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Political Speech in the Workplace: Strategic Considerations for Employers

Political speech in the workplace has become a growing concern for employers in recent years. The polarized political climate, combined with the increasing use of social media and digital communication, has amplified the...more

Miller Nash LLP

[Webinar] Navigating Workplace Investigations: Best Practices for K-12 School Districts - September 11th, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm PT

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In the dynamic environment of K-12 education, maintaining an appropriate, safe, and supportive workplace is crucial. State and federal laws provide expanded protections for employees in relation to harassment, discrimination,...more

Mitratech Holdings, Inc

Avoiding Negligent Hiring: How Background Checks Mitigate Risk in Finance

In finance, every decision matters. From managing investments to handling sensitive data, the industry demands trust and integrity. But how can you ensure the professionals you hire are worthy of that trust? This is where...more

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The Love Contract in the Workplace

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Workplace romances and relationships are not uncommon – no doubt because of how much time employees spend at work. ...more

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Prescribing Professionalism: Avoiding Romance in the Medical Workplace

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In the high-stress, life-or-death environment of the medical profession, Cupid's love arrow can strike about as quickly as an infection. But before letting the heart do the rounds, it's imperative to consider the legal...more

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What's the Tea in L&E? Love Contracts: Consensual Relationships in the Workplace

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Just in time for Valentine’s Day, labor and employment attorneys Leah Stiegler and Emily Kendall Chowhan discuss why companies should have employees in romantic relationships sign “love contracts” at work in their latest...more

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[Webinar] Labor & Employment Regional Law Updates - January 10th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PDT

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Join us for Hinshaw’s Labor & Employment Regional Law Updates, two exclusive legal webinars on the latest trends in employment law for companies. As organizations of all sizes navigate an ever-evolving legal landscape,...more

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[Webinar] Labor & Employment Regional Law Updates - January 10th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT

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Join us for Hinshaw’s Labor & Employment Regional Law Updates, two exclusive legal webinars on the latest trends in employment law for companies. As organizations of all sizes navigate an ever-evolving legal landscape,...more

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Updating The Company Employee Handbook Should Move to the Top of Every Company’s Year-End To Do List

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As year-end approaches, companies, both large and small, are busy closing out 2023 and putting plans in place for 2024. A key priority that should not be neglected as you make preparations to close out an old year and start a...more

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[Ongoing Program] Session 5: Conflict Resolution - November 15th, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm CT

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Amundsen Davis’s Leadership & Management Certification Training Series - Develop your managers into the professional leaders who create the culture that propels your business. Amundsen Davis’s Leadership & Management...more

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[Ongoing Program] Session 4: Performance Improvement Plans - November 1st, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm CT

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Amundsen Davis’s Leadership & Management Certification Training Series - Develop your managers into the professional leaders who create the culture that propels your business. Amundsen Davis’s Leadership & Management...more

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[Ongoing Program] Session 3: Conducting Workplace Investigations and Documenting Employee Issues - October 18th, 12:00 pm - 2:00...

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Amundsen Davis’s Leadership & Management Certification Training Series - Develop your managers into the professional leaders who create the culture that propels your business. Amundsen Davis’s Leadership & Management...more

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[Ongoing Program] Session 2: How to Effectively and Lawfully Communicate with Your Employees - October 4th, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm CT

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Amundsen Davis’s Leadership & Management Certification Training Series - Develop your managers into the professional leaders who create the culture that propels your business. Amundsen Davis’s Leadership & Management...more

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[Ongoing Program] Session 1: Recruiting and Onboarding Employees - September 20th, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm CT

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Amundsen Davis’s Leadership & Management Certification Training Series - Develop your managers into the professional leaders who create the culture that propels your business. Amundsen Davis’s Leadership & Management...more

Mitratech Holdings, Inc

[Webinar] Managing Your Drug and Alcohol Program: Putting Policies & Practices Into Place - August 22nd, 2:00 pm ET

Over the last few years, the drug testing landscape in the workplace has changed drastically. With the legalization of marijuana in some states and the decriminalization of drugs in others, it can be challenging to build a...more

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[Webinar] The Explosion of ChatGPT and Artificial Intelligence: Top Legal Compliance Tips for California Employers - June 20th,...

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Join Dan M. Forman, Partner and Chair of CDF’s Trade Secret and Privacy Practice Groups, for an exclusive one-hour complimentary webinar focused on providing attendees with invaluable insights and top tips for effectively...more

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Employers Must Look Beyond Legal Rights To Lower Risk

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This may seem surprising coming from a lawyer. But if employers focus solely on legal rights and obligations, they may not be taking full advantage of opportunities to lower legal risks. Originally posted in Law360 -...more

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[Event] Annual Labor & Employment Law Seminar - November 3rd, La Jolla, CA

An event presented by Labor and Employment and Human Resource Professionals - Mark your calendars! You won’t want to miss Procopio’s annual Labor & Employment Seminar in La Jolla on November 3rd. As a dedicated...more

Akerman LLP - HR Defense

Love is in the Air – And in the Workplace!

If you thought workplace romances vanished with the COVID-19 pandemic, think again.  According to a recent survey by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), one-third of 550 U.S. workers said they are or have been...more

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Mental Health Discrimination: A Rising Risk for Employers

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Mental health is the latest emergent issue for employers due to recent events such as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, resulting recession and other factors like the perpetual display of racial injustices in the media. ...more

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Impeachment: American Crime Story and Workplace Romance

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“I did not have sexual relations with that woman.” “It depends on what the definition of ‘is’ is.” Ryan Murphy’s latest installment of the FX true-crime anthology television series Impeachment: American Crime Story...more

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Social Media, Employees and Reputational Risks

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Organizational risk does not exist in a vacuum – social forces have a direct and immediate impact on company risks, especially when it comes to employee conduct.  Social media has transformed our society, making information...more

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[Webinar] Returning to Work: Employer Considerations - August 31st, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CT

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Join Labor & Employment Shareholder Taylor White for a webinar focused on mitigating legal risks and best practices associated with returning to in-office work amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. More specifically, we will...more

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Amazon’s The Expanse Raises Issues Concerning Workplace Romances

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Note: Includes spoilers for Amazon Prime’s The Expanse. I am an unabashed science fiction nerd. Growing up, I tended to gravitate toward television shows, movies, and books that took place in our own future as opposed to...more

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[Webinar] Employment Law 2021: Minimizing Risk in a New Enforcement Environment - April 7th, 11:00 am - 11:30 am ET

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Join us for a discussion of the following hot topics: - Anticipated push at the federal and state level for expanded civil rights laws, including gender identity and sexual orientation and the enforcement of the new...more

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