This program is eligible for 3 hours of CLE credit in 60-minute states. In 50-minute states, this program is eligible for 3.6 hours of CLE credit. Credit hours are estimated and are subject to each state’s approval and credit rounding rules.
Overview
Whether advising corporate clients, defending claims, or providing guidance on workplace compliance, understanding the intricacies of hiring and firing practices is crucial to protecting your clients and their businesses.
This CLE provides a refresher for both new and experience employment law attorneys. Our faculty will provide practical strategies to ensure your clients are fully protected at every stage of the employment lifecycle. Join us for the following topics:
- Best Practices in the Hiring Process
- Navigating the Risks of Employee Background Checks
- Understanding and Managing the Risks Associated with Employee Termination in Pennsylvania
Faculty
Mary J. Pedersen, Esq.
Ms. Pedersen is a Partner at Wisler Pearlstine, LLP in Blue Bell. Ms. Pedersen represents individuals and businesses in the state and federal courts of New Jersey and Pennsylvania. While she focuses her practice on employment litigation, including workplace discrimination, retaliation and harassment along with wage and hour disputes and human resources/employment law counseling, she also represents clients in a wide range of commercial litigation disputes. Ms. Pedersen is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania where she competed on the varsity gymnastics team. She received her law degree from Villanova University in 1997 where she was an Associate Editor for the Villanova Law Review and graduated as a member of the scholastic honor society, Order of the Coif.
Brian R. Ellisxon, Esq.
Brian combines his labor and employment knowledge with his internal investigations experience to successfully represent clients in an array of matters, including employment discrimination, disability accommodation, leave, retaliation, trade secret, and restrictive covenant litigation. He also counsels clients regarding trade secret protection, employee mobility, and wage and hour compliance. Before joining the firm, Brian gained experience in internal investigations, including those concerning sexual harassment and race discrimination allegations.
Robert C. Perryman, Esq.
Rob is of counsel with nearly ten years of experience defending clients in a variety of different forums. His practice includes litigating labor and employment matters in federal and state courts, including both single plaintiff and collective action matters brought under Title VII, the ADA, the FMLA, the ADEA, the NLRA, and Section 1981. Rob’s litigation experience also includes defending employers against claims asserted under the Ohio Civil Rights Act (OCRA), the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (PHRA), and New Jersey’s Law Against Discrimination (LAD) and Conscientious Employee Protection Act (CEPA). Rob is also well versed in Pennsylvania’s Medical Marijuana Act (MMA), having valuable experience defending employers in both federal and state court from claims brought under MMA and advising employers on compliance with the Act. In addition to his strong litigation background, Rob’s practice includes advice and counsel to employers concerning issues of reasonable accommodation, paid and unpaid leave, attendance issues, and discipline and termination. Rob has particular experience in advising employers on issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I). He helps clients achieve their DE&I goals by assessing the current state of affairs through organizational audits and advising clients on the creation and implementation of legally permissible diversity, equity, and inclusion plans. Rob possesses a Master’s in Business Administration, which helps provide insight into an employer’s perspective and ensures that the advice provided is not just legally sound but practical.
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