Texas Municipal Human Resources Association
Know the Law!
Employment Law Seminar
Hilton Bella Harbor on Lake Hubbard
2055 Summer Lee Drive
Rockwall, Texas
September 16-17, 2010
The Texas Municipal Human Resources Association (TMHRA) is an affiliate of the Texas Municipal League.
Agenda
Thursday, September 16
7:30 — 8:00 a.m.
Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:00 — 8:15 a.m.
Opening Remarks and Introductions
TMHRA President Don Byrne, Director of Human Resources, City of Odessa
8:15 — 9:15 a.m.
The NEW Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), Civil Rights Division
Tony Robertson, Manager, TWC Civil Rights Division, Austin, Texas
An overview of the New TWC Civil Rights Division and its role in employment discrimination claims.
9:15 — 9:30 a.m.
Break
9:30 — 10:45 a.m.
The "What's," "When's," and "How's" of Federally Mandated Collective Bargaining
Shanna Igo, Deputy Executive Director for Policy Development and Legislative Services, Texas Municipal League, Austin; and Albert Pena, Associate Attorney, Denton, Navarro, Rocha & Bernal, P.C., San Antonio
Get all the latest developments on the federal legislation affecting YOU!
10:45 — 11:30 a.m.
Negotiating Labor Agreements: What to Expect and How to Prepare!
Ric Navarro, Managing Partner, and Alan Ozuna, Associate Attorney, Denton, Navarro, Rocha & Bernal, P.C., San Antonio
11:30 a.m. — 1:00 p.m.
Lunch, TMHRA Business Meeting, and Outgoing and Incoming Board Recognition
1:00 — 2:15 p.m.
Mock Collective Bargaining Session
Bettye Lynn, Partner, Lynn Pham and Ross, LLP, Fort Worth
Don't miss this fun, interactive opportunity to participate in negotiations with the "city" and union's bargaining team. Who knows, you may even get to serve as the Chief Negotiator or as a union representative!!!
2:15 — 2:30 p.m.
Break
2:30 — 3:15p.m.
Altering Employment Relationships to Balance the Budget: What Did We Get Ourselves Into?
George Hyde, Partner, Denton, Navarro, Rocha & Bernal, P.C., San Antonio
Budget cut backlash…legal and liability considerations when changes impact the HUMAN Resource.
3:15 — 4:15 p.m.
USERRA and FMLA's Military Leave Entitlements
Julia Gannaway, Partner, Lynn Pham & Ross, LLP, Fort Worth
Employer's obligations for addressing Johnny…when He Comes Marching Home!!!
4:15 — 5:15 p.m.
Reception
Friday, September 17
7:30 — 8:00 a.m.
Continental Breakfast
8:00 — 9:30 a.m.
Health Care Reform: Adjusting Public Sector Benefits to the New Playing Field
Rick Johnson, Senior Vice President and Public Sector Health Practice Leader, The Segal Company, Washington, D.C.
As health plans move beyond the initial health care reform changes, how can public sector employers position benefit programs to achieve their mission for the future? This session will address both immediate and longer-term issues and directions that public jurisdictions should be considering.
9:30 — 9:45 a.m.
Break
9:45 — 10:30 a.m.
Zombie Lawsuits: How the Ledbetter Fair Pay Act Can Bring Old Discrimination Lawsuits Back from the Dead
LaToya C. Fortner Merritt, Partner, Labor and Employment Practice Group, Phelps Dunbar, LLP, Mississippi
This presentation will discuss how the Ledbetter Fair Pay Act breathes new life into previously time-barred pay discrimination claims and sound practices employers can use to minimize liability risks under the Act.
10: 30 a.m. — Noon
State/Federal Update
Bettye Lynn, Partner, Lynn Pham and Ross, LLP, Fort Worth
Bettye will provide her ever popular update on legal developments in Texas and the nation, as well as highlight key issues before the Texas State Legislature, Congress, and the courts in 2010.
Program Information
The primary focus of the seminar is to discuss and review the current employment issues facing municipal governments, including recent changes to federal and state laws.
The program is sponsored by the Texas Municipal Human Resources Association (TMHRA), an affiliate of the Texas Municipal League (TML). It is designed to provide human resource professionals, managers, and supervisors with the tools necessary to maintain workplaces that are in compliance. It will also heighten your awareness of legal issues surrounding the workplace and how you can avoid costly mistakes.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
city managers
assistant city managers
compensation managers
human resource managers
risk managers
personnel professionals
police chiefs
attorneys
city secretaries
fire chiefs
any person dealing with employee relations
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
- You will learn the most recent changes in employment laws, enhancing your skills and knowledge to better manage your business environment.
- You will hear a broad overview of recent court cases, regulatory decisions, and state and federal legislative initiatives.
- You will benefit from valuable professional networking opportunities with peers.
REGISTRATON POLICY
The registration fee includes all conference sessions; handout materials; Thursday continental breakfast, lunch, and evening reception; Friday continental breakfast; and all scheduled refreshment breaks. In addition, all attendees will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a complimentary registration to the 2011 Employment Law Seminar (must be present to win)!
REGISTRATION FEE
Register Online (Discounted Rate)
By August 25—$150
After August 25—$200
Register by Mail
By August 25—$175
After August 25—$225
CANCELLATION AND SUBSTITUTION POLICY
If you are registered and cannot attend, we encourage you to send a substitute. If you cannot send a substitute, a $45 cancellation fee will be assessed if written cancellation is received by August 25. No refunds will be honored after August 25.
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
The seminar will be held at the Hilton Bella Harbor on Lake Ray Hubbard, located at 2055 Summer Lee Drive in Rockwall. The hotel is offering a special room rate of $129 (standard king/double), $149 (lakeview). For reservations, please call 800-HILTONS (445-8667) by August 25 and identify yourself as a TMHRA Employment Law Seminar participant.
NEED TO RENT A CAR?
Call AVIS at 800-331-1600, or make reservations online at www.avis.com. The Avis Worldwide Discount (AWD) Number is J867208 (Texas Municipal League).
Enterprise Corporate Class discounts are available at www.enterprise.com or by calling 800-736-8222. Your Corporate Class number is Y21222. Enter TEX for the company name.
CONFIRMATIONS/BADGES
Your confirmation and conference badge will be mailed to you in advance. REMEMBER — BRING YOUR BADGE TO THE CONFERENCE.
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT
Elected officials can earn approximately nine credit hours toward a Texas Municipal League Institute certificate for participation in the TMHRA Employment Law Seminar. CEU forms will be available on site.
MCLE
Due to the criteria set by the State Bar of Texas, the Employment Law Seminar does not qualify for MCLE credits.
SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS
Let us know when you register if you need special assistance of any kind. WE WANT TO HELP! In order to respond to any special request, we would appreciate as much advance notice as possible. Thank you.
QUESTIONS?
You may contact the TML Program Development Department in the following ways:
- 512-231-7400
- Fax: 512-231-7494
- E-mail: tmhra@tml.org
- Mail: 1821 Rutherford lane, Suite 400, Asutin, Texas 78754-5128
REGISTER NOW
- Register online for the TMHRA Employment Law Seminar now.
- Download and mail the
.pdf version of the registration form to:
TML Administrative Services
1821 Rutherford Lane, Suite 400
Austin, TX 78754-5128
