Iowa CLE - Employment Law Courses

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Employer Vaccination Policies and Mandates: Authority, Accommodations, and Litigation

The legal issues surrounding workplace vaccination requirements continue to evolve as employers, employees, and government regulators navigate the lasting effects of the COVID-19 era. Although many emergency vaccination requirements have ended, the litigation and regulatory developments of recent years continue to influence how vaccination policies are evaluated under employment, constitutional, and state law. This CLE course will provide an overview of the legal considerations involved... More Info

$55

2General Credits
Understanding Recent Amendments to the New Jersey Family Leave Act and Their Interplay With Related Laws

New Jersey’s leave laws present a complex compliance landscape for employers and the attorneys who advise them. This CLE course offers practical guidance for in-house counsel and employment law practitioners handling leave-related issues involving New Jersey employees and workplaces. The program provides an overview of the New Jersey Family Leave Act (NJFLA) and examines important developments affecting how the law is applied. It also addresses the interplay among the NJFLA, the federal... More Info

$29

1General Credit
Workplace Investigations: Legal Issues, Best Practices, and Risk Management

Internal workplace investigations often play a pivotal role in resolving employee disputes and defending against future legal claims. This CLE program explores the attorney's role in guiding employers through the investigative process, with an emphasis on sound decision-making, risk management, and compliance with employment laws. The program examines how to respond to allegations of misconduct, determine the appropriate scope of an inquiry, gather and analyze relevant information, and... More Info

$29

1General Credit
DEIB in Legal Practice: Legal, Ethical, and Strategic Imperatives

This CLE program examines Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) through the lens of professional competence and ethical legal practice. Attorneys will consider how implicit and institutional bias can affect investigations, litigation decisions, client relationships, workplace interactions, and the exercise of professional judgment. The program will connect DEIB principles to attorneys’ ethical obligations under the ABA Model Rules and provide practical strategies for identi... More Info

$34

1Diversity/Inclusion
Defending Trade Secret Claims: Contesting Whether a Trade Secret Exists

Not every claim involving confidential business information gives rise to a valid trade secret action. This CLE program explores the legal framework governing trade secret protection and focuses on the critical issues that arise when the existence of a trade secret is disputed. Attendees will examine the factors courts consider when determining whether information qualifies for protection, including the specificity of the alleged secret, its economic value, and the efforts taken to maintain it... More Info

$29

1General Credit
When OSHA Comes Calling: A Construction Attorney's Guide to Investigations and Citations

Construction accidents can occur even on well-managed job sites, making OSHA investigations and enforcement actions an important reality for contractors, employers, and the attorneys who advise them. This CLE program provides a practical overview of the legal obligations and strategic considerations that arise when a workplace incident triggers OSHA involvement. Attendees will examine OSHA's accident reporting requirements, including which incidents must be reported and the deadlines fo... More Info

$29

1General Credit
An Arbitrator’s Overview of Effective Representation in Labor Arbitration

This CLE course offers a practical examination of labor and employment arbitration through the lens of an experienced arbitrator, providing attorneys with insight into how cases are assessed and decided throughout the arbitration process. From case preparation and issue framing to hearing strategy and final decision-making, participants will gain a clearer understanding of the factors that influence outcomes and effective advocacy techniques in arbitration proceedings. The program revie... More Info

$29

1General Credit
Diversity & Inclusion in Law: Recognizing the Impact of Implicit Bias on Lawyers and Legal Practice

As the legal profession continues to serve an increasingly diverse population, attorneys must understand how unconscious biases can influence professional relationships, legal decision-making, and the administration of justice. This CLE program examines the concept of implicit bias and its potential effects on interactions with clients, colleagues, witnesses, jurors, and others involved in the legal process. Attendees will explore the ways implicit bias can impact workplace dynamics, re... More Info

$34

1Diversity/Inclusion
The Evolving Landscape of Sports Law: Litigation, Labor, and Regulation Across College and Professional Sports

This CLE program examines significant recent developments across the sports law landscape, with particular attention to the rapidly changing legal and regulatory framework governing college athletics. The course will address the continued professionalization of collegiate sports, the impact of the House settlement, and the wave of litigation challenging athlete eligibility and governance issues that remain unresolved. Participants will also explore the role of Executive Branch policy i... More Info

$29

1General Credit
Counseling the Startup: Legal Strategy for High-Growth Ventures

Advising startups requires a different approach than representing traditional small businesses. Early-stage companies often operate in rapidly evolving markets, pursue aggressive growth strategies, and depend on outside investment to achieve their objectives. As a result, attorneys serving startup clients are frequently called upon to provide guidance that extends beyond a single practice area and into broader business and strategic considerations. This CLE program explores the unique l... More Info

$55

2General Credits
U.S. Immigration Law Essentials: A Practitioner’s Guide to Core Principles and Processes

This CLE program provides attorneys with a practical overview of the U.S. immigration system, including the laws and procedures governing immigration status, work authorization, permanent residence, and citizenship. Participants will examine common nonimmigrant visa categories, the primary pathways to obtaining lawful permanent residence, and the requirements for naturalization. The course will also address employer obligations under federal immigration law, including employment eligibi... More Info

$29

1General Credit
Global Codes of Conduct in Flux: Updating for DEI Shifts, AI, and Regulatory Change

This CLE program provides a comprehensive look at the current state of corporate codes of conduct within multinational enterprises, highlighting how evolving legal standards, workforce expectations, and emerging technologies are influencing their design and effectiveness. The discussion will differentiate between enterprise-wide ethics codes, internal employee policies, and third-party or supply chain standards, emphasizing the unique role each plays in a company’s compliance framework... More Info

$29

1General Credit
Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement: Navigating Legal, Social, and Political Challenges

This CLE program examines the complex legal and institutional landscape surrounding civilian oversight of law enforcement. It will explore the structure, authority, and limitations of oversight bodies, with particular attention to the statutory, constitutional, and contractual frameworks that govern their operations. Participants will gain insight into the legal protections afforded to officers, including due process considerations and collective bargaining constraints, and how those protectio... More Info

$29

1General Credit
Corporate Immigration Compliance Essentials: Enforcement Trends and Best Practices

This CLE course provides a practical, up-to-date analysis of corporate immigration compliance in a shifting enforcement landscape. It focuses on the legal and operational challenges employers face when managing workforce changes—such as reductions in force, mergers, and internal reorganizations—and the downstream impact on H-1B employees, PERM labor certification processes, and employment-based permanent residency cases. Attendees will explore core compliance obligations, including the... More Info

$29

1General Credit
Trade Secret Asset Management: Identifying, Protecting, and Valuing Trade Secrets

This CLE program explores the lifecycle of trade secret assets, with an emphasis on how organizations can systematically identify, secure, and leverage proprietary information. Attendees will examine practical approaches to inventorying and categorizing trade secrets, as well as techniques for evaluating their economic significance within a business. The course also addresses protective measures designed to prevent unauthorized use or disclosure, including internal controls and contract... More Info

$29

1General Credit
Misconduct, Evidence, and Credibility: How Unemployment Insurance Appeals Are Decided

This CLE program offers a practitioner-focused examination of unemployment insurance appeals, explaining how adjudicators analyze claims and why factually similar cases can produce divergent results. The course introduces foundational concepts of the unemployment insurance system, including eligibility standards, disqualifying conduct, governing authority, and the statutory right to appeal adverse determinations. Attendees will gain insight into the procedural framework of unemployment... More Info

$29

1General Credit
Long-Term Disability Insurance Claims: From Application to Federal Court

Long-term disability insurance claims present a complex intersection of insurance law, contract principles, and federal statutory regulation. A significant portion of these matters arise under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), which governs most employer-sponsored disability plans and places those claims squarely within federal jurisdiction. In contrast, individually purchased policies—often held by professionals and executives—operate under different legal framework... More Info

$29

1General Credit
Employment Eligibility Verification: Form I-9 Compliance and Workplace Enforcement Actions

This CLE course takes a step-by-step look at the employer’s role in the employment eligibility verification process, emphasizing practical realities rather than theory. We begin by unpacking the Form I-9—its purpose, the statutory and regulatory requirements behind it, and the strict rules that turn small oversights into compliance failures. Participants will gain a clear sense of when verification duties arise, how the timing and documentation standards function, and why recurring errors cont... More Info

$29

1General Credit
Immigration in Mergers and Acquisitions: What You Don’t Know Will Hurt You

This CLE program provides a clear, practical overview of the immigration challenges that arise during corporate mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and internal restructurings. When U.S. employers undergo these transactions, they must ensure the continuity of work authorization for foreign national employees, preserve the validity of existing immigration petitions, and assess whether “successor in interest” obligations apply under federal law. Participants will learn the key regulato... More Info

$29

1General Credit
From Case Review to Strategy: Navigating Green Card Options for Employers and Foreign Nationals

This CLE program explores the evaluation and selection of permanent residence options for foreign nationals in the United States, with a particular emphasis on employment-based immigration. The course highlights key considerations when analyzing an individual’s background, immigration record, job circumstances, and current visa status. Attendees will gain an understanding of the primary employment-based green card categories and their governing requirements. The presentation also focus... More Info

$29

1General Credit
When ICE Comes Knocking: Legal Guidance for Employers and Counsel

When Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents appear at a client’s workplace, every decision—what to say, what to share, and how to respond—carries legal and practical consequences. This CLE course equips attorneys with the tools to guide clients through that high-stakes moment. Participants will review the current and emerging immigration landscape affecting employers, learn what to expect before, during, and after an ICE inspection, and understand the proper handling of emplo... More Info

$29

1General Credit