Event Details

Butler Snow & PineBelt Human Resource Association invites you to an 

EMPLOYMENT LAW BRIEFING: An informative seminar addressing the latest labor and employment law topics impacting all employers, 

THURSDAY, APRIL 25TH
9:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.
REGISTRATION BEGINS AT 8:30 A.M.

Holiday Inn Hattiesburg North
6553 US 49
Hattiesburg, MS 39401

There is no cost to attend this event. Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided.
We have submitted this program to HR Certification Institute and SHRM for review and also are applying for Mississippi CLE credit.

To RSVP, click on the following link: Employment Law Briefing

Labor and Employment Briefing Agenda

April 25, 2019 Hattiesburg

8:30 am- 9:00am                 Registration and Breakfast

9:00 am - 9:10 am               Welcome and Introduction 

9:10 am - 9:50 am               Top Trends for 2019

With the new year well under way, it’s a good time to check in on the important employment law trends that are impacting workplace policy. This session will cover the latest trends in employment law, including equal pay, the proposed new overtime rule from the DOL and discrimination trends. 

                                            Presenter: Mackin Johnson

9:50 am - 10:30 am             Best practices for Employers in the #MeToo Era

Over a year into the #MeToo movement, there are no signs that the focus on sexual harassment in the workplace is letting up. In the wake of the #MeToo movement, employers must respond appropriately to the serious issues raised by sexual harassment. This session will discuss the latest legal developments, how to create a workplace free of harassment and how to respond when allegations arise.

                                             Presenter: Robin Taylor

10:30 am - 10:45 am            Break

10:45 am - 11:40 am            Navigating Leave and Accommodation Issues

Employee leave issues often present challenges akin to a Rubik’s Cube. When you comply with one law you may face exposure under another law. FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act), ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act), workers’ compensation, military leave and personal leave obligations all present challenges. This session will review employers’ leave obligations, the interplay between the laws, and provide practical advice to assist HR professionals with maintaining legal compliance.

                                            Presenter: Tim Threadgill

11:40 am - 12:30 pm           Lunch and Keynote Presentation

12:30 pm - 1:20 pm             Immigration Issues in the Trump Administration

It has been quite an interesting year for employers on the immigration front. Employers are facing scrutiny in all aspects of immigration under the Trump administration. This session will cover the key immigration issues facing employers and the best practices for making sure you are complaint.

                                            Presenter: Todd Photopulos

1:20 pm – 1:55 pm              Union Avoidance

With changes in the Labor Board under the Trump administration, there is a shift in initiatives and priorities, which impacts union organizing. As the NLRB moves to the “right,” we expect organized labor to increase organizing efforts in order to protect its interests. This session covers the  latest information related to the National Labor Relations Act, the National Labor Relations Board and union organizing campaigns and responses.

1:55pm-2:00pm                   Closing and Door Prize Drawings