Surviving the HR Wild: A Legal Safari 

SEMINAR/WEATHER UPDATE:  We are posting this note to inform you that the “Legal Safari” seminar scheduled for tomorrow, 4/19, in Wisconsin Dells is still on and will take place as scheduled.  We recognize that the weather conditions in some parts of the area were extreme in the past 24 hours, but hope that everything will now start clearing and everyone will still be able to attend.  However, the safety of our guests and their families is paramount, and if you will be unable to attend, please contact us.  Thank you.

Join us as we spend a day guiding you through the jungle of employment laws that tangle your decisions and obstruct your path to success. Having counseled and defended employers for decades, our experienced attorneys will provide real solutions to the complex issues that you encounter on a daily basis, including the following:

8:30 a.m. - Noon (each presentation 30 minutes)

Effective Documentation - You know you are supposed to do it, but do you know... why, what, when and how to document? Joe Laverty

I Paid Her A Salary; What Do You Mean I Have to Pay Overtime? - 10 of the most common and problematic employer misconceptions under the FLSA. Sean Darke

He Is Because I Say He Is! - Keys for using independent contractors - lawfully. Nancy Joerg

ObamaCare: Preparing to "Play or Pay" - What you should be doing now and what you will need to do in the future. Peter Hansen

He Cannot Lift, But He Can Type... A little - The role of "qualification" in the duty to accommodate under the ADA. Jim Sherman

When Harry Becomes Sully - How to handle new identities and other problematic I-9 issues. Ryan Helgeson

Tracking the White Rhino - Are unions becoming extinct? Explore important trends and developments on the role of unions in today's workplace. Richard Wessels

1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Hidden Treasures - 10 common sense, legal truths that will surprise you and most certainly assist your decision-making process. Alan Seneczko

You Can't Take It With You - Drafting, enforcing and hiring employees subject to non-compete and trade secret agreements. Jennifer Murphy

Have You Thought About Retiring? - Is it ever permissible to inquire about an employee's retirement plans? Learn when ageist comments are permissible - or unlawful. Walter Liszka

This Company Sucks: "Like?" - Drafting a lawful social network policy under current NLRB standards. Chad Staul

Whose Headache Is It? - Requests for intermittent FMLA leave are the most vexing problem that HR professionals encounter. Discover some solutions for dealing with them. Ryan Young

Looking Back in Time - What you need to know about background checks, including requirements under the FCRA and the EEOC's new guidelines on arrest and conviction records. Anthony Caruso

He Said What??? - Guidelines for conducting an effective and meaningful investigation. Phoebe Taurick

Register Now!

 CANCELLATIONS must be received 72 hours prior to seminar for full refund. 

We reserve the right to limit registration to representatives of management.

Kalahari Resort and Convention Center - Wisconsin Dells, WI

When you visit Kalahari Resorts, you’ll know right away you’re somewhere special. Featuring an exciting mix of rides, slides and adventures, it’s an incredible time for the whole family. From the amazing water park to the thrilling Indoor Theme Park, it offers an array of attractions for all ages.

Plus amenities such as:

• Kalahari Spa and Salon
• Fitness & Training Center
• Championship golf at Trappers Turn
• Several exceptional dining options

Check out their website www.kalahariresorts.com.

By Car- Easy access directly off of the interstate. Driving Directions

15 Minutes from Baraboo
1 Hour from Madison
2 Hours from Milwaukee
3.5 Hours from Chicago
4 hours to Minneapolis

Wessels Sherman is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors.  State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit.  Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.learningmarket.org.

Continuing Education Program Learning Objectives

This event is designed for Management Representatives, Human Resource professionals and Accounting professionals. Attendees will gain an understanding of employment laws and issues employers encounter on a daily basis and how to handle them appropriately.

Program Level/Prerequisites/Preparation:

• This program is considered a basic or introductory level program, with no prerequisites or advance preparation required.
• This program is considered a "Group-Live" offering.
• For information regarding administrative policies such as complaint and refund, please contact Barb Kozlowski at 262-560-9696.