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• Employment Law Update

  • When
    January 07, 2025
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    11:50 AM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    Avalon Events Center OR Virtual
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  Employment Law Update

  To Register: Employment Law Update

  Tuesday, January 7th | 11:50 AM - 1:30 PM

  Presented: Avalon Events Center OR Virtual

  Speaker: Vogel Law Firm - Mackenzie Hertz

  Program Summary

  Join us for this presentation as we take a glimpse back the employment law developments for 2024, including significant case law, legislation, and guidance related to HR in the workplace and more! We will also dive into our employment law predictions for 2025 and how they may affect you in HR.

  Key Takeaways
  

  1. Develop increased knowledge of important local, state, and national legal and cultural developments affecting HR.

  2. Identify strategies for dealing with “hot button” employment issues for 2025 and beyond.

  3. Review practical, proactive steps for increasing HR compliance and managing risk for large and small employers.

  Speaker Bio

  MacKenzie Hertz is an attorney in our Fargo office practicing in the areas of employment law and litigation. In MacKenzie’s employment practice, she advises employers on a variety of issues related to discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims, employee relations, discipline, and termination, policy drafting and revisions, FLSA and wage-and-hour disputes, non-solicitation/non-compete agreements, and other federal and state employment issues involving past and present employees. She defends employers in both administrative and litigation proceedings. MacKenzie is a qualified neutral under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice, and she provides neutral internal investigations.

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  Chicken Taco Bar

  This presentation is pending approval for:

  • 1.5 SHRM Credit
  • 1.5 HRCI Credit

  
  

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• Understanding Workplace Injuries and Return-to-Work Services

  • When
    January 21, 2025
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    8:30 AM
  • Location
    Zoom Virtual Meeting
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  Understanding Workplace Injuries and Return-to-Work Services

  To Register: Understanding Workplace Injuries and Return-to-Work Services

  Tuesday, Januray 21st at 8:30 am, presented via Zoom.

  Speakers: Osten Ritcher

  Program Summary & Key Takeaways:

  Overview:

  This session will review the ways an organization can prepare for how to handle a workplace injury. This includes training on programs, communication, and the tools available to an organization should an injury occur. Although safety programming is paramount to prevent or lessen the severity of an injury, careful planning can mitigate the costs of an injury should one occur.

  Takeaways:

  Education: WSI offers free education programs, safety consultation, and certain non-chargeable services (if an injury occurs).

  Planning: Creative contingency preparation leads to successful return-to-work.

  Communication: Overcommunicating with employees both before and after a workplace injury may reduce costs.

  About the Speakers:

  Osten came into the workers’ compensation industry in 2010. As a claims adjuster, he has personally managed more than 5,000 individual claims across all North Dakota industries. For the past 4 years, he has worked in the role of Director of Return-to-Work Services for WSI, coordinating the nurse case management, vocational case management, and special programming needed for the more complex and catastrophic injuries. As a veteran himself, Osten was honored to accept a 2024 appointment to Governor Burgum’s Task Force to enact legislation to assist North Dakota veterans.

  This session is pending approval for the following:
  

  • 1.0 SHRM PDC
  • 1.0 HRCI Credit

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• Multi-Generational Leadership: The Evolution of Engagement

  • When
    February 04, 2025
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    11:50 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Avalon Events Center OR Virtual
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  Understanding Bias

  To Register: Multi-Generational Leadership: The Evolution of Engagement

  Tuesday, February 4th | 11:50 AM - 1:00 PM

  Presented: Avalon Events Center OR Virtual

  Speaker: Will Baggett

  Program Summary

  In today's dynamic workplace, leaders face the complex challenge of engaging and empowering teams composed of diverse age groups. From Baby Boomers to Generation Z, each generation brings its unique perspectives, values, and communication styles to the table. How can leaders navigate this intricate landscape and foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and mutual respect?

  Join us for a thought-provoking keynote as we explore the evolution of engagement in multi-generational leadership. Through insightful anecdotes, real-world examples, and cutting-edge research, we'll uncover the strategies and best practices that empower leaders to bridge generational divides and harness the collective potential of their teams.

  Discover how to:

  • Understand the values, motivations, and communication preferences of each generation.

  • Overcome generational stereotypes and biases to foster inclusivity and belonging.

  • Leverage the strengths of different generations to drive innovation and adaptability.

  • Cultivate a culture of continuous learning, mentorship, and knowledge sharing across generations.

  • Lead with empathy, authenticity, and cultural intelligence to inspire and motivate diverse teams.

  Whether you're a seasoned executive, a rising leader, or an HR professional seeking to unlock the full potential of your organization, this keynote will provide you with actionable insights and practical strategies to navigate the multi-generational workforce with confidence and success. Join us as we embark on a journey towards inclusive leadership and sustainable growth in the 21st century workplace.

  Speaker Bio

  As a former collegiate strength coach, author and award-winning event producer for the College Football Playoffs, Final Four and Super Bowl, Will brings a unique mix of sports leadership lessons, future of work research and humor. His message dares people to color outside the lines.

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  Beef Stroganoff with buttered corn

  This presentation is pending approval for:

  • 1.0 SHRM Credit
  • 1.0 HRCI Credit

  
  

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