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SUMMARY:Timing – Understanding When to Engage Labor and Employment Counsel
DESCRIPTION:Please Note: This event was originally scheduled for April 7. It will now take place on Thursday\, April 16\, 2026. Please update your calendar accordingly. \nPresented by Aaron R. Gelb and Letitia Silas \n\n\nManaging workplace relations\, performance management\, and enforcing workplace policies are important to providing a safe\, positive\, and productive workplace. They can also be rife with legal risks.  From internal investigations and high-risk personnel actions or business transactions to responding to employees’ concerted activities and union organizing efforts\, this webinar will help employers issue-spot and better understand when and why to engage appropriate legal counsel in matters implicating labor and employment laws. \nThis program has been approved by SHRM for 1 hour of HR professional development credit. \nThis program has been approved for 1 (General)) recertification credit hour toward aPHR™\, aPHRi™\, PHR®\, PHRca®\, SPHR®\, GPHR®\, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through the HR Certification Institute.
URL:https://www.connmaciel.com/event/timing-understanding-when-to-engage-labor-and-employment-counsel/
CATEGORIES:Employment
LOCATION:https://www.connmaciel.com/event/timing-understanding-when-to-engage-labor-and-employment-counsel/
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SUMMARY:Drug Testing in the Workplace – Employers’ Rights and Responsibilities
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Daniel C. Deacon\, Emily Toler Scott\, and Andrea O. Chavez \nEmployers striving to provide safe\, compliant\, and productive workplaces face no shortage of challenges when it comes to testing employees for potential drug use. The federal government is rescheduling marijuana and banning certain hemp products\, state laws about marijuana and employees’ privacy continue to evolve\, and opioid use remains prevalent. Drug testing employees is often prudent or even necessary\, but it is anything but straightforward. Getting it wrong can lead to claims of retaliation\, disability discrimination\, breach of privacy\, state law violations\, and complaints to federal and/or state agencies. \nDrug use in the workplace can also create safety and health risks to employees and customers. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) have different safety and health standards that may be implicated by testing employees\, and the agencies often investigate retaliation complaints made by employees who are disciplined after positive tests. Employers need to understand their compliance obligations and how to use drug tests to promote safety. And if an accident occurs\, a drug test can be a crucial tool during any investigation or enforcement action. \nParticipants in this webinar will learn: \n\nWhen and whether drug testing employees is permitted\nTips for designing and administering a drug testing program\nHow to minimize legal risks associated with drug tests\nHow to navigate various state laws regarding recreational and/or medical marijuana\nOSHA and MSHA implications of drug testing\n\nThis program has been approved by SHRM for 1 hour of HR professional development credit. \nThis program has been approved for 1 (General)) recertification credit hour toward aPHR™\, aPHRi™\, PHR®\, PHRca®\, SPHR®\, GPHR®\, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through the HR Certification Institute.
URL:https://www.connmaciel.com/event/drug-testing-in-the-workplace-employers-rights-and-responsibilities/
CATEGORIES:Employment
LOCATION:https://www.connmaciel.com/event/drug-testing-in-the-workplace-employers-rights-and-responsibilities/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T044658
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SUMMARY:AI in the Workplace: Managing Algorithms & Bias Audits to Maximize Benefits and Reduce Legal Risk
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Megan S. Shaked and Darius Rohani-Shukla \n\n\nAI tools now screen applicants\, rank candidates\, schedule shifts\, and flag performance\, putting algorithmic decision-making at the center of employment decisions. This session explains how to vet and monitor these tools\, including key due-diligence steps and practical vendor strategies. We’ll also provide updates on AI regulation across the country and help you issue-spot additional legal risks as new laws take effect. We’ll also demystify bias audits\, what they are\, how to test for disparate impact on protected groups\, and how to document and act on results so audits are meaningful\, defensible\, and aligned with emerging standards. \nThis program has been approved by SHRM for 1 hour of HR professional development credit. \nThis program has been approved for 1 (General)) recertification credit hour toward aPHR™\, aPHRi™\, PHR®\, PHRca®\, SPHR®\, GPHR®\, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through the HR Certification Institute.
URL:https://www.connmaciel.com/event/ai-in-the-workplace-managing-algorithms-bias-audits-to-maximize-benefits-and-reduce-legal-risk/
CATEGORIES:Employment
LOCATION:https://www.connmaciel.com/event/ai-in-the-workplace-managing-algorithms-bias-audits-to-maximize-benefits-and-reduce-legal-risk/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T130000
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SUMMARY:Political Speech in the Workplace
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Aaron R. Gelb and Letitia Silas \n\n\nIn today’s highly polarized political climate\, political speech is increasingly present in the workplace – through employee conversations\, social media activity\, and interactions with customers. Employers must carefully navigate these issues while maintaining a respectful work environment and complying with a complex web of federal\, state\, and local laws. \nThis webinar will provide practical guidance on managing political expression in the workplace while minimizing legal risk. It will also address when political speech may be protected\, when employers may lawfully impose limits\, and strategies for handling common workplace scenarios in a manner that supports compliance. \nParticipants in this webinar will learn about: \n\nIdentifying when employee political speech may be protected under federal\, state\, and local laws\, including the NLRA\nDistinguishing between lawful employer restrictions and actions that may trigger discrimination\, retaliation\, or labor law liability\nEvaluating common workplace scenarios involving political expression (social media activity\, workplace communications\, and dress or appearance issues)\nBest practices for drafting\, implementing\, and enforcing workplace policies related to political speech\nEffective response strategies for managing complaints and conflicts arising from political expression\n\nThis program has been approved by SHRM for 1 hour of HR professional development credit. \nThis program has been approved for 1 (General)) recertification credit hour toward aPHR™\, aPHRi™\, PHR®\, PHRca®\, SPHR®\, GPHR®\, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through the HR Certification Institute.
URL:https://www.connmaciel.com/event/political-speech-in-the-workplace/
CATEGORIES:Employment
LOCATION:https://www.connmaciel.com/event/political-speech-in-the-workplace/
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SUMMARY:Clash of the Workplace Titans: When Safety Requirements Conflict with Disability-Related Accommodations
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Jordan B. Schwartz and Hema Steele \n\n\nWhen faced with a request for a disability-related accommodation\, employers often focus on the legitimacy of the request or the feasible accommodations that will meet the employee’s need and ensure compliance with the ADA. And when faced with a safety concern\, employers focus on how to keep employees safe and remain OSHA-compliant without adversely affecting operations. But what happens when these two worlds collide? What if the accommodation impinges on the employer’s safe work practices or safety policies or OSHA requirements?In this webinar\, participants will learn how to address the complicated situation of when a request for accommodation clashes with safety requirements. \nThis program has been approved by SHRM for 1 hour of HR professional development credit. \nThis program has been approved for 1 (General)) recertification credit hour toward aPHR™\, aPHRi™\, PHR®\, PHRca®\, SPHR®\, GPHR®\, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through the HR Certification Institute.
URL:https://www.connmaciel.com/event/clash-of-the-workplace-titans-when-safety-requirements-conflict-with-disability-related-accommodations/
CATEGORIES:Employment
LOCATION:https://www.connmaciel.com/event/clash-of-the-workplace-titans-when-safety-requirements-conflict-with-disability-related-accommodations/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T130000
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SUMMARY:Artificial Intelligence and Labor/Employee Relations: What Employers Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Letitia Silas and Ashley D. Mitchell \nAs artificial intelligence (“AI”) continues to transform workplaces\, employers and their human resources professionals face new challenges and opportunities. This webinar will explore the intersection of AI and labor relations\, focusing on how emerging technologies impact collective bargaining\, workplace surveillance\, employee rights\, and union strategies. \nParticipants will learn about: \n\nCollective Bargaining Considerations: How AI-driven decisions affect negotiations and contract language.\nLegal and Regulatory Landscape: Current guidance and anticipated developments under the NLRA and other labor laws.\nRisk Management: Strategies for compliance and mitigating disputes related to AI implementation.\n\nThis program is pending approval by SHRM for 1 hour of HR professional development credit. \nThis program is pending approval for 1 (General)) recertification credit hour toward aPHR™\, aPHRi™\, PHR®\, PHRca®\, SPHR®\, GPHR®\, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through the HR Certification Institute.
URL:https://www.connmaciel.com/event/artificial-intelligence-and-labor-employee-relations-what-employers-need-to-know/
CATEGORIES:Employment
LOCATION:https://www.connmaciel.com/event/artificial-intelligence-and-labor-employee-relations-what-employers-need-to-know/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T130000
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SUMMARY:Whistleblower & Retaliation Law in 2026 — Where Employers Are Getting Tripped Up
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Jordan B. Schwartz\, Lindsay A. DiSalvo\, and Mark Ishu \n\n\nRetaliation and whistleblower claims continue to rise and remain a top enforcement priority through 2026. Employers are facing increased scrutiny under a broad range of federal whistleblower statutes enforced by OSHA as part of the U.S. Department of Labor\, including laws governing workplace safety\, transportation\, infrastructure\, and environmental reporting. As interpretations of protected activity and causation continue to expand\, routine post-complaint decisions are increasingly becoming the focus of retaliation investigations.This webinar takes a practical\, forward-looking look at whistleblower and anti-retaliation trends shaping employer risk in 2026. Designed for safety professionals\, HR leaders\, in-house counsel\, and compliance teams\, the program focuses on where organizations most often get tripped up after protected activity and how early decisions can influence the scope and outcome of an OSHA whistleblower investigation. \nParticipants in this webinar will learn about: \n\nEnforcement trends shaping OSHA-enforced whistleblower and retaliation cases in 2026\nHow OSHA evaluates protected activity\, adverse action\, causation\, and timing\nCommon employer missteps following safety\, environmental\, or operational complaints\nBest practices for handling investigations\, discipline\, performance management\, and documentation\nPractical steps organizations can take to reduce retaliation risk and strengthen defenses\n\nThis program is pending approval by SHRM for 1 hour of HR professional development credit. \nThis program is pending approval for 1 (General)) recertification credit hour toward aPHR™\, aPHRi™\, PHR®\, PHRca®\, SPHR®\, GPHR®\, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through the HR Certification Institute.
URL:https://www.connmaciel.com/event/whistleblower-retaliation-law-in-2026-where-employers-are-getting-tripped-up/
CATEGORIES:Employment
LOCATION:https://www.connmaciel.com/event/whistleblower-retaliation-law-in-2026-where-employers-are-getting-tripped-up/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T130000
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SUMMARY:Internal Investigations and Audits: Preserving Privilege and Managing Risk
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Kara M. Maciel\, Nicholas W. Scala\, and Kimberly Cole \nInternal investigations and compliance audits are critical tools for identifying risk\, responding to incidents\, and demonstrating good-faith compliance—but if not handled carefully\, they can create new legal exposure. Issues such as preserving attorney-client privilege\, managing sensitive witness interviews\, and preparing defensible investigation reports arise across both workplace safety and labor and employment matters\, regardless of industry or organizational structure.In this webinar\, we will examine best practices for conducting privileged investigations and audits that withstand scrutiny from regulators\, plaintiffs’ counsel\, and internal stakeholders. The program will provide actionable guidance on coordinating across legal and operational teams and avoiding common pitfalls that can jeopardize privilege or credibility. \nParticipants will learn about: \n\nEstablishing and preserving attorney-client privilege and work product protection in investigations and audits\nConducting effective witness interviews\, including best practices when translation or interpretation is required\nCoordinating investigations across safety\, HR\, and leadership teams without undermining legal protections\nPreparing investigation and audit reports that are accurate and aligned with strategic objectives\nCommon missteps that can expose employers to regulatory\, litigation\, or reputational risk\n\n\nThis program is pending approval by SHRM for 1 hour of HR professional development credit. \nThis program is pending approval for 1 (General)) recertification credit hour toward aPHR™\, aPHRi™\, PHR®\, PHRca®\, SPHR®\, GPHR®\, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through the HR Certification Institute.
URL:https://www.connmaciel.com/event/internal-investigations-and-audits-preserving-privilege-and-managing-risk/
CATEGORIES:Employment
LOCATION:https://www.connmaciel.com/event/internal-investigations-and-audits-preserving-privilege-and-managing-risk/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261209T130000
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SUMMARY:Neurodiversity and Navigating Accommodations for Mental Health Disabilities: Understanding ADA and FMLA Protections
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Lindsay A. DiSalvo and Darius Rohani-Shukla \n\n\nThis presentation will explore how employers and employees can better understand and support mental health and neurodiversity in the workplace while complying with key legal protections. We will discuss what it means to be neurodivergent (including conditions such as ADHD\, autism\, and learning differences) and how these and other mental health disabilities may impact workplace experiences. \nThe session will provide a practical overview of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) as they relate to mental health\, including: \n\nWhen mental health and neurodevelopmental conditions qualify as disabilities\nHow to navigate the interactive process and request or evaluate reasonable accommodations\nExamples of effective accommodations for mental health and neurodiversity\nWhen mental health conditions may qualify for FMLA leave\, including intermittent leave for treatment and flare-ups\n\nAttendees will leave with a clearer understanding of their rights and responsibilities\, and concrete strategies for creating a more inclusive\, legally compliant\, and psychologically safe workplace. \nThis program is pending approval by SHRM for 1 hour of HR professional development credit. \nThis program is pending approval for 1 (General)) recertification credit hour toward aPHR™\, aPHRi™\, PHR®\, PHRca®\, SPHR®\, GPHR®\, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through the HR Certification Institute.
URL:https://www.connmaciel.com/event/neurodiversity-and-navigating-accommodations-for-mental-health-disabilities-understanding-ada-and-fmla-protections/
CATEGORIES:Employment
LOCATION:https://www.connmaciel.com/event/neurodiversity-and-navigating-accommodations-for-mental-health-disabilities-understanding-ada-and-fmla-protections/
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