by The 2024 Upper Midwest Employment Law Institute brochure is out, promising even more extras and post-institute training opportunities than ever before. This annual institute is an excellent refresher for experienced human resources professionals and employment lawyers, as well as comprehensive practical training for new human resources professionals and non-employment lawyers seeking to quickly understand the many recent changes in this field.
The annual Institute offers practical training on employment law and human resources issues from experienced national and regional attorneys. This year’s national speakers include top-tier representatives with three of the most important federal agencies rolling out new employment and human resources regulations: Jennifer Abruzzo, NLRB General Counsel; Carol Miaskoff, EEOC Legal Counsel; and Jessica Looman, DOL Wage and Hour Administrator.
The Institute offers more than 50 breakout sessions to choose from on major federal and state human resources compliance issues. Presenters in the breakout sessions enthusiastically encourage questions and dialogue about challenging federal and state employment law issues. This year, state law updates for Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, and California will be covered.
The two-day Institute will be held May 20 -21 at Saint Paul River Centre, 175 West Kellogg Boulevard, St. Paul, Minnesota (next to the Xcel Energy Center). Organizers are also offering a Limited Online Replay of the Institute June 25-26.
Both in-person and online attendees will receive several bonuses:
- A new book, Hiring Handbook, 2024 Edition
- Online access to all session materials
- Unique desk resources known as Summary Guides and Legal Quicksheets on new Minnesota employment laws, the ADA Interactive Process, Wage and Hour Compliance, and more
- Choice of three free post-institute employment law webcasts on various topics over the summer
- A post-Institute full-day seminar on the latest legal requirements for screening and assessing job applicants—offered in-person (August) or via online replay (September).
Participation in the Institute may satisfy professional continuing education credits for attorneys and human resources professionals. Minnesota CLE will apply to the appropriate organizations for participants to be eligible for the following credits:
- 12.5 standard Minnesota CLE credits (Minnesota CLE has general credit approval with Wisconsin and North Dakota.)
- 12.5 HR recertification credits from the Human Resource Certification Institute
- 12.5 PDCs for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP
Additional CLE credits may be available for participants who participate in the bonus webinars or the in-person seminar.
The complete list of presenters and sessions, along with information on registration and tuition discounts, can be found in the just published brochure: https://www.minncle.org/materials/seminars/455324.pdf.
