Staffing companies are being leveraged more and more to provide companies with flexibility and lower risk.  However,  as a staffing company in this role, you are taking on the risk of being an employer for many, many companies with different needs and demands.  You are responsible for legal compliance in a world where employment regulation is tightening.  From “sick and safe leave” to “ban-the-box” to “joint employer liability”, you must know what’s required not only federally but also locally and balance this with what your clients want and need.  It’s a challenging balance.  Join us for a program tailored to staffing companies to address these challenges. In this program, we will cover:

• Negotiating client contracts to balance risk
• Recent developments concerning “joint employment”
• Employment policies for field employees versus internal employees
• Common Trip Ups: Employee Privacy, Wage and Hour Issues, Unlawful Discrimination and Harassment, Reasonable Accommodation

Cost: $85 advanced registration/$105 at the door

* Lunch, with a choice of entree, dessert, and drink, is included in your registration fee.

With the rapid-fire changes coming from the local, state, and federal level regarding employment, it is often difficult to navigate the ever-changing waters of employment compliance. When your business comes under a state or Federal audit, it is a nerve-wracking time. It is essential to have the tools to not only handle an audit, but to be prepared before the auditor knocks on your door. Join us an learn:

• Common pitfalls we see
• Internal processes for ensuring compliance
• What to do if your business is selected for an audit

Presenter: Victoria Bartow, Equinox Business Law Group