Employment Law Institute (2021)
Expires: April 1, 2023
Program Moderators: Kathryn Hartrick, Hartrick Employment Law, Ltd., Chicago
Robert Bernstein, Laner Muchin, Ltd., Chicago
Case Law Update
Two experienced employment law attorneys, one from the defense side and the other from the plaintiff side, will present an update on the most recent employment law decisions from the United States Supreme Court, 7th Circuit Court of Appeals and other Courts. They will present their respective views on the significance of these decisions for both employers and plaintiffs from both a legal and practical standpoint.
Robert Bernstein, Laner Muchin, Ltd., Chicago
Terrill Wilkins, Abrahamson Vorachek & Rdzanek, Chicago
Biden Administration Update – What Can We Expect?
How will the Biden-Harris administration approach the independent contractor/employee dilemma? Wage and hour law? Interpretation and enforcement of the National Labor Relations Act? What new initiatives, regulations and legislation should we expect?
Jennifer L. Colvin, Ogletree Deakins., Chicago
Kristin Case, Case & Sedey LLC, Chicago
COVID-19 Update
The COVID-19 vaccine is becoming more widely available. Many employers are considering whether they can or should require employees to be vaccinated. This presentation will explore the legal and practical considerations for employers who are thinking about whether to require employees to obtain the COVID-19 vaccine and/or for those employers who want to know their options. This presentation will also touch on considerations for employers as employees are vaccinated and transition back to the workplace.
Heather Becker, Laner Muchin, Ltd., Chicago
Antonio Caldarone, Laner Muchin, Ltd., Chicago
Wage and Hour Update
Changes and trends from the past year. Topics covered include: Remote work wage and hour challenges; Expense Reimbursement; Fair Labor Standards Act Tip Credit; The Join Employer Final Rule; and The Independent Contractor Final Rule.
Claire Deason, Littler Mendelson PC, Minneapolis, MN
Andrew H. Haber, Favaro & Gorman, Ltd., Lakewood
Valuing an Employment Case
Three experienced employment law attorneys will discuss their viewpoints on and techniques for valuing damages and increasing leverage in an employment case from the agency, executive counsel and individual plaintiff perspectives.
Lori L. Deem, Hughes Socol Piers Resnick & Dym, Ltd., Chicago
Diane Smason, Deputy Director at U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity
Alex Stamatoglou, Villalobos and Associates., Chicago
Leave of Absence Issues
The application of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to employee leaves of absence was a challenge for employees and employers alike even before the pandemic. This program will address where we are with respect to leave one year later and what are the implications going forward as employees start returning to physical workplaces … or not.
Nigel Telman, Proskauer Rose LLP, Chicago
Rita Srivastava, Senior Counsel, McDonald’s Corporation, Chicago
How to Do Remote Employment Related Investigations
(0.75 General Professional Responsibility Credits)
The pandemic has created unique challenges for companies that are conducting internal investigations or find themselves the subject of an investigation. Witness interviews, documents and data collection, and interactions have all been affected. Despite these disruptions, attorneys conducting remote investigations can employ practical solutions in response to COVID-19. This program will also address privilege and ethical issues attorneys should consider when it comes to investigations.
Kathryn M. Hartrick, Hartrick Employment Law, Ltd., Chicago
Race and Ethics Panel
(1.25 D&I Professional Responsibility Credits)
Employers must remain purposeful in creating a sense of community, belonging, and engagement in the workplace. The panel will discuss practical and legally-compliant strategies for diversity, equity, and inclusion that can improve productivity, professional development, retention, and overall success.
Bert Allen, Allen Executive Consulting, Chicago
Ann H. Chen, TransUnion, Chicago
Michael H. Cramer, Ogletree Deakins, Chicago
Shafeeqa W. Giarratani, Ogletree Deakins, Austin, TX
Adjourn
BONUS E-LEARN SESSION — Employment Law & COVID-19: An Update
This bonus online on-demand session is available for viewing via your account on the IICLE® website for additional IL MCLE Credit.
In this bonus session, moderators Kathryn and Rob will give a preview of what will be discussed during the April 22nd Employment Law Institute with a special emphasis on COVID-19 employment litigation. The conversation will include a vaccine status update, employees returning to the office and the various expected challenges employers will face.
Kathryn Hartrick, Hartrick Employment Law, Ltd.
Robert Bernstein, Laner Muchin, Ltd., Chicago
Expires: April 1, 2023
Program Moderators: Kathryn Hartrick, Hartrick Employment Law, Ltd., Chicago
Robert Bernstein, Laner Muchin, Ltd., Chicago
Case Law Update
Two experienced employment law attorneys, one from the defense side and the other from the plaintiff side, will present an update on the most recent employment law decisions from the United States Supreme Court, 7th Circuit Court of Appeals and other Courts. They will present their respective views on the significance of these decisions for both employers and plaintiffs from both a legal and practical standpoint.
Robert Bernstein, Laner Muchin, Ltd., Chicago
Terrill Wilkins, Abrahamson Vorachek & Rdzanek, Chicago
Biden Administration Update – What Can We Expect?
How will the Biden-Harris administration approach the independent contractor/employee dilemma? Wage and hour law? Interpretation and enforcement of the National Labor Relations Act? What new initiatives, regulations and legislation should we expect?
Jennifer L. Colvin, Ogletree Deakins., Chicago
Kristin Case, Case & Sedey LLC, Chicago
COVID-19 Update
The COVID-19 vaccine is becoming more widely available. Many employers are considering whether they can or should require employees to be vaccinated. This presentation will explore the legal and practical considerations for employers who are thinking about whether to require employees to obtain the COVID-19 vaccine and/or for those employers who want to know their options. This presentation will also touch on considerations for employers as employees are vaccinated and transition back to the workplace.
Heather Becker, Laner Muchin, Ltd., Chicago
Antonio Caldarone, Laner Muchin, Ltd., Chicago
Wage and Hour Update
Changes and trends from the past year. Topics covered include: Remote work wage and hour challenges; Expense Reimbursement; Fair Labor Standards Act Tip Credit; The Join Employer Final Rule; and The Independent Contractor Final Rule.
Claire Deason, Littler Mendelson PC, Minneapolis, MN
Andrew H. Haber, Favaro & Gorman, Ltd., Lakewood
Valuing an Employment Case
Three experienced employment law attorneys will discuss their viewpoints on and techniques for valuing damages and increasing leverage in an employment case from the agency, executive counsel and individual plaintiff perspectives.
Lori L. Deem, Hughes Socol Piers Resnick & Dym, Ltd., Chicago
Diane Smason, Deputy Director at U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity
Alex Stamatoglou, Villalobos and Associates., Chicago
Leave of Absence Issues
The application of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to employee leaves of absence was a challenge for employees and employers alike even before the pandemic. This program will address where we are with respect to leave one year later and what are the implications going forward as employees start returning to physical workplaces … or not.
Nigel Telman, Proskauer Rose LLP, Chicago
Rita Srivastava, Senior Counsel, McDonald’s Corporation, Chicago
How to Do Remote Employment Related Investigations
(0.75 General Professional Responsibility Credits)
The pandemic has created unique challenges for companies that are conducting internal investigations or find themselves the subject of an investigation. Witness interviews, documents and data collection, and interactions have all been affected. Despite these disruptions, attorneys conducting remote investigations can employ practical solutions in response to COVID-19. This program will also address privilege and ethical issues attorneys should consider when it comes to investigations.
Kathryn M. Hartrick, Hartrick Employment Law, Ltd., Chicago
Race and Ethics Panel
(1.25 D&I Professional Responsibility Credits)
Employers must remain purposeful in creating a sense of community, belonging, and engagement in the workplace. The panel will discuss practical and legally-compliant strategies for diversity, equity, and inclusion that can improve productivity, professional development, retention, and overall success.
Bert Allen, Allen Executive Consulting, Chicago
Ann H. Chen, TransUnion, Chicago
Michael H. Cramer, Ogletree Deakins, Chicago
Shafeeqa W. Giarratani, Ogletree Deakins, Austin, TX
Adjourn
BONUS E-LEARN SESSION — Employment Law & COVID-19: An Update
This bonus online on-demand session is available for viewing via your account on the IICLE® website for additional IL MCLE Credit.
In this bonus session, moderators Kathryn and Rob will give a preview of what will be discussed during the April 22nd Employment Law Institute with a special emphasis on COVID-19 employment litigation. The conversation will include a vaccine status update, employees returning to the office and the various expected challenges employers will face.
Kathryn Hartrick, Hartrick Employment Law, Ltd.
Robert Bernstein, Laner Muchin, Ltd., Chicago
| Program Date | 4/22/2021 |
| Program Date | 4/22/2021 |
Biden Administration Employment Law Update – What Can We Expect?
Caselaw Update Employment Law 2021
COVID-19 Update in Employment Law
Employment Law & COVID-19: An Update
How to Do Remote Employment Related Investigations
Leave of Absence Issues
Race and Ethics Panel - Employment Law
Valuing an Employment Case
