Biannual JSAHR Legal Seminar Via ZOOM April 8
The Jersey Shore Association for Human Resources (JSAHR) is hosting a half-day legal interactive ZOOM seminar sponsored and presented by the employment law firm of Jackson Lewis that will cover COVID-19 related business issues that impact businesses, organizations, and human resource professionals.
The seminar led by attorneys Luke Breslin, Richard Cino, Noorin Hamid, and Amanda Miller is Thursday, April 8, 2021 8:45 a.m. to Noon. The presentation will include such topics as an update on COVID-19 related litigation in New Jersey; important provisions in the American Rescue Plan impacting employers; issues pertaining to COVID-19 vaccinations, including establishing Point-of-Dispensing (POD), mandating vs. recommending vaccines, etc., employee leaves, and employee discipline; the EEOC’s Revised Enforcement Guidance on Religious Discrimination; discussion regarding proposed amendments to the N.J. Law Against Discrimination; and obligations for federal contractors, including discussion regarding Affirmative Action Plans. A question and answer session is included.
The registration fee of $20 for JSAHR members; $30 for non-members; and free for students and those in-transition must be paid before April 7. Register online at jsahr.shrm.org/events or email Christine Higgins at admin@jsahr.org or call JSAHR at 732-701-7155. Prepaid registrants will receive a Zoom link on April 7.
This program is pending approval for 3.0 SHRM PDC (Professional Development Credits) recertification credit and 3.0 HRCI (Human Resource Certification Institute) General recertification credit.
About the Jackson Lewis Speakers: Luke P. Breslin is an Associate in the Monmouth County offices. He represents employers in workplace law matters in federal and state courts and administrative agencies, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the New Jersey Division of Civil Rights. Richard J. Cino is the Office Managing Principal of Berkeley Heights and Monmouth County offices. He is also co-leader of the Corporate Governance and Internal Investigations practice group. Noorin Hamid is an Associate in the Monmouth office. She represents employers in all areas of labor and employment related matters, with a focus on handling employment litigation matters and offering preventative counseling. Amanda Miller is an Associate in Berkeley Heights, N.J. She focuses her practice on employment litigation, workplace training, and employment counseling.
About Jackson Lewis, P.C.: Jackson Lewis P.C. is among the largest firms in the country dedicated to representing management in labor, employment and benefits law, and related litigation. With 58 offices across the country, the firm has both a national perspective and keen understanding of the nuances of regional business environments. Jackson Lewis represents employers before state and federal courts on a wide range of issues, including discrimination, wrongful discharge, retaliation, whistleblower, health, safety, wage,/hour, pension, and benefits. The firm’s attorneys negotiate collective bargaining before the NLRB, OSHA, and other federal and state agencies.