Course Outline:
Master US employment law. Learn about key labour law issues, practical applications, litigation risks, and impacts of recent Pay Equity Laws.
If your company has employees based in the US it is vital that you learn the fundamentals of US employment law. Equally important is to remain up to speed on the many important and recent legislative changes, including the new Pay Equity Laws, which have a direct impact on recruitment practices.
This interactive course on US labour law, led by Adam Forman and Michael Mankes from top US law firm Littler Mendelson, provides a comprehensive and compelling overview of US employment law.
With a multitude of federal and state laws governing the workplace in the US, managing employees based there offers many traps for the unwary. What’s more, this is proving to be a dynamic and historic time for US employment legislation.
Key Learning Outcomes:
- Gain a clear understanding of key labour law issues in the USA
- Take away a working knowledge of US employment law and its practical application to real life scenarios
- Access up-to-date key information from US lawyers
- Be better equipped to advise senior colleagues on vital aspects of US labour law and best practice
- Gain an appreciation of the risks of litigation
- Understand how practices relating to employee benefits and employment contracts may impact employee relations
- Acquire a good grounding in the recently enacted Pay Equity Laws
Course Details:
- Duration: Three hours x Three days
- Public course format and fee: London - £1,195 + VAT | €1,410 | $1,530; Virtual - £995 + VAT | €1,175 | $1,275
- In-house course format and fee: Virtual or face-to-face | Call for details
Book below if you want to attend a public course. Please call 020 7549 2549 or email info@bondsolon.com to discuss or book an in-house course.
The Speakers:
Adam Forman advises and represents employers in the USA in a broad range of employment law matters, including discrimination, harassment and wrongful discharge litigation; non-competition and trade secret litigation; the drafting of employment related documents such as employment agreements and personnel policies; and litigation avoidance training.
Michael Mankes advises and defends employers in a broad array of employment and labour law. Particular areas of expertise include the representation of employers with respect to wrongful termination, federal and state discrimination and harassment claims. He also works closely with employers on litigation prevention measures and legal compliance, including compliance with state and federal leave, disability law, and wage and hour matters.