Seminars

Seminars
   

    UPCOMING SEMINARS

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    Attorneys Brandon Calton and Krupa Kotecha are presenting sections of an all-day webinar hosted by the National Business Institute (NBI). This live webinar will be held on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.


    A Mini HR Training for Employment Attorneys


    2. "We Value Professional Development" - Anti-Harassment, Discrimination, Workplace Safety, and Other Training

    11:00 - 11:45, Brandon Calton

    1. Modern Training Delivery Methods That Increase Retention
    2. Designing Legally Compliant Anti-Harassment Programs
    3. Tailoring Safety Training for Industry-Specific Legal Requirements
    4. Documenting Training Completion and Compliance: Best Practices


    3. "We Want Everyone to Be Heard" - Advising on Workplace Communication

    12:00 - 12:45, Brandon Calton

    1. Electronic Communication and Email Guidelines and Policies
    2. Open Door Policies and Feedback Mechanisms That Encourage Reporting
    3. Preventing Misunderstandings That Become Legal Issues
    4. Protecting Whistleblowers and Managing Complaints


    4. "Let's Address This Before It Escalates" - Conflict Resolution and Employee Relations

    12:45 - 1:30, Krupa M. Kotecha

    1. Drafting Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures
    2. Alternative Dispute Resolution and Mediation Mechanisms
    3. Conducting Thorough Investigations to Resolve Disputes
    4. Preventing Retaliation and Fostering Trust


    7. "We Have to Remain Agile" - Layoffs, Terminations, and Reductions in Force (RIFs)

    4:15 - 5:00, Krupa M. Kotecha

    1. Complying With the WARN Act and Other Notification Requirements
    2. Establishing Legally Sound Selection Criteria
    3. Offering Severance and Negotiating Releases of Claims
    4. Conducting Termination Meetings That Mitigate Litigation Risks


    This live webinar is hosted by NBI. Click here to sign up!

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    Please mail your payment and make your check payable to “The Royal Law Firm” 

    Registration is required, and seating will be limited.


    Please contact Heather Child at HChild@TheRoyalLawFirm.com to register, or if you have any questions about any of these seminars.




    PAST EVENTS

    Compensation Plans and Contingent Compensation Pitfalls

    January 8, 2025
    Attorney Trevor Brice hosted a seminar on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, discussing the possible issues with current compensation plans and contingent compensation pitfalls made possible by recent court rulings. Some of the topics discussed included: Issues with current compensation plans under the FLSA Restrictive Covenants and Compensation Plans Problems with Commission-Based Compensation Plans and Possible Solutions When a Bonus is not actually a bonus and issues under the Massachusetts Wage Act This seminar was perfect for H.R. professionals and anyone in a management position. Please feel free to contact any of the attorneys at The Royal Law Firm if you have any questions on this topic!

    Best Practices When Dealing with a Toxic Employee

    December 11, 2024
    Attorney Trevor Brice hosted a seminar on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 discussing tips and tricks on best practices when dealing with a toxic employee! Some of the topics discussed included: How do you identify a toxic employee? How to discipline a toxic employee that are part of a protective class? How to maneuver disciplining an employee and the FMLA and ADA tightrope? How and when to take disciplinary action and when to escalate the action? This seminar was perfect for H.R. professionals and anyone in a management position. Please feel free to contact any of the attorneys at The Royal Law Firm if you have any questions on this topic!

    Cannabis Regulation

    October 17, 2024
    Attorney Elaine Reall conducted a seminar on Cannabis Regulation on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, covering a regulatory overview and discussed the impact of cannabis on workplace rules and procedures! Some of the topics discussed included: Is drug testing still relevant? Is using medical marijuana in the workplace acceptable? Where does the law now stand vis a vis cannabis regulation? Can an employer prohibit the use of marijuana or hemp products in the workplace? Does the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protect the medical use of marijuana, or its derivatives, in the workplace? This seminar was perfect for H.R. professionals and anyone in a management position as well as cannabis dispensary owners/managers. Please feel free to contact any of the attorneys at The Royal Law Firm if you have any questions on this topic!