Live Event
Top 10 Mistakes Employers Make in a Down Economy
Friday, December 5
- 8:00 AM PST
In a slumping economy, many employers are faced with the unenviable prospect of inevitable layoffs and downsizing issues. In addition, employers are beginning to see new labor and employment law issues and claims arising out of the current bad economy. There are many traps for the unwary employer in this environment. Get the information your client needs to avoid costly mistakes such as class actions lawsuits and government audits and suits.
You will hear experienced in-house labor and employment law attorneys describe "best practices" in this challenging environment. Learn how to do it right to minimize exposure to your clients and company, and to minimize disruption and damage to employee and stakeholder morale.
What You Will Learn
Practical, legal, ethical and emerging issues arising from the slumping economy including:
- How to conduct legally defensible layoffs
- Traps for the unwary in drafting release of claims agreements
- Disparate impact analysis
- Communications with employees and other stakeholders
- Protection of intellectual property, including trade secrets
- Handling employees on protected leaves of absence
- Proper payment of all wages and benefits
- The impact of new presidential administration's policies and agenda
- The role of government litigation and subsequent regulatory and legislative reactions
- Continued investment in the employees and the business, including training and compliance issues
Who Should Attend
In-house counsel and attorneys working in the area of labor and employment law and benefits.
Contact PLI at groupcasts@pli.edu for more information.