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2024 Employment and Employee Benefits Seminar Agenda
February 7th, 2024
8:00 – 9:00 AM – IN PERSON attendee arrival and breakfast!
9:00 – 10:30 AM – Managing Risks and Recent Changes in Benefits Plans:
Jesse St.Cyr and Sam Holder
Explore the dynamic landscape of benefit plans. Join Jesse and Sam as they unravel the impact of SECURE 1.0 and 2.0, guiding you through the practical steps to navigate the evolving legislative terrain.
10:45 – 11:45 AM – Drug Testing in North Carolina and Marijuana Use:
Steve Rowe and David Woodard
Dive into the legal intricacies of drug testing in North Carolina and marijuana use with Steve and David. Uncover the nuances of employee hemp product use, federal testing requirements, and a comprehensive survey of marijuana testing laws across the states.
12:15 – 1:15 PM – Pregnancy in the Workplace:
Susie Gibbons and Brett Carpenter
Join Susie and Brett as they delve into the nuances of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and the PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act. You will gain valuable insights into employer obligations and common scenarios arising under these recently enacted laws.
1:15 – 2:15 PM – No Union, No Worries? Not so fast!:
Susie Gibbons and David Woodard
The National Labor Relations Board is again focusing on employer policies that it claims will chill concerted activity, even in non-unionized workplaces. Susie and David will navigate the broad scope of “concerted activity”, exploring new NLRB definitions, potential pitfalls in employer policies, and remedies the NLRB may seek.
2:30 – 4:00 PM – Technology and Other Virtual Considerations in the Workplace:
Kate Dewberry and Adia Craig
Kate and Adia will outline the latest guidance regarding the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in employment selection procedures. They will also dive into potential issues with AI monitoring in the workplace, social media monitoring of prospective and current employees, and other virtual workplace considerations for remote employees. Finally, Kate and Adia will discuss DEI initiative issues and outline recent equal opportunity litigation regarding those initiatives.
CREDIT INFORMATION: (PENDING)
- 6 hours of CLE credit
- 6 hours of SHRM
- 6 hours of HRCI
- 1.5 hours of CPE
Learning Objectives:
We aim to guide attendees in acquiring knowledge, assessing workplace dynamics, and developing strategies to ensure legal compliance and effective management of evolving workplace regulations and policies.
FREE – Group Internet Based and Live Seminar
Business Law
Program Level: Basic
No Prerequisites – No Advanced Preparations Needed
*All questions relating to administrative policies, including complaints, should be sent to Alison Yellman at 704-342-5262 or
ayellman@poynerspruill.com. Poyner Spruill will attempt to address all complaints within two business days.
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