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Fredrikson & Byron’s Employment Law SeminarDes Moines, Iowa • Friday, October 4, 2019

UNMASK POTENTIAL RISK.Get in front of compliance issues and workplace problems before they escalate. Learn to anticipate and mitigate liabilities at Fredrikson & Byron’s annual Employment Law Seminar.

From legal complexities and cultural norms to performance concerns and difficult personalities, our half-day seminar goes beyond the surface to offer legal and practical guidance for fostering a positive, productive and compliant workplace.

With a focus on proactive strategies, our experienced attorneys will cover accommodations for physical and mental health disabilities, employee benefits, the legalization of marijuana, employee handbooks, disciplinary documentation and more. You’ll leave informed, empowered and ready to address any gaps in current workplace practices.

11:30 a.m. Registration and Buffet Lunch

12:25 p.m. Welcome

12:30 p.m. Mental Health Issues in the Workplace

1:15 p.m. Benefits Update

1:45 p.m. Handbook Hangups: Ensuring Your Policies are

2:30 p.m. Break

2:45 p.m. Marijuana Maze: Tips for Employers on Navigating the Changing Legal Landscape

3:15 p.m. FMLA and ADA Update: Practical Tips from Recent Cases

3:45 p.m. Strategies for More Effective Discipline Documentation

4:30 p.m. Q&A Panel

5:00 p.m. Seminar Concludes

AGENDA

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TOPICSMental Health Issues in the WorkplaceEmily S. PontiusMental illnesses, including anxiety and depression, pose special challenges for employees and employers. This session will discuss practical ways to accommodate employees, handle questioning co-workers and continue to manage performance through difficult times.

Benefits UpdateDebra J. LinderThis session will provide an update on current developments in retirement, health and other benefit plans.

Handbook Hangups: Ensuring Your Policies are Bridget R. PenickLearn what’s trending in the courts and agencies that may impact your company’s employee handbook and personnel policies. The takeaways from this session will leave you with a .

Marijuana Maze: Tips for Employers on Navigating the Changing Legal LandscapeKendra D. SimmonsMarijuana is being legalized at an increasing pace at the state level and challenging employers, as marijuana remains prohibited under federal law. This session will provide an update on marijuana legalization, focusing on Iowa law; predictions for the future; and tips for employers on how to navigate these constant changes.

FMLA and ADA Update: Practical Tips from Recent CasesOlivia N. NorwoodThis session will examine recent FMLA and ADA cases that companies should know and understand. It will include practical applications for companies dealing with challenging leave and accommodation compliance issues.

DEBRA J. LINDER OLIVIA N. NORWOOD

BRIDGET R. PENICK EMILY S. PONTIUS

KENDRA D. SIMMONS PATRICK D. SMITH

FREDRIKSON & BYRON SPEAKERS

Strategies for More Effective Discipline DocumentationPatrick D. SmithDocumentation is an essential tool for managing HR issues and reducing the legal risk associated with employee discipline and discharge. This session will discuss strategies for making discipline documentation simpler, faster and more effective.

Contact Kelsey Anderson at kanderson@fredlaw.com

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Friday, October 4, 2019Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown 101 E Locust Street Des Moines, IA 50309

Note: Applications for HRCI HR (General) credits, Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for the SHRM-CPSM or SHRM-SCPSM and Iowa CLE and Minnesota CLE credits have been submitted.

www.fredlaw.com/iaemploymentREGISTER

Fredrikson & Byron’s 35th Annual Employment and Labor Law Seminar will be held in Minneapolis on Thursday, November 7, 2019. Information on this full-day seminar can be found at www.fredlaw.com/mnemployment.

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