This presentation will provide the basics on the most common workplace law issues business attorneys are likely to face and will help them in discerning when to handle and when to call in an employment and labor law practitioner.
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Nebraska MCLE #243784, 1.0 CLE Hours (OnDemand credit)
Many business lawyers advise and assist clients on a panoply of issues. At times, and perhaps even often, clients have seemingly simple questions that touch on employment and labor issues. So what’s the harm in using best judgment in responding? Employment and labor law have grown increasingly complex and involve an intricate web of federal, state and local laws as well as the ever-evolving common law. Hiring and firing. Wage and hour. Paid leave. Noncompetes. Independent contractors. The list goes on and on. This presentation will provide the basics on the most common workplace law issues business attorneys are likely to face and will help them in discerning when to handle and when to call in an employment and labor law practitioner.
Mark Fahleson has nearly 30 years of experience in employment and labor law, representing and advising businesses, organizations, insurers, and governmental bodies/officials. His zealous yet cost-effective representation has resulted in numerous successful verdicts from federal and state court judges and juries. Fahleson serves as an adjunct professor teaching Employment Law at the University of Nebraska College of Law and was named one of Nebraska’s top labor and employment law attorneys in the 2022 edition of Chambers USA.
Tara Paulson represents businesses and organizations on myriad employment and labor law issues. Her keen business acumen led the law firm to name has as its Chief Executive Officer in January 2022. Tara is often retained as an attorney workplace investigator and trainer on discrimination, harassment, and other workplace issues. She also has significant experience in employment litigation, including matters involving federal, state, and local employment laws. Tara's experience and skill earned her recognition as Lawyer of the Year (Management) for 2022 by The Best Lawyers in America for Lincoln, Nebraska.
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