Webinars - HR Compliance & Labor Laws
Aaron Goldstein Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Cloudy, With a Chance of… Just About Anything! Why Employers Must Prepare for Uncertainty
WHEN: January 21, 2022
TIME: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST
This Activity has been PREAPPROVED for SHRM Re-Certification Credits and submitted to HRCI
While the last two years have taught us all to prepare for the unexpected, employers should prepare for several specific trends.
This webinar will identify those trends and provide guidance regarding how employers should prepare:
– COVID-19 mandates will increasingly collide with a tight labor market. How should employers navigate these opposing forces?
– What should employers do to prepare for the moment when “fully vaccinated” means getting a booster shot or a new vaccine?
– What types of claims will employers see from employees, and how can they prepare?
– Are non-competes an option in response to the Great Resignation?
Michelle Bomberger Equinox Business Law Group
Think Like a Lawyer: Improve Decision-Making and Reduce Risk in HR
WHEN: December 10, 2021
TIME: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST
This Activity has been APPROVED for SHRM and HRCI Re-Certification Credits
Now more than ever, HR leaders find themselves navigating situations where there is no clear playbook and no clear “right answer.” HR professionals are constantly evaluating options, interpreting law and weighing risk.
In this session, Michelle Bomberger, CEO and Managing Attorney at Equinox Business Law Group, will teach you to think like a lawyer and will provide you with a proven method and mindset for weighing alternatives, evaluating risk and moving forward more confidently in a complex environment.
Jodi Slavik Vigilant Law Group
Where Are My Employees?! Solving 5 Modern Attendance Dilemmas
WHEN: September 17, 2021
TIME: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST
This Activity has been APPROVED for SHRM and HRCI Re-Certification Credits.
Even before COVID-19 completely changed traditional work practices, reliable employee attendance was a challenge. Millennial and Gen Z employees want to work when they want and where they want. And new state and federal laws give employees more time off of work for medical, military, civic, and personal reasons.
In this high-energy, interactive session, Jodi Slavik tackles the trending employment issue of managing employee attendance in the midst of cultural and legal change.
Aaron Goldstein Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Performance Management Lessons from a Crazy 2020
WHEN: February 12, 2021
TIME: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST
This activity is approved for SHRM and HRCI recertification credits
Before 2020, performance management was already challenging for employers. Now, it often feels like employers just can’t win.
Our upcoming webinar will cover tips and strategies for handling performance management in an increasingly difficult environment for employers.
Steve Bell Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Leave in the Time of COVID-19 – Colorado’s New Sick Leave Legislation
WHEN: September 24, 2020
TIME: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST
This activity is APPROVED for SHRM recertification credits
This webinar will discuss Colorado’s new legislation requiring employers to provide employees with sick leave, specifically identifying which employers will be required to provide sick leave and when the requirement becomes effective.
It will also discuss the nuances of the law, such as how sick leave is acquired and how it is measured for use.
Jodi Slavik Vigilant
Mental Health Accommodation: Buckle in for 2021
WHEN: September 18, 2020
TIME: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST
This activity is APPROVED for SHRM recertification credits
Unlike physical injuries, mental illness can show up as subtle, erratic behavior that is easy to miss or dismiss until it becomes unhealthy or even dangerous. These challenges are amplified at work, where employers have a duty to protect employees, but to also avoid discrimination.
This presentation will jump feet-first into the grey area of mental health accommodation, using real case-studies to address the nuances of notice, interaction, and effective resolution.
Aaron Goldstein Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Legal Considerations for a Brave New WFH World
WHEN: June 19, 2020
TIME: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST
This activity is APPROVED for SHRM recertification credits
Necessity has made WFH arrangements more commonplace.
And those employers who already supported WFH are probably doing just fine. But the reality is that many employers likely rushed to create WFH arrangements and are now realizing that they may need better policies and practices in place if this is to become the new norm.
In this webinar, Aaron Goldstein, Partner at Dorsey & Whitney LLP, returns to do a deeper dive on flexible work arrangements. He will provide updated information on WFH and share his legal expertise, in order to support employers who are trying to navigate flex-work arrangements in this unique time.
Michelle Bomberger Equinox Business Law Group
Bringing Workers Back: Legal Considerations for Returning On-Site
WHEN: May 15, 2020
TIME: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PST
This activity is APPROVED for SHRM recertification credits
As you prepare to transition employees back to full-time work in the office, it’s important to formalize your policies.
Michelle Bomberger, founder, CEO and Managing Attorney at Equinox Business Law Group, will share the legal considerations of the transition, as well as how to still remain practical and sensitive to the anxiety and uncertainty your employees may feel in making this shift.
Manufacturer Back to Work Measures and Controls
WHEN: May 6, 2020
TIME: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST
This activity is APPROVED for SHRM recertification credits
We’ll be speaking with experts from Impact Washington, a non-profit organization providing support to manufacturers. Learn what controls and safety measures they recommend employers (with a special emphasis on manufacturers) adopt for back to work compliance. Our speakers are Washington-based but their guidance is relevant no matter where you have operations. They are also offering a free risk assessment. Tune in to learn more.
Aaron Goldstein Dorsey & Whitney
#MeToo Round Two: New Details, New Lessons
WHEN: January 17, 2020
TIME: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST
This activity is APPROVED for SHRM recertification credits
Recently published details from the journalists that broke the #metoo stories in 2017 are exposing new upsetting details about these stories–particularly about how companies and their representatives abused the legal system to discredit victims and cover up crimes. These stories contain important lessons for companies and the HR Professionals that work for them.
In this session, Attorney Aaron Goldstein will discuss key lessons and implications for employment practices including: confronting blind spots, non-disclosure agreements and respectful investigations.
Learn how to go beyond mere compliance and discover how any HR leader can both serve the company’s interests and be a force for good in this very important arena by attending this webinar.
Michelle Bomberger Equinox Business Law Group
How to Think Like an Attorney: Practical Tips for Assessing Risk & Reward
WHEN: November 15, 2019
TIME: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST
This activity is APPROVED for SHRM recertification credits
The practical application of that law, understanding downstream consequences and the ability to weigh risks and rewards is what “thinking like an attorney” is all about and a valuable skill in any leader’s toolkit.
In this session, Michelle Bomberger, CEO and Managing Attorney with Equinox Business Law Group, will break down how to think like an attorney when facing complex issues in business, particularly employment related matters.
You will learn:
• What to do when the law is unclear
• How to weigh risk and reward when faced with multiple options, especially when all of your options are bad.
• How to mitigate unintended consequences
• Questions to ask when you do call the attorney and they tell you “it depends…”
Brennan Stoelb Washington State’s Employment Security Department
Washington State Paid Family Medical Leave Update
WHEN: November 1, 2019
TIME: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST
This activity is APPROVED for SHRM recertification credits
Washington State will offer paid family and medical leave benefits starting in 2020.
Last fall we hosted a webinar helping educate employers about this new mandated benefit and steps all businesses could take to prepare for employees using Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) starting in 2020. At that time, there were a lot of details of the program that were still being defined.
Now, as we wrap up the year and head into 2020, we are pleased to welcome a speaker from Washington State’s Employment Security Department (ESD) to share the most current details of PFML and answer your questions as we prepare for employees to start using this benefit.
Catharine Morisset Fisher Phillips
Are Non-Competes Enforceable: Understanding Changes to Non-Compete Laws by State
WHEN: July 19, 2019
TIME: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM PST
This Activity has been APPROVED for SHRM Re-Certification Credits
Washington joined a growing small number of states last month to pass legislation that will significantly restrict noncompetition agreements with both employees and independent contractors.
The law sets a number of limits on non-competition agreements, from a minimum required salary level and limitation on length of the non-competition period. The law also prohibits “no moonlighting” policies for lower wage workers and contains hurdles to enforcement of non-competition agreements.
This presentation will place Washington’s law in the context of other West Coast states’ approaches to these issues.
Employers who have any non-competition agreements or policies will want to attend to aid in development of their strategic plan to protect trade secrets.
Jodi Slavik Vigilant
Navigating the Murky Waters of Mental Health Accommodation
WHEN: May 17, 2019
TIME: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST
This Activity has been APPROVED for SHRM Re-Certification Credits
Gun violence, suicide, and bomb threats, while stark in nature, often start with subtle, erratic behavior that is difficult to understand and even more difficult to address. These challenges are amplified at work, where employers have a duty to protect employees, but to also avoid discrimination. This leaves HR in murky waters, determining whether employee behavior is a disability flag, and how to respond when the disability is hidden, nebulous, or unbelievable.
This presentation will jump feet-first into the grey area of mental health accommodation, using real case-studies to address the nuances of notice, interaction, and effective resolution.
Aaron Goldstein Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Legal Issues and Tips for Implementing Flexible Work Arrangements
WHEN: March 22, 2019
TIME: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST
This activity has been APPROVED for SHRM Recertification Credits.
Flexible work arrangements are becoming more commonplace as the realities of a global workforce and technological capabilities combine to make this a very viable and sometimes necessary arrangement. But just because you can doesn’t mean you should? Before you jump into flexible work arrangements, there are many legal and practical issues to consider.
Sylvia Lugo Washington Employment Security Department
Paid Family and Medical Leave: What WA Employers Need to Know Now
WHEN: November 20, 2018
TIME: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST
This Activity has been APPROVED for SHRM Re-Certification Credits.
Washington will be the 5th state to offer paid family and medical leave benefits starting in 2020, but employers have action to take in 2019. Get a jump on 2019 and learn how your business can prepare to implement this mandatory program in this free presentation by the Washington State Employment Security Department.
Kristin Meir Ryan, Swanson & Cleveland, PLLC
Sexual Harassment in the Workplace: How to Handle Harassment Claims in Your Company
WHEN: November 9, 2018
TIME: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM PST
This Activity has been APPROVED for SHRM Re-Certification Credits.
With sexual harassment claims on the rise, it is important for you to be prepared to address claims in your workplace.
In this presentation, you will learn; practical steps to make sure you know whether your insurance policies cover sexual harassment claims, what policies you need to effectively address these claims, and how to create a plan to address sexual harassment claims.
Kristin will also walk you through the necessary steps of investigating a sexual harassment claim to minimize your risk.
Catharine Morisset Fisher & Phillips LLP
Navigating the Bermuda Triangle: Managing Difficult Employee Leaves
WHEN: August 17, 2018
TIME: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST
This Webinar Activity has been APPROVED for SHRM Recertification Credits.
The increasing number – and complexity – of employee leave laws creates the perfect storm for HR compliance. From the FMLA and the ADA to local workers’ compensation or paid leave laws, employers face countless potential liabilities. Guided by employment law attorney Catharine Morisset, we’ll work through real life examples to build knowledge and skills in order to survive complex leave situations.
Jennifer Bouman-Steagall Red Kite Employment Law
Conducting Workplace HR Investigations
WHEN: March 30, 2018
TIME: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST
This Activity has been APPROVED for SHRM Re-Certification Credits
If you are like most employers, you have a strong anti-harassment policy with some form of diversity training, both of which are designed to reduce or eliminate claims of harassment and discrimination in your workplace. The strength of an employer’s defense comes from its complaint resolution process and the effectiveness of its internal investigations into the complaints it receives. Being able to recognize a complaint that warrants an investigation is critical, as is the ability to investigate complaints in a timely, effective and meaningful manner.
You don’t have to be Columbo, Inspector Clouseau, or a private investigator to investigate, but there are certain things you need to know to investigate correctly. Join us for this informative discussion and learn how to address and investigate complaints of harassment.
Aaron Goldstein Dorsey & Whitney
How to Handle Employee Terminations: Best Practices and Lessons from the Trenches
WHEN: January 19, 2018
TIME: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST
Activity has been Approved for SHRM Recertification Credits.
Getting employee terminations right can make the difference between maintaining a healthy work environment for your employees and an expensive lawsuit.
In this month’s webinar, we will help companies identify high-risk terminations and provide practical advice on how to the handle them. Being prepared for such tricky terminations can help companies either avoid litigation or prevail, should an employee file suit.
Portia Moore Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
Can My Employee Do That/Say That? Tips for preventing harassment claims in the workplace
WHEN: November 17, 2017
TIME: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST
Webinar has been APPROVED for SHRM Recertification Credits
What one employee thinks is nothing more than fun, joking, harmless behavior in the workplace, another employee may find offensive. Employers are at risk of lawsuits claiming harassment unless they take immediate action to address behavior that the reasonable person finds unwelcome and offensive. This webinar will address the fundamentals of a harassment claim, what is and is not appropriate behavior in the workplace, and ways HR professionals should address concerns of harassment that are raised by employees
Jennifer Bouman-Steagall Red Kite Employment Law
Making $ense of Oregon’s Equal Pay Act
WHEN: September 22, 2017
TIME: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST
This activity has been submitted for HRCI and SHRM Re-Certification Credit
Oregon’s new Equal Pay Act signed into law June 1, 2017, attempts to level this uncertain compensation playing field in a number of key respects by (1) expanding the protections against disparate pay on the basis of more protected classes than just gender, (2) implementing new restrictions regarding salary history inquiries, and (3) expanding the remedies available to employees. In an attempt to provide some balance, the new Act also expressly acknowledges that there may be legitimate, non-discriminatory factors to justify a difference in pay when, on its face, the wage disparity appears unequal or unfair. What does this all mean to employers and when do you need to take action? Join us for this informative program and find out more!
Kara Craig Archbright
Employment Law Update
WHEN: September 15, 2017
TIME: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST
This activity has been submitted for HRCI and SHRM Recertification Credits.
Please join us on September 15th, 2017 for an informative webinar on employment law. Archbright Staff Attorney, Kara M. Craig, will provide a broad overview of the latest hot topics in employment law, including recent employment decisions by the U.S. Supreme Court, courts around the Western United States, and changes in regulation and legislation.Please join us on September 15th, 2017 for an informative webinar on employment law. Archbright Staff Attorney, Kara M. Craig, will provide a broad overview of the latest hot topics in employment law, including recent employment decisions by the U.S. Supreme Court, courts around the Western United States, and changes in regulation and legislation.
Kristin Nealey Meier Ryan, Swanson & Cleveland, PLLC
Tips for Addressing Cybersecurity Issues in the Workplace
WHEN: August 11, 2017
TIME: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST
This Webinar has been approved for SHRM and HRCI Re-Certification Credit.
No company is immune from an attack, and all companies have either been hacked, are currently being hacked and don’t know it, or are next in line. To prepare for and prevent such attacks, it’s critical to understand the risks posed by certain policies, the importance of creating a cyber response plan, and the need to invest in training for employees.
Kara M. Craig Archbright
FLSA Proposed Exemption Changes—What Every Employer Needs to Know Now
WHEN: February 12, 2016
TIME: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST
This Webinar has been approved for SHRM and HRCI Re-Certification Credit.
No doubt you’ve seen the headlines. The Department of Labor has proposed massive changes to FLSA exemptions that will affect every employer.
Reduce Your Medical Costs, not Your Medical Plan
WHEN: September 11, 2015
TIME: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST
Submitted for SHRM and HRCI Recertification Credits
What’s New in Employment Law?
WHEN: June 19, 2015
TIME: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST
APPROVED By HRCI for 1.0 General Credit Hours
The Risks & Rewards of Electronics in the Workplace
WHEN: March 13, 2015
TIME: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST
APPROVED By HRCI for 1.0 General Credit Hours
Employers in the City of Seattle: A Special Webcast Regarding The “Job Assistance” Ordinance
WHEN: November 15, 2013
TIME: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST
Back It Up! Risks, Rewards (and NEW Regulations) Regarding Background Screening
WHEN: August 16, 2013
TIME: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST
Independent Reality: The New Law of Contractor Status
WHEN: March 29, 2013
TIME: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST
APPROVED By HRCI for 1.0 General Credit Hours
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