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
The pandemic has changed our daily lives in many ways, including making teleworking the norm instead of the exception. More employees working remotely also presents new challenges for managing performance and a heightened potential for legal risk.
In this session, you will learn:
- Effective methods for managing employee performance and promoting employee engagement remotely;
- Steps you can take to mitigate risks related to wage and hour laws and worker compensation claims;
- Critical issues to address when employees are working from multiple states;
- How protected leave and reasonable accommodation laws apply to remote workers; and
- The benefits and importance of having a telecommuting policy and agreement.
Speakers
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Christine Thelen | Lane Powell | Counsel to the Firm As a former Human Resources Consultant, Christine brings to her practice a unique understanding of the challenges employers and HR professionals face, from workplace disputes and employee relation issues to compliant policies and practices. Christine provides advice and training to employers and human resource professionals on an array of HR policy, compliance, employee relations and workplace issues, including employee handbooks, challenging employee separation and disciplinary actions, employee complaints, leaves of absence and reasonable accommodations, employee agreements, respectful workplace training, and manager training on effective management practices that mitigate risk. |
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Priya Vivian | Lane Powell | Shareholder Priya is an employment advisor and litigator. She advises and represents employers on the full employment cycle and provides each client with tailored solutions and strategies to address their unique business needs. Priya advises employers on employment agreements, leave and accommodation issues, handbooks, discipline, and separations. She represents employers in employment disputes, either at the administrative level before the EEOC or a local agency, or in litigation in federal or state court. Priya also provides training to companies on various local, state and federal employment laws, as well as how to build respectful and inclusive workplaces. |