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A Timely Update You Can't Afford to Miss!
Are you up to speed on the latest human resource law changes in your state? This up-to-the-minute online seminar provides you with best practices for navigating problems in the virtual workplace, drafting and updating policies, hiring and firing workers, and much more. Stay up to date on new rules and regulations - register today!
- Find out what's happening in wage and hour law.
- Gain insights on how to address current concerns surrounding hybrid and remote working.
- Determine what updates you need to make to your handbook this year.
- Come away with best practices for investigating complaints.
- Hear the latest guidance on hiring and firing employees.
- Discover tips for handling new leave and accommodation issues.
- Analyze emerging issues and solutions regarding social media and the workplace.
- Learn the dos and don'ts of addressing drug and alcohol use.
Abbreviated Agenda
- Wage and Hour Updates
- Hybrid and Remote Work: Current Issues and Answers
- Drafting Employee Handbooks and Policies in 2024
- Investigating Employee Complaints: 2024 Guide
- Hiring and Firing: Legal Do's and Don'ts for Crucial HR Functions
- Leave and Accommodation Considerations in 2024
- Social Media and the Workplace: Balancing Employer Needs and Employee Rights
- Drugs and Alcohol in the Workplace: Marijuana and Other Considerations
Credit Details
Credits Available
| Credit | Status | Total | Until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi CLE |
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6 Total | 05-20-2026 |
Select Jurisdiction
CLE
Agenda
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Wage and Hour Updates
- Primary Duties Test: Recognizing the Top Pitfalls
- Salary Test Legal Essentials
- Independent Contractors: Updates and Current Issues
- Off-The-Clock Work and Unauthorized Overtime
- Addressing Employer Errors: Essential Safe Harbor Policies to Have
- Wage and Hour Litigation and Case Law Update
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Hybrid and Remote Work: Current Issues and Answers
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Drafting Employee Handbooks and Policies in 2024
- Handbook Scope: How Much Is Too Much?
- What Topics You Must Include (With Example Language)
- Avoiding Implied Contractual Relationships
- Critical Updates to Make to Employee Handbooks in 2024 (With Checklist)
- Top 5 Handbook Policy Mistakes to Avoid in 2024
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Investigating Employee Complaints: 2024 Guide
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Hiring and Firing: Legal Do's and Don'ts for Crucial HR Functions
- Crafting Legally Compliant Job Descriptions: What You Must Know
- Offer Letters, Background/Credit Checks, and Other Essential At-Hire Documents: Best Practices and Current Developments
- How Enforceable Are Non-Compete, Non-Solicit, and Confidentiality Agreements?
- Salary Transparency Laws: Recent Developments
- Legally Defensible Disciplinary and Termination Documentation (Including Performance Improvement Plans)
- Separation Agreements and Severance Packages in 2024
- What You Need to Know About Handling Whistleblower Allegations
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Leave and Accommodation Considerations in 2024
- Notable Developments in State Leave and Accommodation Laws
- Interactions With State Workers' Compensation Laws
- Leave as a Reasonable Accommodation
- Best Practices for Drafting and Revising Leave and Accommodation Policies in 2024
- Undue Hardship - The Latest Developments
- Terminating Employees on Leave: Current Guidance and Best Practices
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Social Media and the Workplace: Balancing Employer Needs and Employee Rights
- Social Media and NLRA Violations for Non-Union Employers
- To What Extent May Employers Monitor and Limit Social Media Use?
- Using Private Social Media Accounts for Business Purposes
- The Latest Guidance on Using Social Media in Hiring Decisions
- Best Practices for Creating and Updating Social Media Policies
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Workplace: What You Need to Know NOW
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Drugs and Alcohol in the Workplace: Marijuana and Other Considerations
- Accommodating Medical Marijuana Users: Do You Have To?
- Drug-Testing Considerations for Current and Prospective Employees
- Disciplining and Terminating Medical Marijuana Users: Current Legal Perspectives
- Creating Drug and Alcohol Policies That Leave No Room for Interpretation
Who Should Attend
This intermediate level online seminar on human resource law is of benefit to:
- Attorneys
- HR Professionals
- Accountants
- Paralegals
Speakers
Speaker bio
Nicholas F. Morisani
is a partner with the law firm of Phelps Dunbar LLP in Jackson. He practices in the area of labor and employment, and represents both private and public employers in defense of discrimination, retaliation, sexual harassment and hostile work environment claims. Mr. Morisani also represents clients in defense of civil rights claims arising under the U.S. Constitution. He earned his B.A. degree from the University of South Alabama and his J.D. degree from Mississippi College School of Law. Mr. Morisani is a member of the Alabama State Bar, The Mississippi Bar, American Bar Association, Federal Bar Association, National Italian-American Bar Association and Mississippi Defense Lawyers Association.
Speaker bio
H. David Clark, III
is an attorney with Phelps Dunbar LLP, where he practices in the area of labor and employment, representing both private and public employers in defense of Section 1983 civil rights claims, Title VII and other discrimination suits, and wage and hour matters under the Fair Labor Standards Act. As part of his practice, Mr. Clark also defends claims under the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act and the Equal Pay Act. He earned his B.S. degree in communications from Mississippi College and his J.D. degree, cum laude, National Order of Barristers from Mississippi College School of Law. Mr. Clark is a member of The Mississippi Bar, American Bar Association, Madison County Bar Association, Jackson Young Lawyers, and the Mississippi Defense Lawyers Association. He is admitted to practice in Mississippi and before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, as well as the U.S. District Court, Southern and Northern districts of Mississippi.
Speaker bio
Ashley Eley Cannady
is a partner in the Jackson office of Balch & Bingham LLP. Her practice focuses on defending employers and management in employment-related disputes before courts and administrative agencies, including disputes involving allegations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful discharge, failure to accommodate, FMLA interference, and other related state and common law claims. Ms. Cannady also regularly represents clients in contract disputes and business litigation. She earned her B.A. degree, cum laude, from the University of Mississippi; and her J.D. degree, summa cum laude, from the University of Mississippi School of Law. Ms. Cannady is a member of the American Bar Association, The Mississippi Bar, and Mississippi Women Lawyers Association. She is admitted to practice before all Mississippi state courts, United States District Court for the Southern and Northern districts of Mississippi, United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, and the Supreme Court of the United States.
Speaker bio
Marcellus D. Chamberlain
is an attorney with the law firm of Phelps Dunbar LLP in Jackson. He defends both public and private employers in all phases of litigation, including administrative proceedings, trials and appeals. Mr. Chamberlain has a breadth of experience defending employers against claims of employment discrimination, retaliation, sexual harassment and hostile work environment. He also advises clients on their discrimination and workplace policies, as well as their employment contracts and job descriptions. Mr. Chamberlain earned his B.A. degree from Tougaloo College and his J.D. degree from Mississippi College School of Law. He is a member of The Mississippi Bar, Magnolia Bar Association, and Federal Bar Association.
Speaker bio
Anne Harlan Latino
is an attorney in the Jackson office of Balch & Bingham LLP. She practices in the area of labor and employment law. Mr. Latino helps anyone with employees navigate the complex network of Federal and state employment laws. She also assists and advises in day to day compliance including hiring and firing decisions, disciplinary issues, and employee handbooks. Ms. Harlan Latino represents employers in Title VII lawsuits, FLSA lawsuits, and EEOC charges. She also has specialized expertise in Davis-Bacon Act compliance. Ms. Harlan Latino earned her B.B.A. degree from Southern Methodist University, her M.S. degree from the University of Mississippi and her J.D. degree from the University of Mississippi School of Law.
Speaker bio
J. Russell Dumas
is a partner in the Jackson office of Balch & Bingham LLP. Mr. Dumas focuses on labor and employment and related litigation matters. He advises and advocates for employers and businesses in a wide-range of employment issues. Mr. Dumas earned his B.A. degree from Mississippi State University and his J.D. degree from Mississippi College School of Law. He is admitted to practice in Mississippi and Alabama, and is a member of the Mississippi Bar Association.
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Kyra G. Bradley
is an attorney in the Voorhees, NJ office of Archer & Greiner, P.C. Ms. Bradley assists employers in all aspects of labor and employment law, including issues such as employee discipline and termination, reasonable accommodations, leave entitlements, wage and hour issues, and human resource policies and handbooks. She conducts internal employment investigations on behalf of clients, makes recommendations, and prepares employer responses to administrative charges, including charges before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Ms. Bradley also assists in defending employers in cases alleging violations of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), among others. She earned her B.A. degree from Villanova University, her MS degree from the University of Pennsylvania and her J.D. degree from Villanova University.
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