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Top Ten Employment Law Pitfalls: What Every Employer Should Watch For

 

June 24, 2025 | 11:30 AM CDT - 12:30 PM CDT
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Presented by: Emily Mack, Partner, Burr & Forman

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Staying compliant with ever-evolving employment laws is a constant challenge for HR professionals and business leaders. Even well-intentioned organizations can find themselves at risk due to common—but avoidable—legal missteps. This webinar will provide a practical and insightful overview of the top ten employment law pitfalls that frequently trip up employers, from improper classification of employees to mishandling terminations and failing to accommodate disabilities. Led by a seasoned employment law expert, this session will equip you with the knowledge and strategies you need to identify red flags, implement best practices, and reduce legal exposure in your organization. Whether you're navigating remote work policies, updating your employee handbook, or conducting workplace investigations, this webinar will help ensure you're aligned with current legal standards and HR best practices.

Key Takeaways:

1. Recognize the most common legal mistakes employers make—and how to avoid them

2. Understand the latest updates in labor and employment law affecting the workplace

3. Learn practical strategies for proactive compliance and risk mitigation

4. Gain confidence in addressing sensitive HR issues with legal awareness Ideal for HR professionals, managers, and business owners, this session offers a must-have legal checklist to strengthen your organization's HR practices and protect your workforce.

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Certification: 1 SHRM and HRCI recertification credits have been submitted for review.

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Thank You To Our Presenter:

Emily Mack, Partner, Burr & Forman

Emily handles employment law and complex litigation matters. She has defended claims for wrongful discharge, retaliation, discrimination, harassment, wage and hour, business torts, trade secrets, and other complex matters arising from a variety of laws. She has also handled appeals at the state and federal levels and appeared before numerous state and federal agencies. She has considerable experience drafting employee contracts, non-competes, handbooks, and policies, and providing in-depth training to clients.

Emily’s litigation experience makes her uniquely positioned to help businesses avoid and resolve disputes. She often serves as outside general counsel providing advice and counsel in contract negotiations, legal compliance, and other day-to-day matters. She also has substantial experience advising educational institutions on matters including Title IX compliance and investigations, school board policies, student discipline, special education, and disability accommodation.

When away from the office, Emily enjoys spending time with her dogs and training for marathons.

Emily earned her J.D. from the University of Tennessee College of Law and her B.A. from the University of Tennessee.

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