparency and reporting requirements.  Some US States already have established pay transparency laws.  

A ground-breaking new European Union Pay Transparency Directive introduces significant changes in Europe from 2026 affecting how employers set pay, the information they share with workers and what they must publicly report.  The Directive also covers a wide range of compensation and benefits components.  

With global trends towards greater pay transparency and lead-in work needed to be ready for the new laws in Europe, this is a topic that should be high on every global employer’s agenda.  

Join our global attorneys as they summarize existing and new laws, the direction of travel, what employers need to do to be ready for the European Directive and why they shouldn’t delay.

 

ACC Houston Labor & Employment and Health Law Practice Group Webinar CLE
Election Year Hot Topics! Religious Accommodations, Political Speech in the Workplace and more!
May 22, 2024 | 11 am - 12 pm | Zoom

Seyfarth’s Labor & Employment and Health Law experts are teaming up with in-house counsel to speak on new legal developments and various hot topics relevant in this election year!

Topics Include:
• Regulating employee political speech/conduct inside and outside of work
• Religious accommodations in the workplace
• Texas’ new Workplace Violence Prevention Act 

ACC Mid-America Chapter and The Lion Group
Jointly Present

The Career Call & Defining What You Want

March 28, 2024
from
12:00PM – 1:00PM
Virtual Zoom Presentation

Come explore the steps to take to get your career to the next level! This professional development session features Zac Ferren, an Executive Legal Recruiter, and the Practice Lead, from The Lion Group based in the Kansas City Metro Area. With six years of executive search experience, he specializes in recruiting attorneys and paralegals for in-house clients.

Zac and his team at The Lion Group help candidates find their ideal roles across the country and provide valuable insights into the job market and career development. Zac's expertise in legal recruitment is evident from his representative in-house placements that include General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer, and rank and file in-house placements in real estate, agriculture, manufacturing, financial services, energy, and healthcare industries.

Before joining The Lion Group, Zac worked for a Top 20 US based healthcare recruitment agency with a focus in their leadership and executive search business. During his tenure, he managed two different regions and served clients with direct hire placement or interim staffing needs.

**This is a professional development session which is not approved for CLE credit.

Please click here to register by March 28, 2024

Trouble with the Link? Copy & paste this link into a new browser to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_z18aF_FhRguVEQPNm5_duA

ACC Houston July Chapter Meeting CLE - The Woodlands Location
The Long-Awaited DOL Final Rule for White Collar Exemptions and Other Wage and Hour Pitfalls
July 31, 2024 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | Landry's Seafood House
 

The U.S. Department of Labor has issued its final rule revising the minimum salary requirements for application of the FLSA’s “white-collar” exemptions from overtime. Join Jackson Lewis P.C. attorneys for an overview of the new rule’s requirements and offer guidance on strategies to comply, including changes that do not result in an increase to payroll costs.

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