Nebraska CLE - Employment Law Courses

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Visas and "Green Card" Options for Research Scientists

This CLE course will guide you through the various visa and "green card" (permanent residence) options available to Research Scientists. Choosing the right option for your client depends on several factors, including sponsorship status, level of success, ability to provide compelling evidence of achievements and impact, and the significance of their work to the country. The course will cover visa categories such as J-1, H-1B, and O-1, as well as 'green card' options, including the PERM... More Info

$29

1General Credit
Navigating Legal Challenges and Issues in Telecommuting and Remote Work

Organizations often implement telecommuting to assist employees with family responsibilities, health concerns, and disabilities, as well as to reduce commuting costs and offer flexible schedules. However, these well-intentioned plans can sometimes lead to complex legal issues. How do you defend against claims of discrimination when an employee is denied telecommuting? What if an employee insists that telecommuting is the only “reasonable accommodation” for a disability, even though the positio... More Info

$29

1General Credit
Understanding Religious Accommodations After The Groff Supreme Court Decision

Employers must accommodate the religious beliefs of their employees according to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, but understanding how to comply can be challenging. The recent Groff Supreme Court decision has redefined what constitutes an "undue burden" under Title VII. This course will guide employers on ensuring compliance post-Groff, detailing the interactive process under Title VII, and the appropriate documentation employers can request. In this comprehensive CLE c... More Info

$29

1General Credit
FLSA: New OT Rule: What You Need to Know

This CLE program covers the key provisions of the proposed FLSA Overtime Rule, helping you prepare for compliance and avoid lawsuits and fines. Topics include: Changes introduced by the new DOL rule Proper classification of employees as exempt or non-exempt The new salary level threshold Effective date of the new FLSA overtime rule Necessary organizational changes for compliance Potential court challenges to the new rule More Info

$29

1General Credit
Pregnancy in the Workplace: Understanding the New Laws on Accommodations for Pregnancy and Lactation

Think you know your legal obligations for handling a pregnant employee? Think again. The rules are changing rapidly, making it hard to keep up. This CLE course will address key questions, including whether you need to accommodate a pregnant employee since normal pregnancy isn't a "disability" under ADA/ADAAA. We'll explore what laws apply when an employee requests more frequent breaks due to pregnancy, your obligations under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, and state and municipal law... More Info

$29

1General Credit
Diversity & Inclusion: Recognizing the Damaging Effects of Implicit Bias in the Workplace

Implicit bias, increasingly studied and discussed, involves subconscious associations our minds create linking various concepts and ideas. These biases arise from our experiences, cultural backgrounds, societal norms, media influences, and other factors. This CLE program explores the nature of implicit bias and its influence on the legal profession and workplace. Participants will examine how these biases subtly affect behaviors and decisions and will learn practical strategies to miti... More Info

$34

1Ethics Credit
New Developments in Sports Law: A Time of Change in the Collegiate and Professional Landscape

Over the past year, college sports have undergone a significant transformation. The traditional model of amateurism is being challenged through antitrust lawsuits in the courts and actions by the National Labor Relations Board ("NLRB"). The era of professionalized major college athletics is approaching, bringing new challenges and uncertainties for various stakeholders. In the realm of professional sports, the legal and business landscape is dominated by team sales, a fragmented media... More Info

$29

1General Credit
1st and 4th Amendment and Employment Cases: Difficult Issues and Lessons Learned

This CLE course offers insights from seasoned litigators specializing in First and Fourth Amendment Law as well as Employment Law. It explores complex and relevant topics, with a focus on sharing real-world experiences and advice that go beyond standard legal education or literature. The goal is to equip emerging and less-experienced lawyers with the skills and knowledge required to manage these legal matters effectively, whether at the pre-trial stage, during trial, on appeal, or thro... More Info

$107

3.5General Credits
The ADA and Employment Discrimination

Title One of the Americans with Disabilities Act imposes certain requirements on employers. This comprehensive CLE course will explain in detail how discrimination is defined, as well as the conditions requiring accommodation, and the types of accommodations a business is and is not obligated to provide. The process for providing accommodations as well as businesses and situations that invalidate the requirements will be discussed. Tips and strategies to manage the requirements of Titl... More Info

$55

2General Credits
Basic Business Lawyering For Small Company Clients

Small companies have specific legal concerns, and they are not always the same as those that apply to medium or large companies. Their legal needs may differ as well. This informative introductory CLE course will help new attorneys planning to practice business law as well as seasoned attorneys looking to pivot to the area and represent smaller companies, typically described as those with less than $100M annual revenue and fewer than 500 employees, with the skills to navigate these are... More Info

$107

3.5General Credits
Data Privacy in Higher Education

This CLE course is tailored for attorneys seeking enhanced insight into the distinctive data privacy challenges pertinent to the realm of higher education. Given the multifaceted nature of colleges and universities, adherence to data privacy regulations is paramount, affecting students, staff, alumni, donors, and the institution's operations at large. The course aims to furnish a comprehensive introduction to the intricacies of data privacy within the higher education sector, addressing... More Info

$29

1General Credit
Hot Topics in Employment & Labor Law

Employment and Labor Law will undergo sweeping changes in the future. This CLE course will offer an overview of what to expect as well as explore recent legal developments, federal and state, with a focus on recent changes to existing law. The course will also discuss recent Supreme Court decisions and will prepare employers to meet the new legal requirements effectively. Predictions as well as activity at the NLRB, and the DOL will be discussed as will practical strategies for compl... More Info

$55

1.5General Credits
Pitfalls In The SSA Disability Process: What They Are and How to Avoid Them

Navigating the Social Security Disability process provides a unique opportunity for your client to articulate their narrative in the pursuit of disability benefits. Despite the potential for this journey to be disorderly, exasperating, and occasionally unexpected, this CLE course equips you with practical insights to effectively manage challenges that may arise. Explore strategies for addressing instances where clients inadvertently compromise their case through statements in medical r... More Info

$29

1General Credit
ON STRIKE! The Law of Labor Conflict

The rise of union organizing and strikes across industries is occurring against a backdrop of changes in recent decisions of the National Labor Relations Board as well as an evolution in the workplace. While federal laws have remained stagnant, there is no question that traditional union activity is changing. This CLE course will examine the basic provisions of the National Labor Relations Act as well as its amendments which relate to labor strikes, boycotts, picketing and other protes... More Info

$29

1General Credit
The Yellow Brick Road of a PERM Case

PERM cases are complex and filled with potential pitfalls. One single typo can destroy an entire case. This CLE course will review the lengthy process of fulfilling the many regulatory standards as well as necessary evidence for a successful PERM case. The course will review the steps involved beginning with how to develop a case strategy to qualification verification and the Prevailing Wage Determination. The course will review the process through recruitment and filing. More Info

$29

1General Credit
Employment Law Issues in Telework Environments

The phenomenon of remote work didn’t begin with COVID-19, but the virus did bring it into the foreground as a key battleground between employers and employees. Today, as employees fight to work from home either full-time or hybrid, employers are stuck between retaining talent and the extent to which they are willing to offer flexible solutions. This CLE course will explain the employment law issues that arise for employers for remote workers, both full-time and hybrid. The course will... More Info

$29

1General Credit
Sexual Harassment, “Me Too” Allegations, and Settlement Agreements: A Necessary Perspective for Counsel

This interactive CLE course will present the various issues surrounding sexual harassment, and employee training that counsel is required to advise their clients on. The course will delineate what constitutes sexual harassment under federal law and what companies need to regulate as well as the how to assess the potential costs and risks of litigation as well as the merits of a specific case. More Info

$55

1.5General Credits
Equity & Inclusion Confusion: Discrimination and Other Trending Employment Law Topics for Non-Employment Lawyers

Employment law is an important area of the legal system even for non-employment lawyers. This comprehensive CLE course will address the uniquely challenging issue of employee vs. independent contractor and the implications of how workers are classified. The course will summarize the various federal laws, including Title VII, The Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act and the new Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, which govern... More Info

$29

1General Credit
Being a DEIA Agent of Change in The Legal Workplace and Beyond

This introductory CLE course on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) offers a comprehensive legal overview of various related concepts and initiatives. The course will open with the definition and legal history of DEIA as well as some relevant background. Going as far back in history as the Civil War, the course will explain how the concepts in the modern understanding of DEIA evolved from the beginning of American history through the Civil Rights movement till today a... More Info

$34

1Ethics Credit
Navigating the Future: Embracing AI's Impact on the Legal Profession for Lawyers with a Strategic Mindset

ChatGPT is now a part of our everyday lives and its ability to write our papers, do our research and even pass the Uniform Bar Exam has exceeded all expectations. In fact, experts are predicting that generative AI will eventually replace practicing attorneys. This CLE course will address pressing questions such as how generative AI will change the way lawyers do business and will attorneys lose their jobs? The course will also explain the extent to which an attorney’s mindset, as well... More Info

$29

1.25General Credits
The Interplay Between Working and SSA Disability

How does the Social Security Disability Program resolve benefit eligibility with those who continue to work? Can you retain your benefits even if you continue working? Presented by Freddie Effinger, attorney and owner of Effinger Law, LLC and practitioner with over 13 years’ experience in disability law work, this CLE course explains these issues as well as the “Ticket to Work” program and its impact on those who seek to test their ability to work without losing their disability benef... More Info

$29

1General Credit
Basics of Federal Employment Law: A Quick Drone Flyover of Title VII

Designed to offer a comprehensive overview and introduction to the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the federal anti-discrimination law, specifically Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the American with Disabilities Act, the course will explain the major pieces of legislation, the scope of their coverage, requirements for filing a complaint of discrimination and the remedies provided. The course will present major Supreme Court cases as well as a summary of claims of di... More Info

$55

1.5General Credits
Workplace Conflict Resolution Through Mediation and Arbitration

It may seem counterintuitive but conflict in the workplace can actually be healthy for an organization’s growth, provided that varying points of view are communicated in a balanced manner. But more often than not, conflict will trigger reactions and defensiveness, leading to irresolvable conflicts. This is when the intervention of a neutral party becomes essential. This CLE course will explain the purpose of mediation as well as its many benefits of this course of action. The topic wil... More Info

$29

1General Credit
Navigating the SEC and CFTC Whistleblowing Programs

Whistleblower programs are not a particularly well known or understood feature of the various entities which have them, including the SEC, IRS and CFTC. This CLE course will present an overview of these programs including eligibility, anonymity and the whistleblower process. The course will review the steps needed to file a claim with each agency and explain how claims are analyzed. The course will then delve deeper into the various ambiguities in the whistleblower awards process and p... More Info

$29

1General Credit
The Evolution of Branch Office Inspections

Join our panel discussion as we explore valuable insights gained from the shift towards remote branch inspections. Our esteemed speakers will delve into topics such as effective tools and documentation strategies, alternative vendors, key indicators to watch out for ("red flags"), as well as the latest developments in FINRA inspections and other regulatory advancements. More Info

$29

1General Credit
The Firm Perspective on Monitoring and Protecting Against Financial Crimes

Don't miss this session covering financial crimes from a firms' perspective. This CLE session will cover a wide range of tactics, red flags, and mitigation strategies associated with fraud, insider trading, cybersecurity, and money laundering. Key topics include: Effective practices and controls for firms to monitor, protect against, and address AML, cybersecurity, and fraudulent activities. Tips to identify potential red flags for fraud and insider trading, along with guidance on re... More Info

$29

1General Credit
Conducting Sexual Harassment Investigations at Law Firms

Conducting internal investigations is inherently intricate, particularly when it involves probing allegations of sexual harassment within your organization. In this CLE course, you will be provided with a comprehensive understanding of the legal intricacies and obligations involved in such investigations. You will be guided through a step-by-step process, ensuring compliance with current statutes. The course will cover essential topics including internal communication protocols, contra... More Info

$29

1General Credit
Understanding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: How the Law Created Inequity

Efforts to equalize opportunity are often encapsulated by the words “diversity, equity and inclusion”. The need and purpose for DEI requires an understanding of how inequality is embedded into the law. This CLE course will explain the many laws and judicial pronouncements that have made inequality the law. The course will present some of the more seminal cases, some taught as early as grade school and some virtually unknown – in order to shed light on claims of inequity and the efforts... More Info

$34

1Ethics Credit
The Biggest Cybersecurity Threat of All - Human Behavior: How to Build a Security First Culture to Protect Your Law Firm

The most vulnerable part of your firm’s security is not in your technology, it’s in your employees. The vast majority of cyber breaches are due to human behavior, which poses the biggest risks to your cybersecurity. This CLE course will explain how to address that threat through training and education, employing strategies to ensure a security-first culture and survive in the face of cyberattacks. More Info

$29

1General Credit
Distinguishing Between Employers and Contractors in Light of the New DOL Guidelines

The world of commerce has a new star – the gig economy. This area grew tremendously during the pandemic lockdown, as delivery services became a necessity. Those employed in this economy, from well-known names such as Lyft, Uber, Grubhub and Doordash, as well as countless others all share one element – they pick and choose workplace location. But how to define these employees? Are they independent contractors or “remote” employees? There is a case to be made for each and the Department... More Info

$29

1General Credit