	New President
+	New Congress
=	New HR Worries for Employers

The annual LEAP conference is regarded as the most expert and entertaining way for HR professionals and employment law attorneys to learn practical, real-world strategies to comply with the latest employment law mandates. And attendance at LEAP 2009 is more vital than ever.

The political shift in Washington means massive change in virtually every sector of business and government. But perhaps no other area is impacted as radically as the field of employment and labor law.

At LEAP 2009, more than 30 of America's top employment lawyers will educate you on the vital employment law issues you'll tackle in 2009: FMLA, wage-and-hour law, harassment, discrimination, benefits, union issues and more. Plus, small group sessions make it easy to have YOUR employment law questions answered by an expert.

Who Should Attend …

Human resources VPs, directors & managers
HR consultants
Business owners and managers
Employment law attorneys
In House Counsel
CFOs and controllers

… And Why!

The first 100 days of a new administration--perfect timing!
More than 30 employment law attorneys and HR experts on hand to network with a select group of your colleagues - attendance is limited to just 175 elite HR professionals. Get ALL your questions answered!
3 FREE pre-conference sessions to choose from
2 FREE HR Specialist bonus subscriptions
Las Vegas at NCAA basketball time!

Event Update

Workplace weirdness

Published 02/27/2009

You can’t make this stuff up. From workday obscene phone calls to old-age jokes while interviewing a 55-year-old (for an HR position, no less!), employees do the darnedest things. And whose job is it to undo the damage? Why, HR, of course. Here are a few recent cases you can file under Workplace Weirdness.

Fewer jobs = more employee lawsuits

Published 02/12/2009

There aren’t many people thriving in today’s tough economy, but your employees’ plaintiff attorneys may be the exceptions to the rule. Employment law class-actions are skyrocketing – and the trend shows no signs of slowing.

New law makes suing employers easier

Published 02/5/2009

What was the first bill signed into law by President Obama? The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act. This legislation makes it easier than ever for employees to sue over pay discrimination- even actions that took place years or even decades ago. And it's only the first of several pro-employee moves taking place in Washington.

Wage-and-hour violations cost Wal-Mart $640 million

Published 01/14/2009

Wal-Mart is known for, among other things, its friendly greeters. But 2009 is giving the retailer a not-so-friendly greeting: a $640 settlement for wage-and-hour violations under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and numerous state violations.

Litigation "gold rush" in the Golden State?

Published 01/2/2009

California leads the nation in many trends - including employment lawsuits. Two recent decisions from the Golden State may lead to a "gold rush" of litigation statewide, and BEYOND

More FMLA Changes

Published 12/23/2008

Additions to the Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA) contain a number of new provisions that impact both employers AND workers. There are rules on employer and employee notification ... whether "light duty" constitutes leave ... and retroactive settlements of past FMLA leave, among others.

Prepare for HR Changes TODAY

Published 12/8/2008

Mike Fox, an attorney with the Austin office of Ogletree Deakins, will be speaking at LEAP 2009 about the major labor and employment law initiatives that will be addressed by the 111th Congress ... how the Obama White House will respond ... prospective changes at the NLRB and the Supreme Court ... and how they will impact employers.

FMLA changes take effect next month

Published 12/5/2008

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) has undergone a massive overhaul - and the changes to this landmark workplace legislation kick in on January 16, 2009. From contact with doctors to military leave and more, the new FMLA will radically change the way you deal with this already-complex topic ...