Glen Kraemer will address the Ninth Circuit Human Resources Conference on the subject of "Eliminating 'Violence to the Spirit:' Working Toward a Bullying-Free Organizational Culture." The program will explore the definition and identification of bullying, legal developments and concerns related to bullying, the nexus with workplace violence, and the leadership principles and “best practice” managerial...

Natasha Baker presented at two sessions at the New Orleans Council of Independent Colleges Chief Academic Officers Conference.

Natasha Baker will speak at workshops regarding hiring practices and faculty evaluations at the Council of Independent Colleges Workshop for Department and Division Chairs in Portland. Preventive Law I: Adhering to Institutional Procedures and Policies - Hiring Practices - A discussion regarding hiring practices from the viewpoint of the department or division chair's role.  The...

HK's Glen Kraemer will speak to a session of the annual conference of the Society for Human Resource Management in Washington, D.C. At this workshop, Glen will use a combination of lecture, role-play, and case study to ensure managers can effectively conduct investigations involving harassment, discrimination or retaliation. To register for this event, click here.

You are invited to a free 90-minute webinar on Tuesday, June 21, 2016, entitled, “The Defend Trade Secrets Act: New Rights and Obligations of U.S. Employers.” Protecting trade secrets and other intellectual property is a key issue for employers. Unlike patents, however, no federal law existed to provide a civil remedy for trade secret theft....

Strategies to Ensure Best Practices and Legal Compliance in Dealing with Student Accommodation Requests at Your Institution On May 18, 2016, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) released the long-awaited final regulations for the white collar exemption to the federal overtime pay requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) which increased the salary threshold...

You are invited to a free 90-minute webinar  on Thursday, July 28, 2016 entitled, “Employee Remuneration in Africa and the Middle East: Challenges and Opportunities for Employers.” Employers and employees alike are facing myriad challenges at their work places with regard to remuneration and benefits. For employers with operations across the globe, the challenges are...

HK's Erin Dolly will present a webinar regarding the New FLSA Overtime Rules. On May 18, 2016, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) released the long-awaited final regulations for the white collar exemption to the federal overtime pay requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) which increased the salary threshold from $455 per week or...

Glen Kraemer will be a featured speaker at ATAP's 26th Annual Threat Management Conference, presenting "Careful Employer...or Big Brother? Social Media Law and Best Practice in Preventing Workplace Violence." Glen will examine the effective use of social media as a lawful tool in evaluating threatening behaviors and the potential for workplace violence. For more information...

Megan C. Farrell presents "Run, Pass, or Punt: Risk Manager's Role in Title IX Compliance" at URMIA's Annual Conference.

Natasha Baker will be speaking at the 2016 Institute for Chief Academic Officers. Sessions will include: Title IX: Compliance and Best Practices Description: Title IX concerns of colleges and universities have expanded from equal opportunities for male and female students in intercollegiate athletics to equal educational experiences, including freedom from sexual harassment for both men and...

The results of the November 2016 election have called into question protections for undocumented persons provided by the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program enacted by the Obama administration.  What protections might be a “sanctuary campus” declaration afford?  What are the legal limits and implications of a change in the enforcement of immigration law?  A...

Natasha Baker to speak on Legal Issues Pertaining to Undocumented Students and Employees.

HK's Erin Dolly presents a webinar on the laws and regulations that permit animals to assist persons with disabilities on college campuses have been rapidly changing. Colleges and universities have faced an increasing number of requests by both students and employees to bring animals on campus, requiring institutions to sort through a complex labyrinth of...

In this session before the VHMA, "Zero Tolerance: The Assessment and Prevention of Workplace Violence," HK partner Glen Kraemer will present to senior veterinary hospital executives and managers on the assessment of and response to threats of workplace violence. Drawing on over 20 years of advising corporate threat management teams, Glen will review warning sign...

Glen Kraemer will speak to the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association (VHMA) regarding how to more effectively conduct personnel investigations. This program, specifically geared to practice managers and human resources professionals, is drawn from an award-winning curriculum presented nationwide by Glen.  During this fast-paced session, he will explore how to minimize liability by conducting effective internal...

HK's Dan Handman will present a legal update to the National Human Resources Association on the impact of the presidential election as it pertains to : EEO decisions from 2016 and whether you should be charting a new course for your organization in 2017 or holding steady Wage and Hour developments, including the changes in...

Erin will join University of Alabama Counseling Center Staff Therapist, B.J. Guenther Ed.D., LPC, as a guest on her radio show, Brain Matters, for a conversation about service and emotional support animals on college campuses. Brain Matters airs live every Tuesday evening from 6-7PM Central Time on 90.7 The Capstone (www.wvuafm.ua.edu). The show features a...

HK's Steve Hirschfeld will be speaking at the Employment Law Alliance’s Nairobi conference on labor and employment law issues in Africa and the Middle East. For more information about the conference, click here.

Natasha Baker to attend Immigration Symposium and Panelist on DACA/Immigration Issues.

Sessions will provide college and university administrators involved in investigating and adjudicating sexual misconduct cases information and resources necessary to conduct trauma-informed investigations in line with evolving practices.

Hirschfeld Kraemer LLP co-managing partner Glen Kraemer spoke to the Association of Threat Assessment Professionals on: "Violence to the Spirit: Essential Considerations in Understanding and Eliminating Workplace Bullying." Acts of physical violence in the workplace are often the tragic end-result of an organizational culture that shies away from bullying, intimidation, and status-blind harassment as something...

Natasha Baker to attend the NACUA CLE Conference.

Erin Dolly will speak at the 2017 National Association for Law Placement's Annual Education Conference on the subject of “Supporting Students Experiencing Bias-Related Bad Behavior, Microaggressions, or Harassment.” All too often, law career advisors hear from students who have experienced problematic behavior from others in a professional context, off or on campus, and are struggling...

Kirstin Muller will present the legal update to the National Human Resources Association breakfast meeting. To register or for more information on this event, click here.

While Washington is shifting in one direction, California continues its tectonic shift in another. Recent amendments to California’s Fair Pay Act continue that momentum. Come join us as we explore: How should the recent amendments to California’s Fair Pay Act impact your organization’s practices? What are the high risk industries for Fair Pay Act claims?...

Natasha Baker to present on EEO Developments.

Kirstin Muller to speak at the National Human Resources Association, Ventura County Affiliate, on Equal Pay and other legal developments. HRCI Credits: 1.00 To register or for more information on this event, click here.

Natasha will be presenting "Preventative Law I:  Adhering to Institutional Procedures & Policies – Hiring Practices" and "Preventative Law II:  Adhering to Institutional Procedures & Policies – Faculty Performance Evaluation." For more information, and to register, click here.

We are pleased to announce a free 60 minute webinar, "Puerto Rico's Labor Transformation and Flexibility Act of 2017" on June 7th, 2017. On January 26, 2017, the Governor of Puerto Rico, Ricardo Rosselló-Nevares, signed the Labor Transformation and Flexibility Act (“LTFA”). The LTFA is a comprehensive labor and employment reform applicable to private employers...

Natasha Baker will speak on Preventative Law I: Adhering to Institutional Procedures and Policies – Hiring Practices and Preventative Law II: Adhering to Institutional Procedures and Policies - Faculty Performance Evaluation at the CIC Workshop for Department and Division Chairs.

Glen Kraemer to speak at SHRM 2017 Annual Conference and Exposition – June 19, 2017. Glen Kraemer will be presenting his nationally-renowned Workplace Violence Prevention program at the SHRM 2017 Annual Conference and Exposition in New Orleans, LA. This program is a multi-disciplinary examination of best practices concerning workplace violence prevention. Behavioral, legal, and managerial...

Natasha Baker will attend and moderate the 2017 Annual Conference of the National Association of College and University Attorneys.

HK's Erin Dolly will speak on the subject of "Managing Student Health and Safety Abroad... from Sexual Assaults to Suicidal Students" at the National Association of College and University Attorneys annual conference in Chicago.

We are pleased to announce a free 60-minute webinar, "Cultural and Communication Issues that Impact Global Business: Tools to Succeed in a Global Business Environment" on June 29, 2017. Working globally is challenging for many reasons, and differing cultural communication styles often exacerbates the difficulties. Whether it is differences in the importance of hierarchy, the preference...

On September 6, 2017 Leigh Cole presented a telephone Briefing for the membership of the National Association of College and University Attorneys (NACUA) regarding the announced phasing-out of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. She co-presented with Steven Bloom, Director, Government Relations, of the American Council of Education. NACUA Briefings are a new...

This Fall, we are pleased to offer our full-day seminar on Conducting an Effective Internal Investigation.   The Investigations program is designed for HR professionals, security personnel, loss prevention and risk management, business owners, and in-house counsel.  During this seminar, you will learn and practice the skills necessary to conduct an investigation into any type of employee...

This presentation will provide an overview of paid and unpaid leave laws governing employers in the United States. The speakers will provide guidance and strategies to navigate the challenges of complying with varying and multifaceted laws. Experienced legal counsel from 4 jurisdictions within the United States and its territories will provide practical insight on: ?...

Natasha Baker will attend and speak at Council of Independent Colleges 2017 Conference for Chief Academic & Chief Student Affairs Officers in San Antonio, Texas regarding Title IX: Compliance and Best Practices, and Higher Education Legal Issues Roundup. Title IX concerns of colleges and universities have expanded from equal opportunities for male and female students...

You are invited to attend a free, employer-focused webinar, “Workforce Anxiety: Strategies for Changing Times” taking place Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at from 11:00am-12:30pm Pacific. Change is a given in today’s workplace. In order to stay current and relevant organizations must be able to respond and adapt quickly to changing consumer demand and competitor advancements....

The Employment Law Alliance (ELA) invites you to its upcoming free 90-minute webinar: Year in Review: Key U.S. Employment Law Developments and What to Expect in 2018   Wednesday, January 10, 2018 3:00pm–4:30pm EST 2:00pm–3:30pm CST 1:00pm–2:30pm MST 12:00pm–1:30pm PST 10:00am–11:30am HAST This is ELA's most popular webinar of the year! This session will provide an...

Kirstin Muller will speak at the 2018 Legal Update Seminar to the National Human Resources Association on sexual harassment and beyond, EEO news and decisions from 2017 that impact your organization: The #MeToo sexual harassment movement’s impact on the workplace Legislative developments including continued momentum on the pay equity front and the extension of harassment...

With two new members and some reshuffling on the National Labor Relations Board, together with a newly appointed general counsel, the White House has wasted no time in charting a new direction for management-labor relations that departs dramatically from the last 8 years. Experts from across the U.S. will provide practical insight on how these...

The Employment Law Alliance (ELA) invites you to its upcoming free 60-minute webinar: #MeToo Goes Global: Considerations for Multinational Companies to Address Sexual Harassment Monday, February 12, 2018 6:00pm–7:00pm Pacific 9:00pm–10:00pm Eastern Tuesday, February 13, 2018 7:30am–8:30am IST 10:00am–11:00am CST 1:00pm–2:00pm AEDT 3:00pm–4:00pm NZST The issue of sexual harassment at the workplace has attracted headlines in the US,...

The Employment Law Alliance (ELA) invites you to its upcoming free 90-minute webinar: Reconciling Employment Laws with Local Content Requirements in Africa: Focusing on Natural Resources and Extractive Industries   Wednesday, February 28, 2018 7:00am – 8:30am EST 12:00pm – 1:30pm GMT 1:00pm – 2:30pm GMT +1 2:00pm – 3:30pm GMT +2 3:00pm – 4:30pm GMT...

The Employment Law Alliance (ELA) invites you to its upcoming free 90-minute webinar: New Data Protection & Privacy Regulations in the EU Wednesday, March 7, 2018 1:00pm – 2:30pm GMT 2:00pm – 2:30pm CET 3:00pm – 4:30pm EET 4:00pm – 5:30pm GMT +3 5:00am – 7:30am PST 8:00am – 9:30am EST This presentation will provide...

The Employment Law Alliance (ELA) invites you to a free 90-minute webinar: Lessons Learned in Higher Education: Sexual Misconduct Around the WorldTaking place on: Tuesday, March 20 11:00am – 12:30pm EDT 10:00am – 11:30am CDT 8:00am – 9:30am PDT 4:00pm – 5:30pm CET 7:00pm – 8:30pm GMT+4 The U.S., the U.K., China, Australia, France… everyone...

Dear ELA Members, Clients, & Colleagues, We welcome you to attend our upcoming free 60-minute webinar What Keeps You Up at Night? Focusing on Nationalisation, Redundancy & Pensions, and End of Service Benefits in the Middle East  Taking place on: Wednesday, March 28 7:00am – 8:00am EDT 11:00am – 12:00pm GMT 12:00pm – 1:00pm CET...

Join us for the legal update, including what Stormy Daniels can teach us, the DOL’s new Payroll Audit Independent Determination Program, and more.  NHRA will follow this with the second installment in its HR Development series.  Learn about the 4 Phases of HR development and how each developmental level provides a systematic progression of how...

Glen Kraemer to speak the ALA's 2018 Annual Conference and Expo - May 4, 2018, National Harbor, MD Join Hirschfeld Kraemer Founding Partner Glen Kraemer for his presentation on Preventing Workplace Violence: Managing the Troubled Employee. This program is a multidisciplinary examination of best practices concerning workplace violence prevention. Behavioral, legal and managerial considerations will...

NHRA Breakfast Meeting May 23, 2018 7:00 am – 9:00 am Thousand Oaks Inn, 75 W. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks CA 91360 Fees: $26 NHRA members ($23 in-transition) $38 non-members Kirstin Muller presents a brief legal update on recent case law, including the California Supreme Court’s new take on an old subject: independent contractors. ...

Glen Kraemer to speak at SHRM 2018 Annual Conference and Exposition – June 17, 2018 Join Hirschfeld Kraemer Founding Partner Glen Kraemer, and over 13,000 HR professionals from around the world at the SHRM 2018 Annual Conference and Exposition in Chicago, IL. This will be Glen’s ninth year presenting at the SHRM Annual Conference, each time receiving a...

Glen Kraemer to speak at SHRM 2018 Annual Conference and Exposition – June 17, 2018 Join Hirschfeld Kraemer Founding Partner Glen Kraemer, and over 13,000 HR professionals from around the world at the SHRM 2018 Annual Conference and Exposition in Chicago, IL. This will be Glen’s ninth year presenting at the SHRM Annual Conference, each time...

Christine Helwick will appear on a panel at the 2018 NACUA Annual Conference in Minneapolis on June 25th. The panel will:   Focus on the practical considerations involved in developing a proactive system to prevent and properly respond to complaints of sexual misconduct involving faculty and employees   Discuss best practices for conducting effective campus...

The Employment Law Alliance invites you to attend our upcoming free 60-minute webinar: Sexual Harassment Among the Global Workforce: An HR Perspective in the United States Thursday, July 12, 2018 12:00pm–1:00pm PST 1:00pm–2:00pm MT 2:00pm–3:00pm CST 3:00pm–4:00pm EST Sexual Harassment in the workplace has been acknowledged around the world well before the first cries of the...

The Employment Law Alliance invites you to attend our upcoming free 60-minute webinar: Sexual Harassment Among the Global Workforce: An HR Perspective in Africa and the Middle East Tuesday, July 17, 2018 8:30am–9:30pm EST 1:30pm–2:30pm GMT+2 2:30pm–3:30pm GMT+3 3:30pm–4:30pm GMT+4 Sexual Harassment in the workplace has been acknowledged around the world well before the first cries of...

The Employment Law Alliance invites you to attend our upcoming free 90-minute webinar: Sexual Harassment Among the Global Workforce: An HR Perspective in Central America and Northern South America Thursday, August 16, 2018 10:00am – 11:30am PDT 11:00am –12:30pm MDT 12:00pm – 1:30pm CDT 1:00pm – 2:30pm EDT Sexual Harassment in the workplace has been acknowledged around...

The Employment Law Alliance invites you to attend our upcoming free 60-minute webinar: Sexual Harassment Among the Global Workforce: An HR Perspective in the Asia Pacific  Monday, August 20, 2018 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm PDT 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm CDT 10:00 pm - 11:00 pm EDT Tuesday, August 21, 2018 9:00 am - 10:00 am...

Conducting An Effective Internal Investigation   What you don't know can cost you money. Protect yourself and be informed. On Wednesday, August 22, 2018, Steve Hirschfeld of Hirschfeld Kraemer LLP will present a lunchtime seminar designed to provide practical insight on those skills necessary to conduct an investigation into any type of employee misconduct claim. Conducting An...

On September 19, 2018, Glen Kraemer presented a live, 60-minute webinar entitled "Preventing Workplace Violence: Managing the Troubled Employee" to the Association of Legal Administrators (ALA). This program is a multi-disciplinary examination of best practices concerning workplace violence prevention. Behavioral, legal and managerial considerations will be examined, with a specific emphasis on the role of...

Hirschfeld Kraemer LLP's Alison Hamer is co-presenting "Legal Issues Pertaining to Sanctuary, DACA, Dreamers, and ICE Investigations" at the University Risk Management & Insurance Association (URMIA) 49th Annual Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah, on October 2, 2018. Along with Karen Davis, VP of Administration and Finance at California Lutheran University, Alison will provide an...

Natasha Baker has been invited to speak at the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) 2018 Institute for Chief Academic Officers with Chief Financial and Chief Enrollment Management Officers, held in St. Louis, Missouri, Nov. 3-6, 2018. Natasha is slated to speak at two sessions: Title IX: Compliance and Best Practices. Title IX concerns of colleges and universities...

NHRA Annual Legal Update - Half-Day Seminar Join Hirschfeld Kraemer's Kirstin Muller and Light Gabler's Jonathan Fraser Light as they provide a half-day overview of of EEO decisions, legislation, and cultural movements from 2018 and their impact on how your organization should operate in 2019 and beyond. Topics include how the #MeToo movement started with...

2019 has been a remarkable year in California employment law. Sacramento lawmakers have enacted sweeping changes to independent contractor classification, data privacy, and sexual harassment laws, impacting all aspects of the employment relationship, including mandatory arbitration, to name just a few of the many new laws that will have significant and far-reaching effects on the...

Is it safe for work to reopen? That is the biggest question employers everywhere are asking as COVID-19 stay-at-home orders start to lift. But that one question spawns many others, such as: Who will come back to work? Will employees want to come in to work,or is telework the “new normal”? What safety precautions must...