1st event of a new annual tradition. Leaning on the global audience that Slush attracts, we aim to attract a small sub-set to Tallinn, on 18 November Monday afternoon/evening - conveniently before the main Slush event (20-21 November).

The content will showcase the business attractions of Estonia. While Slush has about 15,000 people who descend onto Helsinki each year, the very-short Ferry between Tallinn and Helsinki is a great opportunity to draw top international guests to Estonia.

Littler's Workplace Policy Institute (WPI) presents a post-election in-depth webinar where the speakers will assess the priorities of the incoming Administration, as well as the likely makeup of the 119th U.S. Congress and how that will impact the Administration's agenda. WPI will also explore the impact of the elections on state and local activities and legislative trends.

Time:
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. PT
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. MT
1:00 - 2:00 p.m. CT
2:00 - 3:00 p.m. ET

No registration required.

Join Hodgson Russ attorneys for an in-depth discussion covering critical Special Education topics.

This year's seminar will be held at Salvatore's Italian Gardens, 6461 Transit Road, Depew, NY 14043.

Schedule:

Registration & Breakfast: 8:00 a.m.
Opening Remarks: 8:50 a.m.
Program: 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Topics to be Covered:

• 2024 Special Education Year in Review\

• Understanding IDEA and 504: Disciplinary Considerations for Students with Disabilities

• Special Education Jeopardy

Who Should Attend:
Special Education and Pupil Services Administrators, other District Administrators, Superintendents, Board of Education members, Principals, and School Psychologists. Please feel free to extend this invitation to any other school staff who may benefit from the seminar.

Speakers:  Andrew J. Freedman, Lindsay A. Menasco, Ryan L. Everhart, Madeline G. Cook & Asia R. Evans

As the 2024 presidential election approaches, the future of U.S. immigration policy is once again in the spotlight. This will be an in-depth webinar where the speakers will explore the potential consequences for employers and the broader immigration landscape.

Discussion highlights:

• Why does a change in administration matter for employers? Discover how shifts in presidential leadership could directly impact hiring practices and workforce planning.

• Harris vs. Trump: Comparing expected immigration policies. Gain insights into the contrasting immigration strategies proposed by each candidate and their likely outcomes.

• Potential limitations to legal immigration. Learn about the anticipated restrictions and how they could affect your ability to bring in talent from abroad.

• Changes leading to excessive backlogs and delayed adjudication. Understand how potential policy changes could exacerbate immigration backlogs, leading to longer processing times for visas and work permits.

• Harris vs. Trump: ICE I-9 audits and ICE raids will be impacted by who is elected president.

Don't miss this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve on immigration matters that may reshape the U.S. labor market in 2024 and beyond.

Time:
9:30 - 10:30 a.m. PT
10:30 - 11:30 a.m. MT
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. CT
12:30 - 1:30 p.m. ET

Certain U.S. states are easing child labor protections to address labor shortages, while other states and the federal government are clamping down on child labor violations. Some children working in the country are undocumented migrants from regions like Central America, raising further concerns of human trafficking and immigration law violations. Outside the United States, children are working in mines, factories, fishing boats, and other businesses that are part of the global supply chains that source materials to U.S. name-brand companies, thus implicating international standards on child labor.

This panel of experienced Littler attorneys will discuss the following:

• The current state of child labor in the United States and beyond

• What state, federal, immigration, and international obligations apply to using child labor, either directly in your operations, via contractors and staffing agencies, or in your supply chains

• Practical measures employers should take to address child labor, given the law, public relations, and moral considerations

No company wants to be associated with illegal child labor, and many are surprised to find that these labor practices exist in their operations. This session is geared toward helping attendees take stock of where in their operations (or in the operations of their supply chain) child labor risks exist, and what they can do to address these risks.

Time:
9:30 - 11:00 a.m. PT
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. MT
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. CT
12:30 - 2:00 p.m. ET

In healthcare organizing, hospitals and unions must grapple with unit composition questions under the NLRB's "heathcare rule," which provides the regulatory standard to determine the scope of appropriate bargaining units in acute care hospitals. Many questions arise – ranging from what is the definition of an acute care hospital, what is an appropriate bargaining unit and which positions fall into what bargaining unit, to whether potential exceptions to the healthcare rule apply. Elections are often won or lost through determining appropriate bargaining unit composition.

In this webinar, we will break down when and if the healthcare rule applies to various facilities and the composition of various units, as well as whether and where “micro unit" risks exist under American Steel Construction. For healthcare facilities big or small, independent hospitals and healthcare systems, these are all important considerations to understand and prepare for before you are faced with a representation petition or voluntary recognition request.

Time:
9:00 - 10:00 a.m. PT
10:00 - 11:00 a.m. MT
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CT
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. ET

BACC member Hodgson Russ LLP George Eydt, Toronto Office Managing Partner will speak at Franchise Law Day on September 19, 2024 at The Old Mill Toronto.

CFA Franchise Law Day is an annual event designed to help franchisors understand what they need to know to protect their business.

With plenaries, workshops and sessions hosted by Canada’s foremost franchise lawyers, this conference is designed to help busy franchisors keep up to date with the latest franchise-related legislative developments. You’ll explore important lessons learned by leading case laws and the practical measures that can be taken to protect your business and minimize legal risk.

Register here to attend.

Littler partnered with you to weather the pandemic, navigate return to work and address a fundamentally changed workplace. That kind of heads-down work continues, of course, but now is also the time to lift up our heads and move toward a future of work that presents new challenges and opportunities.

Presenting the 2024 Regional Employer Conference – “Envision Work" – where we will confront the current challenges facing employers and explore ways we can work together to step confidently into a vibrant future.

Registration & Breakfast: 8:00 - 8:45 a.m.

Conference: 8:45 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.

Registration Fee: $495 (Fee includes all conference materials and meals)
A discount of 10% can be requested for two or more registrants per company. Please contact Ashley Bonilla for details.

Audience: The conference is designed specifically for in-house legal counsel and mid- to senior-level executives in compliance, diversity, employee benefits, employee relations, human resources, privacy and workforce solutions.

During this presentation, the speakers will discuss Montana’s Wrongful Discharge From Employment Act (WDEA), how to best protect your company against WDEA claims, and critical considerations for disciplining employees and responding to requests for discharge letters. They will also touch on recent statutory and case law developments that you should be aware of, whether your company has operations in Montana or remote workers in Montana.

Time:
10:00 - 11:00 a.m. PT
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. MT
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. CT
1:00 - 2:00 p.m. ET

Simona Smirnova is a New York based composer and vocalist originally from Lithuania. A charming performer who plays an authentic Lithuanian folk zither, called kanklės and she is the only kanklės player in the United States! Simona presents this unique instrument across the globe in theaters, jazz clubs, festivals and challenges folk esthetics within the traditional idiom. Always on the road, always charming and smiling, Simona is a true artistic soul that effervescently represents diversity and passion for arts. At DROM, Simona will be presenting her brand new single “Can’t Get Enough” and performing with her band as a quartet. The show will be a mixture of alternative pop jazz, Lithuanian folk and electronic music.

Date/time: August 30th (Friday) @ 7pm

Door: 7:00pm

Opening show: 7:30pm Tissa Rahim

Main show: 8:30pm Simona Smirnova

Littler, together with Global Victoria and AmCham, is hosting U.S market entry events aimed at providing essential information to companies looking to U.S. expansion. These events will feature a panel of experts and companies that have experienced the pitfalls and successes of expanding into a new market.

This session will cover:

• Options for entering the market

• Obtaining U.S. investment

• Hiring local talent in market

• Visa options for founders and key staff

• Tips for protecting your intellectual and proprietary information in the U.S.

• What the election could mean for foreign investment into the U.S.

Littler, together with Trade and Investment Queensland and AmCham, is hosting U.S market entry events aimed at providing essential information to companies looking to U.S. expansion. These events will feature a panel of experts and companies that have experienced the pitfalls and successes of expanding into a new market.

This session will cover:

• Options for entering the market

• Obtaining U.S. investment

• Hiring local talent in market

• Visa options for founders and key staff

• Tips for protecting your intellectual and proprietary information in the U.S.

• What the election could mean for foreign investment into the U.S.

Registration: 5:00 pm

Event: 5:30 to 7:30 pm, with networking to follow

For more information and to enquire about reserving your place at this complimentary event, please email shanks@littler.com.

Speakers: Mark S. Klein and Joseph N. Endres

Currently, New York City, Chicago, Philadelphia, Seattle, Los Angeles, Emeryville, San Francisco, and Oregon have implemented predictable scheduling laws. These laws generally require covered employers to: provide at least 14 days' advance notice of schedules; obtain written consent from employees when adding shifts; pay premiums to employees when schedules change; provide at least 10 or 11 hours of rest between shifts; allow employees to have input into their schedules; provide a good-faith estimate of the number of shifts an employee will work during their employment; and notify and allow existing employees to work additional hours before hiring new employees.

These laws primarily apply to retailers, restaurants, and hotels, although some cover utility companies, manufacturers, and healthcare employers. Jurisdictions that have passed these predictive scheduling or “Fair Workweek” laws often have aggressive administrative agencies enforcing them. The agencies have already recorded seven- and eight-figure settlements. Unions are using noncompliance with these laws as a talking point in unionization drives, and the plaintiffs' bar is also getting into the game, scoring several seven-figure settlements. These laws are extremely complex.

During this 90-minute event, Martha Keon, Andy Klaben-Finegold, and Eli Freedberg will provide an overview of each jurisdiction's rules and helpful strategies and techniques for achieving compliance.

Additionally, Stephanie Zielinski, Marketing Director of ComplianceHR, will walk you through PolicySmart™ and the Reference Center. These solutions can help you simplify the complexity of employment law and make your compliance strategy become proactive instead of reactive.

Time:
10:00 - 11:30 a.m. PT
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. MT
12:00 - 1:30 p.m. CT
1:00 - 2:30 p.m. ET

This annual employment law update will address a wide-ranging review of the latest legislative activity and developments in Wisconsin and the most complex issues keeping employers up at night. The program will update your organization on pressing employment issues and help you prepare for the challenges ahead. Discussion points will include:

• Independent contractor misclassification headaches

• Pregnant Workers Fairness Act – New regulations

• Religious accommodations – New standard

• NLRB update – Employee handbook changes, joint employer, severance agreements

• Results of Littler’s Annual Employer Survey

Bring your most pressing labor and employment questions.

Registration & Breakfast: 8:30 - 9:00 a.m.

Program: 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.

Littler partnered with you to weather the pandemic, navigate return to work and address a fundamentally changed workplace. That kind of heads-down work continues, of course, but now is also the time to lift up our heads and move toward a future of work that presents new challenges and opportunities.

The 2024 Regional Employer Conference – “Envision Work" – will confront the current challenges facing employers and explore ways we can work together to step confidently into a vibrant future.

Registration & Breakfast: 8:00 - 9:00 a.m.

Conference: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Cocktail Reception: 4:00 p.m.

Registration Fee: $375 (Fee includes all conference materials and meals)
A 10% discount may be requested for two or more registrants per company. Please contact Ashley Bonilla for details.

Audience: The conference is designed specifically for in-house legal counsel and mid- to senior-level executives in compliance, diversity, employee benefits, employee relations, human resources, privacy and workforce solutions.

This program will address applying residency tax rules to commuters, occasional visitors, and full-time residents of the various states. It will also identify the practices most states use to determine if a taxpayer has "truly" changed their residence. For example, changing your residence from a high-tax state (think NY, NJ & CA) to a low or no-tax state (think FL) can dramatically reduce the amount of state taxes you have to pay. But high-tax states don't let their residents go smoothly. If you continue to maintain any connection to the former residence (think snowbirds), the high-tax state may contest that you genuinely changed your residence. 

In this webinar, you will learn how states determine a taxpayer's residency and how to make the states respect your residency change.