June 20, 2018

12:30 PM - 4:00 PM CDT

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Spectrum Beach Club
925 Beach Club Trl, Gulf Shores, Baldwin County, Alabama 36542-8142

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4 Total CPE Credits

Emplyoment Law Update: Reducing Employer Liability

Instructor

Brent McClure

Employment law issues affect virtually every business, governmental entity, and not-for-profit organization. This update examines trends in employmentrelated claims and settlements including; members of protected classes and the implications of that membership; analysis of state trends in employment litigation; e-employment and cyber issues such as employee and employer social media rights; device and internet use and monitoring; employer liability issues for employee internet use; telecommuting and “off-the-clock” work issues; wrongful termination; bullying and its implications; harassment; and retaliation. This course also introduces you to the Employment Claim Risk Assessment Tool, which provides you a framework to analyze your organization’s or your client’s exposures to employment-related claims.

Learning Objectives

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.

Major Topics

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

CPE Credits Available

Total CPE

4: Advisory Services

Spectrum Beach Club

925 Beach Club Trl, Gulf Shores, Baldwin County, Alabama 36542-8142

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Things to Know About This Course

Course Level

Advanced

Professional Area of Focus

Management Advisory Services

Prerequisites

Experience in financial management of a medium or small company

Advanced Preparation

None

Intended Audience

CPAs in business and industry and non-profits, and CPAs in public practice who want to increase their knowledge of employment law issues encountered by businesses and non-profits.