The Basics of Employment Law
with Laurie Johnston, Attorney, Miller Mayer
Monday, September 24, 2012
9:30 am -10:30 am
Fee $35
Borg Warner Conference Room, Tompkins County Public Library,
E. Green St. at S. Cayuga St., Ithaca (driving and access directions below)
with Laurie Johnston, Attorney, Miller Mayer
Monday, September 24, 2012
9:30 am -10:30 am
Fee $35
Borg Warner Conference Room, Tompkins County Public Library,
E. Green St. at S. Cayuga St., Ithaca (driving and access directions below)
A
WORKSHOP FOR PERSONS WITH ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN
ANY KIND OF ORGANIZATION.
There
is some overlap between this workshop and HR Laws and Practices with Shari
Constantino and Kim Babuka, but not a great deal. This workshop focuses
mainly on the core legal responsibilities every organization has for its human
resources. Shari and Kim's session goes into much more detail about
carrying out those practices, in particular those involving time and attendance
(the Fair Labor Standards Act).
Employment Law Audit
A review to determine what state, federal and local labor and employment laws apply to participants’ workplaces. Are there special rules for non-profits? What are the obligations those laws impose and what are appropriate compliance strategies.
Form I-9 Compliance
Most employers understand that a Form I-9 has to be completed at hire but what next? What documents can an employer use to validate identity and authorization to work in the United States? What systems are in place to determine on-going compliance? What do you do when there is an audit?
EEO/ Sexual Harassment Policies
What “equal employment opportunity” policies does an employer have to have? What does “equal employment opportunity” mean? What is a valid sexual harassment policy? How should harassment policies be structured? What type of investigation should an employer conduct? What kind of follow-up and training should an employer provide when an incident is reported?
Employee Handbook How-tos
Your board tells you that the organization should have a employee handbook, what do you do next? This discussion will cover what information an employer is required to provide its employees, in what form as well as how an employer might use a handbook to supervise, inform and train its workforce.
A review to determine what state, federal and local labor and employment laws apply to participants’ workplaces. Are there special rules for non-profits? What are the obligations those laws impose and what are appropriate compliance strategies.
Form I-9 Compliance
Most employers understand that a Form I-9 has to be completed at hire but what next? What documents can an employer use to validate identity and authorization to work in the United States? What systems are in place to determine on-going compliance? What do you do when there is an audit?
EEO/ Sexual Harassment Policies
What “equal employment opportunity” policies does an employer have to have? What does “equal employment opportunity” mean? What is a valid sexual harassment policy? How should harassment policies be structured? What type of investigation should an employer conduct? What kind of follow-up and training should an employer provide when an incident is reported?
Employee Handbook How-tos
Your board tells you that the organization should have a employee handbook, what do you do next? This discussion will cover what information an employer is required to provide its employees, in what form as well as how an employer might use a handbook to supervise, inform and train its workforce.
About
Laurie Johnston
Laurie Johnston, an attorney with Miller Mayer LLP in Ithaca, practices in the areas of labor and employment (management) law. Her practice includes the representation of non-profit agencies as well as public and private employers in employment and labor law matters in collective bargaining, representation, contract administration, labor law compliance, development of employment policies and procedures, and employment discrimination--counseling, administrative charges and litigation. She is the author of Employer’s Guide to Federal Employee Relations Law and has served as an editor for similar guides on Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Washington employment law.
Laurie is a graduate of the Temple University School of Law and the University of Pennsylvania. She has lived and practice law in Ithaca for over 20 years. Prior to her practice in New York, Laurie worked for a number of major labor and employment firms in Philadelphia and Seattle.
Laurie Johnston, an attorney with Miller Mayer LLP in Ithaca, practices in the areas of labor and employment (management) law. Her practice includes the representation of non-profit agencies as well as public and private employers in employment and labor law matters in collective bargaining, representation, contract administration, labor law compliance, development of employment policies and procedures, and employment discrimination--counseling, administrative charges and litigation. She is the author of Employer’s Guide to Federal Employee Relations Law and has served as an editor for similar guides on Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Washington employment law.
Laurie is a graduate of the Temple University School of Law and the University of Pennsylvania. She has lived and practice law in Ithaca for over 20 years. Prior to her practice in New York, Laurie worked for a number of major labor and employment firms in Philadelphia and Seattle.
Registration
Register now by emailing registration@hsctc.org or call 607.273.8686. Mail a check made out to Human Services Coalition to 171 East MLK Jr./State St. #133, Ithaca, NY 14850. To pay by credit card call 607-273-8686 or present your card at check-in. The Coalition accepts payment from organizations after the workshop has occurred, but individuals are expected to pay no later than the beginning of the workshop.
Cancellation Policy
Register now by emailing registration@hsctc.org or call 607.273.8686. Mail a check made out to Human Services Coalition to 171 East MLK Jr./State St. #133, Ithaca, NY 14850. To pay by credit card call 607-273-8686 or present your card at check-in. The Coalition accepts payment from organizations after the workshop has occurred, but individuals are expected to pay no later than the beginning of the workshop.
Cancellation Policy
If notice of cancellation is
received no later than 24-hours before the start of a workshop, no payment is
due. If we cancel a workshop due to inclement weather or other issues, we
will post the cancellation on our website www.hsctc.org and email all participants.
Scholarships
Limited scholarships are available for board and staff members who cannot attend without one. To request a scholarship, email registration@hsctc.org.
Snacks
Coffee, other drinks, and snacks are provided at all workshops; lunch is not provided. Attendees at sessions in the Borg Warner Room may leave and eat lunch on the beautiful Ithaca Commons.
Special Needs
Please notify us if you have any special needs; the Coalition wishes to make its workshops accessible to everyone.
Driving and access
The Library is located in downtown Ithaca on the corner of East Green and South Cayuga Streets.
Directions for accessing the Library
The Library does not open its Main door until 10:00 am, so walk to the northeast corner of the building opposite GIMME! COFFEE, turn right and enter at the door on the right under the green canopy. The Borg Warner room is immediately on your right.
Driving Directions
From North or South on Rt. 13 or 34: Proceed to Green Street in downtown Ithaca. Turn East (toward Cornell and downtown) on Green Street. Proceed approximately six blocks to Cayuga St, take a right turn and proceed as below.
From South on Rt. 96b: Proceed down hill on Aurora Street to East Clinton Street.
Turn left and proceed to Cayuga Street. Turn right on Cayuga Street and proceed as below.
From East on Rt. 79 or 366: Proceed to downtown on State St hill and veer right onto Seneca St at the bottom of the hill. Stay in the left lane of Seneca St until you come to Cayuga St. Turn left on Cayuga St and proceed as below.
From West on Rt. 79, 96 or 89: Proceed east to Fulton St. Turn right on Fulton St and stay in the left lane. Turn left on Green St and proceed about seven blocks to Cayuga St. Turn right and proceed as below.
From all directions: Park in
the Cayuga St. parking garage behind the Library and across from the Holiday
Inn, or in the Green St. garage (entrance is past the "Pay and
Display" and after the Cinemapolis sign on the left) diagonally across
from the Library. Please note that "Pay and Display"
parking is an option but the cost is twice that of the Green St. or Cayuga St.
garages. The Library does not open the main door until 10:00 am, so go to
the northeast corner of the Library building next to Gimme! Coffee, turn right
and enter at the door on the right under the green canopy. The Borg
Warner room is immediately on your right.
Please allow extra time to park and walk.
Coalition
workshops are supported by a generous grant from
the Triad Foundation.
The Coalition is a United Way agency.
the Triad Foundation.
The Coalition is a United Way agency.
