2023 Employment Law Update: How Companies Can Spring Forward in this Ever-Challenging World

It’s time to change your smoke alarms and catch up on the latest employment law changes and challenges. We will help you distinguish what is smoke and what is on fire, as we walk through and offer practical solutions to the many recent initiatives threatening employers’ rights.

Surviving and Thriving in a World Without Non-Competes 
The FTC’s new proposed rule along with the Senate’s Workforce Mobility Act of 2023 would largely ban the use of employer non-compete agreements nationwide as a matter of federal law. Let’s discuss what you can do now to prepare for this change and identify ways you can protect your company’s business.  

What Do Religion and Pregnancy Have in Common? New Accommodation Challenges for Employers!
Congress recently passed the PUMP Act and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. The Supreme Court is hearing arguments on religious accommodations. Meanwhile, employees are much more attuned to the availability of accommodations. We will discuss the challenges ahead and provide practical tips on how to manage these requests going forward.

Reduction-in-Force Refresher
With the state of the U.S. economy, companies are continuing to implement cost-saving reductions in force. Be prepared by understanding key considerations, strategies and possible alternatives, while developing a process to ensure legal compliance and control disruption to your business.   

What a Revitalized Labor Movement Means for Your Business 
Union organizing has been on the rise since the start of the pandemic and continues to grow. We will offer insights on how to respond to suspected activity and how to proactively stay on top of employee relation issues that left unchecked, can result in unions, lawsuits and other legal challenges. In addition, we will highlight key changes anticipated by the new Labor Board which impact both union and non-union employers.  

ESG, Transparency, DEI, Oh My!
ESG, pay equity, pay transparency and DEI are everywhere in the media. But are they buzzwords or mandates? Learn what you need to do to be compliant and develop an effective and meaningful approach that furthers the underlying goal of creating an inclusive environment and providing equal employment opportunity.

Lightning Round

• Severance Agreements Under Attack
• Has Cannabis Changed the Face of Drug Test Policies?
• Fighting Over Military Leave
• DOL Changes in the Air
• Is AI an Intelligent Choice for the Workplace?