Essential Employment Law is a one-day HR program led by employment law experts Connie Cornell and Michael W. Fox, and is designed to provide overviews and updates on issues related to Texas employment law. Content is extensive and exhaustive with topics ranging from employment-at-will to discrimination issues, wage and hour violations, retaliation, FMLA and more.
This practical course provides detailed written materials, forms, sample employment contracts and handbook recommendations, and is ideal for HR professionals and beginning employment lawyers.
INSTRUCTORS
Connie L. Cornell, PHR, is a founding partner of Cornell Smith Mierl & Brutocao, LLP, an Austin labor and employment law firm. She is Board Certified in Labor and Employment law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and is also certified as a Professional in Human Resources by the national Society for Human Resource Management.
Michael W. Fox is a shareholder in the Austin office of Ogletree Deakins, a national labor and employment law firm. He has represented employers in employment law matters for more than 35 years, is Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and is a Fellow in the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers.
An overview of the legal aspects of the employment relationship and how tort law has been adapted in the workplace. Answering the client or the supervisor who thinks employment law begins and ends with "employment-at-will": What about terminating an employee for theft? Is there ever an obligation to give a reference on a former employee? How can a handshake get a manager sued for assault? What is intentional infliction of emotional distress? Can employee violence really be prevented? Is negligent retention really a cause of action?
Michael W. Fox,
Ogletree Deakins - Austin, TX
Understanding the difference between disparate treatment and disparate impact, and why it matters. Why do you need to know about the "shifting burden of proof"? How can you prevent liability for harassment even after it occurs?
Michael W. Fox,
Ogletree Deakins - Austin, TX
Why is retaliation the most dangerous cause of action, and what can you do about it?
Michael W. Fox,
Ogletree Deakins - Austin, TX
Learn the basics of wage and hour law and why violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act have exploded. Among the areas covered are: Who is exempt and who is not, and what difference does it make? What is working time? How is overtime calculated? What are the most common mistakes and how do you avoid them?
Michael W. Fox,
Ogletree Deakins - Austin, TX
The FMLA was the first federal act that required an employer to provide time off for employees. Learn the basics of the law which has been amended to cover additional types of leave.
Connie L. Cornell,
Cornell Smith Mierl & Brutocao, LLP - Austin, TX
The basics of managing employees. Recognize the vulnerable points in the employment relationship and learn the best practices to make sure you minimize the number of problems and maximize your chances of successfully defending your actions when challenged.
Connie L. Cornell,
Cornell Smith Mierl & Brutocao, LLP - Austin, TX
Avoid common mistakes in drafting employee handbooks and learn about the latest in policies covering hot topics like social media. Learn what other human resource forms can help support the company’s defenses and prove good faith efforts to comply.
Connie L. Cornell,
Cornell Smith Mierl & Brutocao, LLP - Austin, TX
The investigation of an employee’s complaint may be critical to an employer’s only means of avoiding liability. The investigator may be a witness and the notes may be evidence. Learn how to investigate and document the process.
Connie L. Cornell,
Cornell Smith Mierl & Brutocao, LLP - Austin, TX
What are the pros and cons of evaluation systems? Are they really worth it? How to curb grade inflation? What are the alternatives?
Connie L. Cornell,
Cornell Smith Mierl & Brutocao, LLP - Austin, TX
Cornell Smith Mierl & Brutocao, LLP
Austin, TX
Ogletree Deakins
Austin, TX
$300.00 for registrations received after this time
Group 10% (5-9) (5 registrants minimum)$275.00 for registrations received after this time
Group 20% (10+) (10 registrants minimum)$250.00 for registrations received after this time
Last day for cancellation (full refund): Sep 13, 2013$50 processing fee applied after this date
Last day for cancellation: Sep 16, 2013$300.00 for registrations received after this time
Group 10% (5-9) (5 registrants minimum)$275.00 for registrations received after this time
Group 20% (10+) (10 registrants minimum)$250.00 for registrations received after this time
Last day for cancellation (full refund): Oct 4, 2013$50 processing fee applied after this date
Last day for cancellation: Oct 7, 2013$300.00 for registrations received after this time
Group 10% (5-9) (5 registrants minimum)$275.00 for registrations received after this time
Group 20% (10+) (10 registrants minimum)$250.00 for registrations received after this time
Last day for cancellation (full refund): Nov 1, 2013$50 processing fee applied after this date
Last day for cancellation: Nov 4, 2013
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Austin,
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2101 Ross Avenue
Dallas,
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214.220.0239
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816 Town and Country Blvd. Suite 210
Houston,
TX 77024
713.590.0950
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