Michigan CLE - Employment Law Courses
Michigan CLE
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Military Leave Rights and Landmark Cases
This CLE course, designed for attorneys of all levels, identifies the types of claims that can be pursued under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) and other applicable federal and state laws. Presented by Tully Rinckey PLLC Senior Associate Michael Macomber, Esq. who has extensive experience with federal employment law the course will explain how to identify the types USERRA in the context of representing both employees and employers, how to best advise client... More Info
$291General Credit -
The Basics of Workplace Discrimination and Harassment
This CLE course will provide valuable insight regarding workplace discrimination laws and claims. The course will explain the various forums in which claims related to employment practice can be made as well as the procedural requirements, federal preemption of state laws, and concerns regarding the arbitration of discrimination claims. The course is presented by Tully Rinckey PLLC Partner Graig F. Zappia, Esq. who will draw on his vast experience as an employment law attorney. More Info
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Regulatory, Contract, and Licensing Issues in the Hospitality Industry
Tourism is big business in a city like New York, where even the residents are reliant on the hospitality industry. Hotels, restaurants, clubs and tours are all an inherent part of what makes New York City unique and business operators require up-to-date, accurate and reliable information to keep their businesses compliant with the city’s always evolving laws. This CLE program focuses particularly on restaurants and the challenges they face in opening a new space. The course offers a detailed ove... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
How to Structure Employment Agreements and Employee Equity Offerings to Avoid Section 409A Tax Traps
Almost any agreement, arrangement or program for the deferral of compensation for employees or service providers is effected by Section 409A of the tax code. This CLE course will provide a comprehensive overview of Section 409A and its primary provisions. The course will also explain the framework for structuring a stock option as well as ensure compliance for phantom equity plans and agreements related to employment and severance. More Info
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Deflategate & The Limits of Commissioner Power
The uproar over deflated footballs in the 2015 AFC Championship Game marked a turning point in the once all-consuming power of sports league commissioners. The involvement of Super Bowl quarterback and media darling Tom Brady only drew further public attention to legal issues such as contract, labor, arbitration, mediation and procedural law all raised by the incident and legal battle that followed. This CLE course, presented by sports attorney Robert Boland, will discuss all of these issues as... More Info
$291.25General Credits -
Long Term Disability Benefits Under ERISA
The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) created a wealth of employer-sponsored health and welfare benefit plans. This CLE course will explain the various plans and their benefits including limitations and minimum benefits. The course will review elimination periods and proofs of claim, and procedures. Potential reasons for denials and how to avoid denial of claims, ERISA vested benefits and individual policies will all be reviewed. More Info
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Drafting Legally Sound Job Descriptions
Legal issues with employers can begin sooner than you might realize – sometimes with the simple drafting of the job description. This CLE course will focus on the legal issues involved in drafting job descriptions and best practices for creating evidentiary documents which serve to defend employers in discrimination suits. Strategies for avoiding poorly written descriptions, requirements, a description’s relationship to “reasonable accommodation” under the ADA, key terms, FLSA wage and hourly is... More Info
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Labor Relations: What You Need to Know about a Represented Environment
Managing in a represented environment presents a myriad of challenges, particularly for those who have grown accustomed to a non-represented system. This CLE course will offer a thorough examination of how to manage employees given the limitations required by union contracts, including your obligations as they relate to collective bargaining agreements as well as those pursuant to the NLRA. The labor relations process, progressive discipline, issues related to sick leave, family leave and excess... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
Preventing Workplace Violence: What Attorneys Need to Know
The growing number of incidences of workplace violence is of great concern. But what constitutes workplace violence and who can be held accountable when it occurs? This CLE course will explain the legal definition of workplace violence, how to detect the warning signs of violent action and tips and strategies for avoiding such behavior. The course will include a discussion of what workplace violence is, how to create and implement an emergency plan and enforceable workplace violence policies. Th... More Info
$291General Credit -
House Rules: Fundamentals of Employment Law for Inside Counsel
The dual and sometimes contradictory roles played by in-house counsels can result in a variety of challenges, particularly with respect to employment law. An attorney who serves as both a legal counselor and a businessman may feel torn between conflicting priorities. This CLE course will explain the fundamentals of employment law specifically for in-house counsel but also relevant to executives, CEO’s and COO’s with human resource responsibilities. The course will explore practical solutions for... More Info
$291.25General Credits
