Event Details
2024 Employment Law Update: In-person and virtual options
| Date: | February 22, 2024, 7:30am – 9:30am |
| Organizer: | South Puget Sound SHRM |
| Location: | Emerald Queen Casino & Hotel 2920 East R St. Tacoma, WA 98404 Park in the east/hotel parking garage, and take the elevator up to the 4th floor (casino). When you get off the elevator, the hotel front desk will be off to your left and concierge will guide you to the event space. |
| Price: | $15 for Students; $30 for Members; $50 for Non-Members / Walk-Ins |
| Event Type: | 2024 Chapter Meetings |
| iCal link | Add to Calendar |
Register Here!
Please join us for
2024 Employment Law Update
with
Ben Eckhart
Employment and Labor Attorney, Workplace Law Group
Summary:
2024 promises to be a year bringing changes for employers. There are changes at federal, state, and local levels including updated rules for independent contractors, salary exemptions (proposed), drug testing for WA employers, compliance guidance on discrimination and harassment from the EEOC. And, we will review any significant recent court cases and, finally, share recommended handbook updates.
Learning Objectives:
Participants will be able to:
- Learn about recent SCOTUS decisions that impact employment law
- Get up to speed on administrative agency action in wage and hour law, independent contractor, and joint employment
- Understand the EEOC's 2024 priorities regarding discrimination and harassment regulations
- Review the latest guidance on any suggested handbook updates
Doors open at 7:30 for breakfast and networking conversations!
This program is pending for 1.0 PDCs toward SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification.
1.0 Business Credit approved through HRCI.
About the Speaker:
Ben Eckhart is a Staff Attorney at Workplace Law Group. Ben advises Archbright members and clients in all areas of labor and employment law, conducts investigations, and facilitates trainings. He earned his B.A. from the University of California, Berkeley, and his J.D. from the University of Denver, School of Law. Ben is licensed to practice law in Washington.
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