ACA/NE Employment Law Update Webinars
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Complying with New Department of Labor Guidelines and
Managing a Changing Workforce

ACA/NE has scheduled two Employment Law Update Webinars that are designed to ensure that your company is familiar with certain COVID-19 related state and federal guidelines. During these unprecedented times, businesses should become familiar and comply, with the applicable guidelines to limit potential exposure to liability.

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Complying with New Department of Labor Guidelines
Thursday, October 8, 2020
10:00 am - 11:00 am

​Presented by:
Michelle De Oliveira, Kenney & Sams, P.C.
Mike Sams, Kenney & Sams, P.C.
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The U.S. Department of Labor published additional guidance on leave issues, non-discrimination and wage and hour rules.

​This webinar will cover commonly asked questions and answers that address these critical components of employment practices in the midst of COVID-19

The U.S. Department of Labor published additional guidance on leave issues, non-discrimination and wage and hour rules.

​This webinar will cover commonly asked questions and answers that address these critical components of employment practices in the midst of COVID-19.
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​Managing a Changing Workforce 
​During COVID-19
Thursday, September 3, 2020 
10:00 am - 11:00 am

​Presented by:
Michelle De Oliveira, Kenney & Sams, P.C.
David Kerrigan, Kenney & Sams, P.C.

This webinar provided answers to the following questions that are often posed by employers that are trying to balance the implications of COVID-19 in the workplace, while keeping their businesses afloat.

• How do employers deal with employees who have used all of the time allotted but cannot return to work because their children are still at home?
• How do employers deal with employees who don't want to return to the office because of health concerns?
• Can employers reduce hours or salaries for employees who can only return to work in the office part-time?
• Can employers change the job title and/or responsibilities for an employee who can only return part-time?

This Webinar also covered best practices when handling a request for a reasonable accommodation and will address issues employers should consider relating to vacation and leave policies.

• Engaging in an interactive dialogue with employees.
• The impact of other disabilities and medical conditions on accommodations in the workplace.
• Vacation and leave policies in the backdrop of self-quarantine directives.
• Handling leave policies to provide more leeway for employees in high-risk categories to be out on leave, while minimizing potential discrimination liability.

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