Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. presents the 2015 HR Law Seminars in the Upstate

August 12, 2015

Upstate, SC – Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Employment Team offers the 2015 HR Law Update this September in the Upstate.

Hot Topics. Through these sessions, you’ll learn about hot topics HR managers are facing today: Immigration, Criminal Background Checks, Independent Contractors, FLSA Violations, Pregnancy Non-Discrimination, and more.

Don’t miss out. In one morning, we’ll cover the basics of HR law in a fast-paced, plain-English way that will provide a whole new level of understanding to anyone who has to deal with the thousands of facets of employment law.

September 22nd – Anderson (Bleckley Inn)

September 23rd – Spartanburg (Summit Pointe Conference Center)

Seminars are complimentary and will start with Registration & Continental Breakfast at 8:00 am. Sessions will begin at 8:30 and conclude by Noon.

To Register, please visit http://www.hsblawfirm.com/news and click on the city of your choice.

SESSION #1 – Wage and Hour Compliance: The most common FLSA violations. A discussion about most common unintentional FLSA violations, as well as situations to avoid. Presented by Chris Gantt-Sorenson

SESSION #2 – Immigration: What you need to know about President Obama’s executive action on Immigration. Presented by Garrett D. Steck

SESSION #3 – Independent Contractors: Are workers provided by staffing companies truly independent contractors or are they really your employees under the law? Tips on how to draft your staffing agreements to avoid the consequences of incorrectly classifying workers provided by a third party. Presented by Emily H. Farr

SESSION #4 – Can the Box be Banned? Employers with a Legal Duty to Conduct Criminal Background Checks. Presented by Andrea H. Brisbin

SESSION #5 – Pregnancy Non-Discrimination Act: Directives from the Supreme Court’s ruling in Young v. UPS and its impact on the EEOC’s guidance and the Pregnancy Non-Discrimination Act Amendments. Presented by Pierce T. (Perry) MacLennan

SESSION #6 – Open Forum: A free exchange of information and ideas covering today’s topics and beyond. Attendees are encouraged to come ready with questions to ask the lawyers.

For more information, please contact Keely Yates, [email protected], 803-779-3080.