Nothing Stays the Same: New Challenges for Wisconsin Employers

Gain a better understanding of hottest issues in Wisconsin employment law.

During the last several years, there have been a flurry of developments and changes to laws that impact Wisconsin employers. This topic will help employers navigate these changes in four key areas. First, a discussion on the recent and proposed changes to state and federal wage and hour laws, including changes to the exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Next, you will be provided guidance to employers in drafting and enforcing restrictive covenants (including noncompetes) in light of recent action by the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Several key union issues related to union elections and union membership that have arisen over the past year will be addressed. Finally, recommendations for drafting enforceable employee handbooks in light of several changes in labor law interpretation will be offered.

Learning Objectives

- You will be able to describe Wisconsin law as it applies to crafting an enforceable restrictive covenant.

- You will be able to identify potential legal pitfalls in employee handbooks, and help you make necessary changes in light of recent NLRB and DOL guidance.

- You will be able to recognize plan for the significant recent changes in wage and hour laws affecting exempt employees and independent contractors under state and federal law.

- You will be able to explain key federal and state labor law developments that encourage union organizing but may discourage union membership, and help you prepare your workplace.

Who should attend?

This live webinar is designed for human resource professionals, Business owners and managers, benefits and payroll professionals, operations managers, presidents, vice presidents, supervisors, managers, controllers, accountants and attorneys.