Continuity of government planning can be complex - walk away better equipped to improve your plan with actionable recommendations. Is your government entity or agency fully prepared for the next disaster? How does your Continuity of Government Plan measure up to current best practices? This topic will answer both of these questions by taking you through a scorecard assessment of your current plan, followed by a detailed review of current best...

Know how to use your stormwater permit to direct a comprehensive stormwater management. Think back fifteen years ago. Storm water management at municipalities, factories, and warehouses focused on keeping water off the streets and occasionally repairing a failing catch basin. Storm water issues were typically "out of sight, out of mind;" unless a drenching rain event drew attention to a clogged pipe or eroding channel. Now, as we begin 2018, m...

Make sure your policies and procedures are in compliance with all of the recent changes to Federal employment law. A number of significant changes to Federal employment law have taken place in recent years. These changes affected employers' obligations in areas such as hiring, wages, discrimination, and termination. During this topic, we will: (1) review the significant changes to employment law, legal and administrative changes from 2017; (2)...

Gain valuable information on employment law updates in Illinois.You will be presented with valuable insight in order to better manage and take control over difficult employment and labor issues impacting your Illinois operations. In addition to substantive law topics such as new Pregnancy Protections, Criminal History Inquiries, Wage and Hour Updates, Unfair Competition Developments, Salary History Gag Trends, Right to Work Developments, Biom...

Get an overview of recent changes to laws and policies affecting employment law in Arkansas. Specifically, the topics will cover recent legislative changes and recent cases relating to Arkansas laws affecting employment, such as: medical marijuana use, wage & hour, discrimination and retaliation in employment, non-compete agreements, and more. Additionally, a portion of the presentation will review the current status of pending changes to...

Gain understanding of the latest developments and challenges facing employers in the State of Michigan. If you work at or counsel a Michigan-based company, this presentation will alert you to hot topics in Michigan employment law, along with national topics that may change how you implement workplace policies. There will also be broader national application of the topics discussed. Notably, this webinar will detail impacts from the following:...

Understand the unique framework of laws, regulations, and rules of interpretation when dealing with government contracts. Unlike private contracts in a commercial setting, public contracts between your business and the Federal government exist within a unique framework of laws, regulations, and rules of interpretation. Without a detailed understanding of how government contracts are formed and administered, business owners are at risk of losin...

Know how to balance the interest of your company with cooperating with the EPA inspectors. Most environmental enforcement begins with an EPA inspection of the event or facility, and the inspection can be the most critical phase of the entire enforcement process. Although EPA and the states have broad inspection authority, companies are often at a loss regarding how to handle an environmental inspection. As a result, inspectors are often allowe...

Gain valuable information on employment law updates in Colorado. This material is designed to update you on the hottest topics in employment law in Colorado. Maintaining best employment practices is critical to the success of every organization. Each year brings new and amended rules and regulations that govern the employer-employee relationship. These constant changes can challenge employers in keeping up with the law and ensuring their prac...

Gain a better understanding of Florida's ever-changing employment laws and keep your company safe. Employment laws in Florida, and across the country, are changing at a rapid pace. Employers are often left unsure about their obligations when it comes to issues such as medical marijuana, which has recently become legal in the sunshine state. Further, employers are facing questions about their obligations to employees and clients on matters such...