A lot depends on the success of your hiring initiatives and interviewing techniques. Getting it wrong can lead to losing out on good people, hiring the wrong people, disruptive turnover, and even a lawsuit if your probing interview questions take an illegal turn. You need to find the best people, but you also need to be sure you don’t overstep your legal bounds. Strike the perfect balance and join us for this session, where you’ll learn:

• How to write effective and legally compliant “help wanted” ads that will attract the candidates you want
• Why even well-intentioned, thoughtful job interviews can still lead to the worst hires—and how to avoid this trap
• How to address red-flag concerns (such as resume discrepancies) and get the full story from an applicant
• The questions you should always ask in an interview—and what you must never ask
• The interview topics that cause the most legal risks under federal law for employers, and how to steer clear
• Why a good “onboarding” program is essential for new hire integration and retention

You know you’ve got them—the supervisor who’s great with people but has never once turned in a performance review on time. The supervisor who posts impressive numbers but seems to drive people from her department in droves. The supervisor who innocently suggests to pregnant employees that perhaps they should take some time off to put their feet up. Even the best supervisors get it wrong sometimes, and some are chronic offenders. The good news is that many of the common mistakes supervisors make are preventable; you just need to know how to go about it. Join us for this session and learn:

• The common mistakes that even good supervisors make over and over—and why they’re so legally risky for your organization
• How to achieve lasting behavioral change without destroying morale or inviting backlash
• What to do with an otherwise good manager who is stubbornly impervious to criticism
• How to distinguish between bad behaviors and bad managers, and why the difference is crucial
• When you should invite feedback on a supervisor’s performance from his or her subordinates, and when this is counterproductive
• The most effective steps you can take immediately to reduce your risk of supervisor-triggered litigation

The Nevada legislature isn’t in session this calendar year, but that doesn’t mean you can sit back and coast—far from it. The Nevada courts have been active, as has the Ninth Circuit, and your compliance obligations have changed in a number of important ways. Join us for this in-depth three-hour workshop specifically for Nevada employers and learn:

• Why A.B. 383 makes it riskier for you to employ illegal aliens, and what you need to do to protect yourself
• How a new union-supported initiative could make tip-pooling arrangements illegal in Nevada
• What you need to know about the latest state minimum wage increase
• Recent big verdicts against Nevada employers—and how you can avoid becoming a casualty
• Your newly clarified limits on surveillance of union organizing activity
• Why a new Ninth Circuit ruling on the Americans with Disabilities Act is encouraging news for employers
• The latest activity on the massive Wal-Mart sex-bias class action lawsuit

It’s a challenging time to be in the hospitality industry, given the recent immigration crackdowns and explosion of wage/hour lawsuits—not to mention the sagging economy. Join us for this in-depth pre-conference workshop focusing specifically on the hospitality industry and learn how to update your compliance practices, reduce your legal risks, and boost your bottom line. In this workshop, you’ll learn:

• The top court cases affecting the industry this year
• How to successfully manage your I-9 recordkeeping and avoid common pitfalls
• The best ways to ensure site security and protect against terrorist threats
• Why you need to be particularly proactive about your policies on tips and tip-sharing, and what to do about underreporting
• Special considerations for casinos you need to be aware of
• What’s new in the area of premises liability law
• How to keep good talent and reduce unwanted turnover in a retention-challenged industry