Events with #MeToo

Events

• Black Business Alliance Monthly Meeting - 06/11/2018
  

  Lindabury hosted the Black Business Alliance Chamber of Commerce‘s (BBA) monthly meeting.  The BBA provides training, networking, business support and opportunities for members.  This month’s education topics were provided by members of Lindabury’s Labor & Employment group.

  Topics:

  John Schmidt – Paid Sick Leave:
  On May 2, 2018, Governor Murphy signed New Jersey’s first statewide paid sick leave act into law, becoming effective on October 29, 2018. Learn what employers will now be required to do to be legally compliant.

  Lisa Gingeleskie – Sexual Harassment / Internal Investigations:
  The practice of conducting workplace investigations is often the best way to avoid litigation, as employees who feel their employers have heard their complaints and taken appropriate action are typically less likely to seek redress in court.

  Jim Estabrook – State and Local Tax (SALT) Deductions:
  Learn how the reduced state and local tax deduction will affect businesses.

  Elizabeth Manzo – Medical Marijuana
  What employers need to know about employee drug testing and accommodating employees who are approved medical marijuana patients.

• Reputation Management in the Digital Age - 04/24/2018
  

  In the ongoing backlash against sexual misconduct in the workplace signified by #MeToo, every business is reminded of the importance of protecting itself against the unthinkable: a sudden reputation crisis that could cause lasting – or even fatal – damage.

  The misconduct of a single employee, sexual or otherwise, can unleash a frenzy of public outrage that will test the leadership and communication skills of even the most seasoned executives. An unanticipated crisis can hit at any time. No organization is immune.

  Join Lindabury employment law partner, Kathleen Connelly, as she joins Jon Goldberg, founder and Chief Reputation Architect of Reputation Architects Inc., as a panelist to explain how legal counsel and PR counsel can work together to manage the best possible outcomes in the event of a crisis at your company.

  For more information or to register for this event click here.

• Leadership in a #MeToo World - Webinar - 01/31/2018
  

  The #MeToo movement has unleashed claims of workplace sexual harassment across all industries and shows no signs of fading with the New Year.  Employees have found their voices as a result of #MeToo and employers can expect an uptick in allegations of sexual harassment in the workplace. However, many employers’ anti-harassment programs are outdated, or worse, non-existent. To further complicate matters, many employers are unaware of the actions they must take to avail themselves of critical legal defenses in the event of a charge of workplace harassment.

  Join Kathleen Connelly, a seasoned attorney with over 25 years of investigating and defending claims of sexual harassment, for an informative webinar discussion of how the #MeToo era will affect your workplace and what actions you can take in order to prevent harassment claims.

  To view this recent NJBIA webinar click here.

• #MeToo - Don't Make it #YouToo! - 01/17/2018
  

  It seems that the dawn of each new day brings with it new allegations of improper sexual misconduct. Accusations have not been isolated to a specific industry, as celebrities, media personalities, government officials and business leaders have all been thrust into the public discussion of what is and what is not acceptable workplace behavior.

  Employers need to appreciate that heightened awareness of workplace harassment has created an environment ripe for claims of sexual harassment against the company, its executives and managers. Allegations, even if unfounded or proven false, can be devastating to a business and cause lasting irreparable harm. It doesn’t take a well-known or high profile figure to destroy your company’s engaged workforce, public image and client relationships.

  Join Lindabury’s Labor & Employment Group on January 17th,  for a discussion that will arm you with the tools you need to prevent harassing behavior in your organization.

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  January 17, 2018
  8 AM Registration & Breakfast; 8:30 -10 AM Program