HR Webinar Series

While legislation at the federal level stalls, states and local jurisdictions are enacting paid and unpaid mandates upon employers to provide employees with time off from work for a variety of reasons including sick, family, and parental leave; military and jury service leave, and more. Join this interactive program as we talk through a comparative review of the legislative trends and recent laws that have been enacted. We'll also go over how employers should prepare to shape these important public policy issues and give tips for preparing to comply with new mandates.

Christine V. Walters JD, MAS, SHRM-SCP, SPHR

Independent Consultant
FiveL Company
Baltimore, Md.

Across the nation, we see three primary trends related to laws addressing the use of marijuana: (1) legalization, (2) decriminalization, and (3) legal use of medically prescribed marijuana. Each has potential or actual implications in the workplace and to employers' related policies, practices, and programs. Join this interactive program as we compare and contrast pitfalls to avoid and talk about proactive practices, including a Top 10 list of workplace implications of these legal trends.

Christine V. Walters JD, MAS, SHRM-SCP, SPHR

Independent Consultant
FiveL Company
Baltimore, Md.

In the summer of 2016, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission published guidance suggesting employers reboot their harassment prevention training programs and turn the dialogue to discussions of workplace civility and respect. Since then, we've seen an explosion of sexual harassment claims - from the halls of Congress to halls of Hollywood -to legislative action to enact even more stringent laws. Join this interactive session as we review the EEOC's 2017 charge statistics, national trends in harassment charges, and the EEOC's Promising Practices for employers to prevent workplace harassment.

Christine V. Walters JD, MAS, SHRM-SCP, SPHR

Independent Consultant
FiveL Company
Baltimore, Md.

Employers' use of various employment agreements is facing more challenges than ever. Several states have enacted laws barring enforcement of certain noncompete agreements as a violation of public policy. The Defend Trade Secrets Act was enacted and impacts employers' use of nondisclosure agreements. Corporate raiders challenge no-solicitation agreements. A key is understanding why you want what you want. Join this interactive session as we compare and contrast various types of agreements and the purposes they serve. We'll also discuss tips for shaping an agreement that advances your business needs without creating unintended consequences.

Christine V. Walters JD, MAS, SHRM-SCP, SPHR

Independent Consultant
FiveL Company
Baltimore, Md.