May 21, 2009

Nonprofits in Lean Times: Employment and Labor Challenges for Nonprofits in the Economic Downturn

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When:
Registration - 1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Program - 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Where:
Venable LLP
575 7th Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20004

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Topics covered:

  • Effectively managing the current economic climate from a human resources perspective.
  • Venable's checklist for conducting a RIF.
  • Controlling litigation costs through preventative audits and better management training on HR issues.
  • Policy changes called for by new and anticipated federal and DC-area laws:
    • Amendments to the Americans with Disabilities Act;
    • Ledbetter Fair Pay Act;
    • DC Paid Sick and Safe Leave Act;
    • New restrictions on government contractors; and
    • Toughened federal agency enforcement of all employee rights laws.

    Speakers:
    David Warner, Partner, Venable LLP
    Grace Lee, Associate, Venable LLP