This 3-hour forum will deliver a high-impact, practitioner-focused briefing designed to align HR strategy with current legal and regulatory realities. The session will emphasize pro-active risk mitigation, defensible documentation, and consistent application of policy, equipping HR leaders with the insights needed to reduce exposure and support business objectives in an incredibly complex employment landscape.
3 SHRM & HRCI Credits!
Topics to be covered will include:
Latest Developments in Employment and Labor Law
Courts, legislatures, and agencies at both the state and federal level have been active in the labor and employment arena. Information will be provided on this activity to help members stay ahead of the curve.
Reductions in force and other important issues in an uncertain economy.
Employers often are forced to make difficult decisions in an uncertain economy, resulting in unhappy employees and the potential for litigation. We will discuss recent developments in this area of employment law and give helpful advice on how to approach these opportunities.
What to do when the government knocks on your door.
When a government agent appears at your facility, are you prepared? We will discuss important tips to follow to protect your organization.
Speaker: Stephen B. Maule
Experience and Practice:
Stephen B. Maule practices in all areas of labor and employment law, including litigation, client counseling, and document preparation and review. Stephen relies extensively on his legal education and experience in serving the Firm’s clients.
Employment
Stephen handles all facets of employment law, including employment discrimination claims under Title VII, the Americans With Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and the Missouri Human Rights Act. He is involved in all aspects of litigating discrimination claims as well as investigating and responding on behalf of management to employee claims before Federal and State administrative agencies. He has appeared in Federal and State courts and administrative agencies throughout the country. In addition, Stephen advises clients on employment-related matters such as personnel policies, daily human resources issues, employment contracts, severance agreements and employee handbooks.
Labor
Stephen provides various services in the labor area, including representing management in arbitration, National Labor Relations Board elections, objections to elections, collective bargaining, strikes and injunctions, and unfair labor practice charges.
Affirmative Action
Stephen has extensive experience handling issues before the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, including preparing Affirmative Action Plans, assisting clients with Compliance Reviews, and compliance with the applicable Executive Order and regulations.
Immigration
Stephen further provides counsel to clients on immigration matters and assists in preparing and filing various immigration petitions with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services on behalf of employers, including H-1B, TN, L, and permanent residency. Stephen also has experience representing employers in investigations conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Education and Certification:
- B.A., University of California-Davis, 1992
- J.D., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1995 (Phi Alpha Delta)
Professional Activities:
- Member, Missouri Bar
- Member, American Bar Association (including the Labor and Employment Law Section)
- Member, Bar Association Metropolitan St. Louis
- Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association
- Member, National Human Resources Association
- Editor, Developing Labor Law (BNA)
Speaker: Timothy W. Bubenik
Timothy W. Bubenik represents the interest of management in all areas of labor and employment law. Before joining McMahon Berger, Tim spent six years with the US Department of Labor where he gained extensive experience in the areas of employment discrimination, affirmative action programs, occupational safety and health, and wage and hour issues. He also actively participated in union activities by representing others during the bargaining and grievance processes.
Tim’s employment practice includes all facets of employment law, including employment discrimination claims under Title VII and the Missouri Commission on Human Rights, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Family and Medical Leave Act. He is involved in litigating employment discrimination claims as well as investigating and responding on behalf of management to employee claims before administrative agencies. Tim also represents management before the National Labor Relations Board in unfair labor practice charges, challenges to elections and post-election conduct. In addition, he advises clients on employment-related matters such as employment contracts and daily human resources issues.
Education and Certification:
- B.A., Southern Illinois University, 2001
- J.D., Charleston School of Law, 2010
Professional Activities:
- Member, the Missouri Bar
- Member, the Bar Association of Metropolitan Saint Louis
- Member, National Industry Liaison Group
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