Webcast:
Industry-leading companies recognize that independent contractors play a critical role in any successful contingent workforce strategy. Join us for this forward looking webcast that addresses the importance of the independent contractor market and how to best utilize these resources in a tough economic climate. We'll look at the missteps that have landed organizations in legal trouble and discuss strategies to limit your exposure to the liabilities, fines, and penalties associated with worker misclassification while improving your access to this vital talent.
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Presenters
Ms. LeBeau is a shareholder with the Firm, where she focuses her practice on litigation defense and counseling in the employment arena. Ms. LeBeau has broad experience in litigating matters before courts and administrative agencies, including Federal, state trial and appellate courts, Administrative agencies including the Michigan Department of Civil Rights, EEOC, and US Department of Labor as well as in arbitrations and mediations. Ms. LeBeau has extensive experience in representing employers in various business sectors in employment litigation, arbitration, mediation and personnel counseling, on topics including worker classification, all aspects of discrimination claims (age, disability, race, gender, pregnancy, national origin, religion, ancestry, sexual orientation), sexual harassment, retaliation, FMLA and ADA, WARN Act issues, wage and hour compliance, wrongful discharge, employment contract negotiation and disputes, non-compete agreements, defamation and other employment torts. Ms. LeBeau has also counseled and represented clients regarding plant closings, corporate reorganizations, corporate down/right sizing. Ms. LeBeau also works closely with clients to identify and implement the necessary steps to prevent or minimize future employment related liabilities. She has provided training on a variety of topics to employers in various business sectors and serves as a lecturer for Lorman Education Services on employment law issues.
Teresa Creech is vice president, Solutions Development, for Kelly Services, Inc. (KELYA, KELYB). Kelly is a world leader in human resources solutions headquartered in Troy, Mich.