Employment Issues in a Virtual World 2013

Key Topics

• Employer legal risks when their employees use cell phones, blackberries, laptops, etc
• What do we mean by the "virtual world"?
• What does "course and scope of employment" mean in a telecommuting situation?
• What do we truly mean by "telecommuting"?
• What Fair Labor Standards Act should you consider in a telecommuting arrangement like timekeeping, travel time, etc.?
• How is the workers` compensation "coming and going" rule used in a telecommuting arrangement?
• What is OSHA`s latest position with regard to telecommuting arrangements?
• Are you required to calculate the time an employee answers emails as "working time"? Can you apply the "de minimis" rule?
• How to protect trade secrets in a telecommuting arrangement
• Are there circumstances where the Americans with Disabilities Act can require an employer to allow an employee to telecommute?
• What you should have in a cellular telephone policy
• What you should consider in a telecommuting agreement

Who should Attend

• Managers/Supervisors
• Human Resource Managers
• Workers` Compensation Adjusters
• Company Owners