Employment Law CLE Course Catalog

Employers across the nation are confronting a host of new or amended employment laws addressing pay equity, pay inquiry, and paid sick leave. For instance, various U.S. municipalities and states, including New York City, Philadelphia, New York, California, and Puerto Rico have also enacted new legislation that prohibits employers from asking applicants about their current or past salary, creating additional compliance and recruitment challenges for employers. Additionally, various states and localities have adopted or are considering mandatory paid sick leave laws, adding to the assortment of new employer requirements. So what will the future workplace look like for women?

Negotiation skills are a necessity in executive management and they enhance conversations around things like, increasing department budgets, resources and compensation. Unfortunately, there are no magical phrases that can guarantee success. Even the most seasoned managers and executives need a compelling strategy before going into a campaign. In this discussion, participants will share their strategies on how to demonstrate confidence, congeniality, and the knowledge necessary to secure positive results.

The panelists will discuss some of the latest developments in social media law and share tips on best practices and discuss how to avoid that dreaded viral moment.

Many businesses’ in-house legal departments look a bit like a law firm with the entire department functioning in a centralized unit or location. However, as the role of legal becomes more than just contract review and trouble spotting is there value in integrating your department into specific areas of the business? Some companies believe so and are challenging their teams to weigh in strategically on specific projects. This session will review the pros and cons of a decentralized legal department.

This seminar will look at a number of issues related to the use of medical marijuana for workers’ comp injuries, considerations and coverage questions for insurers, provide answers for employers on applying drug policies and look at other risks for employees, employers and insurers in the workplace.

This seminar will take an in-depth look at the types of coverage required by these various entities, their unique risks and the opportunities they present for insurers looking to expand their coverage products.