Amy Moor Gaylord, Partner, Akerman LLP to The Family and Medical Leave Act

Top Quote The Knowledge Group, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Amy Moor Gaylord, Partner, Akerman LLP will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “The Family and Medical Leave Act: Effective Compliance Practices You Should Know LIVE Webcast.” End Quote
  • (1888PressRelease) October 24, 2019 - This event is scheduled for Thursday, November 14, 2019 from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm (ET).

    For further details, please visit:
    https://www.theknowledgegroup.org/webcasts/family-and-medical-leave-act/

    About Amy Moor Gaylord
    With over 21 years of experience, Amy Moor Gaylord focuses her practice on traditional labor matters and employment litigation for both public and private sector employers with an emphasis on National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) proceedings, union organizing drives, NLRB-conducted elections, arbitration cases, contract negotiations, and employment discrimination matters. She has experience counseling clients in various industries, including higher education, not-for-profit, public safety (fire/rescue, police, 911 emergency dispatch centers), hospitality, and entertainment, among others.

    Amy has served as lead negotiator in hundreds of collective bargaining negotiations in both the public and private sectors. She frequently represents employers in state and federal court, including class action and TRO/preliminary injunction proceedings, in arbitrations, and before administrative agencies. In addition, she counsels clients regarding union avoidance, workplace harassment, and compliance with a variety of employment-related statutes, including Title VII, the NLRA, the ADEA, the ADA, the FMLA, and the FLSA.

    Amy previously worked as an attorney with the National Labor Relations Board in Peoria, Illinois.

    About Akerman LLP
    We collaborate with the world’s most successful enterprises and entrepreneurs to navigate change, seize opportunities, and overcome barriers to innovation and growth. Within our communities, we work to create better opportunities for the future. Akerman is a client-driven enterprise, recognized by Financial Times as among the most forward thinking law firms in the industry. We are known for our results in middle market M&A and complex disputes, and for helping clients achieve their most important business objectives in the financial services, real estate, and other dynamic sectors.

    We are ranked among the top 100 law firms in the United States, with a reach that extends across the Americas and globally. Assembling a hand-crafted team for every client engagement, we leverage our more than 700 lawyers and business professionals across 25 offices. Our inclusive culture impacts the way we see the world and deliver results. We are a perpetual insurgent, infusing startup agility with nearly a century of enterprise stability—and we try not to take ourselves too seriously along the way.

    Abstract
    Employers face a number of challenges in complying with the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). It's of paramount importance that companies understand their responsibilities as laid out under the FMLA regulations. Staying abreast of the latest compliance trends and regulatory developments is a must for companies to overcome these challenges and, therefore, avoid fines and lawsuits. Also, by learning from the experiences of other employers, common mistakes can be avoided.

    Our panel of key thought leaders and practitioners will offer a discussion of the fundamentals as well as updates regarding the latest and significant issues surrounding FMLA compliance. This LIVE Webcast aims to help you avoid common FMLA mistakes by addressing and managing them.

    Key topics include:
    • FMLA Litigation Trends
    • FMLA Enforcement Developments
    • Notable Cases
    • Avoiding Common FMLA Mistakes
    • Best Compliance Practices

    About The Knowledge Group
    The Knowledge Group was established with the mission to produce unbiased, objective, and educational live webinars that examine industry trends and regulatory changes from a variety of different perspectives. The goal is to deliver a unique multilevel analysis of an important issue affecting business in a highly focused format. To contact or register to an event, please visit: http://theknowledgegroup.org/.

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