Emerging Issues: Hot Topics in Employment and Labour Law for Multinational Companies in 2015 and Beyond

Broadcast Date: Thursday, November 12, 2015 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm (ET)

Overview:

Multinational Companies face a range of labor and employment law issues ranging from the increasing strength of global unions and corporate compliance, to data privacy and whistle-blower protection. Keeping data in the cloud increases the risk of privacy breaches, third party data handling violations, and concomitantly results in additional law suits. Many countries are considering enacting a minimum wage law. These laws will affect record keeping by multi-national companies (enacted in Germany; being considered in South Africa). Multi-nationals also are subject to international certifications and standards, multi-lateral and bi-lateral treaties, and regional directives posing a need to develop dynamic risk mitigation policies and strategies. Administrators of multi-national companies should know how to deal with these pitfalls before significant legal and reputational damages arise.

The Knowledge Group has assembled a panel of key thought leaders to provide the audience with an in-depth discussion and analysis of Hot Topics in Employment and labour Law for Multi-national Companies in 2015 and Beyond. Speakers will share important insights into avoiding risks, and will review best compliance and enforcement practices in employment and labour law.

In a two-hour LIVE Webcast, the speakers will discuss:

International Employment and Labour Law
Risks for Multi-nationals
Data Privacy, Data Breaches, and Trade Secret Theft
E-Discovery and Privilege
Domestic and Cross-Border Litigation
Safe Harbour in European Union Law
Third-Party Compliance Liability
Expansion of Whistle-blower Rights
Re-Emergence of Unions in the US (Volkswagen)
Re-Emergence of Organized Labor and Social Activism
Extension of U.S. National Relations Board Section 7 Rights
Global Integration of Employment Practices
Restrictions on Incentive Compensation
China as a Global Employer
New Minimum Wage Requirements
Compliance and Litigation Risks

Agenda:

Diana J. Nehro, Shareholder
Ogletree Deakins

Locally Compliant Agreements & Processes, Harmonized Policies and Procedures
Cross-Border Investigations and Litigation
Global Mobility Assignments
Amendments to Mexico’s Federal Labor Law
Data Privacy Developments

Victoria L. Nilles, Of Counsel
Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP

Upcoming Changes to the Federal Rules
Cooperation
- Rule 1 Scope and Purpose
Case Management
- Rule 16(b)(3) Contents of Order
- Rule 26(f)(3) Discovery Conference
- Rule 26(c)(1)(B) Protective Orders
- Rule 26(d)(2) Early Rule 34 Requests
- Discovery
- Rule 26(b)(1) Scope of Discovery
- Rule 26(b)(1) Scope of Discovery
- Rule 26(b)(2)(C) Limitations
- Rule 26(b)(1) Scope of Discovery
- Rule 26(b)(2)(C) Limitations
- Rule 34(b)(2)(A) Time to Respond to Early Rule 34 Requests
- Rule 34(b)(2)(B)
  Requests for Documents, ESI
- Rule 34(b)(2)(C)
  Requests for Documents, ESI
Rule 37(e)
ESI-Related Sanctions
- Rule 37(e) Failure to Preserve
- Criteria for Curative Measures

Who Should Attend:

Labor and Employment Lawyers
Employee Benefits & Compensation Lawyers
Compliance and Ethics Members
Immigration Attorneys
International Counsel
Corporate Governance
Executive Board Members
Chief Information Officers
Labor Counsel
Multinational Companies
Other Related/Interested Professionals or Organizations

Diana J. Nehro Shareholder Ogletree Deakins

Diana Nehro is the Deputy to the Chair of the International Practice Group (IPG) of Ogletree Deakins, serving as shareholder, …

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Victoria L. Nilles Of Counsel Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP

VICTORIA L. NILLES is member of the firm’s Litigation group and Product Liability practice and concentrates her practice in the area of …

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Course Level:
Intermediate

Advance Preparation:
Print and review course materials

Method of Presentation:
On-demand Webcast (CLE)

Prerequisite:
NONE

Course Code:
155313

NASBA Field of Study:
Specialized Knowledge and Applications

NY Category of CLE Credit:
Areas of Professional Practice

Total Credits:
2.0 CLE

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About Ogletree Deakins

Ogletree Deakins is one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management in all types of employment-related legal matters. The firm has 750 attorneys located in 48 offices across the United States, in Europe, and in Mexico. Ogletree Deakins has been named a Law Firm of the Year five consecutive years by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms.” In 2016, the publication named Ogletree Deakins its “Law Firm of the Year” in the Employment Law - Management category. In addition to handling labor and employment law matters, the firm has thriving practices focused on business immigration, employee benefits, and workplace safety and health law. Ogletree Deakins represents a diverse range of clients, from small businesses to Fortune 50 companies. Our international practice specializes in advising clients operating worldwide and offering cross-border solutions to key challenges of managing a global workforce.

Website: https://www.ogletreedeakins.com/

About Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP

At Taft, we work as one team, driven and committed to helping you succeed. Our attorneys understand that innovative, value-creating solutions help our clients reach their goals. Our collaborative approach, advanced technological resources and depth of services can transform what you expect from your legal team.

With more than 400 attorneys, Taft has offices in Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus and Dayton, Ohio; Chicago, Illinois; Indianapolis, Indiana; Covington, Kentucky; and Phoenix, Arizona, and maintains a presence in Florida. The firm practices across a wide range of industries, in virtually every area of law, including:

Business & Finance
Business Restructuring, Bankruptcy and Creditor Rights
Environmental
Health & Life Sciences
Intellectual Property
Labor & Employment
Litigation
Private Client
Real Estate
Tax

Since 1885, Taft has maintained a constant focus: to provide clients, both large and small, with legal advice and services that meet the highest possible standards.

Website: https://www.taftlaw.com/