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 This program has been approved for 2 general credit hours toward PHR, SPHR and GPHR recertification through the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI). For more information about re-certification, please visit the HRCI website at www.hrci.org. |
Breakfast Rates:
Members: $50.00
Non-Members: $60.00 |
Agenda:
7:30am - Check-in begins
8:00am - Session begins
10:00am - Session ends
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Location:
Park City Club
5956 Sherry Lane Ste1700
Dallas, TX 75225
(214) 373-0756
Click here for directions
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Governmental Affairs Breakfast Series Program
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Facing Cancer and Other Catastrophic Illnesses in the Workplace: An HR Perspective
September 30, 2010
7:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
About the Program:
There is no question that catastrophic illnesses impact our employees and their families in significant ways. In this session, we will learn:
- How can you better support your employees and your company
- What do you say? What can you offer? What can you do for your employees?
- What are the costs associated with chronic illnesses
- The legal issues and implications of FMLA, ADAAA and other legislation that affect your ability to manage illnesses, leaves and related circumstances
- Success stories, best practices and strategies
About Our Breakfast Series Facilitators:
 Karen Griffin is a Partner in the Dallas office of Jackson Lewis LLP and has over 10 years experience in employment law and assists clients in all major areas of employment law and labor relations. She handles a docket of both class and individual litigation, including various claims of employment discrimination, wage and hour violations, wrongful discharge, whistleblower, breach of contract, and breach of confidentiality and noncompetition agreements. Karen also conducts EEO and wage and hour compliance audits, as well as internal investigations involving harassment and other workplace complaints. Karen was recognized as a "2008 Texas Rising Star" by Law & Politics. Karen is admitted to practice in Texas and in all United States District Courts for the Northern, Southern, Eastern and Western Districts of Texas. She is a member of the Dallas Association of Young Lawyers.
 Dan Hartsfield is a Partner in the Dallas office of Jackson Lewis LLP. For more than 25 years, Dan has represented employers on a national basis. For over the past 12 years, he chaired the labor and employment practice group at his previous firm. His practice is exclusively devoted to the representation of management in individual, class and collective actions under SOX, Title VII, ADEA, ADA and FLSA. He is regularly involved in whistleblower, wage/hour and employment litigation and in union organizational and decertification issues, labor contract negotiations, strike planning, unfair labor practice cases, and labor arbitrations. He is Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and is recognized as a Texas "Super Lawyer" and listed as one of the "Best Lawyers in Dallas" in D Magazine. He is listed in the Chambers USA Guide America's Leading Business Lawyers since 2004 and The Best Lawyers in America since 2005.
Payment is due before or at the meeting. No POs or requests for invoicing can be honored. Checks should be made payable and mailed five days prior to the event and sent to:
Dallas HR
4100 Spring Valley Road, Suite 300
Dallas, TX 75244
214-631-8775
214-631-4533 - Fax
IMPORTANT: Advance reservations with payment are strongly recommended. Payment will be required for reservations made but not kept, unless cancelled prior to the registration deadline indicated. To receive cancellation credit, you must fax your cancellation request to Dallas HR four days before the scheduled event. No-shows will be billed.
Outstanding balances may result in exclusion from future meeting registration.
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