Employment Law Update Materials

2022 has flown by. We feel like we are past COVID—yet, are we? Having made it through the end of 2022, maybe COVID, a mid-term election, a new year (2023), there are a myriad of changes and upcoming issues to tackle in the employment law arena. This session will highlight the major changes in the employment law landscape and the potential, likely imminent topics for 2023. You won’t want to miss this critical session.

Key Takeaways:

• A concise summary of 2022 employment law changes of importance for your workplace.
• A prognostication of 2023 employment law topics likely to change our workplaces.

MRA Resource:

• MRA’s Quick Reference Guide to Iowa Employment Laws
• MRA's Quick Reference Guide to Illinois Employment Laws
• MRA’s Quick Reference Guide to Federal Employment Laws

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Employers are frequently faced with challenging issues related to employee leave. This session will cover real-world examples of how to prepare for, plan, manage, and track employee leave issues. Topics will cover compliance and liability risks associated with leave under the Family Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Pregnancy Discrimination Act, and related state laws.

MRA Resources:

• MRA's Chart - Coordinating Leaves of Absence Chart
• MRA Sample Policies for Iowa Leaves of Absence

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Internal Investigations are not only a legal necessity in many cases but serve a practical purpose: this is a tool for identifying and resolving workplace concerns which supports employee health and well-being.

Learning Objectives:

• The legal requirements of an investigation.
• The practical aspects of an investigation.
• How to write a thorough report that protects confidentiality and privilege.
• How to close the loop with the relevant parties and tamp down gossip.

MRA Resources:

• MRA’s Guide to Conducting Effective Internal Investigations
• MRA’s Guide to Investigating a Discrimination or Harassment Complaint
• MRA’s Sample Investigation Questions and Guidelines for Handling Harassment Complaints

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Remote work is no longer an accommodation, it is a reality. Regardless, if your employees are working from another state or prefer hybrid or remote work arrangements, this session will help ensure you are compliant with all of the requirements of remote work.

MRA Resources:

• MRA Sample Remote Working Agreement
• MRA Guide - Considerations for the Remote Employee Lifecycle
• MRA’s Informational Guide: Remote Worker – Expense Reimbursement Laws

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This presentation is intended to educate an audience on various healthy and effective employment practices. We cover topics regarding recruiting and the stages of hiring a new employee, conducting background checks that are compliant with related laws, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), drug testing, and other important considerations regarding employee management.

MRA Resources:

• MRA’s Guide to Diversity and Inclusive Recruiting Practices
• MRA’s Thought Leadership - Hiring the Untraditional Candidate

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