Employment Law USA
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| Learn about US employment law essentials: from a `labor law` and practical management perspective | |
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| 2-day interactive seminar | |
| 13-14 Sep 2010 | |
| London | £999 + VAT |
Employment Law USA in brief:
Managing employees based in the United States has always been a trap for the unwary. The multitude of federal and state laws that govern the workplace in the US, when combined with a litigious workforce, have always created a great deal of risk for the unprepared employer. Those risks have increased dramatically over the last five months. Since taking office, President Obama has introduced a number of important pieces of employment legislation, some of which have already passed and others of which are still pending before Congress. This is a dynamic and historic period of time for US employment legislation. It is also presents a challenge for employers to stay abreast of the developments in US employment law and their new obligations.
If your company has employees based in the US, it is vital that you not only learn the fundamentals about US employment law but also that you learn about the many important changes if you want to manage the ever growing risk of litigation. This interactive seminar on employment law in America, led by Adam Forman and Michael Mankes from top US law firm Littler Mendelson, provides a comprehensive overview of US employment law - delivered in a highly entertaining style.
This event is CPD accredited.
Designed for:
Employment Law USA is designed for HR directors and managers, employment law advisers, employee relations professionals and line managers who have, or expect to have, responsibility for staff in the USA.
Seminar highlights:
- Gain a clear understanding of key legal issues in the USA, as they impact on staff employment
- Take away a working knowledge of US employment law and its practical application to real life scenarios
- Benefit from up-to-date inside information from US lawyers and other experts who really understand the legal, business and practical management issues of employing and managing staff in the USA
- Evaluate the treatment of common employment law issues throughout the USA and compare them with the position in the UK and in the EU
- Be better equipped to advise senior colleagues on vital aspects of US \'labor law\' and best practice
- Gain an appreciation of the risks of litigation inherent in the adversarial nature of \'labor law\' and the American legal environment
- Understand how practices relating to employee benefits and employment contracts may impact employee relations
- NEW FEATURE: get your US handbook reviewed for FREE by Littler Mendelson
The Programme
Day One
| 09:00 |
Registration and coffee |
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| 09:30 |
An overview of the US legal framework: bringing it into focus
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| 10:15 |
State law issues: traps for the unwary
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| 11:15 |
Coffee |
| 11:30 |
Federal discrimination laws
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| 12:45 |
Questions & Answers |
| 13:00 |
Lunch |
| 14:00 |
Dismissal pitfalls: following Federal and State law
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| 15:15 |
Coffee |
| 15:30 |
Understanding wage and hour laws: the ‘Litigation de Jure'
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| 16:30 |
End of day one |
Day Two
| 09:00 |
Registration and coffee |
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| 09:30 |
Leaves of absence: the 'Bermuda triangle' of employment law
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| 10:45 |
Data protection laws: how to make sure your company is compliant
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| 11:15 |
Coffee |
| 11:30 |
Break-out session: dealing with real-life scenariosAim: To go beyond the legal framework and practical tips outlined on Day 1 and apply these effectively in a controlled real-life scenario. Participants will have the opportunity to practice the theory covered in Day 1 to enhance their understanding and interpretation of US employment law. Participants will be divided into groups and given a particular scenario to consider. Each group member will be fully involved in the scenario and provide solutions and suggestions with feedback from the facilitators. Participants will have the opportunity to get involved in all aspects: recruiting, putting together a contract of employment, handling a dismissal and responding to a discrimination claim.
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| 13:00 |
Lunch |
| 14:00 |
The Employee Handbook ReviewAIM: To apply the principals learned during the seminar to the review and revision of a typical UK handbook converted to a U.S. handbook. This is a practical, hands on exercise that will assist participants with the drafting and review of their own employers’ handbooks. |
| 15:30 |
Coffee |
| 15:45 |
Questions & Answers |
| 16:30 |
End of seminar |
Client testimonials
Very well presented - speakers extremely knowledgeable and commercial in their advice and outlook. Great job
It was excellent and the content was very helpful
Very good and comprehensive programme: very well delivered.
Great course - would recommend to any company with staff in the USA. (Delegate at Employment Law USA run on an In-company basis.)
"Exceeded expectations. A very well presented, and very comprehensive, overview - all really useful content"
The session re-affirmed my existing US employment law knowledge and brought it up to date
An excellent introduction to US employment law
It has been a very informative & useful course taught by knowledgeable trainers
A great oversight of the employment environment in the US
Really very useful, very applicable and well delivered course
Great – good, knowledgeable presenters who were very entertaining
Really very useful, very applicable and well delivered course
Enjoyable and informative, thank you
Venue details
Radisson Edwardian Grafton Hotel
130 Tottenham Court Road
London
W1T 5AY
Tel. +44 (0)20 7388 4131
Fax. +44 (0)20 7387 7394
Email. resgraf@radisson.com
Click here here to visit the website.
This smart West End hotel has a central location to suit business and leisure travellers. The mood is smart, colonial and clubby.
The Hotel’s extensive art collection includes new Vietnamese paintings and fine Qing dynasty temple bells. There’s a pleasing buzz to this luxury London hotel that reflects the energy of its Tottenham Court Road location, equally good for the City, the West End or even Paris via St Pancras station.
Through the airy marbled lobby, Astons is the hotel’s soul, a lively bar and restaurant hosting an eclectic local crowd. Rooms by contrast are peaceful, stylish and ergonomically designed for ultimate relaxation.
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Please note: You need to book and pay in advance of attendance.
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Consultants
Adam Forman
Michael Mankes
Adam Forman, Shareholder, Littler Mendelson Adam advises and represents employers in the USA in a broad range of employment law matters, including discrimination, harassment and wrongful discharge litigation; non-competition and trade secret litigation; the drafting of employment related documents such as employment agreements and personnel policies; and litigation avoidance training.
Michael Mankes, Shareholder, Littler Mendelson. Michael advises and defends employers in a broad array of employment and labor law. Particular areas of expertise include the representation of employers with respect to wrongful termination, federal and state discrimination and harassment claims. Michael also works closely with employers on litigation prevention measures and legal compliance, including compliance with state and federal leave, disability law, and wage and hour matters.Other Courses
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Testimonials
“Really very useful, very applicable and well delivered course”
— Nicola Masson, HR Manager,
Emerald Group Publishing Ltd
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