ITINERARY:
8:00 - 8:30 a.m. - Registration & Breakfast
8:30 - 11:45 a.m. - Panels & Roundtables
Continental breakfast will be provided.
SEMINAR TOPICS:
The Anatomy of an Employment Discrimination Claim from an Employer’s Perspective
Using a hypothetical case study, this panel will reveal the lifespan of an employment discrimination claim, from daily HR best practices through courtroom defense strategy. Attendees will trace a case from its pre-litigation roots all the way through statutory personnel record requests, EEOC charges, discovery, and the financial considerations of settlement, learning how to navigate complicated scenarios. Topics covered will include:
- Legal elements of discrimination and when casual workplace banter/actions cross the line
- The principle of respondeat superior
- How managerial actions may inadvertently give rise to retaliation claims
- An employer's obligation to provide accommodations under the ADA and FMLA
- Pre-discovery personnel record requests and response strategy
- Understanding litigation holds and avoiding the creation of discoverable emails
- Evaluating the financial realities of litigation
Roundtables With Experts
Engage in discussions with Masuda Funai attorneys on various employment law topics such as artificial intelligence (AI), diversity equity & inclusion (DEI), ADA and FMLA accommodations, paid sick leave laws, worker classification, and employee benefits issues.
Federal & State Employment Law Update: Key Developments in Illinois, Michigan & California
Employment laws continue to evolve at both the federal and state levels, creating new compliance challenges for employers. This panel will provide a practical update on significant legal developments affecting employers in Illinois, Michigan, and California. The panel will highlight recent legislation, agency guidance, and court decisions, along with practical strategies for staying compliant and managing a geographically diverse workforce.
This program is eligible for SHRM, HRCI and MCLE accreditation.
Questions? Please email events@masudafunai.com.
Masuda Funai is a full-service law firm with offices in Chicago, Detroit, Los Angeles, and Schaumburg.