Mid-Hudson Valley

Society for Human Resource Management

April 27, 2017

Chapter Meeting

The Changing Political and Legal Landscape:  New Challenges, New Strategies

LOCATION:                Dana Distributors

                                    52 Hatfield Lane

                                    Goshen, NY 10924

DATE & TIME:             Thursday, April 27, 2017

                                   8:15 - 8:45 am: Registration, Breakfast

                                   8:45 - 9:15: Announcements & Introductions

                                   9:15- 10:30AM: Program

COST:                          $15 Chapter Member; $25 Non-Chapter Member; $7 Student 

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

No matter where you stand on a particular issue, you will agree that 2017 has been off to a fast start  with changes affecting the workplace because of federal and state legal developments. Jackson Lewis Principals Susan Corcoran and Ed Jeffrey will lead a presentation about these changes, with a focus on how employers can create programs and strategies to strengthen their organization’s practices during the new Administration. Political unrest outside of the workplace can sometimes lead to certain types of engagement in the workplace (political speech or union organizing) or on social media about your organization, which will also be addressed. Susan primarily practices on the employment side, while Ed’s passion is labor law.

About the Speaker: Susan M. Corcoran is a Principal in the White Plains, New York, office of Jackson Lewis, P.C. Ms. Corcoran is a seasoned employment counselor and litigator and is often thought of as the “go to” person on national workplace law issues for her clients.She is one of the leaders of the firm’s Background Check Resource Group, and serves as a resource on fair credit reporting act issues, as well as “ban the box” strategies. She taught a graduate employment law class for many years at Manhattanville College and frequently speaks before different groups on a variety of workplace law issues. She had recently served two terms as NYS SHRM Legislative Director, successfully participating in lobbying efforts to overturn New York’s annual WTPA notice requirement.Within Jackson Lewis, she has been a leader in the firm’s diversity initiatives by acting as co-chair of its Women’s Interest Network (“WIN”). Ms. Corcoran is passionate about community service and her pro bono work.

Edward V. Jeffrey is a Principal in the White Plains, New York office of Jackson Lewis P.C. His practice is focused on traditional labor law.In the context of union organizing, Mr. Jeffrey has represented employers before the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), provided management training, advice and counsel regarding strategy and communications, and has defended employers against unfair labor practice charges. In collective bargaining situations, Mr. Jeffrey has negotiated management-friendly contracts for employers, participated in strategic planning, provided management training and advice regarding contract administration and the preservation of management rights, and represented employers in labor arbitrations. Mr. Jeffrey also has advised employers responding to sophisticated corporate campaigns conducted by unions in the context of organizing and collective bargaining, and has participated in a number of unfair labor practice trials before the NLRB.In addition, Mr. Jeffrey has provided management training and advice to employers regarding preventive employee relations and the avoidance of union organizing and other workplace issues.While attending law school, he served as an Articles Editor on the Buffalo Law Review

 HRCI and SHRM credits have been applied for.