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Apr 20, 2023

Micro-Webinar Series: Hot Topics in Employment Law for Massachusetts Health Care Organizations

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Attorneys from Seyfarth Boston's Labor & Employment group discuss top-of-mind issues and important legal considerations for health care employers across the Bay State.

Part 1: Pay Equity (Recording Below)

The first webinar in this series includes an in-depth discussion on pay equity and related legislation presenting risks and opportunities for Massachusetts health care organizations. Specific topics covered include:

  • State equal pay laws
  • Salary history bans
  • Pay transparency laws
  • Affirmative compensation disclosures to state labor authorities
  • Best practices for risk mitigation

Speakers:

Hillary J. Massey, Senior Counsel, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Kristin G. McGurn, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (Moderator)

Part 2: Workplace Violence Prevention (Recording Below)

Health care employers in the region are increasingly confronting workplace violence, including violent threats, suicidal ideation, assaults, and active shooter incidents. The second webinar in this series focuses on the legal liabilities created by workplace violence across the health care industry, and how employers should proactively address the issue. Presenters provide practical advice on how to safeguard the safety of employees, patients, and visitors, and best protect the employer. Specific topics covered include:

  • Prevalence and rising costs associated with workplace violence incidents in health care
  • Federal OSHA workplace violence in health care regulations in development, and active enforcement of workplace violence incidents under the OSHA General Duty Clause
  • Discrimination and tort liabilities associated with addressing workplace violence
  • Legal options to address workplace violence, including key elements of a formal workplace violence prevention program

Speakers:

Adam Young, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Lisa Barrett, Chief Employment Counsel, Universal Health Services, Inc.
Christopher Kelleher, Associate, Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Part 3: ADA Title III / Public Accommodation (Recording Below)

This program focuses on the obligations health care employers owe to members of the public who seek access to their facilities under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act and related federal and state laws governing places of public accommodation.  Specific topics covered include:

  • Overview of the ADA, Rehabilitation Act, and Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act
  • Websites/mobile apps/telehealth
  • Auxiliary aids and services
  • Service animals 

Speakers:

Michael Steinberg, Associate, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Lotus Cannon, Associate, Seyfarth Shaw LLP

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