Announcement | Announcement
Announcement | Announcement
Start:Thursday, March 2, 2023 at 8:00 AM
End:Thursday, March 2, 2023 at 10:00 AM
Time Zone:Eastern Time
In recent years, the issues facing employers have spread and mutated almost as fast as the pandemic. Who would have thought at the turn of the century that by 2023, employers would be struggling with cannabis, abortions, artificial intelligence, and weapons in the workplace? Whether you are a seasoned human resource professional, experienced corporate counsel, or the new HR generalist, it is difficult to stay abreast of the latest nuances.Join us as we cover the latest changes and challenges facing employers, including the new federal PUMP Act, Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, and Speak Out Act, the impact of the Dobbs decision on employers, the explosion of disability accommodation requests, the increase in requests for religious accommodations, pay transparency requirements, non-compete restrictions and other current trends weighing companies down. Attendees will learn practical tips and strategies to help lighten the load.
ABOUT PATRICA PRYOR
Patricia Anderson Pryor is a Principal and Litigation Manager of the Cincinnati, Ohio, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. She is a member and leader of the firm's national COVID-19 Taskforce, as well as its Disability, Leave and Health Management practice group. She is an experienced litigator in both state and federal courts, representing and defending employers in nearly every form of employment litigation, including class actions.Ms. Pryor works with employers to avoid litigation by developing effective policies and practices, including accommodation plans, harassment policies, social media policies, FMLA practices, attendance programs, affirmative action programs and wellness plans. She conducts proactive wage and hour audits, harassment investigations and compensation/pay equity reviews. She is a frequent speaker at legal seminars and to employers and professional groups and provides training to managers and human resource professionals on a wide variety of employment and legal issues, including wage and hour issues, harassment, disability, the Family and Medical Leave Act, pay equity and affirmative action obligations. She has been featured on the radio program "Employment Straight Talk" and has published a number of employment law articles.While attending law school, Ms. Pryor was a member of the editorial board of the University of Cincinnati Law Review.
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