Labor Law 2008

Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce presents

The 2008 Hawaii Employment Law Seminar

 

Sponsored by:

LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT LAW FOR HAWAII EMPLOYERS®

 

 

 

Friday, October 17, 2008

Registration 8:30 a.m.

Program

9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Outrigger Keauhou Beach Hotel

 

Early Registration before October 10

$195 Chamber members; $215 Non-members

 

Registration after October 10

$215 Chamber members; $235 Non-members

 

Continental breakfast and lunch included

 

Topics to be discussed           

Latest Developments in Labor and Employment Law

Learn about the most recent U.S. Supreme Court, Ninth Circuit and Hawaii decisions affecting you and your employees.  Get a heads up on pending federal and state legislation that could have dramatic impact for Hawaii employers.

 

Managing in a Changing Economy

 As the Hawaii economy changes, learn how employers can manage their workforce more effectively and efficiently in a marketplace impacted by downturns and instability.  Understand the intricacies,precautions and potential pitfalls of layoffs, reductions in force and rightsizing.  Learn the pros and cons of using separation agreements.

Employers spend large portions of time administering and monitoring employee leave issues.  This update will identify the legal changes in this complex and sometimes confusing area of employment law, plus practical pointers to integrate and administer various leave laws in a lawful and cost-effective manner.

 

Don’t Get Lost: Finding Your Way through the Perils of Harassment and Discrimination Liability

Recent court decisions have complicated employer compliance with anti harassment and discrimination laws. Employers bear greater obligations for ensuring that all employees and supervisors treat everyone with professional respect and courtesy. This legal update will lead you through the latest developments in harassment and discrimination laws.

 

Time is Money: Compliance with Wage and Hour Laws

As high stakes wage and hour class action litigation sweeps across the nation, Plaintiff’s attorney’s are taking notice of the recent successes and looking for opportunities to file wage and hour claims. Keep abreast of critical wage and hour issues that employers often forget.

 

Employee Handbooks: Making Every Word Count in Your Next Update

While employee handbooks can be powerful tools for communicating policies and administering employee relations, they also can be a source of employment law liability. Review current policy updates, developments and trends including vacation leave, safety policies and arbitration. If you have not updated your employee handbook in several years, hear what you do not have and why you should.

 

“Ask the Attorney” Roundtable Discussions

Spend a few minutes with a TK attorney to discuss your legal issue. Attorneys presenting at the seminar will provide general guidance on employment law issues to attendees in a roundtable discussion setting.

  

Don’t miss this opportunity!  Register online now!

 

NOTE: Speakers and topics subject to change