Representative Tim Walberg (R-MI)
Chairman, U.S. House Subcommittee on Workforce Protections
Representative Walberg serves on the House Education and Workforce Committee as Chair of the Workforce Protections Subcommittee which has jurisdiction over laws governing wages and hours of workers including, but not limited to, the Davis-Bacon Act, and the Fair Labor Standards Act; the Family and Medical Leave Act; and workers’ safety and health statutes. Chairman Walberg will cover his subcommittee's agenda as well as the overall labor and employment outlook for the House in 2012. California's Wage and Hour laws are more complex from those in most other states and often require employers to do more. Ambiguous standards and confusing differences between California and federal laws can lead to a variety of forms of non-compliance that are surprisingly common. And, the potential exposure for even an innocent mistake can be costly. Hear from a legal expert familiar with the ins and outs of California law on the best approach to handling your employees within "The Golden State."
Sharon Masling
Chief of Staff
Office of Commissioner Chai R. Feldblum
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
James A. Paretti, Jr., Esq.
Special Assistant to
Commissioner Victoria A. Lipnic
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) agenda is always of great interest to the retail industry, including the recent issue regarding pre-employment screening. EEOC lead counsels for commissioners Chai Feldblum and Victoria Lipnic - Sharon Masling and James Paretti, Jr., respectively - will provide an inside look into what the commissioners may be considering on this issue, and other current initiatives of the EEOC.
The Supreme Court's decision in Wal-Mart v. Dukes has been a game-changer in employment class actions. Hear the latest on the real effects of Dukes on class certification and other issues.
Senator Johnny Isakson (R-GA)
Senator Johnny Isakson will address forum participants, providing his perspective, insight and a behind-the-scenes look at what retailers can expect from the Seanate in 2012, particularly on labor and employment issues.
Senator Isakson (R-GA) is a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee and the Senate author of the “Representation Fairness Restoration Act” designed to reverse the NLRB’s Specialty Healthcare case decision.
Brian Hayes
National Labor Relations Board Member
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has taken on an active labor agenda - including sanctioning the creation of micro-bargaining units and so-called ambush elections - that will have far-reaching implications for the retail industry. While many assumed that the Board would not have a quorum, President Obama's recent appointments ensure that we can now expect more regulations in the coming year. NLRB Member Brian Hayes will provider an insider's view on what to expect in 2012.
Chuck Cohen
Senior Counsel
Morgan Lewis
Former NLRB Member
Peter Schaumber (invited)
Former Chairman
National Labor Relations Board
Following NLRB Member Brian Hayes' presentation, two former NLRB members, Chuck Cohen and Peter Shaumber, will give their analysis on both current NLRB activities and what they expect to come down the pike. More labor relations initiatives emerged from the National Labor Relations Board in 2011 than perhaps the last 25 years combined. As you work on deciphering the implications of these decisions, this panel of leading retailers will provide examples of how they are adapting to this new wave of rule-makings and case decisions being promulgated in Washington. Following the panel discussion, attendees will participate in table discussions. |
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