Past Event

Updated Guide to Gotham: The Key Local, State, And Federal Challenges For New York Employers

Tue. September 16, 2014 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm !

Employers in New York face an array of challenges from emerging local, state, and federal laws. Join us for a webinar that will cover a number of new obligations facing Empire State employers, including:

• developments in discrimination and harassment claims under the New York City Human Rights Law;
• best practices for New York State and New York City disability claims, including the impact of laws and pending legislation, such as
> the requirement to enter the interactive process, or forego the ability to win at summary judgment;
> New York State’s new medical marijuana bill;
• updates to New York State’s Wage Theft Prevention Act;
• case law developments regarding discrimination on the basis of criminal convictions; and
• President Obama’s proposal to change white collar exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

This webinar will also address critical immigration issues New York employers often face, including common I-9 issues, Social Security number (SSN) no-match letters, E-Verify updates, immigration policies, and internal protocols.

SPEAKERS:
• Maria Fernanda Gandarez, Shareholder, OGLETREE, DEAKINS, NASH, SMOAK & STEWART, P.C. (New York City)
• Seth D. Kaufman, Associate, OGLETREE, DEAKINS, NASH, SMOAK & STEWART, P.C. (New York City)
• Anne E. Forkner, Client Service Counselor, OGLETREE, DEAKINS, NASH, SMOAK & STEWART, P.C. Moderator

REGISTRATION:
Register online at www.ogletreedeakins.com or contact Marilu Oliver at 404.870.1755 or  webinars[at]ogletreedeakins.com.

REGISTRATION FEES:
This webinar is complimentary

OTHER:
Instructions for participation will be circulated before the webinar. If you have questions about CLE availability, please contact us at cle@ogletreedeakins.com.

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