2021 Fall Legal Update

Lancaster SHRM’s annual Fall Legal Update Conference

Presented by the Professional Development Committee – Beckee Fair and Angela Sanders

Virtual Event through Zoom

Tuesday, September 14, 2021

9am-2:45pm

Registration is required and will end on Friday, September 10th

• Opening Keynote
  • Lisa Horn, SHRM
  • Title: The Washington Outlook: The Outlook for Workplace Public Policy
    • The heart of SHRM’s “policy, not politics” mantra is the belief in our ability to find consensus when we bring all sides to the table for critical discussions on issues impacting work, workers and the workplace.A flurry of legislative and regulatory activity is already shifting the workplace policy landscape, with no signs of slowing down. Get the latest updates about which workplace policies are currently being considered, what to expect in the 117th Congress and administration going forward, and how HR professionals can help shape workplace public policy.
• General Session
  • Jennifer Craighead, Barley Snyder
  • Title: Managing Employees’ Social Media Conduct Amidst Political and Social Turmoil
    • What happens when a company’s commitment to DEI clashes with employees’ social media conduct? Where is the line between personal speech and workplace monitoring? This session will explore current issues related to personal conduct, social and political issues, and social media, addressing the legal issues involved with both public and private employers. The session will conclude with practical tips to mitigate risks in the workplace.
• General Session
  • Theresa Mongiovi and Angela Sanders, Post & Schell, P.C.
  • Title: (Employers) Better Have My Money: Navigating Wage and Hour Issues in the Post-Pandemic Workplace
    • Administration changes and shifting priorities have resulted in challenges in administering and foreseeing changes in the wage and hour arena. This presentation will address the current wage and hour landscape and priorities under the Biden Administration. This session will provide practical updates concerning PA and federal compensation issues including pending regulations, recent cases, and practice pointers given the ever-changing post-pandemic workplace.
• General Session
  • Jeff Ouellet and David Walker, Appel, Yost & Zee LLP
  • Title: Employment Considerations for the (Post?)-COVID-19 Workplace
    • Employers continue to face novel issues as they navigate the post-COVID-19 (or continuing COVID-19) workplace, including the continuation of remote work programs, employee leaves of absence, vaccination requirements, accommodation requests and general policy enforcement. This session will explore the risks, benefits and best practice considerations associated with a variety of workplace issues as employers navigate the current COVID-19 landscape.

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