AIM: Employment Law Seminars June 23-24, 2009

Are you and your company up-to-date on new policies regarding employee/employers rights?

The Associated Industries of Missouri (AIM) along with The Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce invites you to attend The 2009 Employment Law Seminars.

Schedule of Events

Session I

        Tuesday, June 23, 2009  1:00p.m 5:00pm

Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce

911 Main Street, Kansas City, MO 64105

     World Trade Center Conference Room-25^th Floor

*Parking is validated for the 811 Main Garage, Commerce Garage, (10 E. 10^th Street) and the Tower Garage (between 9^th and 10^th streets on Walnut). We cannot validate parking for any other garage.

Cost: $60.00-Members

    $120.00-Non Members

For registration information contact AIM ask for Jan at:

(573) 634-2246 or jschanbacher@aimo.com

Navigating Employee Leave Entitlements

Instructors: Michael Harris & Elizabeth Rice

·         FMLA Leave understanding employee FMLA leave entitlements, including intermittent leave, reduce-schedule leave, and leave to care for a family member; employee and employer reporting and certification obligations under the law.

·         New FMLA regulations-The effects of the new regulations on your FMLA policies and procedures

·          Family Military Leave and ADA-Employer obligation to provide reasonable accommodations (such as leave requests), and an update on new ADA amendments.

·         Proposed & recently enacted leave legislation: President Obama’s First 100 day: This section will include an update on proposed employment law legislation that will likely be addressed by the new Administration, including Working Family Flexibility Act, Employee Free Choice Act, RESPECT, ENDA, and any other issues that will affect employment law.

Session II

        Wednesday, June 24, 2009  8:00am  12:00pm

Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce

911 Main Street, Kansas City, MO 64105

World Trade Center Conference Room-25^th Floor

*Parking is validated for the 811 Main Garage, Commerce Garage, (10 E. 10^th Street) and the Tower Garage (between 9^th and 10^th streets on Walnut). We cannot validate parking for any other garage.

Cost: $60.00-Members

              $120.00-Non Members

For registration information contact AIM ask for Jan at:

(573) 634-2246 or jschanbacher@aimo.com

Minimizing Employment Litigation

Instructors: Dennis Collins & Amy Blaisdell

·         FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act) This program will highlight and analyze the new changes under the FMLA which became effective January 16, 2009. Will provide practical advice on such issues as what is considered a serious condition under recent court rulings.

·         EFCA (Employee Free Choice Act) As a result of a change in the presidential administration, there is the likelihood that the EFCA will pass in some form. Learn what you can do in advance to minimize a union organization drive at your company.

·         Day-to-Day Employment Advise on Minimizing Employment Litigation: Provide each employer with examples of the most common mistakes that lead ton litigation and practical tips to avoid these mistakes.