Date: 12/9/2015
Time: 9:00 AM TO 4:30 PM

Best Western Rockville Hotel & Suites
1251 West Montgomery Avenue
Rockville, MD 20850

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Event Description: Arlington Chamber of Commerce member Lorraine Barclay Nordlinger, MBA, CPLP will present at a live seminar: The National Business Institute's Employment Law: 2015 Comprehensive Guide Program Description Know Human Resource Best Practices to Ensure Employer Compliance and Mitigate Potential Liabilities The success or failure of a business is directly linked to the employees, and it's crucial that human resource personnel legally manage labor and employment policies, documents and employee procedures to ensure compliance with federal and state laws. The regulatory landscape of employment law is constantly evolving; this program will swiftly get you up to date on handbook must-haves, wage and hour requirements, employee leave policies, and many other hot-button issues. Don't rely on outdated information; utilize the latest best practices that not only protect employers from costly litigation and penalties but also effectively manage employees - register today! Know what a handbook should and shouldn't contain by exploring the advantages and pitfalls of various policies. Take steps to proactively avoid discrimination charges and lawsuits by employees. Avoid inadvertent FLSA violations by properly classifying exempt and non-exempt employees. Be able to appropriately accommodate a disabled employee and know what sort of laws protect against discrimination. Review the latest information on whistleblower claims and know what your organization can do to avoid lawsuits. Properly execute performance reviews and know how to utilize them during a wrongful termination case. Identify best practices for drafting and negotiating settlement agreements during employment disputes. Who Should Attend This basic-to-intermediate level seminar examines the current issues in employment law for: -Attorneys -HR personnel -Accountants -Presidents and Vice Presidents Course Content: -Understanding Legislative Changes: A Brief Overview -Drafting Must-Have Policies for Today's Handbooks -How to Avoid Discrimination Charges and Lawsuits by Employees -Avoiding Wage and Hour Violations -Managing Employee Leaves of Absence -Avoiding Whistleblower Claims and OSHA Prosecution -Dealing with the Troubled/Troubling Employee -Utilizing Alternative Dispute Resolution Tactics in Employment Matters -Continuing Education Credit Certified Payroll Professionals – Certified Payroll Professional: 6.00 Continuing Legal Education – CLE: 6.00 Human Resource Certification Institute – HRCI: 6.00 International Association for Continuing Education Training – IACET: 0.60 National Association of State Boards of Accountancy – CPE for Accountants: 7.00 * Professional Achievement in Continuing Education – PACE: 7.00 * * denotes specialty credits


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Best Western Rockville Hotel & Suites 1251 West Montgomery Avenue Rockville, MD 20850

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