Update on Paid Sick Leave, Domestic Violence Leave, and Parental Leave: How do these leave law changes affect PTO Policies?
Jonathan Sigel and Corey Higgins will explore the changing landscape under the new earned sick time law, the domestic violence leave law, and the now gender-neutral parental leave law (formerly known as the Massachusetts Maternity Leave Act), as well as the potential effect these laws may have on employer's paid time off policies.
Breakout Sessions:
Wage & Hour Update
Kim Rozak and D. Moschos will provide an overview of federal and state wage and hour laws, including a discussion of fundamental issues such as who are exempt/non-exempt employees, minimum wages, and base wages versus regular rates of pay. For those employers with a workforce that cannot live without technology, the presentation will address accounting for time worked on smart phones and iPads and the issues created by a 24/7 workplace. As well, the seminar will forecast what the future holds relative to the much-anticipated new DOL regulations that are expected to reflect President Obama's directives concerning the white-collar exemptions under the FLSA.
Why Should the Non-Union Employer Care about the National Labor Relations Act?
The National Labor Relations Board, through recent rulemaking and decisions, has sought to greatly broaden the application of the National Labor Relations Act to non-union employees. As a result, all employers, regardless of whether their employees are unionized, must be aware of the NLRB's expanding reach. Through this presentation, Nick Anastasopoulos and Marc Terry will bring you and your employer up to speed on recent developments at the NLRB, including a look at the latest on ambush union elections, social media, employee handbooks and confidentiality policies, and will provide guidance and insight on how to best comply with the law.
Affordable Care Act and HIPAA Compliance Update.
John McMorrow will cover what constitutes "affordable" coverage. Jackie Caynon will discuss who is a full-time employee under the employer mandate and Matt Fisher will discuss structuring business associate agreements.
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