Employment Law Hot Topics in 2015 and Beyond: What Should Employers Be Thinking About Now?

Address

Houston

Seyfarth Shaw LLP
700 Milam Street
Suite 1400
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 225-2300

Parking will be validated for the Houston Theatre District Parking garage - about one block from our building.

Agenda

Registration:

4:00 - 4:30 p.m.

Program:

4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

*Cocktails and hor d’oeuvres will be available during the program

Cocktail Reception:

6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Who Should Attend

Members of the general counsel's office, HR professionals, corporate executives, risk managers, and directors.

Cost

There is no cost to attend but registration is required and seating is limited.

We aren’t even half way through 2015, and employers have already seen significant court decisions, administrative initiatives and new employer burdens, leading to many questions. Please join Seyfarth Shaw for an informative discussion about what is happening and the impact on employers. Topics will include:

Accommodating pregnant employees: Recent Supreme Court guidance and implementing best practices
New expedited union election rules and related burdens: The most significant change in traditional labor law in decades
Expanding same-sex and LGTB rights in the workplace: New FMLA rights and protection for transgendered employees
The DOL’s imminent and sweeping changes to the FLSA “white-collar” exemptions: Insights on what to expect and how to start preparing

The presentation is designed to educate and assist both legal and non-legal professionals.

CLE/HRCI Credit: Texas CLE is pending approval. Those needing HRCI credit will be issued an attendance certificate that can be used towards recertification