When
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Where
FordHarrison LLP
60 East 42nd Street, 51st Floor
New York, New York 10165
About the Program
Please Join FordHarrison attorneys, Eric Su, Jeffrey Douglas, and Valerie K. Ferrier for a presentation of all stages of the employment relationship viewed through the lens of a marriage. We will offer insight into recent changes to laws affecting New York employees and a primer on all stages of the employment relationship.
The Courtship
Create Your Dating Profile: Application Process:
- Do’s and Don’ts of job postings and formal applications
“Wanna meet me for a drink?”
- Questions and topics to avoid in the interview process.
- Salary history ban
- Criminal background checks
“Will you marry me?”
The Marriage
The Wedding – “I now pronounce you, …”
- Onboarding Process and Workplace Policies – the “must haves” to kick start and maintain a healthy relationship
The Relationship
- good record-keeping practices
- arbitration agreements and class waivers – will they save you?
- update on scheduling laws
“We need some time apart”
- update on New York’s paid family leave law and interplay with FMLA
- update on New York’s sick leave amendment going into effect
The Divorce
Relationship on the Rocks: Discipline
- “Don’t worry, he/she won’t go to court” - What to include in your forms to avoid future claims
Finalizing the Divorce: The Termination Notice
- “Baby, I am leaving you!” - Federal and State notice requirements
- “Can’t he/she agree to release me from EVERYTHING?” – The complications of attempting to enforce a general release in the employment context
Avoiding Alimony: insuring against employment liability
- A fresh start - DOL’s Pilot Payroll Audit Independent Determination (“PAID”)
- He/she just won’t leave you alone: Responding to Unemployment Applications
Lunch will be provided (sandwiches, vegetarian options, and Kosher options).