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WEBINAR:
ACC Update on I-9 Compliance & 
Enforcement Actions

 

Dec 16, 2024 | 2:00 PM 

One General CLE Credit Pending. 

 

REGISTER NOW

 
In the wake of the recent elections, Form I-9 audits and worksite enforcement actions will be more prevalent than ever. With the Trump administration’s plan to use task forces, investigations by Homeland Security, the Department of Labor, and other agencies will likely broaden the scope and breadth of enforcement actions. This information session will equip in-house counsel with pragmatic tools to: 
 
• Develop effective policies
 
• Perform internal audits and remediate any deficiencies 
 
• Reduce potential exposure with both direct employees and outside contractors and staffing agencies Register now for this up to the minute overview of what may be in store in the new administration.
 

Speaker:

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Chris Thomas, Partner, Holland & Hart


Corporate executives and boards rely on Chris as a trusted advisor to help them navigate and manage business-critical immigration issues.  Chris works with executives, operational leaders, and talent management teams to help position a company for success with effective, compliant global mobility programs. With expertise maneuvering within the complex US immigration process, he helps a wide range of companies secure employment-based immigrant and non-immigrant visas. He also advises companies to develop successful training and compliance programs. Chris provides strategic counsel when companies and individuals face government investigations or audits of their immigration practices. He brings expertise liaising and negotiating with a range of state and federal agencies to achieve a solution that is least disruptive to a company’s operations and business goals. 
Complete biography: https://www.hollandhart.com/cthomas 

Join us for an exploration of the most anticipated cases in the upcoming Supreme Court Term and their potential impact on in-house counsel. Our panel of legal experts will break down key cases involving corporate law, regulatory disputes, constitutional challenges, employment law, intellectual property, and other issues of interest. We’ll discuss how these rulings may shape legal strategies, compliance efforts, and risk management for businesses in 2024 and beyond. This session is essential for in-house counsel looking to stay ahead of emerging legal trends and prepare their organizations for the changing legal landscape. 

Generously sponsored by King & Spalding LLP

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Enjoy your learning in bite-sized chunks with these short TED-style talks. These compact sessions will leave you educated and inspired, all in 15-minutes!

Presented by Lesley Marlin, Associate General Counsel, Labor and Employment, FINRA:

The world we live in can be a traumatic place, all but guaranteeing trauma survivors exist in every workplace. Surviving trauma deeply affects the brain, impacting perception and memory. Signs of trauma should be flags for workplace investigators and leaders. Investigators must understand how trauma affects employees and take informed steps to responsibly lead their investigations responsibly, and leaders must have a similar understanding for effective employee engagement. TED-style talk will provide listeners with the information, tools, and strategies needed to conduct trauma-informed workplace investigations and interactions.


India’s highly skilled workforce remains attractive to foreign players and organizations, but tapping into such a talent pool may require employee transfers and mobility benefits that come with their own set of legal and cultural challenges. This course will serve as a guide for global in-house counsel in the crucial aspects of employee transfers, mobility, and related exits in India. Learn the most effective strategies for attracting, retaining and parting ways with employees.


Generously Sponsored by Khaitan & Co.

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The presentation will begin with an overview of the federal laws requiring reasonable accommodations, including leaves of absence, and discuss the interactive process analysis employers should undergo as well as logistics, documentation requirements and limitations, and related requirements.  Next, the speakers will discuss best practices and guidance on managing complex leaves of absence issues, such as situations involving individuals who are unable to return to work after extended leave.

Thank you to Ogletree Deakins for sponsoring this webinar. 

Questions: Kathleen Smits at charlotteAED@accglobal.com

All registration links are located in our weekly email.

ACC Mid-America Chapter and Littler Mendelson, P.C.

jointly present 

What to Expect When Employees are Expecting - New PWFA Accommodation Challenges

 

 

Presented by: Alyssa Gonnerman and LaceShionna Cline

Thursday, November 21, 2024

12:00 – 1:00PM | Registration begins at 11:30am
Grand Street Café, 4740 Grand Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64112

 

 Program Summary: 

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) took effect in June 2023. It requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to employees for conditions related to, affected by, or arising out of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. 

Join us for a dynamic discussion of emerging themes in requests for accommodation from employees trying to become pregnant, are pregnant, or are resuming work after pregnancy. While the PWFA adopts key ADA concepts, it differs in significant respects. Littler attorneys Alyssa Gonnerman and Lace Cline will summarize what the law requires and how we expect the EEOC to construe the PWFA based on the recently published final regulations.

By applying key terms to actual situations, we will help attendees identify where updates to their interactive accommodation processes are warranted. We also will address the interplay of this new law with the ADA, the FMLA, the Pregnancy Discrimination Act, and the PUMP Act, and discuss how application of the PWFA may differ for employers who grant light-duty accommodations in workers’ compensation schemes and other contexts. We will also highlight how employers may need to modify interactive process forms and medical documentation requests in response to the PWFA.

Discussion Topics & Objectives:

  • Review the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) and define reasonable accommodations (15 minutes)
  • Summarize the key concepts of PWFA, ADA, FMLA, Pregnancy Discrimination Act, the PUMP Act, how they work together, and employer applications (30 minutes)
  • Discuss the legal implications and documentation requirements in response to PWFA (15 minutes)

We encourage members to bring an associate or colleague that may be interested in joining the ACC Mid-America Chapter. The Association of Corporate Counsel offers numerous benefits and resources to in-house counsel including CLE offerings and networking opportunities and we look forward to sharing that information with others in the field. 


Please click here to register by November 18, 2024
*Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska Continuing Legal Education Credits are pending.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/C5NX8KV 

What You Need to Know Today About Gender Inclusion: Beyond Pronouns
Michelle E. Phillips, Principal (Jackson Lewis)

While employers know to have comprehensive anti-discrimination and harassment policies in place, having workplace policies supporting employees who choose to transition their gender is also important.

This article discusses how to effectively navigate the laws surrounding employees’ civil rights and religious freedom while maintaining a safe and respectful workplace.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Diversity and Inclusion, Employment and Labor

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 CLE TOPIC NOW APPROVED FOR ONE (1) GENERAL CREDIT  
AI for Practitioners: 
 Pitfalls in Implementation, Regulations Emerging  
 

 

Join adventurous ACC Colorado colleagues for a great day on Vail  Mountain and pick up CLE credits along the way! Travel to and from Vail Resort in a luxury Arrow Stage Lines motorcoach with continental  breakfast and CLE training presented by Davis Graham & Stubbs. Experience world class skiing, lunch and a private Après Ski Party followed by a stress free return.

PRICING (EPIC pass required if no lift ticket)

Member (no lift ticket): $130
Member (w/lift ticket):  $175
Non-Member (no lift ticket): $205
Non-Member (w/lift tickets): $265

 

Recent Pay Transparency Trends, Case Law, and Enforcement
Laura A. Mitchell (Jackson Lewis)
6 pages

To say compliance is a challenge for employers facing increasingly stringent pay transparency, pay reporting, and pay equity requirements is an understatement.

This article explores the issues in setting and publicizing salaries that meet your organization’s goals and legal requirements as well as recent trends in enforcement.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Region: United States
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