Be Cool Without Getting Burned: Staying Compliant in a Changing Workplace

Recorded On: 10/28/2019

In today's workplace and with today's workforce, employers often try to be the "cool" employer to attract and retain top-notch talent, including the younger workforce. This means games in the workplace, casual attire, flexible work arrangements, digital presence employees, social media and more. With these efforts comes an increased fear of liability and non-compliance with applicable employment laws. How can employers provide these benefits and be the "cool" employer without getting burned by administrative charges, audits and lawsuits? Believe it or not, it can be done! It just takes proper planning and a strong familiarity with the employment laws at play. Learning Objectives: Stay legally compliant when providing enhancements to your company culture; Learn which handbook policies should be updated or amended to reflect the changing workplace; Understand misconceptions surrounding company culture and staying legally compliant.

Paul Simon

As a founding member of Simon | Paschal PLLC, an employment law firm in Dallas, Texas, Paul maintains an active employment and business law practice. Paul has a wide array of experience in employment matters, including Title VII, state discrimination laws, the ADA, the ADEA, the FLSA, the FMLA, employment contracts, non-competition and non-solicitation agreements, employee handbooks and numerous other employment laws and regulations. Paul also has a broad business-based practice including, business entity formation and dissolution, operating agreements, and contract drafting and review. Paul was a six-term member of the DAYL Executive Committee, where he ultimately served as its President. Paul also has been selected as a Texas Super Lawyer Rising Star and has been selected more than 5 times as a Texas Super Lawyer. Paul also was selected as a Best Lawyer Under 40 and a Best Lawyer in Dallas by D Magazine in 2018.

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