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Patricia Latham Ball, Esq.
Main Line: 208-850-2226
E-mail: pball@mnwlegal.com

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Fall Advanced HR Webinar
September 26, 2024 - 9:00am - 10:30am
$359.00

Fall Advanced HR Webinar

September 26, 2024, 9:00am – 10:30am

SHRM Credit: 1.5

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VIA ZOOM – LEGAL ESSENTIALS OF SUCCESSFUL MANAGEMENT (Fall Session)
October 8-9, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm (MST) | SHRM Credits: 10
~~$675.00~~ $625.00

VIA ZOOM: A CRITICAL MANAGEMENT TRAINING COURSE
LEGAL ESSENTIALS OF SUCCESSFUL MANAGEMENT

Because a good intention is not a legal defense

Zoom Two-Day Session: October 8-9

9:00 am – 3:30 pm (MST) each day (One hour lunch on own)

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Recorded Trainings

FREE Webinar – NEW DOL Salary Threshold! Are You Prepared?
SHRM Credit: .5
Free!

May 7, 2024 10:00am-10:30am (MT)

This 30-minute webinar will explore the latest DOL salary threshold updates and outline essential steps companies must take to prepare for these changes.

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Complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
SHRM Credits: 1.5
$299.00

Recorded: April 4, 2024
SHRM Credits: 1.5

This session will cover employers’ obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), including an in-depth review of when ADA is legally triggered, compliance requirements regarding the interactive process, communications with medical providers, medical paperwork that is allowed versus disallowed, and a review of the legal mandated accommodation process. Special challenges such as assessing undue hardship, proposing alternative accommodations, and obligations regarding non-FMLA leaves, remote work, and transfer to another position will also be addressed. Attendees will be provided a materials and a step-by-step guide to aid in their compliance with this complex law.

Cost: $299

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How to Complete FMLA Forms?
SHRM Credits: .5
$99.00
Recorded: March 25, 2024
SHRM Credits: .5

This is a 30-minute comprehensive training program designed to expertly guide attendees through the process of filling out FMLA forms. During this training we will walk you through of the most commonly used FMLA Forms. We will go through each form, step-by-step and provide critical insight of each employer’s obligations pertaining to administering FMLA.

The forms that will be covered are the following:
- WH-381 – Notice of Eligibility & Rights and Responsibilities
- WH-380-E – Certification of Health Care Provider for Employee’s Serious Health Condition
- WH-380-F – Certification of Health Care Provider for Family Member’s Serious Health Condition
- WH-382 – Designation Notice
Cost: $99
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FMLA Practical Skills
SHRM Credits: 1.5
$299.00

Recorded: March 21, 2024
SHRM Credits: 1.5

This interactive session will walk attendees through each step of the FMLA process so that they remain legally complaint with the myriad of regulations. Each FMLA form will be covered to demonstrate proper completion. Attendees will be provided flowcharts/timelines and sample letters for use in the entire FMLA process. Due to both HR individual and corporate liability, this hands-on training will cover each step HR legally needs to take in administering FMLA. We will also cover specific challenges such as employees refusing to cooperate, what to do when FMLA allotments are exhausted, reinstatement obligations, transfer to another position, and curbing FMLA intermittent leave abuse.

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FREE MNW 2024 Winter Legal Update
SHRM Credit: 1
Free!

Recorded: January 23, 2024 10:00-11:00am (MT)

Join us for this free employment law webinar as we address new 2024 employment laws and regulations, as well as workplace trends expected in the coming year.

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Washington 2024 Legal Update
SHRM Credits: .5
$99.00

Recorded: January 17, 2024 10:00-10:30am (MT)

Price: $99 (Free for MNW Members with Washington State Supplemental Membership)

Is your company located in Washington or do you have remote workers in Washington? Join us for this 2024 employment law update specific to new Washington laws.

NOTE: IF YOU CANNOT MAKE IT, REGISTER ANYWAY AND WE WILL SEND YOU THE RECORDING LINK WHEN THE SESSION IS DONE!

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Oregon 2024 Legal Update
SHRM Credits: .5
$99.00

Recorded: January 17, 2024 11:00-11:30am (MT)

Price: $99 (Free for MNW members with Oregon State Supplemental Membership)

Is your company located in Oregon or do you have remote workers in Oregon? Join us for this 2024 employment law update specific to new Oregon laws.

NOTE: IF YOU CANNOT MAKE IT, REGISTER ANYWAY AND WE WILL SEND YOU THE RECORDING LINK WHEN THE SESSION IS DONE!

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ADVANCED HR WEBINAR
SHRM PDCS: 3
$449.00

Patricia Latham Ball, Esq. and Jeffrey Ball, Esq.

Present

ADVANCED HR WEBINAR

Recorded: November 14, 2023

(Comprehensive Materials, Forms, Sample Letters)

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Immediate I-9 Legal Changes
SHRM Credits: .75
$199.00
Immediate I-9 Legal Changes

Recorded: August 3, 2023
SHRM Credit: .75 PDC

Several significant changes have been made to the I-9 form and Department of Homeland Security rules. It is critical that employers comply with these requirements going forward as well as correct any technical non-compliance that occurred during the pandemic to the present time.

This webinar will cover:

DUE BY 8/31/23 – CORRECTING I-9S COMPLETED DURING PANDEMIC
- On 7/31/23, the DHS’ temporary COVID-19 flexibilities for I-9 completion is ending, which allowed remote inspection of documents.
- How to bring I-9s completed during the pandemic into compliance by the August 30, 2023, deadline
- What to do if the I-9 form was not correctly completed pursuant to the flexibilities requirements and restrictions
NEW I-9 FORM EFFECTIVE 8/1/23
- Review of all changes made to the new I-9 form
- Employer’s compliance obligations with the new form
NEW EFFECTIVE 8/1/23- DHS allowance of remote verification for certain eligible employers
- Who is an eligible employer for remote verification?
- Instruction on the new “DHS-authorized alternative procedure” effective August 1, 2023, for eligible employers
- Legal steps required of non-eligible employers when completing I-9s and inspecting documents
Price:
Non-Members: $199 per attendee
MNW Members: $149 per attendee/$99 per attendee if two or more

If you register and cannot attend, the recording and materials will be sent to you after the live session. Registration is non-refundable. Viewing of the webinar and distribution of materials is limited to paid attendees.
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ChatGPT in the Office: The Good, the Bad, the Illegal
SHRM Credits: 1.5
$359.00
ChatGPT in the Office: The Good, the Bad, the Illegal

Recorded: August 10, 2023
SHRM PDCS: 1.5

Description:
For the past few months all we have heard about is OpenAI’s ChatGPT taking the world by storm. This highly sophisticated chatbot is unlike any of its AI predecessors and is quickly making its way into the workplace. It is essential for HR to understand this new technology as well as the legal risks. Join us on July 27, 2023, as we cover everything HR needs to know about this new technology.

Topics will include:
- What is generative AI and ChatGPT?
- How HR is currently using ChatGPT
- Legal Risks and EEOC Guidance on using AI
- Sample Policies and Procedures
Attendees will receive comprehensive materials and sample polices.

MNW/MSW Member Registration Fee: $299 per person; $259 per person if two or more
Non-Member Registration Fee: $359 per person

Since class size is restricted, registrations are non-refundable.
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Implementing the NEW Pregnancy Workers Fairness Act and PUMP Act
SHRM Credit: 1.5
$359.00
Implementing the NEW Pregnancy Workers Fairness Act and PUMP Act

1.5 SHRM Credits
Recorded: June 13, 2023
(Comprehensive Materials, Forms, Sample Letters)

Who Should Attend: HR and Upper Management positions
- New federal law: Pregnancy Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) Effective June 27, 2023 for all employer with 15 or more employees
  (applies to private and public employers)
  - Detailed instruction regarding the law and employers’ obligations
  - EEOC guidance on the PWFA
  - Reasonable accommodations required under the PWFA
  - Sample policy and forms to help you implement this significant new federal law
  - How the PWFA interacts with other federals laws such as the Pregnancy Discrimination Act, the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
  - Enforcement and remedies for violations of the PWFA
- New Law – Review of PUMP Act – Effective April 28, 2023 – “Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act”
  - Review of PUMP Act and employers’ obligations
  - Interplay between existing federal lactation break law and PUMP Act
  - Relevant state laws expansions to these laws
MNW Member Registration Fee: $299 per person; $259 per person if two or more
Non-Member Registration Fee: $359 per person
Since class size is restricted, registrations are non-refundable.
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FREE MNW/MSW Webinar
SHRM Credit: 1
Free!

Date Recorded: May 24, 2023

Join MNW and MSW for this free webinar!

Topics to be covered:
– Summer Lovin’ – Addressing romantic relationships in the workplace, including an employer’s rights and obligations. Sample policy language and consensual relationship agreement will be provided.
– Legal Update – Spring 2023
– Wage and Hour – Is timecard rounding still lawful?
– Exemption misclassifications
– Other legal updates
– Non-Disparagement Clauses – Can we require employees to sign them? Are they still allowed in severance agreements?

***All SHRM Members will be eligible to earn 1 SHRM PDC for attending.

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Member Announcements

Welcome to the following new Management Northwest members:

Commodore Motor Hotel
El-Ada Community Action Partnership
Jerome County
Timber Creek Recycling

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Patricia Latham Ball Esq. | T. 208-850-2226 | pball@mnwlegal.com

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