New Laws, Bad Economy: An Update on the Changing Landscape of Employment Law

Seminar
April 23, 2009
8:00 – 8:30 a.m. Breakfast and Networking
8:30 – 10:00 a.m. Roundtable Discussion

The Offices of Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP
525 West Monroe Street
Chicago, Illinois

As companies face unprecedented challenges from a global recession, they need to understand and prepare for a rash of new employment laws that can affect their business. Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP’s Labor and Employment Practice is hosting a Roundtable Discussion on major changes to federal employment law that have taken or may take effect in 2009, and the impact of these changes on employers.

Discussion topics will include:

  • Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act
  • New regulations for the Family and Medical Leave Act
  • Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act and equal pay issues
  • Stimulus Bill COBRA Amendments
  • General considerations for operating in an economic climate that may lead to increased employment litigation