The Directors Roundtable Invites You to Attend a Program
For Boards of Directors and Their AdvisorsWEATHERING THE STORM:
HANDLING MAJOR EMPLOYMENT LAW CHALLENGES
SPARKED BY THE ECONOMIC DOWNTURN Thursday, October 22, 2009
8:30 – 11:00 A.M. (8:00 Registration)
The University Club, 76 E. Monroe Street, Chicago
(Business attire is required.)
There is no fee to attend and continental breakfast will be served.
Two hours of Illinois CLE credits are pending. AGENDA
Trimming Labor Costs Without Layoffs
• Legally-sound approaches to pay and benefit reductions, including health
insurance, 401(k)s and other retirement plans, paid time off and other perks
• Employee furloughs and reductions in hours
Determining the Optimal Number of People to Layoff
• Right-sizing the business for current & expected environment
• Reducing the need for multiple rounds of layoffs
Minimizing Litigation Risks When Implementing Layoffs
• Essential considerations in developing and implementing a RIF
• Developing severance packages that meet your obligations under
the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act, ERISA and other laws
Protecting Proprietary and Confidential Information during
Times of Significant Employee Movement
• Using non-compete, non-solicitation and confidentiality agreements
to protect client relationships and trade secrets
• Safeguarding computer information
• Considering proactive solutions to mitigate the loss of proprietary and
confidential information
DISTINGUISHED SPEAKERS - James Osick, Director/Assistant General Counsel
Labor and Employee Relations, Tribune Company - Julie Badel, Member, Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
- Peter Steinmeyer, Member, Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
- Anthony Alvizu, Alvarez & Marsal
- Brian Whittman, Alvarez & Marsal
Selected Biographies and Materials |
