Landmines in Employment Law (And How to Avoid Them)
When Wednesday, May 17, 2017 8:00AM to 10:00AM EST Add to Calendar
Where Wyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton LLP 4101 Lake Boone Trail Suite 300 Raleigh, NC 27607 919-781-4000 Driving Directions
Contact Tammy Everett North Carolina Defense Business Association [email protected] 910-690-4450
In partnership with
Landmines in Employment Law (And How to Avoid Them) Wednesday, May 17, 2017
Speaker: Kyle R. Still and Jenna C. Borders Attorneys at Wyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton LLP Read Kyle R. Still and Jenna C. Borders Bio Throughout the stages of the employment relationship, there are countless opportunities for the unwary employer to make a legal misstep. In this roundtable, we will discuss five common (and costly) mistakes employers make: 1. Improper pre-employment screening and interview questions 2. Failing to have appropriate, enforceable restrictive covenants in place 3. Incorrect worker classification 4. Failing to promptly address and document disciplinary issues 5. Botching terminations We will also give a brief forecast of what action the Trump Administration may take regarding employment laws in the near future. This is a roundtable discussion for questions and interactive dialogue among the attendees and the experts. Hosted by Wyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton LLP
Seating is limited to 15 participants Coffee and light breakfast
Members are encouraged to invite guests at no charge that have an interest in the NCDBA
Confirm Attendance Now! Many thanks for your participation!
Kyle R. Still Kyle's practice focuses on labor and employment law. He regularly represents, counsels, and trains clients regarding all state and federal employment laws, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Retaliatory Employment Discrimination Act, and state wage and hour laws. He also advises clients with regard to covenants not to compete, trade secrets, drug testing, employment terminations and severance, employment policies, and other employment-related issues. Kyle is admitted to practice before all federal and state courts in North Carolina, and regularly represents clients in proceedings in state and federal court and before the state and federal Departments of Labor, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the National Labor Relations Board, the North Carolina Department of Insurance, the Occupational Safety And Health Administration, the U.S. Immigration And Customs Enforcement, and other federal and state agencies. Kyle has also frequently assisted banking and property management clients with investigations and other compliance issues associated with the United States Department of Housing And Urban Development. Kyle received his B.A., with honors, from the University of North Carolina, and his J.D., with honors, from the University of North Carolina School Of Law. While in law school, Kyle was a published member of the North Carolina Law Review, where he also served as a Comments Editor and received the Thornton Brooks Award. Awards & Recognitions
Listed among Business North Carolina Magazine Legal Elite: Employment Law (2015, 2016, 2017)
Listed among North Carolina Super Lawyers “Rising Stars” Employment & Labor (2016, 2017)
Jenna C. Borders Jenna’s practice focuses on labor and employment law, government contracting law, and litigation. She regularly counsels clients on a wide variety of employment-related matters, including hiring, worker classification, wage and hour compliance, leaves of absence, workplace discrimination and harassment, disciplinary actions, employee terminations and reductions in force. Although Jenna concentrates her practice on compliance assistance and managing risks proactively, Jenna’s experience also includes representing employers in labor and employment disputes, including lawsuits filed in state and federal courts, as well as proceedings before administrative agencies, such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Department of Labor and the National Labor Relations Board. Jenna’s government contracting experience includes advising and representing businesses on matters unique to government contractors, including small business programs, protests and other disputes before the U.S. Small Business Administration, U.S. Government Accountability Office and U.S. Court of Federal Claims, as well as contract disputes and terminations. Jenna received her B.A., cum laude, from Tulane University. She received her law degree with high honors from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and is a member of the Order of the Coif. Jenna is admitted to practice before the state courts of North Carolina, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina, and the U.S. Court of Federal Claims. Awards & Recognitions
2009 Gressman-Pollitt Award for Excellence in Oral Advocacy
Where Wyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton LLP 4101 Lake Boone Trail Suite 300 Raleigh, NC 27607 919-781-4000 Driving Directions
Contact Tammy Everett North Carolina Defense Business Association [email protected] 910-690-4450
In partnership with
Landmines in Employment Law (And How to Avoid Them) Wednesday, May 17, 2017
Speaker: Kyle R. Still and Jenna C. Borders Attorneys at Wyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton LLP Read Kyle R. Still and Jenna C. Borders Bio Throughout the stages of the employment relationship, there are countless opportunities for the unwary employer to make a legal misstep. In this roundtable, we will discuss five common (and costly) mistakes employers make: 1. Improper pre-employment screening and interview questions 2. Failing to have appropriate, enforceable restrictive covenants in place 3. Incorrect worker classification 4. Failing to promptly address and document disciplinary issues 5. Botching terminations We will also give a brief forecast of what action the Trump Administration may take regarding employment laws in the near future. This is a roundtable discussion for questions and interactive dialogue among the attendees and the experts. Hosted by Wyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton LLP
Seating is limited to 15 participants Coffee and light breakfast
Members are encouraged to invite guests at no charge that have an interest in the NCDBA
Confirm Attendance Now! Many thanks for your participation!
Kyle R. Still Kyle's practice focuses on labor and employment law. He regularly represents, counsels, and trains clients regarding all state and federal employment laws, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Retaliatory Employment Discrimination Act, and state wage and hour laws. He also advises clients with regard to covenants not to compete, trade secrets, drug testing, employment terminations and severance, employment policies, and other employment-related issues. Kyle is admitted to practice before all federal and state courts in North Carolina, and regularly represents clients in proceedings in state and federal court and before the state and federal Departments of Labor, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the National Labor Relations Board, the North Carolina Department of Insurance, the Occupational Safety And Health Administration, the U.S. Immigration And Customs Enforcement, and other federal and state agencies. Kyle has also frequently assisted banking and property management clients with investigations and other compliance issues associated with the United States Department of Housing And Urban Development. Kyle received his B.A., with honors, from the University of North Carolina, and his J.D., with honors, from the University of North Carolina School Of Law. While in law school, Kyle was a published member of the North Carolina Law Review, where he also served as a Comments Editor and received the Thornton Brooks Award. Awards & Recognitions
Listed among Business North Carolina Magazine Legal Elite: Employment Law (2015, 2016, 2017)
Listed among North Carolina Super Lawyers “Rising Stars” Employment & Labor (2016, 2017)
Jenna C. Borders Jenna’s practice focuses on labor and employment law, government contracting law, and litigation. She regularly counsels clients on a wide variety of employment-related matters, including hiring, worker classification, wage and hour compliance, leaves of absence, workplace discrimination and harassment, disciplinary actions, employee terminations and reductions in force. Although Jenna concentrates her practice on compliance assistance and managing risks proactively, Jenna’s experience also includes representing employers in labor and employment disputes, including lawsuits filed in state and federal courts, as well as proceedings before administrative agencies, such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Department of Labor and the National Labor Relations Board. Jenna’s government contracting experience includes advising and representing businesses on matters unique to government contractors, including small business programs, protests and other disputes before the U.S. Small Business Administration, U.S. Government Accountability Office and U.S. Court of Federal Claims, as well as contract disputes and terminations. Jenna received her B.A., cum laude, from Tulane University. She received her law degree with high honors from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and is a member of the Order of the Coif. Jenna is admitted to practice before the state courts of North Carolina, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina, and the U.S. Court of Federal Claims. Awards & Recognitions
2009 Gressman-Pollitt Award for Excellence in Oral Advocacy
