Join us for our consistently popular and informative annual "Best Practices for Best Employers™" labor and employment webinar series. Crafted for in-house counsel, HR professionals and employers of all sizes, this series is ideal for those who are eager to stay at the forefront of employment best practices and the changing policies that will continue to shape the rapidly evolving workplace. Access the full series schedule »
Session Description
With the patchwork of federal, state and local leave laws to administer on top of new paid family and medical leave programs, many employers were already reeling when 2020 began. When the pandemic hit and quarantine orders followed, employers faced new challenges with teleworking and managing employees without available childcare. Congress responded with emergency legislation mandating paid leave for COVID-19 related illness and childcare purposes. Washington Governor Inslee also issued proclamations requiring accommodations for high risk employees. While employees explore a smorgasbord of leave and accommodation possibilities for managing their lives during the pandemic, this has left many managers and HR professionals feeling overwhelmed.
Using real life examples, this presentation will supply you with a checklist and other tools so you can navigate gracefully through leave and accommodation obligations to manage your workforce during these challenging times.
Speakers
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Katheryn Bradley | Lane Powell | Labor, Employment & Benefits Team Co-Chair Katheryn has extensive experience successfully representing private and public employers in employment litigation, litigating claims for wrongful discharge, discrimination, and violations of leave and wage and hour laws. She has also defended employers in individual and class action lawsuits in trial and appellate courts throughout the Pacific Northwest.
Katheryn advises managers and HR professionals on best practices to manage leave and navigate through accommodations for disabled employees. She also advises employers on best practices to avoid employment claims.
Katheryn prepares executive employment agreements, covenants not to compete, and intellectual property agreements. She also regularly provides EEO training to managers. |
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Shirley Lou-Magnuson | Lane Powell | Associate Shirley is an experienced litigator who dedicates her practice to defending and advising public and private entities from civil and regulatory liability. She regularly represents municipalities, other public entities, corporations, and represented financial institutions and school districts primarily in labor and employment as well as general corporate and transactional matters. Shirley has experience litigating before federal and state courts, administrative courts, the EEOC and the Washington State Human Rights Commission. |