Seminars
Recent Developments in Employment Law for Wisconsin Employers
 Presented by: Attorney Thomas P. Krukowski
This program has been approved for 4.5 (general) recertification credit hours toward PHR, SPHR and GPHR recertification through the Human Resource Certification Institute, www.hrci.org.
This program provides up-to-date information on the latest topics and cases in employment law and valuable insight, guidance and examples about current issues that affect employers. Topics include:
- Accommodating Psychiatric Disabilities – Guidance on how to accommodate mental illness and psychiatric disabilities in the workplace: what qualifies as a psychiatric disability? what is required for an FMLA certification and reasonable accommodations under the ADA, including reduced work schedules and medical support for such requests; how to determine if an accommodation is a hardship on the employer; does an employer have to modify its attendance policy as an accommodation? discipline of disabled employees for non-protected absences; and how to manage intermittent leaves consistent with FMLA and ADA requirements.
- Discrimination – How to thoroughly investigate a claim of discrimination; what questions to ask and how to ask them to get the answers you need; how to properly document the investigation; how to deal with the uncooperative employee; what to say and what not to say during the investigation; winners and losers – examples of what employers have done right and wrong.
- Age Discrimination – Examples of recent age claims; review and analysis of the EEOC’s proposed final age bias regulation that eliminates the “business necessity test” and clarifies the “reasonable factors other than age” standard, making it easier for workers to establish disparate impact claims; importance of consistency in evaluations and the disciplinary process; discussion of issues involving recruiting and hiring, pay, discipline, termination and the use of statistics in reduction in force decisions; review of recent cases, including U.S. Supreme Court, and district court decisions, and EEOC lawsuits and settlements, including its recent $3 million settlement and consent decree with 3M Companies.
- National Labor Relations Board – Current Board issues facing union and non-union employers; update on Board members and terms; what every union and non-union employer needs to know about postings, the election process and what to do when faced with a petition and unfair labor practice charges; impact of Wisconsin’s elimination of public sector collective bargaining.
Convenient Locations, Spring & Fall Sessions
Eau Claire, WI - The Plaza
May 8, 2012
Madison, WI - Crowne Plaza East Towne
May 9, 2012
Pewaukee, WI - Country Springs Hotel
May 16, 2012
Appleton, WI - Holiday Inn Select
June 20, 2012
Pewaukee, WI - Country Springs Hotel
August 21, 2012
Madison, WI - Crowne Plaza East Towne
September 26, 2012
All sessions 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., lunch & refreshments provided
$299 each attendee
$249 each attendee if company owns the 2012 edition of the Employment Law Manual for Wisconsin Employers
Call (414) 988-8400 for details, or e-mail educational services.
Please note: The 2012 edition of the Employment Law Manual for Wisconsin Employers is not required to attend this program and is not included with your registration, but is available for separate purchase at www.krukowski.com or by calling 414-988-8400.
Click here to view the brochure in PDF format (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader).
Employment Law for Wisconsin Employers
Presented by: Attorney Thomas P. Krukowski, Attorney Deborah A. Krukowski, Attorney Keith E. Kopplin and Nancy F. Mueller
This program has been approved for 9.0 (general) recertification credit hours toward PHR, SPHR and GPHR recertification through the Human Resource Certification Institute, www.hrci.org.
A day and one-half workshop to audit and review your employment policies from A to Z
Do you know what you need to know to make confident employment decisions?
This program, designed exclusively for Wisconsin employers, emphasizes practical and preventive measures for complying with Wisconsin and federal labor and employment laws. This comprehensive overview provides a solid foundation for understanding the laws and developing and implementing policies to prevent future problems. Our accomplished presenters are frequent speakers who exclusively represent management in labor and employment law matters. Their dynamic and practical approach to employment law makes it easier to understand these complex, and sometimes confusing, laws and regulations.
All workshop attendees receive the 2011 edition of the Employment Law Manual for Wisconsin Employers. This 1300+ page reference book outlines all applicable laws and serves as the text for this program. Organized by employment issue, the Manual incorporates sample forms, checklists, charts, guidelines, recommendations and supporting references to make it a working outline during the workshop, as well as an immediate resource tool for all day-to-day questions you need to answer. Applicable to all industries and businesses, this workshop is a must for anyone who makes personnel decisions.
Topics Include:
- Understanding the Auditing Procedure
- Hiring: The Decision Making Process
- Reviewing Your Benefit Policies
- Discrimination
- Wage and Hour Laws
- The Wisconsin and federal Family and Medical Leave Acts
- Employee Handbooks
- Safety and Health
- Worker's Compensation
- Labor Management Relations
- Terminating the Employment Relationship
- Unemployment Insurance
- COBRA
- Postings and Recordkeeping Required by Wisconsin/Federal Agencies
April 11 & 12, 2012 - Madison, WI - Crowne Plaza East Towne
September 11 & 12, 2012 - Pewaukee, WI - Country Springs Hotel
First day: 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Second day: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
$575 each attendee, includes the 2012 edition of the Employment Law Manual for Wisconsin Employers (a $299 value), refreshment breaks, continental breakfast and lunch on the second day. Hotel accommodations are not included.
Already own the 2012 edition of the Employment Law Manual for Wisconsin Employers? Attend for $425, includes refreshment breaks, continental breakfast and lunch on the second day. Hotel accommodations are not included. (Does not include the 2012 edition of the Employment Law Manual for Wisconsin Employers. Must bring your Manual with you to the program, as the Manual serves as the course materials.)
Call (414) 988-8400 for details, or e-mail educational services.
Click here to view the brochure in PDF format (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader).
FMLA: Administering the Federal and Wisconsin Family and Medical Leave Acts
 Presented by: Attorney Thomas P. Krukowski and Nancy F. Mueller
This program has been approved for 5.5 (general) recertification credit hours toward PHR, SPHR and GPHR recertification through the Human Resource Certification Institute, www.hrci.org.
This full day program will give you a sound understanding and practical overview of the federal and Wisconsin Family and Medical Leave Acts. This program provides a comprehensive structure for understanding the Family and Medical Leave Acts and implementing effective FMLA policies.
Topics Include:
- Differences Between the Federal and Wisconsin Family and Medical Leave Acts
- Employee eligibility
- Leave entitlement for employees
- Notification requirements
- Birth and adoption leaves
- Qualifying military exigency leave
- Caregiver leave for servicemembers with an injury or serious illness
- What is a serious health condition?
- Entitlement to care for a spouse, child or parent
- Medical certification and recertification strategies
- Substitution of paid leave for unpaid FMLA leave
- Managing intermittent and reduced schedule leaves
- Benefit maintenance during FMLA leaves
- Return to work issues
- When an FMLA Claim Is also a Worker's Compensation or a Disability Claim
- What accommodations are required under each law?
- Understanding "light duty" work
- Avoiding Retaliatory Discharge Claims
- Disciplining or terminating an employee on FMLA leave
June 13, 2012 - Madison, WI - Crowne Plaza East Towne
September 18, 2012 - Pewaukee, WI - Country Springs Hotel
Full Day Program: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
$329 each attendee. Includes continental breakfast, lunch and refreshments
Call (414) 423-1330 for details, or e-mail educational services.
Click here to view the brochure in PDF format (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader).
Employment Law Basics – à la carte
Build Your Own Live Audio Program
 Presented by: Attorney Keith E. Kopplin
Krukowski & Costello, S.C.’s Employment Law Basics – à la carte is a build-your-own audio program designed to address the most important employment law issues facing your organization. This training for front-line supervisors (the primary source of, and defense against, employment litigation) or employees involved in human resources can provide your staff with the information they need to reduce the number of employment-related claims filed against your organization.
You choose the topics, we prepare the program. Presentations are cost-effective and conveniently delivered to your location as live one-hour audio programs. Materials are provided and questions are encouraged.
Available topics include:
- Employment Discrimination
What it is; who is protected and when; retaliation
Interview questions to ask or avoid; background/reference checks; making job offers
Their purpose; how they should be conducted; importance of candor and consistency
- Managing Absenteeism and Leave Issues
FMLA and other issues when a request for leave is made; how to identify, and reduce fraud and abuse
Compensable “work” time; obligation of supervisors to ensure subordinates are properly paid; providing time off to employees instead of overtime
- The Discipline and Discharge Process
Investigating and documenting performance-related issues; seven questions that can minimize the risk of being sued for a discipline or discharge decision
An alternative to “risky” termination decisions; what they should and should not include
How they can identify potential problems and improve the workplace; questions to ask
When employees are eligible for unemployment insurance; what steps employers can take to reduce claims
As many as three areas can be integrated into a single one-hour program. For example, those involved in hiring could select employment discrimination and the hiring process. A program for supervisors could include performance evaluations, the discipline and discharge process, and last chance agreements.
Call Kathy Markos at (414) 988-8400 for details, or e-mail kam@kclegal.com.
For a detailed outline, click here to view the brochure in PDF format (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader).
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