AGENDA:
8:00-8:30 a.m. - Registration and Breakfast
8:30-11:45 a.m. - Presentations
Continental breakfast will be provided
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 or actions crosses the line
- The principle of respondeat superior
- How managerial actions may inadvertently give rise to retaliation
- An employer's obligations to accommodate under the ADA and FMLA
- Pre-discovery personnel record requests and response strategy
- Understanding litigation holds and avoiding sending discoverable emails
- Evaluating the financial reality of litigation
Roundtable With Experts
Engage in discussions with Masuda Funai attorneys on various employment law topics such as Artificial Intelligence, Diversity Equity & Inclusion, ADA and FMLA accommodations, paid sick leave laws, worker classification, and employee benefits issues
Federal and State Employment Law Update: Key Developments in Illinois, Michigan, and 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, highlighting recent legislation, agency guidance, and court decisions, along with practical strategies for staying compliant while managing a geographically diverse workforce.
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.