Connecticut MCLE - Employment Law Courses
This is a listing of Employment Law CLE Courses for Connecticut. Please make your selection below of Connecticut CLE courses. Click "Add To Cart" to purchase Individual CLE Courses. For more information about a particular CLE course, click on the "More Info" link. Click the "Preview" button to view a short preview of the course.
Connecticut MCLE
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Designing and Enforcing Non-Competition Covenants
Non-competition clauses are known to be complicated. This CLE course will explain the most common pitfalls of non-competes, as well as the type of language that can help avoid these issues. The course will provide an overview of what to expect with regards to court actions and enforceability with regards to non-competition covenants in Florida. More Info
$290.5General Credit -
Disability Insurance Claims: Different Stages and Different Dangers
ERISA, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, presents an administrative process whose complexity necessitates both experience and specific procedural knowledge. Combining h federal regulations, insurance law and more traditional contract litigation, the process contains a variety of legal hurdles that the less experienced will not know how to address. This CLE course will explain how to distinguish between types of disability coverage as well as the process for attacking claim d... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
Discrimination and Harassment In the Workplace: An Internal Audit for Businesses
Charges of harassment or workplace discrimination can be debilitating for any business. Employers must be diligent and proactive. This CLE course provides essential guidance in preventing claims as well as practical information for companies to develop an audit of internal best practices for prevention, compliance and risk management. The course will also review applicable federal, state and local laws, important case developments, recommended written policies, human resources procedures and wor... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
Distinguishing Between Employers and Contractors in Light of the New DOL Guidelines
The world of commerce has a new star – the gig economy. This area grew tremendously during the pandemic lockdown, as delivery services became a necessity. Those employed in this economy, from well-known names such as Lyft, Uber, Grubhub and Doordash, as well as countless others all share one element – they pick and choose workplace location. But how to define these employees? Are they independent contractors or “remote” employees? There is a case to be made for each and the Department... More Info
$291General Credit -
Diversity & Inclusion: The #MeToo Movement’s Impact on the Legal Profession
Gender discrimination and gender diversity has perhaps never been more center-stage. This CLE course will take an attorneys view of the issue and discuss them in terms of the legal profession. The course will explain pay equity in law firms, sexual harassment issues and how diversity can be improved in law firms. Practical, effective steps by individuals and organizations can take to increase diversity and avoid inappropriate sexual conduct in light of the lessons we’ve learned in the #MeToo and... More Info
$341Ethics Credit -
Don’t Get Caught Without A Contractor’s License: The Downfalls and Damages of Working Without a License
Violating license requirements can have serious consequences for contractors. The penalties tend to be severe and do not allow for equitable remedies. This CLE course will offer a basic overview of the rules in California and explain the consequences for contractors operating without one. The course will review the purpose of the licensing laws and how they are applied to contractors and those who perform construction services as well as exemptions to applicability. Recent case law c... More Info
$291.25General Credits -
Donald Sterling & the NBA: Speech, Property Rights, Antitrust and the Law of Professional Sports Leagues
The excitement surrounding sports is meant to be focused on amazing plays, incredible assists and raw athletic talent. But as the leagues have developed and the legal issues surrounding them have mounted, more of the excitement seems to unfold in the courtrooms than on the fields. This CLE course will highlight one such case, that of Donald Sterling, the Los Angeles Clippers owner whose controversial statements may have resulted in a lifetime ban from the NBA and the forcible sale of h... More Info
$291General Credit -
Do's and Don'ts of Drafting Social Media Policies
The reactionary response to the issues raised by the use of social media in the workplace has often led to stringent policies and practices. While such policies are imperative in today’s environment, it is incumbent upon businesses to ensure they are not overbroad and do not infringe upon employees’ rights. This CLE course will address the establishment and implementation of social media policies and the necessary perspective employees must maintain in order to create policies that can be legall... More Info
$291.25General Credits -
Drafting Enforceable Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation Clauses: Important Considerations to Know
Restrictive covenants are typical tools employers use to decrease competition and millions of employees in the US are under some form of non-competition or non-solicitation agreement. The courts’ view of these agreements vary from that of employers as they seek to ensure that they are reasonable and don’t unduly restrict competition in the market. This CLE course will focus on these types of agreements, how to draft them, and necessary components to create an enforceable restricted covenant in... More Info
$291.25General Credits -
Drafting Legally Sound Job Descriptions
Legal issues with employers can begin sooner than you might realize – sometimes with the simple drafting of the job description. This CLE course will focus on the legal issues involved in drafting job descriptions and best practices for creating evidentiary documents which serve to defend employers in discrimination suits. Strategies for avoiding poorly written descriptions, requirements, a description’s relationship to “reasonable accommodation” under the ADA, key terms, FLSA wage and hourly is... More Info
$291General Credit
