Turn abstraction into action. Get clear interpretations of new employment laws.

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1 Turn abstraction into action. Get clear interpretations of new employment laws. Fredrikson & Byron s 32nd Annual Employment and Labor Law Seminar October 26, 2016 Minneapolis, MN

2 Agenda Master the art of understanding. Puzzled by new employment laws? Examine the complex picture with clarity and insight during Fredrikson & Byron s 32nd Annual Employment and Labor Law Seminar. As your guide for this one-day seminar, we will interpret the broad strokes and fine details of rulings that affect your workplace. Get a full update on new legal developments and explore topics of interest with breakout sessions covering privacy issues, wage and hour regulations, immigration and more. Our experienced attorneys foster in-depth understanding of new laws using real-life scenarios and recent court decisions. Each session turns abstraction into action with preventive measures and practical tips you can use right away. Brush up on complex legal changes. Join us October 26, :45 a.m. Breakfast 8:30 a.m. Welcome Norah E. Olson Bluvshtein 8:40 a.m. Legal Update 2016 Anne M. Radolinski An overview of noteworthy developments on the federal and state level, including the areas of wage and hour, gender identity and other discrimination, drug testing, and OSHA and trade secret protection. 9:05 a.m. The Evolving Status of Joint Employment Bridget R. Penick We will address the current criteria considered in determining joint employer status, risks that arise when joint employment exists and steps to take to avoid those risks. 9:25 a.m. New EEO-1 Requirements: More Than a Paint-by-Number Task Mary M. Krakow The EEOC s new requirements for reporting employee compensation data on the annual EEO-1 report continue to move toward implementation. Learn what compensation data must be reported and what the federal government plans to do with it. 9:50 a.m. Break 10:10 a.m. The Dos and Don ts of Workplace Investigations Karen G. Schanfield Learn the strategic and legal considerations that are crucial to effective and legally compliant investigations. 10:35 a.m. Questions and Answers 11:30 a.m. Lunch and Keynote Address Jessica Looman, Deputy Commissioner Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry 12:45 p.m. 1st Breakout 1:50 p.m. 2nd Breakout 2:55 p.m. 3rd Breakout 4:00 p.m. Dessert Reception and Raffle (Must be present to win)

3 Topics 1ST BREAKOUT Employee Absences, Restrictions and Accommodations Anne M. Radolinski and Ashley R. Thronson This session will provide practical tips for how to maneuver the intersection of federal FMLA, state and local leave and sick time laws, pregnancy and disability discrimination, accommodation laws and worker compensation protections. Wage and Hour Masterpieces You Do Not Want to Miss Mary M. Krakow, Ingrid N. Culp and Eli K. Best Are you ready for the December 1 federal salary requirements? Are your employees receiving all legally-required breaks? Do your timekeeping records help or hurt during a DOL overtime audit? Learn the answers to these and other wage and hour compliance questions. Trade Secrets and Noncompetes from a Litigator s Perspective Joseph M. Sokolowski and Pamela Abbate-Dattilo The Federal Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 gives employers a new weapon to guard against trade secret misappropriation. Portions of the Act require action now to later invoke its benefits. We ll cover this and other recent developments in business protection law. Attracting and Keeping Top Talent Teresa M. Thompson and Paul DeBettignies, Minnesota Headhunter, LLC If you have been struggling with recruiting and retention, this session will provide practical advice and legal insight into attracting and retaining top talent and how to be an employer of choice without putting your organization at risk. 2ND BREAKOUT Benefit Update Debra J. Linder and Thomas B. Henke An update of recent legislative and regulatory developments, including the new DOL fiduciary rules and ACA guidance. ADA Website Accessibility and Public Accommodations Pamela Abbate-Dattilo and Steven E. Helland When we hear disability discrimination, we often think employment. But disability discrimination claims against businesses by customers, patients and other third parties are rapidly increasing. Learn about this developing and often uninsured area of the law, including how to protect your business. Details October 26, 2016 Hyatt Regency Minneapolis Downtown Minneapolis registration fees $ through October 6 $ after October 6 Parking at area parking ramps included! register mnemployment

4 Open Q&A Richard A. Ross, Ingrid N. Culp and Robert C. Boisvert Join a panel of attorneys as they address questions not covered in the morning Q&A. Privacy Laws at Work Norah E. Olson Bluvshtein and David G. Waytz From electronic communications, social media and GPS tracking, to locker searches, background checks and employee health records, this session will provide an overview of the legal implications of employee privacy rights and practical solutions for avoiding privacy pitfalls. 3RD BREAKOUT Work Visa Options and Immigration Trends Loan T. Huynh and Debra A. Schneider An in-depth review of the resources and tools available for companies work visa options for foreign national employees, how to prepare for worksite visits from the USCIS, DOL or ICE, and the latest trends in immigration, I-9 Employment Eligibility and E-Verify. questions? Kate Summers at ksummers@fredlaw.com Note: Applications for the HRCI HR (General) credits, Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for the SHRM-CP SM or SHRM-SCP SM and Minnesota CLE credits have been submitted. EEOC Insights Krista A. P. Hatcher, Bridget R. Penick and Nick Pladson, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission A panel of attorneys and an EEOC judge (and former EEOC trial attorney) will discuss the EEOC s systemic enforcement priorities and trends and practical issues for employers to consider when they receive a charge of discrimination. HR s Role in Corporate Restructuring Karen G. Schanfield and Debra J. Linder Explore the business and legal issues that can arise when one company acquires or merges with another, and alternatives for transitioning the employees and benefit plans. The Rules of Disciplinary Documentation Robert C. Boisvert A step-by-step guide for documenting performance and disciplinary problems, filled with examples of good and bad documentation and methods for documenting to improve employee performance and prepare for litigation.

5 keynote speaker Fredrikson & Byron Speakers DEPUTY COMMISSIONER JESSICA LOOMAN Top Ten Best Practices from the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry Pamela Abbate-Dattilo Eli K. Best Robert C. Boisvert Ingrid N. Culp Krista A.P. Hatcher The DLI regulates state wage and hour, Women s Economic Security Act, workers compensation and workplace safety laws. The Deputy Commissioner from DLI will give an overview of current hot topics at DLI, discuss common mistakes employers are making, share best practices and answer your tough state employment law questions. Steven E. Helland Thomas B. Henke Loan T. Huynh Mary M. Krakow Debra J. Linder Jessica Looman has served as Deputy Commissioner at the DLI since December She is responsible for the strategic coordination of the five DLI divisions to meet the agency s objective of ensuring equitable, healthy and safe work and living environments for Minnesota. She has been the assistant commissioner for the agency s Construction Codes and Licensing and Labor Standards and Apprenticeship Divisions since January 2011 and continues to directly oversee these divisions. Norah E. Olson Bluvshtein Debra A. Schneider Bridget R. Penick Joseph M. Sokolowski Anne M. Radolinski Teresa M. Thompson Richard A. Ross Ashley R. Thronson Karen G. Schanfield David G. Waytz

6 Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. 200 South Sixth Street Suite 4000 Minneapolis, Minnesota Fredrikson & Byron s 32nd Annual Employment and Labor Law Seminar Wednesday, October 26, 2016