2021 Workplace Law Forum

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Thursday, Sep. 23, 2021 • 11:00 am to 5:00 pm

Legal issues affecting business leaders and human resource professionals.

Location: Ambassador Conference Center
7794 Peach St., Erie, PA 16509

CERTIFICATION: This program has been approved for 4.0 credit hours of general HR-related continuing education through the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), and for 4.0 General HR credits through the HR Certification Institute (HRCI).

September 3, 2021 UPDATE: We are offering both in-person RSVPs and a LIVESTREAM option (via Zoom).

If you would like to attend either, please email your RSVP to Marian at mmartinez@kmgslaw.com, indicating which option you prefer. We will send the link for the livestream option closer to the event.

NOTE: If you are pursuing HRCI, SHRM or CLE credits, you must attend in-person.

*We may implement COVID-related protocols, depending on CDC and/or Pennsylvania mandates and recommendations.

AGENDA:

11am Registration

11:30am Buffet Lunch

12pm Welcome - Mark Wassell

12:10 - 1pm KEYNOTE PRESENTATION: The National Labor Relations Board: What to Expect Under the Biden Administration, Presented by Tara Yoest, Assistant to NLRB Region 6 Director

1 - 1:45pm New and Developing Topics in Private Sector Labor Law: A Look at President Biden’s First Year, and More, Robert Zaruta

1:45 - 2pm BREAK

2 - 2:45pm Implications of Coronavirus on the Unemployment System: A Guide to Handling Unemployment Claims in the COVID and Post-COVID Era, Matthew Lasher

2:45 - 3:30pm Trending Now: HR Hot Topics in 2021, including changes to wage and hour laws at the state and federal level; non-competes and employee contracts; EEO and DEI; marijuana and CBD; and remote work, Julia Herzing

3:30 - 3:45pm BREAK

3:45 - 4:30pm Employee Requests for Medical Leaves of Absence: An Employer’s Rights and Responsibilities, Mark Wassell

4:30pm Cocktails & Appetizers

There is no cost for this event.

What People Are Saying

"[This] forum is always filled with current information critical to my ability to do my job as an HR professional and provides an opportunity to network with other HR professionals." - 2019 attendee

"Great investment of time to gain the necessary knowledge to lead a better organization." - 2019 attendee

"Very informative and well organized. Speakers were all relatable and interesting- real examples and cases help us further understand law." - 2019 attendee

"The speakers seemed very accessible for questions and guidance. Did not speak over our heads in 'legalese'. I would feel comfortable approaching them." - 2019 attendee

"The opportunity to get this caliber of training locally is so appreciated. Thank you!" - 2019 attendee

"Informative, enjoyable, and well worth the time to attend." - 2018 attendee

"Each year I attend these forums. I find them very informative, and I use the information in my daily job duties." - 2018 attendee

"The Knox Law Workplace Law Forum never disappoints; it is informative and provides the best and biggest networking opportunity for HR professionals in the area." - 2018 attendee

"I enjoy this forum and always leave with important, pertinent information to take back to my organization." - 2017 attendee

"I attend the Knox Law Workplace Law Forum every year to ensure that I am keeping up with an ever-changing HR landscape. Thank you!" - 2017 attendee

"Very informative - they can make some dry topics funny!" - 2017 attendee