Labor and Employment Law Section Fall 2024 Meeting

Labor and Employment Law Section 2024 Fall Meeting

Join us for an unparalleled learning experience that promises to enrich your legal skills and enhance your courtroom effectiveness. Discover the forefront of labor and employment law at the Labor and Employment 2024 Fall Meeting, taking place from September 27-29, 2024, at the prestigious Sagamore resort in Bolton Landing, New York.

 

Join us for two days of insightful discussions and networking opportunities with leading experts in the field. This year’s program features dynamic sessions on crucial topics including: 

 

–    Untangling Employee Leave Laws: Navigating the complexities and updates in employee leave regulations

–    Public Sector Employees’ Individual Rights: Exploring free speech, association, off-duty conduct, political activities, and social media use

–    NY Labor Law 740: Understanding the implications and applications in the current legal landscape. 

–    Restrictive Covenants Today: Are non-competes on the way out? Examining the evolving perspectives and practices.

In addition to these stimulating sessions, participants will enjoy exclusive social events, including a delightful dinner and reception on Friday evening, a lively reception on Saturday evening, and engaging activities throughout the Saturday day. 

 

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights, connect with peers, and stay ahead in the dynamic field of labor and employment law. Register now for an engaging exploration of the challenges and complexities of the labor and employment law practice. 

 

PROGRAM FACULTY:

Section Chair:

• Loren Gesinsky, Esq., Seyfarth Shaw LLP, New York, NY

Section Vice-Chair: 

• Abigail Levy, Esq., New York City Office of Collective Bargaining, New York, NY

CLE Co-Chairs:

• Karen P. Fernbach, Esq., Hofstra Law School, Great Neck, NY
• Sara Kula, Esq., Kula Law P.C., Mt. Kisco, NY
• Joan C. Lenihan, Esq., Joan C. Lenihan Attorney at Law, New York, NY
• Bernard E. Mason, Esq., New York State Nurses Association, New York, NY
• Alyssa L. Zuckerman, Esq., Keane & Beane, P.C., Melville, NY

Speakers:

• Professor Miriam A. Cherry, Faculty Director, Center for Labor & Employment Law, St. John’s University School of Law, Queens, NY
• Miriam F. Clark, Esq., Partner, Ritz Clark & Ben-Asher LLP, New York, NY
• Louis P. DiLorenzo, Esq., Member, Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC, New York, NY
• Marlin Duro-Martinez, Esq., Associate, Seyfarth Shaw LLP, New York, NY
• Bridget Holohan Scally, Esq., Deputy Counsel to the New York State Department of Labor, Albany, NY
• Joan C. Lenihan, Esq., Joan C. Lenihan, Attorney at Law, New York, NY
• Jason B. Levin, Esq., Principal, Jackson Lewis P.C., New York, NY
• Geoffrey Mort, Esq., Of Counsel, Krauz & Zuchlewski LLP, New York, NY
• Laura Padin, Esq., Director of Work Structures, National Employment Law Project, Washington, D.C.
• Sharon P. Stiller, Esq., Of Counsel, Abrams Fensterman, LLP, Rochester, NY
• Mark A. Susswein, Esq., Law Office of Mark Susswein PC, New York, NY
• Alyssa L. Zuckerman, Esq., Member, Keane & Beane, P.C., Melville, NY

More Speakers to come! 

AGENDA:

Friday, September 27, 2024

• 11:00 a.m. Registration and Check-In | Dollar Island Foyer
• 12:00 p.m. Boxed Lunches | Dollar Island Foyer
• 12:15 p.m. – 4:20 p.m. CLE Programs | Dollar Island W + E

Welcome Remarks

Loren Gesinsky, Esq., Seyfarth Shaw LLP, New York, NY

 

A. Plenary One – TBD – 12:30 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. | (1.5 MCLE Credits) 

 

B. Plenary Two – TBD – 2:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. | (1.5 MCLE Credits)

Concurrent Workshops (3:30 P.M. – 4:20 p.m.)

 

Workshop A – Untangling Employee Leave Laws (1.0 MCLE Credit)

 

There are a myriad of federal, state, and city leave laws that serve a variety of purposes. Knowing which law to apply and under what circumstances has become a major challenge for employees and employers alike. Our panelists will guide us through the maze of leave legislation to a greater understanding of how best to utilize this critical jurisprudence.

 

Speakers:

Miriam F. Clark, Esq., Partner, Ritz Clark & Ben-Asher LLP, New York, NY

Marlin Duro-Martinez, Esq., Associate, Seyfarth Shaw LLP, New York, NY

Bridget Holohan Scally, Esq., Deputy Counsel to the New York State Department of Labor, Albany, NY

Moderator: Joan C. Lenihan, Esq., Joan C. Lenihan, Attorney at Law, New York, NY

 

Workshop B – Public Sector Employees’ Individual Rights: Engaging in Free Speech, Association, Off-Duty Conduct, Political Activities, Social Media Use, and the Like (1.0 MCLE Credit)

 

This panel will explore the rights, and limits on those rights, for public sector employees to engage in free speech and other on and off-the-clock personal activities.

 

Speakers:

Moderator: Alyssa L. Zuckerman, Esq., Member, Keane & Beane, P.C., Melville, NY

 

Workshop C – TBD (1.0 MCLE Credit)

Evening Activities

• 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Welcome Reception | Dollar Island Terrace | The Sagamore
• 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.. Welcome Dinner | Dollar Island Terrace | The Sagamore

Keynote Speaker: 

 

Saturday, September 28, 2024

• Morning Activities
• 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast | Dollar Island W+E
• 7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Registration and Check-In | Dollar Island Foyer
• 8:00 a.m. – 8:55 a.m. Committee Breakfast Meetings
• 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. CLE Program | Dollar Island W+E

Welcome Remarks

Loren Gesinsky, Esq., Seyfarth Shaw LLP, New York, NY

 

A. NY Labor Law 740 – 9:10 a.m. – 10:25 a.m. (1.5 MCLE Credits)

 

State whistleblower developments: Issues and cases under the new Labor Law 740, including burdens of proof, requirements for an adverse action, whether employees can "double dip" by claiming they were retaliated against for complaining that an employer was violating an anti-discrimination statute, and the implications for out-of-state employees of New York companies.

 

Speakers:

Louis P. DiLorenzo, Esq., Member, Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC, New York, NY

Marc A. Susswein, Esq., Law Office of Mark Susswein PC, New York, NY

Moderator: Sharon P. Stiller, Esq., Of Counsel, Abrams Fensterman, LLP, Rochester, NY

 

Refreshment Break | Dollar Island W+E

 

B. Restrictive Covenants Today: Are Non-Competes on the Way Out? – 10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (1.5 MCLE Credits)

 

Non-competition agreements, long disfavored in California and several other jurisdictions, may become obsolete – or at least face declining use and acceptance – as early as this year. In April 2024 the Federal Trade Commission issued a final rule banning most non-compete provisions; if it survives legal challenges filed to invalidate it, it will take effect on September 4. Our panel will explore the content and potential impact of the rule, assess the status of non-competes nationally, examine proposed New York legislation, and look at the landscape of these provisions that have long been criticized for suppressing competition and unfairly restricting employee mobility.

 

Speakers:   

Professor Miriam A. Cherry, Faculty Director, Center for Labor & Employment Law, St. John’s University School of Law, Queens, NY

Jason B. Levin, Esq., Principal, Jackson Lewis P.C., New York, NY

Laura Padin, Esq., Director of Work Structures, National Employment Law Project, Washington, D.C.

 

Conclusion of Saturday Programming

 

12:00 p.m. Lunch on your own

• Afternoon Activities
• 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. The Morgan – Some of the best views of the Adirondacks can be seen while cruising through the Narrows section of Lake George. 
• 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Pickle Ball Lessons and open-play 
• 1:00 p.m. 18-hole Round of Golf at the Sagamore (Boxed Lunches Included) – $190.00 per person
• 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Nature Trails at the Sagamore 
• Evening Activities
• 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Closing Reception at the Sagamore
• 7:00 p.m. – Open Dinner Reservations (For more information and to add your name to a reservation, please email Emily Kurtzner at [email protected]) 

Sunday, September 29, 2024

• Morning Activities
• 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast | Diamond Island Foyer
• 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Executive Committee Meeting | Dollar Island West

Conclusion of the Meeting

 

REGISTRATION:

Main Conference Registration (inclusive of CLE programming, breakfast, coffee breaks, and evening receptions and dinner)

• $550 – Labor & Employment Law Section Member
• $625 – NYSBA Member but not a Labor and Employment Law Section Member
• $700 – Non-NYSBA Member (lawyers)
• $425 – 1^st Time Attendee to the Labor and Employment Fall Meeting
• $450 – Newly admitted NYSBA Member (5 years or less)
• $250 – Guest/Spouse/Nonlawyer
• $125 – Children under 18 years old 

Additional Activities (separate from the main conference registration fee)

• $20 – The Morgan Cruise (Saturday, 9/28, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.)
• $20 – Pickle Ball Lessons (Saturday, 9/28, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.)
• $190 – 18-hole round of Golf, includes price of golf cart (1:00 p.m.) 
  • Boxed Lunches will be provided
  • Golf Chair: R. Scott DeLuca – [email protected] 
• Free – Nature Trails (Saturday, 9/28, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.)

 

ACCOMMODATION:

The Sagamore Resort

110 Sagamore Road, Bolton Landing, NY 12184

 

Hotel Information and Policies

• Cut-off Date: Tuesday, August 27, 2024
• Cancellation Policy: If you cancel more than 14 days prior to arrival, the $50.00 processing fee will be forfeited. If the cancellation is made fourteen (14) days or less from arrival, the total amount will be forfeited. 
• Check-in time: 4:00 p.m. | Check-out time: 11:00 a.m.
• Smoke-free property
• Pet Policy: The resort welcomes well-mannered dogs. Guests bringing dogs will be charged a $100.00 fee per dog, per night, up to a maximum of two (2) dogs per room. 
• Rates are subject to a $30.00 taxable resort fee per room, per night. 
• Room rates are based on single or double occupancy only. There is an additional charge of $30.00 per person, per night, for each additional guest over the age of 13 staying in a room. 
• A non-refundable $50.00 processing fee will be charged at time of booking. 
• Parking: 
• On-site parking, either self of valet parking included in the resort fee. 

The Sagamore Resort

Reservation Link: Sagamore Resort Reservation Link

Cut-off Date: Tuesday, August 27, 2024

Click “Select Dates” & enter “Arrival & Departure” dates & “Number of Guests” and click "Check Availability”

Guests can also make their reservations via their website: The Sagamore Resort Website

·    Simply click “Book Now” on the upper right-side corner of the screen

·    Select Code Type “Group/Block Code”

·    Enter Group/Block Code: 0924NYSBALE

·    Click “Check Availability”

·    Click “Select Dates” and enter Arrival & Departure dates, and # of guests

 

Should guests require special assistance, they may call our reservations department directly at 866-385-6221 and identify themselves as being with: NYSBA Labor & Employment

 

QUESTIONS/ASSISTANCE:

For registration questions or assistance, please reach out to our Member Resource Center (MRC) at [email protected] or at 800-582-2452/ 518-463-3724.