Lessons from the Trenches – Reflections of a Management Attorney After 8 Years of Representing Plaintiffs
When: Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024 @ 9AM
Where: Via Zoom webinar (registration link below)
At the next monthly meeting of the MetroWest Human Resources Management Association, Mark Whitney will present on two topics: (1) a quick review of the recent Mass Wage Equity law; and (2) a more in-depth discussion about a series of strategies and tips for employers to avoid situations that might result in employee lawsuits. Mark will cull these tips and strategies from his 30 years of “20-20 hindsight” gained from litigating, strategizing, investigating, and trying employment cases. Mark spent more than 30 years as a management-side defense counsel. He opened his own firm 8 years ago, and now represents individuals and companies. Mark will discuss, in particular, what he has learned in his 8 years representing plaintiffs. This is a great opportunity to learn from the mistakes of other employers and managers!
Learning objectives:
- Latest on the Mass Wage Equity Law
- Tips to avoid ending up in court
- Avoid creating situations that will interest plaintiffs’ lawyers
- Managing situations to increase the chance you will prevail, if litigation is necessary
- Understanding the practical realities of litigation
- What causes employees to call a lawyer?
- Who are jurors, how do they think, and what do they think of employers?
- Strategies to create better documents
- When to call a lawyer for help
- Mastering compliance with legal duties to turn the tables in difficult situations
- And tips on hiring, performance management, internal complaint handling, investigations, and termination
LOCATION: Zoom address will be sent to all who register on the MWHRMA website the day before the meeting. (If you do not receive by 4:00pm on Wednesday, 11/13, please check your spam and/or email administrator@metrowesthrma.com).
FEE: Members $15.00, Non-Members $30.00 (Please note that if this is your first meeting, you will need to create an account as a new user. )
REGISTRATION: To reserve your spot and pay online (preferred), click here.