Tuesday, May 14, 2019
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (Eastern Daylight Time)
CBA Law Center
30 Bank St,
New Britain,
Connecticut,
United States
Presented by the Young Lawyers Section
About the Program
This program is intended to provide discussion and information relating to trends in employment discrimination and harassment, such as transgender issues, sexual harassment, and leave issues. The program will present a diverse panel, offering views from a defense attorney, plaintiff's attorney, and the CHRO.
You Will Learn
- How transgender issues (including gender expression and identity protections) have had an impact on discrimination and harassment in the workplace
- About the rise of sexual harassment claims in light of #metoo, including employee prevention training and changes to the taxation of settlements paid out in response to sexual harassment
- Other topics, such as pre-employment inquiries in interviews (salary history bans, "ban the box" laws) and leave laws
Who Should Attend
All types of employment law attorneys, YLS members, and anyone interested in learning more about employment law.
Cost
(Includes electronic materials*, dinner, and parking in the public garage at 35 Bank St)
Member $75
Non-member $150
Student Member $15
Speakers
Maria Garcia-Quintner, MGQ Law LLC, Westport
Cheryl A. Sharp, Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities, Hartford
Abby M. Warren, Robinson+Cole, Hartford
Moderators
Rebecca M. Belsky, Verus Analytics, Waterbury
Alisha N. Sullivan, Robinson+Cole, Hartford
CLE Credit
CT: 2.0 CLE Credits (General)
NY: 2.0 CLE Credits (AOP)
The Connecticut Bar Association/CT Bar Institute is an accredited provider of New York State CLE. This program qualifies for transitional and non-transitional credits. Financial hardship information available upon request.
*Electronic materials are included in the price of the seminar. Any materials for this seminar will be e-mailed to registrants prior to the seminar for download. No paper copies will be provided unless purchased separately. Please note that refunds will not be granted once course materials have been sent. Cancellations made less than 2 business days prior to event are non-refundable.