Ensure your organization maintains compliance with employment laws.
This topic is designed for intermediate-level attendees. We will discuss common myths and mistakes employers make managing employee compensation in the ever-changing economic environment. We will discuss common scenarios and pitfalls to avoid when managing employee absence and the complex interaction between FMLA, ADA and state paid sick leave programs. Finally, we will also discuss how to handle common workplace conduct scenarios as well as how and where training can best be incorporated. You will leave the program with a better understanding of how to ensure your organization maintains compliance with employment laws.
Learning Objectives
- You will be able to describe what the FLSA is, who it impacts, and what we need to do as employers to remain compliant.
- You will be able to review your current/prospective position descriptions in order to analyze exempt/non-exempt status.
- You will be able to exempt vs. non-exempt positions.
- You will be able to review your compliance policies.
Agenda
Common Wage and Hour Myths and Mistakes
- Compensating or Deducting for Time Not Worked Without Destroying Exempt Status
- Recordkeeping and Overtime Considerations for a Remote Workforce
Managing Multiple Leave Laws and Requirements
- The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
- The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)
- State Paid Sick and Family Leave Interaction
Managing Workplace Conduct
- Anti-Harassment Training/ Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Training
- Handling and Monitoring Day-To-Day Conduct of Employees
Speakers
Julie A. Proscia, Esq.,
SmithAmundsen LLC- Equity Partner in the office of Amundsen Davis, LLC who has been practicing for over twenty years
- Practice emphasizes all aspects of Labor & Employment, Public and Private Sectors
- Prolific national speaker on numerous topics, including supervisor training, wage & hour compliance, and independent contractor issues
- Author of several publications related to the areas of gender identity issues and changes in the workplace, minimizing risk in employment interviews, sexual harassment in both public and private sector issues, biometrics/data privacy issues, and NLRB trends and updates
- Member of the Illinois Senate Task Force on Sexual Discrimination and Harassment Awareness, has been selected to the Illinois Super Lawyers List for multiple years, Selected to the Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Stars List, and recognized as 40 Illinois Attorneys Under 40 to Watch
Who Should Attend
This live webinar is designed for human resource managers, accountants, benefits and payroll professionals, personnel managers, presidents, vice presidents, business owners and managers, controllers, CFOs, bookkeepers, and attorneys.
