GRHRA is excited to host this all-day Virtual Employment Law Event featuring 5 Employment Law Sessions!
Covered topics include: Legal Update, Visas, Workplace Investigations, AI & Potential Liabilities and more!
GRHRA Member Ticket $59.99 | SHRM Member Ticket $79.99 | Non-Member Ticket $109.99
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Undergraduate students can attend for free but must use an .edu email address when registering. Students please email [email protected] directly for registration. |
* Early Bird pricing is available through September 30, 2024 - Price will increase on October 1, 2024
Sessions will be recorded and recorded videos will be available for registered attendees to view for up to 30 days after the event
** Sessions are subject to change without notice
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| 2024 GRHRA Virtual Employment Law Virtual Conference | |||||
| 8:50 am-9:00 am | Opening Remarks/Welcome Slides | ||||
| 9:00 am-10:00 am |
Session 1 (Federal and State Law Update) Presented by Allison Wright and Jeff Wright from Wright Law Offices, P.C. Session Description: Staying Compliant: Top Labor & Employment Law Changes Impacting Employers in Iowa and Illinois |
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| 10:00 am-10:15 am | Break | ||||
| 10:15 am-11:15 am |
Session 2 Presented by Allison Wright and Jeff Wright from Wright Law Offices, P.C. Session Description: Legal updates on the FMLA and Pregnancy & Disability Discrimination and Accommodation law, including a closer look at 2024 changes to the Pregnancy Workers Fairness Act, the EEOC’s Final Rule for pregnant workers, recent state and federal accommodation, discrimination and retaliation cases and the top tips for employers to navigate through these issues. |
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| 11:15 am-11:30 am | Break | ||||
| 11:30 am-12:30 pm |
Session 3 (Visas) Session Title: "Hiring Foreign Talent in the U.S.: The Ins and Outs of U.S. Work Visas" Presented by Jennifer Hoskin from Zulkie Partners LLC Session Description: Whether you are a Fortune 500 company or privately owned small business, hiring needs sometimes require you to look outside the U.S. job market. When you find talent abroad, the first questions are usually the following: 1) how feasible will it be to obtain work authorization, and 2) how long will that process take? This session will explain the ins and outs of navigating the work visa process at a high level, discussing the types of visas available, their requirements and restrictions; the application process itself; and employer responsibilities and compliance throughout the process. |
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| 12:30 am-1:00 pm | Lunch Break | ||||
| 1:00 pm- 2:00 pm |
Session 4 (Workplace Investigations) Presented by Joshua Hughes from Dorsey & Whitney LLP Session Description: In this session, attorney Josh Hughes will provide a comprehensive overview of best practices and mistakes to avoid in the workplace investigation context. This session will cover the law of workplace investigations, explain the reasoning behind certain processes, and empower both new and seasoned HR professionals with tools and tips to make even the most complex investigations as smooth as possible. |
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| 2:00 pm-2:15 pm | Break | ||||
| 2:15 pm-3:15 pm |
Session 5 (AI in the Workplace and Potential Liabilities) Presented by Joe Von Kaenel and Marc Middleton from Evans & Dixon Session Description: During this presentation, participants will gain a preliminary understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI), along with the benefits, pitfalls and potential liabilities associated with implementing AI in the workplace. We will cover foundational concepts, practical applications, legal and regulatory challenges, ethical considerations, future trends and risk mitigation strategies associated with AI. |
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