Fall Employment Relations Seminar - Cleveland

Please join us at our 2024 Fall Employment Relations Seminar! Attorneys from our Labor & Employment practice group will discuss important topics such as cybersecurity, immigration and I-9 compliance, non-compete agreements and workers' compensation developments, including the legalization of recreational and medical use marijuana.

We are pleased to welcome our featured speaker, Nan Shen, a commercial insurance professional with extensive experience providing customized risk management and commercial insurance programs to corporate clients. Nan will explore common pitfalls that HR professionals should be aware of when applying for Employment Practices Liability and Workers' Compensation insurance. The discussion will include insights into how insurance underwriters evaluate workers' compensation risks, tips for improving the company's risk profile, best practices for controlling employment practices liability risks and more.

TOPICS INCLUDE

Smokescreen: The Status of Ohio Workers’ Compensation Laws, Becca Levine, Porter Wright|
Becca will discuss how the legalization of recreational and medical use marijuana in Ohio impacts workers’ compensation claims. Learn arguments employers can present to terminate compensation in a workers’ compensation claim sooner than previously permitted and the impact of the overpayments that may be created.

Common Pitfalls in Applying Employment Practice Liability and Workers' Compensation Insurance: What HR Should Know, Nan Shen, CPCU, Hylant
Nan will discuss two types of insurance that are relevant to human resources professionals and legal practitioners who handle employment related legal risk.

Preparing for Tomorrow’s Cybersecurity Incidents Today, Chad Mowery, Porter Wright
As cyber risks continue to grow in scope and size, the question is not if a company will experience a cybersecurity incident, but when. Companies must begin their preparation today, in order to be prepared for the challenges of tomorrow. From understanding their insurance coverage to developing incident response plans to installing best practices for employees, this presentation will discuss the steps companies can take to create a state of readiness and mitigate the effects of such incidents.

Immigration Compliance for Employers: Understanding Immigration Status and Documents and Navigating the Form I-9, Laura Jurcevich and Su He, Porter Wright
There are numerous steps employers must take throughout the hiring process to ensure best practices when hiring an immigrant. This presentation will help employers understand various immigration terms and documents and how to verify employment eligibility. Attendees will learn about the details on the Form I-9 to ensure they understand their responsibilities on this form.

Where Do We Go From Here? Protecting Your Business Following the FTC’s Efforts to Ban Non-Compete Agreements, Tracey Turnbull, Porter Wright
This presentation will review the history and scope of FTC’s efforts to ban non-compete agreements and the recent judicial decisions addressing this effort. After considering the current landscape, we will discuss how employers can protect their business in this changing world and what role non-compete agreements can play in this effort.