Managing Family and Parental Rights in the Workplace May 11, 2012

1 General Recertification Credit

The make-up of today's family has changed significantly from 10 years ago, and even the most sophisticated employers find themselves struggling to stay abreast of the latest changes and implications to their organizations.

Examine federal and California laws that impact family and parental rights in the workplace, from FMLA leave, leave for children's school activities, and lactation accommodation, to domestic violence victims' needs in the workplace, rights for same-sex couples, and elder care issues.

We will also take a look at the growing trend of litigation challenging "family responsibility discrimination," including how to recognize and prevent employment actions that could run afoul of the various laws that come into play.

About the Presenters
Michele Ballard Miller, Shareholder at Miller Law Group. With 29 years' experience practicing exclusively in the area of labor and employment law, Ms. Miller represents management in the full range of litigation, from wrongful termination to sexual harassment and disability discrimination. Ms. Miller also provides strategic advice on employment risk management and is a frequent lecturer on employment issues for clients and outside groups.

Carolyn Rashby, Special Counsel at Miller Law Group. Ms. Rashby has represented and counseled management on a wide range of employment matters, including wage and hour, leaves of absence, discrimination, harassment, and employee handbooks and personnel practices. Ms. Rashby has written hundreds of articles and employer compliance materials touching on all aspects of California employment law. Prior to joining Miller Law Group, Ms. Rashby wrote the monthly California Employer Advisor and California Wage and Hour Advisor newsletters. She is a regular presenter in Miller Law Group's Employment Law Update webinar series.

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