2024 LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT LAW INSTITUTE
Institute
ITEM #:  1049452501   |   EVENT CODE:  516995
MEMBER PRICE
$345.00
STANDARD PRICE
$395.00
MSBA MEMBER, NEW LAWYER, AND OTHER DISCOUNTS, IF APPLICABLE, WILL BE APPLIED DURING CHECKOUT.

MINNEAPOLIS

Thursday, November 21, 2024

9:00 AM - 4:15 PM   |   Check-In:  8:30 AM

Minnesota CLE Conference Center

600 Nicollet Mall # 370

3rd Floor, City Center

Minneapolis, MN 55402

2024 Labor and Employment Law Institute

Essential for Experienced Labor and Employment Lawyers

Advanced analysis of new court decisions, new agency developments, and emerging trends, delivered by experienced in-house, government, and private practice attorneys.


FEATURING:

In-depth Analysis of New Laws, New Developments and New Guidance by Key Agency Leaders

  • NLRB General Counsel
    Jennifer A. Abruzzo
  • EEOC General Counsel
    Karla Gilbride
  • USDOL Wage & Hour Administrator
    Jessica A. Looman


PLUS:
Advanced Level Discussion of Cutting-Edge Topics, including:

  • New Paid Leave Benefits and Labor Issues  
  • Loper Bright Enterprises and Other Supreme Court Cases
  • Optimizing the Use of AI in HR Decision-Making
  • And Much More!

8:30 – 9:00 a.m.
CHECK-IN & CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST


9:00 – 9:05 a.m.
WELCOME & INTRODUCTION


9:05 – 9:25 a.m.
2024 NLRB Update from General Counsel Abruzzo
NLRB General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo discusses new NLRA rules, new NLRB board decisions, and other guidance that applies to workplaces regardless of their union status.
– Jennifer A. Abruzzo 


9:25 – 9:45 a.m.
2024 EEOC Update from General Counsel Gilbride
EEOC General Counsel Karla Gilbride provides insight into important EEOC policy, regulatory, and enforcement actions.
– Karla Gilbride


9:45 – 10:05 a.m.
USDOL Wage & Hour Division Update
Administrator Jessica Looman discusses the latest federal wage and hour developments.
– Jessica A. Looman 


10:05 – 10:10 a.m.
BREAK


10:10 – 11:10 a.m.
Senior Agency Leaders Tackle Today’s Tough Issues
An experienced labor and employment attorney discusses the impact of Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo and a host of other current topics with senior agency leaders.
– Jennifer A. Abruzzo, Karla Gilbride & Jessica A. Looman
– Penelope J. Phillips (moderator)


11:10 – 11:15 a.m.
BREAK


11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
A Focused Look at Earned Sick and Safe Time – New Insights for the Experienced Practitioner
Join Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry Commissioner Nicole Blissenbach for an advanced discussion of key details of Minnesota’s new earned sick and safe time leave law.
– Nicole Blissenbach


12:00 – 12:15 p.m.
LUNCH (provided by Minnesota CLE)


12:15 – 12:45 p.m.
2024 Supreme Court Update
– Professor Matthew T. Bodie


12:45 – 1:00 p.m.
BREAK


1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
BREAKOUT SESSION A

101
How Employers are Handcuffing Employees and What We Can Do About It: A Plaintiff’s Perspective on TRAPs, Non-Competes and NDAs

Minnesota has recently banned non-compete agreements, but employers are still deploying other contractual weapons, including Training Repayment Agreement Provisions (TRAPs) and Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs). An experienced plaintiff’s attorney who focuses on complex class actions and multi-plaintiff litigation offers insight on litigation strategies for challenging restrictions on employee mobility.
– Anna P. Prakash

102
Hot Topics in Litigation – New Cases, Decisions and Developments Affecting How Cases are Litigated

From the new standard of proof in Title VII discrimination cases to new protections for pregnant workers, litigation is changing. Experienced  litigators from both sides of the bar discuss recent developments that are impacting what cases are being brought, how they are litigated and why this matters.
– Justin D. Cummins & Gina K. Janeiro


2:00 – 2:10 p.m.
BREAK


2:10 – 2:55 p.m.
BREAKOUT SESSION B

201
Advanced Employee Benefits Overview – Executive Compensation, Separation Agreements and More 

Attracting and retaining executive talent requires a keen understanding of how to create a multi-faceted compensation package. Get valuable insight on the components of employment and separation agreements and guidance on equity interests for executives, including stock grants, options, and profits interest.
– Thomas B. Henke

202
New Minnesota Laws Advanced Labor and Employment Attorneys Need to Know

2023 and 2024 have been years of change for labor and employment law in Minnesota. With so much change, even experienced practitioners may find themselves in unfamiliar territory. This session reviews and analyzes new laws and offers insight on what you and your clients can and must do differently.
– Leonard B. Segal

203
Strategic Guidance for Optimizing the Use of AI in HR Decision-Making While Minimizing Compliance and Litigation Risks

Artificial Intelligence is arguably one of the biggest factors influencing the future of work. Learn some of the many applications of AI in human resource decision-making and get guidance for avoiding potential liability by adopting appropriate compliance and security tools.
– Lisa B. Ellingson, Mark J. Girouard & Marko J. Mrkonich


2:55 – 3:15 p.m.
RECEPTION BREAK


3:15 – 4:15 p.m.
How to Use Generative AI to Enhance Your Practice and the Ethical Implications to Keep in Mind When You Do
1.0 ethics credit applied for
A registered patent attorney with proficiency in AI and machine learning and the Director of the Office of Lawyers Professional Responsibility join forces to offer guidance on how to use generative artificial intelligence to refine your practice and discover innovative solutions while meeting your ethical obligations.
– Susan M. Humiston & Mark D. Stignani

LIVE IN-PERSON
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Minnesota CLE Conference Center
600 Nicollet Mall, Suite 370
Seventh Street & Nicollet Mall, Third Floor City Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota

ONLINE REPLAY
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Attend online
Online replay includes all plenary and breakout sessions. A moderator will be available to answer questions by email.

$345 MSBA members / $345 paralegals / $395 standard rate

Other discounts that may apply:

Scholarships available!
Need-based scholarships are available for in-person and online seminars. For further information or to obtain a scholarship application, contact us at 800-759-8840 or customerservice@minncle.org.

Minnesota CLE is applying to the Minnesota State Board of CLE for 6.0 CLE credits, including 1.0 ethics credit. The maximum number of total credits attendees may claim for this program is 6.0 credits.

Minnesota CLE also has applied to the Minnesota State Bar Association for 6.0 labor and employment law specialist credits.

MEMBER PRICE
$345.00
STANDARD PRICE
$395.00
MSBA MEMBER, NEW LAWYER, AND OTHER DISCOUNTS, IF APPLICABLE, WILL BE APPLIED DURING CHECKOUT.
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