2018 Annual Employment Law Seminar THURSDAY, APRIL 12 TH Chase Center on the Riverfront Wilmington, DE Rodney Square 1000 North King Street Wilmington, DE 19801 302.571.6600 youngconaway.com
AGENDA MORNING 8:00 9:00 am Registration & Networking Breakfast 9:00 9:05 am Seminar Opening & Welcome Barry M. Willoughby 9:05 10:05 am Managing in the Age of #MeToo Scott A. Holt, Lauren E.M. Russell, and Timothy J. Snyder Harassment is nothing new, but the level of publicity and scrutiny being directed at employers over mismanagement of harassment complaints is revolutionizing this area of human resources. Refresh yourself on what constitutes harassment, and the new standards for managing workplace harassment issues in a swift, fair, and effective method. 10:05 10:15 am Break 10:15 11:15 am Conducting Effective Investigations Scott A. Holt, Lauren E.M. Russell, and Cassandra Faline Roberts, Joined by Peter Gangel (DuPont) Hear from our attorneys and an internal investigator specializing in workplace investigations about the do s and don ts of this very important aspect of workforce management and the disciplinary process. 11:15 12:15 pm Defending the Workers Compensation Case: Proactive Early Intervention and Documentation Cassandra Faline Roberts Workers compensation is a tough area, but some of your stress and strain can be alleviated by early intervention and careful documentation. Cassandra Roberts will share the secrets of avoiding and effectively defending compensation claims. Young Young Conaway Conaway Stargatt Stargatt & Taylor, & LLP Taylor, LLP
AFTERNOON 12:15 1:15 pm Lunch 1:15 2:15 pm (Choose One) Mandatory Mediation/Arbitration Provisions Barry M. Willoughby, Joined by Deborah Pierce, Esquire (Integrity Staffing) and Valerie Brown, Esquire (Comcast) Barry Willoughby and panel industry experts will discuss the benefits and challenges of operating under mandatory mediation/arbitration procedures. These policies are an effective way to avoid the publicity and cost of litigation find out why they are becoming more and more common with the country s largest businesses and consider whether now is the time to adopt such a policy! Public Sector Update William W. Bowser and Michael P. Stafford, Joined by Deborah L. Murray-Sheppard (PERB) As always, we ll offer an oversight of the major development in public sector law, including key cases before the United States Supreme Court and PERB. 2:15 2:30 pm Break 2:30 3:30 pm Drugs in the Workplace: Managing the Opioid Epidemic William W. Bowser and Cassandra Faline Roberts, Joined by Lt. Andrew Rubin (Newark P.D.) and Cathy McKay (Connections CSP, Inc.) This panel discussion will focus on the opioid epidemic, and how it is impacting Delaware employers. We will address the intersection of employer policies and decision-making with the ever-changing landscape of the ADA and FMLA. 2018 2016 Annual Employment Law Law Seminar Seminar
REGISTER REGISTER TODAY! The cost for this all-day seminar, including continental breakfast, lunch with the lawyers, and complete seminar materials, is just $145 per person, $125 for each additional attendee from the same organization. Registration is open until April 5, 2018. No refunds for cancellations after April 5, 2018. To Register And Pay Online: Visit http://www.youngconaway.com/2018annuallaborandemploymentseminar/ and use the online registration and payment form. To Register And Pay By Mail: Return your completed registration form and check made payable to Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP (E.I. No. 510082644): Mail: Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP Rodney Square 1000 North King Street Wilmington, DE 19801 ATTN: Felicia Gojmerac Organization Name Title Address City State Zip Telephone Fax Email Name of Additional Registrant: Name of Additional Registrant: Name of Additional Registrant: Questions? email: Stacey Funk sfunk@ycst.com NOTE: This program has been submitted for 5.0 (General) recertification credit hours toward PHR, SPHR and GPHR recertification through the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) and the DE SHRM (approval pending). For more information about certification or recertification, please visit the HRCI home page at www.hrci.org. This program has also been submitted for Delaware CLE (approval pending). Attendance is by invitation only. Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP reserves the right to deny admission to any person(s). Young Young Conaway Conaway Stargatt Stargatt & Taylor, & LLP Taylor, LLP
DIRECTIONS Chase Center on the Riverfront 815 Justison Street (formerly 800 South Madison Street) Wilmington, DE 19801 www.centerontheriverfront.com 302.425.3929 FROM NEW YORK/ NEW JERSEY Take the New Jersey Turnpike South to the Delaware Memorial Bridge. Continue through the toll plaza and stay to the left. Follow the sign that reads south to I-95 & Wilmington/Baltimore. Take I-95 N to Wilmington. Take Exit 6 in Wilmington, DE (Maryland Avenue) and turn right onto Maryland Avenue. Follow the signs to the Riverfront, turning right just before the 1st traffic light. Turn right onto South Madison Street. Turn left onto Beech Street at the light. Turn right onto Justison Street at the light. FROM PHILADELPHIA NORTH Take I-95 South to Exit 6 in Wilmington, DE (Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.). Turn left at the 4th traffic light onto Martin Luther King Blvd. Turn right at the 4th traffic light onto Justison Street. FROM MARYLAND SOUTH Take I-95 North to Exit 6 in Wilmington, DE (Maryland Avenue) and turn right onto Maryland Avenue. Follow the signs to the Riverfront, turning right onto Read Street just before the 1st traffic light. Turn right onto South Madison Street. Turn left onto Beech Street at the light. Turn right onto Justison Street at the light. FROM CHESTER COUNTY NORTH Take Route 202 south to I-95 south. Take Exit 6 in Wilmington, DE (Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.). Turn left at the 4th traffic light onto Martin Luther King Blvd. Turn right at the 4th traffic light onto Justison Street. 2018 2016 Annual Employment Law Law Seminar Seminar