Employment law issues affect virtually every business, governmental entity, and not-for-profit organization. This update examines trends in employment- related claims and settlements.
BENEFITS
- Interpret recent trends in employment claims and employer liability
- Assess employment and cyber employment risks to your organization or a client’s organization
- Determine why retaliation claims and suits are increasing dramatically
- Analyze factors leading to all types of harassment claims, including sexual harassment
- Evaluate how wrongful termination claims fit in the framework of claims made in common employment suits.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Employment issues related to social media, e-device and bring your own device (BYOD), internet use, and website contents
- Wrongful termination, at-will employment, constructive discharge and retaliation
- Dealing with whistleblowers in all types of organizations
- Factors that lead to employers being sued for multi-million dollar verdicts in favor of former employees
- Using a risk assessment tool to assess employment claim exposures
COURSE LEVEL
Advanced
PREREQUISITES
Experience in, and knowledge of, employment law issues encountered by businesses and non-profits