Taft's Cincinnati Labor & Employment Law Annual Update

Registration: 8:30 a.m.
Seminar: 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Lunch will be served after the seminar.

There is no charge for this seminar. Approved for 3.25 hours of Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana CLE credit and HRCI credit.

9:00-9:20 a.m.
What’s Next Under The Affordable Care Act
Speaker: Greg Rogers

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act continues to create challenges and difficult decisions for employers. This presentation will address the latest developments and recommended best practices for compliance and cost management.
 

9:20-9:45 a.m.
Reasons to Revisit Your FMLA Policy
Speaker: Ryan Martin

This presentation will discuss new decisions and developments under the Family and Medical Leave Act, including the impact of the Supreme Court’s decision striking down a portion of the Defense of Marriage Act.
 

9:45-10:05 a.m.
Wage and Hour Problem Areas
Speaker: Lisa Amend

The new Secretary of Labor has promised aggressive enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act, which guarantees continued scrutiny of wage and hour practices. This presentation will address common problems that employers face under the FLSA.
 

10:05-10:25 a.m.
Workers’ Compensation Update for Ohio and Kentucky
Speaker: Sam Duran

Employers in Ohio and Kentucky face new developments regarding how workers’ compensation claims are handled. This presentation will address issues such as rates, psychological injuries, medical defenses, intentional tort claims, and alleged violations of state safety rules.
 

10:25-10:45 a.m.
Be Prepared for a “Revitalized” NLRB
Speaker: Aisha Monem

For the first time since 2003, the National Labor Relations Board has a full complement of Senate-confirmed members. This presentation will address the impact of recent and anticipated NLRB decisions and guidance on social media, workplace investigations, and union organizing efforts, which affect both unionized and nonunion employers alike.
 

10:45-11:00 a.m.
Break
 

11:00-11:20 a.m.
The Constantly Evolving E-Workplace: Managing LinkedIn and “Bring Your Own Device” Policies
Speaker: Brian Dershaw

Today’s workplace extends well beyond the four walls of the office. This presentation will address the risks and opportunities that LinkedIn and “bring your own device” policies create for employers.
 

11:20-11:40 a.m.
How Much Is Too Much? Medical Leave, Attendance Policies, and the Interactive Process Under the ADAAA
Speaker: Mark Stepaniak

As litigation and enforcement continue under the ADAAA, many questions remain for employers. This presentation will address medical leaves of absence, attendance policies, and the interactive process.
 

11:40 a.m.-Noon
2013: The Year in Review
Speaker: Doreen Canton

This presentation will review new developments and interesting recent cases interpreting and applying the range of employment laws.
 

Noon-12:30 p.m.
Preparedness and Protection Programs for Employers
Guest Speaker: Tom Foos, President of ARMADA

This presentation will cover ways employers can minimize security risks and best manage and protect personnel, assets, infrastructure, and organizational reputation.
 

12:30–1:30 p.m.
Lunch

Please join us for a complimentary lunch immediately following the seminar.

Contact Kelly Sharpe at ksharpe@taftlaw.com or 317-713-3441.