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November

Thursday, Nov. 14
4:00 ET
1:00 PT

Employment Law Update:

A Discussion with LEAP 2025 Speakers

Educational interview with LEAP speakers on current employment law topics:

Election Analysis: Jim Plunkett, Ogletree Deakins
Emotional Intelligence, Psychological Safety and Building Connections: Julius Rhodes
Pregnancy Accommodations: Jennifer Trulock

Are you finding it increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-changing landscape of regulations and hurdles in the corporate world?

Like many companies and HR professionals, you are likely struggling to keep up with the dizzying amount of regulations and challenges coming your way. This includes the latest rules regarding pregnancy accommodations. In fact, we’re already seeing court cases against employers ignoring the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.

And once the November votes are counted for the White House and Congress, employers will need to deal with the repercussions. Through this turmoil, you still need to foster connections with your employees, keep engagement numbers up and provide a psychologically safe environment for your workers.

Attend this FREE session and hear our employment law experts explore these challenges and how to deal with them. Leave with actionable takeaways on how your organization can develop a plan to move forward.

Then consider attending LEAP 2025, March 19-21 in Las Vegas, featuring all of these topics — more than 30 sessions on the biggest employment law issues plaguing HR professionals.

Speakers

Joseph (Joe) Beachboard is a nationally recognized employment lawyer who has been moderating the LEAP program for more than two decades. He has more than 30 years of experience representing management in a wide variety of employment and labor matters in perhaps the most challenging state in the nation for employers: California. He is a founding member of the Management Labor and Employment Roundtable (a LEAP sponsor) and regularly speaks before human resource and employer groups on cutting-edge employment law topics.
Joe Beachboard Beachboard Consulting

Jim Plunkett is a shareholder in the D.C. office of Ogletree Deakins and previously served as the Director for Labor Law Policy at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, where he focused on legislation, regulations and policy decisions that impact the workplace. Prior to joining the chamber, Jim was an associate at a national law firm, where he advised employers concerning their legal obligations under federal laws. Jim also has served as an attorney at the National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation (NRTW), where he advised employers concerning their rights in union cases.
Jim Plunkett Shareholder - Ogletree Deakins

Jennifer Trulock is a partner at Bradley Arant Boult Cummings in Dallas, where she is a member of the firm’s Labor & Employment Practice Group. She counsels companies on how to manage workplace legal issues and prevent employment lawsuits, and defends employers against employment claims and represents clients in administrative proceedings. Jennifer is also experienced in handling acquisition/divestiture employment issues and all aspects of noncompetition and other restrictive covenant agreements.
Jennifer Trulock Bradley Arant Boult Cummings

Julius E. Rhodes, founder of the mpr group, a human resources and management professional services firm, is a sought-after keynote speaker. He is the author of BRAND: YOU Personal Branding for Success in Life and Business. He has a bachelor’s of science in human resources from Roosevelt University and a master’s of science from Loyola University’s Institute of Human Resource and Industrial Relations. In 1997 he received a lifetime designation as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), the highest level of professional accomplishment in human resources. Rhodes has facilitated numerous human resources-related activities in a variety of segments.
Julius E. Rhodes mpr group

Bonuses when you register

Answers to 11 Common ADA Accommodation Requests

Everyone who signs up will receive our new white paper, Answers to 11 Common ADA Accommodation Requests. Accommodations are an important part of any employer’s job, and not meeting legal requirements for a request may result in serious consequences. It’s crucial to have a firm understanding of what’s expected of HR and leadership when any accommodation request is filed.

Politics at Work

As a free bonus for attending, you’ll get our newly created white paper Politics at Work. Banning all political discussions is difficult and nearly impossible to enforce, but with the right tools, you can turn down the heat, even when political tensions seem to be at an all-time high.

Effective Leadership

Everyone who signs up will receive a copy of Effective Leadership. Simply being in a management position doesn’t make someone an effective leader. Leaders shape the culture, practices and communication styles of the organizations and teams they lead. It takes more than just good intentions to be an effective leader — it takes the right skills. Learn the basics with this new white paper and discover how to be an effective leader.