Date & Time
February 27 – 28, 2017
Location
Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library
1515 SW 10th Avenue
Topeka, KS 66605
Registration
Early Bird Deadline Feb 1, 2017
SHRM Member – $199
Non-SHRM Member – $249
After Feb 1, 2017
SHRM Member – $249
Non-SHRM Member – $299
Overview
Review employment law and employee benefit issues that impact HR today. The conference also includes HR Day on the Hill at the Kansas Statehouse to learn the legislative process that forms HR laws in Kansas. Network with other HR professionals, and learn the tips, tools and resources to help your company mitigate risk.
Monday, February 27th
8:15 am – Registration & Continental Breakfast
8:45 am – Welcome & Opening Comments
9:00 am – Employment Law Update – Denise Drake, Polsinelli
10:00 am – HR Update Under the Trump Administration – Alan Rupe, Lewis Brisbois
11:00 am – Break
11:10 am – EEOC: Latest Trends and What to Expect – Lindsey Poling, Jackson Lewis P.C.
12:00 pm – Lunch
1:00 pm – NLRB Guidance for HR – Brian Christensen, Jackson Lewis P.C.
2:00 pm – Leave & Return to Work – Terry Mann, Martin Pringle Attorneys at Law
3:00 pm – Break
3:10 pm – Avoiding Background Check Pitfalls – Melody Rayl, Fisher & Phillips, LLP
4:10 pm – Legislative Advocacy – Natalie Bright, Bright & Carpenter Consulting
5:00 pm – Closing Remarks
5:30 – 7:30 pm – Networking Reception at Blue Moose Bar & Grill (3030 SW Wanamaker Rd, Topeka)
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Tuesday, February 28th
Optional breakout for Day on the Hill – 8:15 am to noon
8:15 am – Registration & Continental Breakfast
8:45 am – Welcome & Opening Comments
9:00 am – LGBT Issues – Jacquelyn Vavroch, Ogletree Deakins
10:00 am – Retirement Benefit Law Update and Trends – Mike Smoots, Lawing Financial
11:00 am – Break
11:10 am – Wellness Programs-Legal Rules for HR – Steve Smith, Hinkle Law Firm
12:10 pm – Lunch
1:00 pm – ACA Update – Linda Shephard, Kansas Health Institute
2:00 pm – Wage & Hour Update – Molly Keppler, Stinson Leonard Street LLP
3:00 pm – Break
3:10 pm – Revised Form 1-9: What you need to know – Jennifer Nelson, U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Svc
4:10 pm – Closing Remarks