Annual Labor & Employment Law Update

February 13, 2007

8:00 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.

Pittsburgh Hilton & Tower
600 Commonwealth Place, Pittsburgh, PA

Labor and employment lawis in a continuous state of flux, but one thing remains constant. Changes in the law will have a significant impact on your workplace in 2007… Find out how.

This year’s program begins with continental breakfast followed by a general session for all attendees. When you register for the event, you are invited to submit a list of questions that you would like the attorneys to answer. You are then invited to participate in new breakout sessions on specific topics, aimed at creating a forum for meaningful exchange in smaller groups. The program ends with lunch and an opportunity to network with both program participants and the attorneys of Cohen & Grigsby

Deadline for registration is February 6, 2007. We welcome your attendance and your participation.

EVENT AGENDA

8:45 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. GENERAL SESSION:

“Rules of Engagement: The Changing Landscape of Labor & Employment Law”

This roundtable discussion will include Cohen & Grigsby’s Labor & Employment attorneys and will address key workplace-related issues. Attendees are encouraged to participate by posing questions to panelists.

10:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Break

10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Breakout Sessions

11:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Break

11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Lunch

Join Cohen & Grigsby’s Labor & Employment attorneys for a complimentary lunch and informal conversation on the latest labor & employment law topics.

BREAKOUT SESSIONS

Please choose which session you would like to attend. If more than one person from your organization is attending this year’s event, consider having each attendee register for a different session to maximize the knowledge your organization will gain from this year’s event.

BREAKOUT SESSION	DESCRIPTION	PRESENTER(S)
The New World of Retaliation	Find out how the United States Supreme Court’s Decision in “Burlington Northern” will affect employers.	Anne M. Lavelle Nancy L. Heilman
NLRB: Trends for 2007	Important updates for employers who deal with collective bargaining agreements and organized labor.	Floyd A. Clutter Joseph M. McDermott
E-Discovery – Adapting to the New Rules	A discussion for employers on electronic discovery and suggestions on how to create and implement policies and procedures for proper retention of electronic documents necessary to comply with the new Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.	Philip K. Kontul W. Scott Hardy Peter L. Mansmann
ABCs of the FSA, HSA and HRA	Updates and comparisons of health savings programs.	Bruce G. Gabler Anita D. Hogue
FMLA: Minimizing Employer Liability and Maximizing Employer Rights	Guidance for identifying risks and minimizing liability plus best practices for managing intermittent and reduced schedule leave.	Ronald J. Andrykovitch Lisa L. Garrett
Legislation Reforms to PA Workers’ Compensation Act	Find out how changes such as trial schedules, mandatory mediation and rotations of judges will impact you.	Valerie S. Faeth