Don't scramble when the time comes. Do you know if police body camera footage is subject to the Freedom of Information Act? The use of video surveillance has dramatically increased in the past few years, both in frequency of its use and the types of technology available. These videos are at the center of public debate and dispute in high profile police investigations, and a large component is the determination of whether to release these video...

Learn practices to properly prepare workplace policies to avoid enforcement action by the EEOC, DOL and NLRB. Employers often fall into one of two categories with regard to employment law compliance. One category consists of employers who are simply unaware of their responsibilities implicated by the ADA, the PDA, wage and hour laws, and EEOC and NLRB enforcement initiatives. The second group consists of employers who are aware of their respon...

Gain a better understanding of the hottest topics in Connecticut employment law. This topic is designed to bring the Connecticut employer up-to-date on three of the most challenging aspects of HR management in 2016: wage compliance, social media and health care reform. Learn the status of the proposed federal regulations which are expected to require employers to pay overtime to more than 5 million employees now on salary. In addition, you'll...

Understand personal electronic devices and how to stay compliant with Ohio's Public Records and Open Meetings Act. Since the introduction of the first commercially available mobile phone and personal computers in the 1980s, personal and business use of these electronic devices has grown exponentially. With the ability to do more work on our electronic devices comes public officials' responsibility to remember the requirements of Ohio's Public...

Dirty laundry and county board meetings - what do these have in common? Both could be subject to the Freedom of Information Act. Whether and when electronic communications such as emails, text messages, social media posts and tweets are subject to public records laws is a confusing and challenging question for public officials and journalists alike. Learn when such electronic communications must be disclosed and when they may remain confidenti...

Gain a better understanding of the most pressing Virginia employment laws and keep your company compliant. Too often employers in Virginia are blindsided by legal action as a result of seemingly routine personnel processes such as the classification of workers as independent contractors or employees, the application and interview process, and disciplining employees, among others. This topic will familiarize you with common mistakes made by emp...

Understand the scope of Wisconsin's Public Records and Open Meeting Laws and get to the information you desire. State and local government impacts everyone's lives. Wisconsin's Public Records Law and Open Meetings Law are designed to allow the public to obtain "the greatest possible information regarding the affairs of government," yet many people, private individuals and governmental officers and employees alike frequently misunderstand the s...

Get up to speed on the most significant Maryland employment law and labor issues. While federal law controls a wide variety of labor and employment issues, state law frequently imposes additional requirements, in most cases more generous to the employee. This topic will address the areas where Maryland law does just that. If you are not aware of special Maryland state and local employment laws, you run the risk of claims and lawsuits that coul...

Turning trash into treasure - discover the methods, technologies and economic expectations of converting waste into usable energy. Receive a brief overview of the North American solid waste management landscape, followed by a review of how energy from waste has evolved since the 1970s. Receive an update on the status of waste-to-energy and conversion technologies including the latest information on technologies, players, and costs. You will be...

Gain a refresher on Pennsylvania's Right-to-Know Law. Decrease time and expense when responding to requests. The Right-to-Know Law has impacted every Commonwealth and local agency since passage in 2009. The law requires agencies to promptly respond to requests for public records, and gives requesters administrative and judicial remedies if agencies fail to comply. This topic is designed to inform agencies how to reduce time and expense in resp...