8:15 – 9:00: Check-in & Continental Breakfast

Welcome – Christine S. Keenan

9:00 – 10:00: Robert F. Spencer, Jr. and Amiel J. Provosty

New Developments at National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and Wisdom From the NLRB Trenches
This session covers recent decisions by the NLRB and their potential impact on employers, along with changes in the NLRB during the Biden administration. As a bonus, Mr. Provosty will share wisdom from his years working as an attorney for the NLRB.

10:00 – 11:00: MaryJo L. Roberts and Heather D. Hearne

Use and Abuse of Social Media in the Workplace
This session covers the state and federal laws implicated by social media usage by employees and discusses best practices in addressing online-based employee misconduct and handling controversial employee posts. The session also provides guidance for employers desiring to utilize social media in recruitment and hiring and employers desiring to create or revamp social media policies.

11:00 – 12:00: Malerie L. Bulot 

Employee Benefits Update
This session covers recent legislative, regulatory, and/or caselaw developments under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (“ERISA”) and the Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”) affecting employee benefit plans such as retirement, health, and welfare plans, and will provide guidance and best practices for employers navigating their fiduciary obligations within this ever-changing landscape.

12:00-1:00: Lunch

1:00 – 2:00: Benjamin H. Banta and Jessica L. Marrero

2024 New Developments in Labor and Employment Law and Advice From Former In-House Counsel
This session covers recent changes and developments in federal and state labor and employment laws that impact employers. The presenter will discuss what issues administrative agencies are attacking, outcomes of cases initiated by the EEOC, trends in charges of discrimination and other workplace complaints, and new compliance requirements. The session will also update attendees on new laws and offer advice from our seasoned former in-house counsel.

2:00 to 3:00: George C. Drennan and Jean Carlo “J.C.” Bonilla Rivera

Update on Recent Changes to Form I-9
This session will update HR Professionals on recent changes to Form I-9 and the instructions/rules for completing it, including the authorized alternative (remote) procedure to examine documents.