The Legal, Business and Human Rights Landscapes of the Global Workplace

During this half-day informational session, our speakers will discuss:

• Global workplace compliance challenges for U.S. decision makers: Understanding the legal landscape and how to prevent liability and negative press coverage

1. Wage-hour compliance
2. Global bullying and harassment policies in the #MeToo era 
3. Clamp down on anti-poaching arrangements
4. Lawful firing of foreign-based employees and employees on international assignment 

• The business and human rights landscape: Better understanding the busy regulatory environment and how best to respond

1. Compliance with the dizzying array of anti-slavery reporting requirements
2. The UN’s efforts to enact a treaty holding “transnational” companies (and their executives) criminally and civilly liable for alleged human rights violations
3. Human rights “due diligence” – regulatory developments, best practices, and lessons learned  

Registration and Breakfast: 8:00 - 8:30 am

Program: 8:30 - 11:45 am