Employment and Labor Laws Impacting Your Business

Date: Thursday, November 15, 2007
Time: 01:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM CT / 11:00 AM MT / 10:00 AM PT [Prevailing Time]
Presenter(s): Trey Wood, Attorney with Alaniz & Schraeder
Objective(s):
Attendees will benefit from learning how to better manage labor and employment law issues commonly impacting businesses. Insight and training will be provided on the recent changes to employment and labor laws. Session will cover topics such as harassment and retaliation, Americans with Disabilities Act, EEO/Caregiver Guidelines and how to help protect and preserve your firm when problems arise.
Field of Study: Business Management and Organization
Program Level: Basic
CPE Credit: 1 Credit Hour
Delivery Method: Group Internet-based

No advanced preparation or prerequisites are required for this course.
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Course Description

Knowing what conduct constitutes illegal harassment in the workplace, as well as what types of behaviors to look out for, is the first step towards avoiding potential liability. Addressing possible employer defenses involves knowing how to draft an effective harassment policy and how to handle employee complaints of harassment. Conducting a prompt and impartial investigation, retaliation claims and the US Supreme Court's expansion of the definition of retaliation will be covered.

This MAPCast will address some of the complexities of the law, The American's with Disabilities Act that applies to the workplace. Learn what action is required or not, regarding the duties of the employer under this very trying law.

Federal employment and labor laws do not specifically prohibit discrimination against those with care giving responsibilities. There are certain circumstances, however in which discrimination against caregivers might constitute unlawful disparate treatment.

The EEOC has recognized this and is spearheading an attack targeting employers who engaged in such unlawful practices. Employers will learn to identify under what circumstances employees who are also caregivers are protected by the law so that decisions affecting their employment, such as hiring, promotions, demotion, transfer and termination can be made in a consistent and non-discriminatory manner.

Presenter and Moderator Bios
Trey Wood, Attorney with Alaniz & Schraeder feels his professional mission is to help companies solve employee problems. Whether the problem is one that can be solved with a quick phone call, or requires a more thought out, carefully planned strategy, it is his goal to try and keep clients out of the courtroom. Knowing that this is not always feasible, his advice and counsel puts clients in the best possible position to ultimately prevail in claims made by employees.

Wood has been practicing as a trial attorney for over nineteen years and has extensive experience in counseling clients on all aspects of the employer/employee relationship. He has tried many employment cases in both federal and state courts across the country and has represented clients before various state and federal agencies such as the EEOC, OSHA, Department of Labor, the Texas Commission on Human Rights and the Texas Workforce Commission.

Trey is board certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in the area of labor and employment law and is a frequent speaker before various trade organizations on all aspects of employment law.

Cost
$25.00 for CPAFMA Members / $40.00 for Non-Members / Free for PAFMs

Delivery System

• All programs are delivered using the Zoom platform.
• Confirmations will include log-in instructions.
• Participants are able to participate using any device with an Internet connect (if the device does not have speakers, the participant can also dial-in) or they can participate with audio only by dialing in.
• All registrants will receive a link to the MAPCast’s recording by email within 48 business hours of event’s conclusion.
• There will be assistance available to help with technical and connectivity issues up to 10 minutes prior to the start of the presentation.

Registration

All registration is done on-line with the names and email addresses of each individual guest. Log-in details will be emailed to all registrants approximately 1-2 days prior to each session.

Refund Policy

CPAFMA will not issue refunds for MAPCasts. If a registrant is unable to participate in the MAPCast and sends written notice to info@cpafma.org 48 hours prior to the session, a credit will be provided for a future MAPCast. Alert the CPAFMA staff member monitoring the MAPCast if technical difficulties are encountered and technical support will be provided to eliminate problems with future MAPCasts.

Additional Information

Live participation is required for CPE credit and polling questions must be answered to show active participation. All registrants will receive an email following the session with links to the slides and/or handouts, and a link to the MAPCast recording (unless otherwise stated). If you are unable to participate in the live session, you can still watch the recorded session, but you will not be eligible for CPE credits.

For more information regarding CPAFMA MAPCasts or administrative policies such as complaint and refund, contact the CPAFMA Headquarters at 937-222-0030, or info@cpafma.org.