Unemployment compensation is a government benefit system that can seem straightforward and basic-but is in fact quite complicated. Lawyers are often asked to assist unemployed workers or employers with unemployment insurance matters. All attorneys who advise clients regarding unemployment insurance, even if only in brief conversations, must know how the unemployment system operates. It is essential and expected that counsel be able to provide useful, accurate information about eligibility, hearings, appeal rights, and other facets of the Massachusetts unemployment insurance system.
This program provides basic information, tips, and strategies needed by new and experienced employment lawyers regarding advising clients at eight key points in the unemployment process. The program is presented from three viewpoints and three experiences: advising employees and former employees; advising employers; and the Department of Unemployment Assistance’s role in administering claims and processing appeals.
This program provides basic information, tips, and strategies needed by new and experienced employment lawyers regarding advising clients at eight key points in the unemployment process. The program is presented from three viewpoints and three experiences: advising employees and former employees; advising employers; and the Department of Unemployment Assistance’s role in administering claims and processing appeals.
Course Content
12:00 - 12:05 pmWelcome and Introduction
Jill Havens, Esq.,
Workplace Justice Law Group LLC, Jamaica Plain
Carolyn E. Hunt, Esq.,
Workplace Justice Law Group LLC, Jamaica Plain
Ali Khorsand, Esq.,
12:05 - 12:25 pm
Unemployment Laws & Benefits: Advising Employee and Employer Clients Before an Employee Is Terminated or Resigns or Otherwise Leaves Employment
Jill Havens, Esq.,
Workplace Justice Law Group LLC, Jamaica Plain
Carolyn E. Hunt, Esq.,
Workplace Justice Law Group LLC, Jamaica Plain
Ali Khorsand, Esq.,
12:45 - 12:50 pm
Unemployment Laws & Benefits: Advising Employee and Employer Clients During the Unemployment Application Process
Jill Havens, Esq.,
Workplace Justice Law Group LLC, Jamaica Plain
Carolyn E. Hunt, Esq.,
Workplace Justice Law Group LLC, Jamaica Plain
Ali Khorsand, Esq.,
12:25 - 12:45 pm
Unemployment Laws & Benefits: Advising Employee and Employer Clients When Drafting and Negotiating Severance or Settlement Agreements for Employee Separations
Jill Havens, Esq.,
Workplace Justice Law Group LLC, Jamaica Plain
Carolyn E. Hunt, Esq.,
Workplace Justice Law Group LLC, Jamaica Plain
Ali Khorsand, Esq.,
12:55 - 1:15 pm
Advising Employee and Employer Clients on Preparing for and Attending Unemployment Hearings
Jill Havens, Esq.,
Workplace Justice Law Group LLC, Jamaica Plain
Carolyn E. Hunt, Esq.,
Workplace Justice Law Group LLC, Jamaica Plain
Ali Khorsand, Esq.,
1:20 - 1:35 pm
Unemployment Laws & Benefits: Advising Employee and Employer Clients on Appeals to the Board of Review
Jill Havens, Esq.,
Workplace Justice Law Group LLC, Jamaica Plain
Carolyn E. Hunt, Esq.,
Workplace Justice Law Group LLC, Jamaica Plain
Ali Khorsand, Esq.,
1:50 - 2:00 pm
'Ask the Experts' Q&A Session and Key Takeaways
Jill Havens, Esq.,
Workplace Justice Law Group LLC, Jamaica Plain
Carolyn E. Hunt, Esq.,
Workplace Justice Law Group LLC, Jamaica Plain
Ali Khorsand, Esq.,
Please Note
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There are no published print materials. All written materials are available electronically only.
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Speakers
ChairJill Havens, Esq.,
Workplace Justice Law Group LLC, Jamaica Plain
Faculty
Carolyn E. Hunt, Esq.,
Workplace Justice Law Group LLC, Jamaica Plain
Ali Khorsand, Esq.,
