Hot Topics and Trends in Employment Law

As employers know, the landscape of employment laws and compliance requirements is continually evolving, and 2017 has been no different – especially given the transition to President Trump’s administration.

In this course, Tannenbaum Helpern employment law attorneys and partners, Joseph Lockinger and Jason B. Klimpl, will address some of the key employment law trends and legislation across the country and their effects on employers, as well as best practices for compliance and adaptation. For instance, Joseph and Jason will discuss pay equity legislation and restrictions on employers during the interviewing process; minimum wage increases at the state level; wage and hour issues; regulatory actions taken by the Trump administration, and more.

Learning Objectives:

1. Recognize new restrictions placed on employers when interviewing job applicants and onboarding employees
2. Identify minimum wage increases in certain states and cities, and best practices for employers to help mitigate the risks of wage and hour disputes
3. Understand the impact of governmental agency action under a Trump Administration
4. Develop and implement policies and practices to help businesses adapt to trends and developments in employment law