Speaker: Mark B. Comstock, GHR
Contact: mcomstock@ghrlawyers.com
This basic-intermediate level seminar is designed for teachers and administrators serving grades K-12, principals, vice-principals, superintendents, counselors, school psychologists, guidance counselors, social workers, school nurses and school support staff. School law and civil rights attorneys will also find this program beneficial.
- Determine what does and what doesn't count as a student record, so you'll know which documents you need to be most careful with.
- Make compliance a snap by understanding key protective legislation including the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), No Child Left Behind (NCLB) and the Pupil Privacy Rights Amendment (PPRA).
- Factor in federal laws impacting FERPA and PPRA so you can protect privacy when dealing with records.
- Take a look at sample records to understand what each of the documents are, which records to maintain and how to amend them.
When you work in a school setting, you see and use student records on an almost daily basis. When working with them, you need to be aware of all the laws and regulations safeguarding student privacy rights so you can protect your school from potential lawsuits. Properly managing student records is no easy task and it's further complicated by the ongoing changes to state and federal laws. This convenient program is an excellent way to get the current information you need.
Topic: Employment Law Essentials: How to Avoid Common (and Expensive) Mistakes
Speaker: J. Channing Bennett, Shareholder, and Lucas W. Reese, Associate
Contact: cbennett@ghrlawyers.com
With the recent increase in employee law suits, it is now more important than ever that small business owners know how to recognize and address common employment law issues. At this town-hall style presentation, you will talk with local employment law attorneys about strategies for minimizing liability from a wide range of issues including wage and hour rules, family leave requirements, OSHA safety regulations, and wrongful termination allegations. You will receive desk reference hand outs that will help you to implement these strategies in your daily operations and avoid devastating your company's bottom line with expensive and time-consuming litigation.
By the end of the presentation, attendees will know:
- The basic categories of employment laws that apply to all Oregon employers;
- How to utilize policies, trainings, and discipline to avoid violating these laws;
- How to minimize liability when terminating an employee;
- Best practices that help in the defense should a claim ever be filed; and
- Different types of resources available to employers and when to use which one (from the internet to a lawyer).