GMA SHRM Professional Development Summit

November 19, 2024

Alliant Energy Center

1919 Alliant Energy Way
Madison, WI
  
     

Session 1    8:00-10:00

Navigating Investigations, Discipline, and Performance Improvement Plans

  

Session 2     10:15-12:00  

Hot Topics in Labor & Employment Law for Wisconsin Employers
Presented by: Brian Goodman and Storm Larson, Boardman Clark   Presented By: Mike Gotzler and Jennifer L. Ciralsky, Littler

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Session 1

Human resources professionals often engage in important, and often legally sensitive, investigations regarding employees.  This session is designed to help human resources professionals navigate the investigation process in an effective and legally sound manner.  Additionally, this presentation will discuss how to properly discipline or document the need for performance improvement that so often arises from these investigations.  An emphasis will be placed on when to use progressive discipline versus when to potentially use a performance improvement plan.


Participants will:
  • How to conduct an effective investigation consistent with the law;
  • The proper way to document discipline and performance improvement plans (often following an investigation); and
  • The pros and cons of using progressive discipline and performance improvement plans.

 

  

Session 2

This employment law update will address a wide-ranging review of the latest legislative activity and developments and the most complex issues keeping Wisconsin employers up at night. This program will update your organization on pressing employment issues and help you prepare for the challenges ahead. Discussion points will include: 

  • Pregnant Workers Fairness Act - New Regulations
  • Religious accomodation based on recent US Supreme Court guidance
  • Wisconsin Fair Employment Act update, including Arrest & Conviction Record claims
  • Independent Contractor misclassification challenges
  • The Latest from the NLRB
  • DOL Overtime Rule
  • What to expect post-presidential election
  • And more, including a preview of 2025

A hallmark of Littler's legal updates is our consistent focus on understanding current challenges and developing strategies to assist our clients in preparing for issues they will face in the coming years. This program is designed specifically for HR professionals to help you enhance your organization's legal compliance and maintain a vibrant and productive workplace. 
Participants will learn:

  • Key recent changes in the law, enforcement priorities and litigation trends
  • Anticipated changes to employment laws and regulations in 2025
  • Practical action items to consider
SPEAKER BIO     SPEAKER BIO  


Brian P. Goodman is an attorney and a member of the labor and employment and school law practice groups of Boardman Clark. He assists employers with a wide range of legal issues including, hiring, discipline, terminations, leave issues under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), accommodation issues under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and many other day-to-day matters.   Mr. Goodman is a frequent writer, presenter, and trainer on employment law matters. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin Law School, magna cum laude, and was elected to the Order of the Coif. Mr. Goodman currently serves as Past President of the Wisconsin School Attorneys Association, and is a past VP on the GMA SHRM Board of Directors.


Storm B. Larson is an associate with Boardman Clark, Madison where his practice is primarily devoted to labor and employment law. Storm regularly counsels and litigates on behalf of his clients on all aspects of employment law. In his employment counseling practice, he takes a practical approach to help guide employers through difficult scenarios to help them avoid costly litigation and to resolve problems before they escalate. However, when problems do escalate and litigation cannot be avoided, he is experienced in litigating before state and federal courts and agencies. Storm also routinely speaks and presents on employment law issues to help educate human resources audiences on employment law topics.

 		  

Michael R. Gotzler represents employers in all aspects of labor and employment matters, including labor management relations. Mike’s practice includes employment litigation, employee leave and accommodation issues, wage and hour compliance, noncompete agreements and other restrictive covenants, independent contractor issues, and labor relations.
Mike has also represented the staffing industry on a wide range of legal issues and legislative and regulatory matters. He played a key role in passage of the Wisconsin laws that regulate PEOs (professional employer organizations) and was recognized by the industry for his efforts.

Mike has particular skill in responding to claims and issues surrounding joint and coemployment, the use of third party workers, independent contractors, and outsourced HR services. He has presented at national conferences, represented businesses at White House briefings, participated on expert panels and has been regularly interviewed and quoted as a result.

Mike also serves as the Wisconsin coordinator and liaison for Littler’s Workplace Policy Institute (WPI). Mike focuses on Wisconsin state legislative and regulatory developments in employment and labor law, as well as municipal ordinances and regulation of the workplace. He assists the employer community in understanding and impacting Wisconsin legislation before it becomes law.

Jennifer L. Ciralsky advises and represents employers in a broad range of employment law matters arising under federal and state law, including claims based on Title VII, The Family and Medical Leave Act, The Americans with Disabilities Act, The Fair Labor Standards Act, The Age Discrimination in Employment Act and The Wisconsin Fair Employment Act.

She appears before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Wisconsin Equal Rights Division and in federal courts defending management in employment litigation and administrative charges, particularly in the area of discrimination. Jennifer also represents employers before FINRA.

Additionally, Jennifer counsels clients in wage and hour and FMLA compliance, discipline and terminations, and affirmative action obligations.
 
SCHEDULE
   
  • Session 1
 8:00am to 10:00am
  • Session 2 
 10:15am to 12:15pm










FEES    
  • GMA SHRM Member
Free - Advance registration positively required.
 

 
  • Student Member
 Free - Advance registration positively required.

 
  • Guest / Nonmember
$50 Either or Both Sessions
 

 
  • Guest Grant Registration

Not a member yet?

GMA SHRM has a limited number of Professional Grants available for potential members to attend one Professional Development Summit at no cost. 

If you are considering joining GMA SHRM, have a bona fide connection to Human Resources and would like to apply for one of these Professional Grants, please complete the contact information on the form at this link.  We would love to have you join us! 
 

 


 

 











LOCATION  
 

 

Alliant Energy Center,
1919 Alliant Way,
Madison, WI 

 














For more information contact:

GMA SHRM Management Team
4075 Vilas Road
Cottage Grove, WI  53527
(608) 204-9814
fax (608) 204-9818
chapteradmin@gmashrm.org

Program Schedule subject to change.

 
 
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