The Knowledge Group Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on The NLRB Joint Employer Doctrine: Exploring 2017 Trends and Developments

New York, NY, August 19, 2017 --(PR.com)-- The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast entitled: “The NLRB Joint Employer Doctrine: Exploring 2017 Trends and Developments Live Webcast.” This two-hour event is scheduled on Tuesday, August 22, 2017 @ 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM (ET)

Event Synopsis:
For the past years, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) along with the Courts from different jurisdiction, has considered joint employer under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) as the act or the ability of two entities to exercise immediate and direct control over the significant terms, conditions, and regulations of employment. However, due to the remarkably high number of unfair labor practice filed against franchisors and employers, the Board has broadened the definition and scope of joint employment. In this light, listen as a notable team of thought leaders, professionals and labor & employment lawyers brought together by The Knowledge Group, provides the audience with an in-depth analysis of the fundamentals as well as recent developments surrounding NLRB’s Employer Doctrine.

Key topics include:

· NLRB Joint Employer Doctrines – Overview and Update
· 2017 Trends and Developments
· Recent Court Decisions
· Scope and Qualifications
· Employer Doctrines Under Trump Administration
· Potential Risks, Threats, and Legal Challenges

Speakers/Faculty Panel:

Foster Swift Collins & Smith PC
Clifford L. Hammond
Senior Attorney

Holland & Knight LLP
Dean J. Schaner
Partner

For an updated list of the faculty panel, please visit:
https://www.theknowledgegroup.org/webcasts/hr-benefits/employment-law/the-nlrb-joint-employer-doctrine

About The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series
The Knowledge Group, brings together the world's leading authorities and industry participants through informative two-hour webcasts that study the impact of changing regulations and help businesses succeed through proper regulatory compliance.

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