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Employment, Benefits & Immigration

32nd Annual Employment Law Seminar, Davis Wright Tremaine, Seattle

By Gillian Murphy, Joseph P. Hoag, Jennifer C. Berry, Henry E. Farber, Kelsey M. Sheldon, Sarah L. Bhagwandin, Michael J. Killeen, Sheehan Sullivan, and Mark W. Berry
10.15.13
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The landscape continues to shift: new restrictions on background checks, implementation of health care reform, battles over the NLRB, and dealing with the challenges of a multi-generational workforce. In this seminar, Davis Wright Tremaine provides HR professionals, managers, and in-house counsel the latest updates and best practical advice.

New Approaches to the Interactive Process
Presented by Gillian Murphy, Associate

  • Managing performance concerns and the reasonable accommodation process at the same time
  • Using (but not overusing) fitness for duty exams effectively
  • Next steps when you are out of options

Seattle's New Criminal Background Legislation: Avoiding Pitfalls and Missteps
Presnted by Joseph P. Hoag and Jennifer Berry, Associates

  • When is it safe for an employer to inquire about an applicant's criminal background?
  • When is it appropriate for an employer to take adverse action against a current or prospective employee because of his or her criminal conduct?
  • Are there exceptions to the new rules?

The NLRB is Back in Session: What's Next?
Presented by Henry Farber, Partner and Chair, Firmwide Employment Practice, and Kelsey Sheldon, Partner

  • Will we see full implementation of ambush election rules, NLRB posters, and other new regulations?
  • Will the NLRB continue expanding its oversight of non-union workplaces?
  • Will union organizing be revived by micro-units and limits on campaign speech?

Play or Pay? Delayed!
Presented by Sarah Bhagwandin, Of Counsel

How to prepare for the Play or Pay rules in 2015 - Issues to consider for avoiding penalties

  • What new guidance under ACA should we expect in the next 12 months?
  • What ACA requirements are not delayed?

Are Employment Arbitration Agreements Advisable?
Presented by Mike Killeen and Sheehan Sullivan, Partners

  • Recent cases upholding class action waivers have made employment arbitration agreements an attractive option
  • What are the pros and cons of the arbitration process?
  • In what circumstances are arbitration agreements a good risk management strategy?

Year in Review: 2013
Presented by Mark Berry, Partner

  • New statutes, regulations, and guidance
  • Latest court decisions
  • Upcoming issues

Embracing Generational Diversity
Presented by Chris De Santis

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