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Discover Critical Hawaii Employment Law Updates

With a new leader heading to the White House, new legislation and regulations on the horizon, and the turbulent economy – are you ready for the changes headed to your organization?

Are you prepared for the law changes coming in 2009?

Are you looking for strategies to help your organization thrive?

How will you protect your organization, and yourself, from liability?

Then attend the 2nd Annual Hawaii Employment Law Conference to acquire the compliance updates and tactics for success to conquer your employment law challenges! Join your colleagues from across the state who will gather in Honolulu on March 26-27, 2009, to hear cutting-edge solutions on your most pressing employment law and HR management issues.

Key Reasons to Attend:

• Leading Employment Law and HR Specialists: Hear leading employment law attorneys and HR professionals who will share valuable insights
• New Court Decisions and Legislation: Minimize your liability risks by learning what recent cases and new legislation mean for Hawaii employers
• Proven Human Resource Best Practices: Acquire innovative strategies to protect your bottom line and add value to your organization
• Case Study Success Stories: Find out what leading Hawaii employers are doing to manage their HR risks
• Outstanding Networking Opportunities: Meet leading employment law attorneys, HR experts, and colleagues from across the state to meet and share solutions in a relaxed and entertaining environment

KEYNOTE SESSIONS:

KEYNOTE SESSION - Handling an Administrative Investigation: Minimizing Liability and Reducing Your Risks When Responding to EEOC/HCRC or DOL/DLIR Complaints
When it comes to investigations, not only are they unavoidable, but if you aren’t ready when the government knocks on your door, you may be leaving your organization exposed to costly fines and potential liability. This session will help you discover how to respond to a complaint and manage an investigation from the EEOC/HCRC or the DOL/DLIR.

• Discerning the differences between federal and state investigations
• Responding to a notification of an employee complaint
• Preparing for agency interviews and on-site visits
• Successful strategies for mediation and dispute resolution
• Avoiding the top mistakes employers make

Bill Hoshijo, Executive Director
HAWAII CIVIL RIGHTS COMMISSION

KEYNOTE SESSION - Legislative and Regulatory Update: New President, New Challenges, and New Laws
After the storm of the 2008 elections, there are a lot of employment issues on the agenda for the President, legislators, and government agencies. The decisions made at the ballot box and in the halls of government will impact your organization. With a new President and the Democrats in control of the House and the Senate, what does 2009 look like?

• President Obama’s employment law agenda
• FMLA update: Military leave, new regulations, and possible expansions
• The ADA Amendments Act of 2008: The impact for Hawaii employers
• The Employee Free Choice Act
• Employment laws on the horizon

Sarah O. Wang, Esq., Partner
MARR JONES & WANG, LLLP

Attending the 2nd annual Hawaii Employment Law Conference will provide you with:

• The very latest update on emerging case law and legislation including the ADA expansion and changes to the FMLA
• Strategies to navigate the confusing overlap of Hawaii and Federal leave laws
• Proven strategies to help manage troublesome HR challenges!
• Case studies, panel discussions, and other information and entertaining sessions on the hottest topics and burning issues in HR and employment law

Don't miss your chance to meet experienced HR Professionals from all industries and organizations. We offer informal networking opportunities where decision-makers can interact with Sponsors and Exhibitors.  Contact Lanette Hanson, Sponsorship/Exhibition Marketing Director, at 704-561-0242 or lhanson@counciloned.com for further details.

"Great conference - lots of information and great speakers!"
Janice Kalanihuia, President, Molokai General Hospital

"Excellent conference - awesome topics, very useful information pertinent to my daily job…"
Mara Paio, HR Manager, West HI Concrete

"Excellent conference - high standard of speakers and very relevant subject matter."
Stuart Putland, Head of Administration, Joint Astronomy Centre