Linda B. Hollinshead is a partner at Duane Morris LLP in the Employment, Labor, Benefits and Immigration Practice Group and serves as Firm Counsel on employment matters. She is also the executive director of the Duane Morris Institute. The Duane Morris Institute provides flexible training and instruction for human resource professionals, in-house counsel, benefits administrators and managers at Duane Morris, at client sites and by way of webinars on myriad employment, labor, benefits and immigration matters.
Ms. Hollinshead's key area of focus for employers is on compliance and employment law. Ms. Hollinshead provides training and counseling to employers throughout the country on a variety of subjects, including monitoring employee attendance, FMLA compliance, medical and religious accommodations, leaves of absence policies, harassment, discrimination and retaliation prevention, responding to and investigating harassment, discrimination and retaliation claims, FLSA and wage and hour compliance, including employee misclassification, diversity and inclusion, termination of employees, hiring practices, performance appraisals and performance management. Ms. Hollinshead also advises public accommodations as well as recipients of federal financial assistance on program accessibility and other compliance obligations. Ms. Hollinshead advises clients in numerous industries, including colleges and universities, manufacturing and retail companies, hospitals and other healthcare organizations, technology companies, financial services organizations, energy companies and not-for-profit entities. She is also a member of the firm's COVID-19 Strategy Team, Education Industry Group and Cannabis Industry Group.
Ms. Hollinshead conducts investigations on behalf of employers regarding claims of harassment and discrimination as well as counsels employers concerning their own investigation of and responses to such claims. She also assists employers by drafting employees policies and handbooks, confidentiality and restrictive covenant agreements, employment agreements, termination and severance agreements as well as independent contractor agreements. She represents organizations before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and other state and local agencies.
Ms. Hollinshead is a 1997 cum laude graduate of Rutgers University School of Law and a graduate of the Eagleton Institute of Politics at Rutgers University (M.S., Public Policy) and Bucknell University (B.A., cum laude).
Representative Matters
Represented online sportsbook operator Vigtory Inc. as transaction and gaming counsel in its sale to FuboTV Inc. (NYSE:FUBO), a sports-focused streaming television service; this is the first time a media company in the U.S. has fully acquired and will operate a live sportsbook.
Represented YouVisit, LLC, a company that has created virtual tours of campuses for more than 600 educational institutions, in its sale to EAB, a portfolio company of Vista Equity Partners that provides research, enterprise technology, and data-enabled services for education institutions.
Represented Pennsylvania Machine Works LLC, a leading manufacturer in the forged pressure fitting industry, in connection with the multimillion-dollar sale of all of its outstanding equity to Wynnchurch Capital Partners.
Represented Poydras Gaming Finance Corp. (TSXV-PYD), in its acquisition of 100% of the stock of Integrity Gaming, Inc., Aurora Gaming, Inc. and Integrity Gaming of Kansas, Inc. for approximately $18 million, including, cash, stock, assumed debt, and an earn-out of up to $5 million.
Represented Brace Industrial Group L.P., a Houston based industrial services roll-up, in its acquisition of substantially all of the assets of ESI Group, Inc.
Represented Brace Industrial Group L.P., a Houston based industrial services roll-up, in its acquisition of all of the issued and outstanding stock of Peterson Industrial Scaffolding, Inc. from Peterson Enterprises, Inc.
Represented Brace Industrial Group L.P., a Houston-based industrial services roll-up, in its acquisition of Basic Industries, LLC, an industrial services company, for approximately $33 million.
Represented a Virginia IT staffing and consulting company in connection with a two-step transaction involving a corporate restructuring in which the company contributed substantial amounts of its assets and liabilities to a Delaware limited liability company, which simultaneously sold its preferred units to a third party investor for $20 million.
Areas of Practice
FLSA and Wage and Hour Compliance
- Training and Counseling on Prevention and Correction of Sexual and other Forms of Harassment, Discrimination and Retaliation
Diversity and Inclusion Counseling and Training
Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act Compliance
- Performance Appraisal and Performance Management
FMLA, Medical Leaves and Other Leave Law Compliance
- Strategic Planning and Employee Policies and Handbooks
Admissions
- Pennsylvania
- New Jersey
Education
- Rutgers Law School, J.D., cum laude, 1997
- Bucknell University, B.A., cum laude, 1993
- Rutgers University, Eagleton Institute of Politics, M.S., Public Policy, 1995
Professional Activities
- Leadership Advisory Committee, National Women's Law Center
- Member, Duane Morris COVID-19 Strategy Team
Steering Committee, Duane Morris Women's Impact Network for Success
- National Association of College and University Attorneys
Honors and Awards
- Listed in The Best Lawyers in America, 2023 and 2024
- Recipient, Margery Reed Professional Excellence Award, which recognizes attorneys who make significant contributions toward creating and modeling work-life management, as well as mentoring, 2020
No aspect of these rankings has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey. Further information on methodologies is available via these links.
Selected Publications
- Author, "Retaliation Claim Fails to Overcome Employer’s No-Recording Policy," SHRM, October 18, 2024
- Co-author, "Final Regulations for the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Highlight Employee Rights, Employer Responsibilities and Key Differences from the Americans with Disabilities Act," Duane Morris Alert, April 26, 2024
- Quoted, "With Suit, NJ City Looks To Clear The Air About Cops' Pot Use," Law360, April 1, 2024
- Quoted, "States Mandate Unpaid Leave for School Activities," SHRM, September 19, 2023
- Quoted, "Proposed Regulations for Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Issued," SHRM, August 7, 2023
- Quoted, "4 Tips For Employers That Want To Embrace Neurodiversity," Law360, June 1, 2023
- Quoted, "World Leaders' Exits Hold Lessons For Employers On Burnout," Law360, February 17, 2023
- Quoted, "DOL Explains When FLSA, FMLA Cover Remote Employees," SHRM.org, February 14, 2023
- Quoted, "5 Tips for Following New Laws on Pregnant Nursing Workers," Law360, January 9, 2023
- Author, "2023 Brings Expanded Protections for Pregnant and Nursing Employees," Duane Morris Alert, January 10, 2023
- Quoted, "Supporting Preparations for and Return from Parental Leave," SHRM, September 8, 2022
- Co-author, "ADA Considerations for Neurodiversity Hiring Programs," Law360, August 3, 2022
- Co-author, "New Florida Law Addresses Employee Training in the Workplace," Duane Morris Alert, May 10, 2022
- Author, "ADA Leave Beyond FMLA Time Off May Be Required," SHRM.org, April 13, 2022
- Co-author, "#MeToo Movement Inspires the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Claims Act," Duane Morris Alert, March 3, 2022
- Co-author, "U.S. Supreme Court Gives Green Light to CMS Vaccine Mandate and Full Stop to OSHA Vaccine-or-Test Mandate, Leaving Employers to Wonder: What Now?" Duane Morris Alert, January 19, 2022
- Co-author, "Philadelphia Provides Additional Time for Healthcare and Higher Education Institutions to Comply with Vaccine Mandate," Duane Morris Alert, October 18, 2021
- Co-author, "Supreme Court Denies Student Request to Block University Vaccine Mandate," Duane Morris Alert, August 16, 2021
- Co-author, "Philadelphia Announces New Indoor and Outdoor Mask Mandates Effective August 12," Duane Morris Alert, August 11, 2021
- Co-author, "OSHA Issues Emergency Temporary Standard for the Healthcare Industry," Duane Morris Alert, June 16, 2021
- Co-author, "CDC's Newest Safety Guidance for the Fully Vaccinated Will Impact Employer and Business Policies," Duane Morris Alert, June 1, 2021
- Co-author, "Pennsylvania and Philadelphia Announce Dates for Lifting Most COVID-19 Restrictions for Employers," Duane Morris Alert, May 28, 2021
- Author, "Issues for Higher Education Institutions to Consider When Implementing a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy," Duane Morris Alert, May 18, 2021
- Co-author, "NLRB Withdraws Proposed Rule About Student Workers - What Does It Mean for Private Colleges and Universities?" Duane Morris Alert, April 30, 2021
- Quoted, "Nurse's Refusal to Administer COVID-19 Vaccine May Be Protected," SHRM, April 15, 2021
- Co-author, "Pennsylvania and Philadelphia End Mandatory Telework," Duane Morris Alert, April 7, 2021
- Co-author, "Updated CDC Guidance on K-12 Reopening Highlights Factors Schools Must Consider," Duane Morris Alert, February 25, 2021
- Co-author, "Changes to CDC's Mask Guidance Highlight Compliance Challenges for Employers," Duane Morris Alert, February 23, 2021
- Co-author, "Biden Administration Unveils National Strategy for COVID-19 Response," Duane Morris Alert, January 25, 2021
- Quoted, "Furloughed Workers May Lose FMLA Eligibility," SHRM.org, January 22, 2021
- Co-author, "EEOC Updates Guidance on Employer COVID-19 Vaccination Policies," Duane Morris Alert, December 17, 2020
- Co-author, "The Upcoming Firestorm Facing Employers Regarding Vaccines," Duane Morris Alert, December 16, 2020
- Co-author, "Pennsylvania Adopts the CDC's Recommended Options to Reduce Quarantine Period for Individuals Exposed to COVID-19," Duane Morris Alert, December 7, 2020
- Co-author, "CDC Advisory Committee Issues Recommendations for Initial COVID-19 Vaccine Prioritization," Duane Morris Alert, December 4, 2020
- Co-author, "Pennsylvania Announces Latest COVID-19 Mitigation Efforts and Restrictions Impacting Employers," Duane Morris Alert, November 25, 2020
- Co-author, "Pennsylvania Issues New Travel Restrictions and Order Expanding Use of Face Coverings; Philadelphia Mayor Announces New 'Safer at Home' COVID-19 Restrictions," Duane Morris Alert, November 20, 2020
- Co-author, "CDC Updates Face Mask Recommendations," Duane Morris Alert, November 12, 2020
- Co-author, "Federal Court Finds Implied Private Right of Action Under Pennsylvania's Medical Marijuana Act," Duane Morris Alert, October 2, 2020
- Co-author, "U.S. Department of Labor Releases New FMLA Optional-Use Forms and Requests Public Input to Facilitate Potential Changes to FMLA Regulations," Duane Morris Alert, August 3, 2020
- Co-author, "Pennsylvania Governor Issues New Order Pulling Back Reopening Efforts to Mitigate Increased Spread of Coronavirus," Duane Morris Alert, July 16, 2020
- Co-author, "EEOC Revisits – and Revises – COVID-19 Return to Work Guidance on Accommodating Employees with Underlying Medical Conditions," Duane Morris Alert, May 8, 2020
- Quoted, "EEOC: Employers Can Screen for COVID-19," SHRM, April 23, 2020
- Co-author, "San Francisco Enacts Emergency Ordinance: Public Health Emergency Leave," Duane Morris Alert, April 9, 2020
- Quoted, "Will Cannabis Workers Be Eligible for Coronavirus Unemployment Benefits?" mg Magazine, March 24, 2020
- Co-author, "Families First Coronavirus Response Act Expands Paid FMLA and Paid Sick Leave to Help Workers Affected by COVID-19 Pandemic," Duane Morris Alert, March 19, 2020
- Co-author, "Coronavirus and the Workplace: A Quick Reference Guide for Employers," Duane Morris Alert, March 5, 2020
- Quoted, "Medical Marijuana Trend Means Growing Discrimination Exposures," Business Insurance, December 10, 2019
Quoted, "Weed Legalization Push in New York, Elsewhere Vexes Employers," Bloomberg Law, May 31, 2019
Featured, "Effective Autism (Neurodiversity) Employment: A Legal Perspective," Forbes, January 15, 2019
Author, “It’s a Delicate Balance: How to Maintain Performance and Conduct Standards When You Suspect an Employee Has a Substance Abuse Issue,” The Employment Counselor, Delaware Valley Insurance Trust, Winter 2018
Quoted, "ACG diversity forum: 'Courageous conversations'," NJBiz, June 19, 2018
Quoted, "Marijuana in the Workplace: Balancing Competing Obligations," HR Dive; Reprinted by 420 Magazine, June 18, 2018
Author, “Sifting Through the Weeds... Medical Marijuana and the Employer's Dilemma,” The Employment Counselor, Delaware Valley Insurance Trust, Spring 2018
Co-author, "Some, But Not All, of Philadelphia's Wage Equity Ordinance Declared Unconstitutional," Duane Morris Alert, May 8, 2018
Quoted, "Sexual Harassment in the #MeToo Era: What's HR's Role?" The Philadelphia Inquirer, March 15, 2018
Author, “Corrective Counseling Critique – Would You Do it Differently?” The Employment Counselor, Delaware Valley Insurance Trust, Fall 2017
Co-author, "DOL New Minimum Salary Level of $47,476 for Exempt Employees Temporarily Thwarted," Duane Morris Alert, November 23, 2016
Co-author, "EEOC Issues Regulations Governing Employer Wellness Programs," Duane Morris Alert, June 13, 2016
Co-author, "How the New Overtime Rules Will Impact Employers Nationwide," Duane Morris Alert, May 20, 2016
Co-author, "Navigating Pennsylvania's New Medical Marijuana Act: What Employers Need to Know," Duane Morris Alert, May 17, 2016
Co-author, "EEOC Issues Guidance Relating to Leaves of Absence and the ADA," Duane Morris Alert, May 16, 2016
- Quoted in "Overtime Rule May Hurt Workplace Morale," SHRM Online, August 12, 2015
- Quoted in WorkZone: Good Luck in the New Job, But Don't Take Those Business Records Along, Pittsburgh Post Gazette, July 12, 2015
- Author, "DOL Proposes to Double Minimum Guaranteed Salary Required to Meet FLSA Exemptions," Duane Morris Alert, July 6, 2015
- Author, "Philadelphia Sick Leave Law on Promoting Healthy Families and Workplaces Goes into Effect," Duane Morris Alert, May 12, 2015
- Quoted in "Be Wary of Too-Frequent FMLA Medical Recertification," SHRM Online, March 3, 2015
- Quoted in "DOL Revises FMLA Regulations 'Definition of Spouse'," SHRM Online, February 24, 2015
Co-author, "DOL Issues FMLA Final Rule Recognizing Same-Sex Marriages and Establishing "Place of Celebration" as New Rule for Defining Spouse," Duane Morris Alert, February 24, 2015
Co-author, "Philadelphia Passes Sick Leave Law," Duane Morris Alert, February 17, 2015
- Quoted in "Gift Policies Becoming More Stringent," SHRM Online, January 16, 2015
- Quoted in "When Is Enough ADA Leave Enough?," SHRM Online, December 17, 2014
- Quoted in "Employees' Use of Sharing Economy Poses Risks," SHRM Online, October 14, 2014
- Author, "Employer Mistakes With Leave of Absence Policies Can Be Costly," Employee Benefit News, September 18, 2014
- Quoted in "3rd Circ. Ruling On FMLA Mailings Ups Ante For Employers," Law360, August 8, 2014
Co-author, "Federal Judge Strikes Down Pennsylvania Same-Sex Marriage Ban, Resulting in Significant Impact on Employee Benefit Plans," Duane Morris Alert, May 21, 2014
- Quoted in "The Broadening Definition of Disability," Talent Management, March 2014
- Author, "Social-Media Privacy and Protection Laws," Employment Relations Today, Fall 2013
Co-author, "EEOC Updates Informal Guidance for Employers in Handling Cancer, Diabetes, Epilepsy and Intellectual Disabilities Under the Americans with Disabilities Act," Duane Morris Alert, June 4, 2013
- "Leave-of-Absence Issues Managers Need to Know," The Legal Intelligencer, May 22, 2013
- Author, "Medical Marijuana and the Workplace," Employment Relations Today, April 2013
Co-author, "DOL Issues Final FMLA Regulations," Duane Morris Alert, February 25, 2013
- Author, "States Target Hiring Discrimination Against the Unemployed," Employment Relations Today, Fall 2012
- Quoted In "EEOC Scrutinizes Blanket Policies for ADA Violations," Inside Counsel, May 30, 2012
- Author, "State Regulations Update—The States Have a Broad Menu of Meal-Period Rules," Employment Relations Today, Spring 2012
Co-author, "U.S. Department of Labor Proposes FMLA Regulatory Changes: It's Not Just About the Military Leave Provisions," Duane Morris Alert, March 7, 2012
- Quoted in "PTO Banks: Trends, Design, and Implementation,"Management & Administration, Inc., a BNA Company, Fall 2011
- "EEOC Continues to Target Inflexible Leaves-of-Absence, Attendance Policies," The Legal Intelligencer, September 21, 2011
Co-author, "EEOC Issues Final Regulations Implementing ADA Amendments Act," Duane Morris Alert, March 31, 2011
- "Calling All Employers! Requiring Employee Compliance With Your Call Out Procedures Does Not Violate The FMLA," Morris Institute FMLA Compliance Blog, February 28, 2011
- "Employee's "Faith Healing" Trip With Ill Spouse Is Not Protected By The FMLA, Duane Morris Institute FMLA Compliance Blog, February 16, 2011
- Quoted in "Disciplining FMLA Leave-Takers," the HR Café Daily Post, July 30, 2010
- "U.S. Department of Labor Clarifies When Employees Standing "In Loco Parentis" May Take FMLA Leave to Care for a Child," Duane Morris Alert, July 15, 2010
- Quoted in "A Leave Law That Just Won't Go Away," HR Magazine, SHRM, July 1, 2010
Co-author, "Telecommuting and the Virtual Workplace: How to be Flexible with Employees and Not Run Afoul of Inflexible Laws," Employment Law Strategist, July 2010
- Quoted in "Avoid Common Myths When Coordinating FMLA and STD Leave," SHRM Online, November 5, 2009
- "FMLA Amended Again by the National Defense Authorization Act for 2010," Duane Morris Alert, November 2, 2009
- Quoted in "New FMLA Notice and Certification Process Outlined," SHRM Online, December 29, 2008
- "EEOC Issues Proposed Revisions to ADA Regulations and Interpretive Guidance," Duane Morris Alert, September 24, 2009
Co-author, "EEOC Approves Proposed ADA Regulations Broadening Definition of Disability," Duane Morris Alert, September 18, 2009
- "Even with Additional Structure and Time, Employers Continue to Face Liability Under the FMLA's Individual Notice Requirements," The Metropolitan Corporate Counsel, April 2009
- "Act Now to Take Advantage of Recent Employer-Friendly FMLA Changes," The Metropolitan Corporate Counsel, March 2009
- Quoted in "New FMLA Notice and Certification Process Outlined," SHRM Online, December 29, 2008
- Quoted in "Answers to Tricky HR Questions: Laying off an Employee on FMLA Leave," HR Legal News.com, December 18, 2008
- Quoted in "5 FMLA Questions Almost All Managers Can't Answer," HR Legal News.com, August 26, 2008
- Quoted in "Some Employers Not Complying with the FMLA: Study," Employment Law360, May 22, 2008
- "It's More than Just Good Manners: Fostering an Ethical Working Environment," The Metropolitan Corporate Counsel, March 2007
- "What's in a Name: Preventing and Responding to Identity Theft in the Workplace," The Metropolitan Corporate Counsel, November 2006
- "It's All About What You Know and When You Know It: The FMLA Designation," The Metropolitan Corporate Counsel, July 2002
Selected Speaking Engagements
- Speaker, “Spotlight On: Remote Work as a Reasonable Accommodation Employers in 2024,” Duane Morris Institute (DMi), Webinar, August 21, 2024
- Speaker, “Prepare Now to Comply with the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act,” Duane Morris Institute (DMi), Webinar, May 21, 2024
- Speaker, "Employer Rights Under the ADA, FMLA and Pregnant Workers Fairness Act," Duane Morris Developments in Workplace Law and Practice Seminar, May 7, 2024
- Panelist, "2024 Banking and Finance General Counsel Roundtable: Artificial Intelligence and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion," Duane Morris Webinar, February 28, 2024
- Speaker, “Spotlight On: Remote Work as a Reasonable Accommodation,” Duane Morris Institute (DMi), Webinar, February 13, 2024
- Panelist, "2023 Diversity Roundtable Discussion," The Legal Intelligencer Diversity Roundtable, October 11, 2023
- Speaker, "The Leaves of Absence Menu – Navigating FMLA, ADA and State/Local Leave Laws," Duane Morris Institute (DMi), Webinar, September 7, 2023
- Speaker, "The Future of Cannabis in the Workplace," Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry Lunch and Learn, August 24, 2023
- Speaker, "Pregnancy and Caregiver Issues in the Workplace," Duane Morris Developments in Workplace Law and Practice Seminar, May 24, 2023
- Speaker, “Accommodations Under Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and Pump for Nursing Mothers Act,” Pennsylvania SHRM Legal & Legislative Conference, April 28, 2023
- Speaker, "Rapid Fire Insights: The Legal Perspective," The Pennsylvania Cannabis Coalition, American Trade Association for Hemp and Cannabis and Duane Morris, Philadelphia, Thursday, March 9, 2023
- Speaker, "Holding Firm on FMLA Compliance – Red Flags and General Strategies to Manage Leaves of Absence, Duane Morris Institute (DMi), Webinar, December 1, 2022
- Speaker, “Prepare to Spend Some Money - Minimum Salary Under the FLSA Likely to Increase,” ACC Corporate Counsel University Webinar, Association of Corporate Counsel, Greater Philadelphia, October 13, 2022
- Speaker, “Compliance Issues in Employment,” Duane Morris Cannabis General Counsel Boot Camp, New York City, October 12, 2022
- Speaker, "Where Are Our Workers… and How Do I Pay Them? The Challenges of a Remote Workforce," Duane Morris Institute (DMi) Webinar, September 27, 2022
- Speaker, "Establishing an Effective Neurodiversity Employment Program: Legal Issues in 2022 and Best Practices," Duane Morris LLP Webinar, June 1, 2022
- Presenter, "ADA Reasonable Accommodations – Being “Off-Site” Doesn’t Mean that Accommodation Requests are Off the Table," Duane Morris Institute (DMi), Webinar, March 29, 2022
- Speaker, "How to Terminate Poor Performers and Insubordinates Without Provoking a Lawsuit," Business 21 Publishing Webinar, January 27, 2022
- Speaker, "Complying with the CMS Vaccine Mandate," Duane Morris Institute (DMi), Webinar, January 21, 2022
- Speaker, "Understanding COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates—Compliance Updates and Workforce Considerations for Hospitals and Health Systems," The Hospital & Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania, November 23, 2021
- Speaker, "How to Manage FMLA Leave in the Era of COVID-19," Duane Morris Institute (DMi), Webinar, November 18, 2021
- Speaker, "OSHA’s ETS: Vaccine and COVID Testing," Duane Morris Institute (DMi), Webinar, November 10, 2021
Co-presenter, "Advising on Employment, Union-Related and Benefits Issues in Corporate Transactions," ELBI CLE Training, October 29, 2021
Speaker, "When FMLA Leave Ends: Handling Tricky Return-to-Work Issues," Business 21 Publishing Webinar, October 19, 2021
- Speaker, "Latest Considerations for Pennsylvania Hospitals," The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania, Webinar, October 6, 2021
- Speaker, "Wage and Hour Issues in a Hybrid Workplace," Duane Morris Institute (DMi), Webinar, September 30, 2021
Speaker, "It’s Time to Stop FMLA Intermittent Leave Abuse - Now!," Business 21 Publishing Webinar, September 23, 2021
Speaker, "How to Terminate Poor Performers and Insubordinates Without Provoking a Lawsuit," Business 21 Publishing Webinar, July 28, 2021
- Speaker, "2021: Same Pandemic But New Covid-19 Leave Rules: What Employers Need to Know," Duane Morris Institute (DMi), Webinar, April 8, 2021
- Speaker, "The Importance of Supporting Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging in a Remote Workplace," Duane Morris Institute (DMi), Webinar, April 6, 2021
Speaker, "It’s Time to Stop FMLA Intermittent Leave Abuse - Now!," Business 21 Publishing Webinar, March 24, 2021
- Speaker, "New York Leave Laws Employers Must Follow in 2021 and Beyond," Duane Morris Institute (DMi), Webinar, March 23, 2021
- Speaker, "Allowing Access to Designated Support Professionals During COVID-19 Webinar," The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania, February 25, 2021
- Speaker, "COVID-19 Vaccinations: Legal and Operational Considerations for Hospital Employers Webinar," The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania, February 23, 2021
Speaker, "When FMLA Leave Ends: Handling Tricky Return-to-Work Issues," Business 21 Publishing Webinar, February 4, 2021
- Speaker, "COVID-19 Vaccination Policies – Implementing a Lawful Policy that is Right for Your Business!" Duane Morris Institute (DMi), Webinar, January 12, 2021
- Speaker, "FMLA Certifications and Recertifications: When is the Information Sufficient and When May an Employer Ask for More?" Duane Morris Institute Webinar, December 8, 2020
- Speaker, "How to Terminate Poor Performers and Insubordinates Without Provoking a Lawsuit," Business 21 Publishing Webinar, November 17, 2020
- Speaker, "Navigating Leave Issues During COVID-19," The New Reality of Workplace Law and Practice in the COVID-19 Era, Duane Morris LLP, Webinar, October 29, 2020
- Speaker, "When FMLA Leave Ends: Handling Tricky Return-to-Work Issues," Business 21 Publishing Webinar, September 23, 2020
- Speaker, "Legal Considerations for Reopening- What the Arts and Humanities Need to Know," Reopening the Arts and Humanities in Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Council on the Arts and the Pennsylvania Humanities Council Webinar, July 15, 2020
- Speaker, "How We Get Back!" Exponent Virtual Meeting, May 12, 2020
- Speaker, "Reopening the Workplace During the COVID-19 Pandemic – What Employers Need to Know," Duane Morris Institute Webinar, May 12, 2020
- Speaker, "COVID-19 Employer Update: Implementing the FFCRA - What Employers Need to Know," Duane Morris Institue (DMi), Webinar, April 21, 2020
- Speaker, "Coronavirus (COVID-19): Business Continuity Planning for a Pandemic," Duane Morris Institute (DMi), Webinar, March 18, 2020
- Speaker, "Coronavirus (COVID-19): What Employers Should Do Now!" Duane Morris Institute (DMi), Webinar, March 11, 2020
- Speaker, "When FMLA Leave Ends: Handling Tricky Return-to-Work Issues," Business 21 Publishing Webinar, March 5, 2020
Speaker, "Stop FMLA Intermittent Leave Abuse Now!," Business 21 Publishing Webinar, February 4, 2020
- Speaker, "How to Terminate Poor Performers and Insubordinates Without Provoking a Lawsuit," Business 21 Publishing Webinar, January 30, 2020
Co-presenter, "Advising on Employment, Union-Related and Benefits Issues in Corporate Transactions," ELBI CLE Training, January 13, 2020
- Speaker, "Bias Interrupters in Law," Women Diversity & Law: Awareness into Change Summit, Philadelphia, PA, December 4, 2019
- Speaker, "Medical Marijuana Implications for Workplaces Pennsylvania’s Medical Marijuana Act," The Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry, 2019 Annual Human Resources Conference, Hershey, Pennsylvania, December 3, 2019
Speaker, "Words Matter: Tips for Finding the "Right" Words in Challenging Workplace Conversations," Human Resources Association of South Jersey, November 21, 2019
Speaker, Webinar: “Marijuana in the Workplace: Navigating the Hazy Legal Landscape,” Business 21 Publishing, November 6, 2019
Panelist, “A Conversation on Legal Aspects of Autism Hiring Programs,” 2019 Autism at Work Summit, Els for Autism Foundation, Jupiter, Florida, October 11, 2019
- Presenter, "Intermittent Leave Under FMLA: How to Manage the Unexpected," Duane Morris Institute (DMi), Philadelphia, October 10, 2019
- Presenter, "ADA and Pregnancy Accommodations," Duane Morris Institute (DMi), Philadelphia, October 10, 2019
Presenter, "Wage and Hour Quicksand for Higher Education Institutions," Duane Morris Institute (DMi) Webinar, October 1, 2019
- Speaker, “New Conscience Rights in Health Care Rule - Employment Considerations,” The Hospital Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania, Webinar Series, August 7, 2019
Speaker, Webinar: "Stop FMLA Intermittent Leave Abuse Now!," Business 21 Publishing, August 6, 2019
Presenter, "Clearing the Smoke: Pennsylvania Marijuana Laws," Duane Morris LLP and the Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association Webinar, August 1, 2019
Speaker, Webinar: "How to Terminate Poor Performers and Insubordinates Without Provoking a Lawsuit," Business 21 Publishing, July 23, 2019
Speaker, Webinar: "Preventing Retaliation Claims: Why Your Managers Need Help," Business 21 Publishing, July 11, 2019
Speaker, Webinar: "When FMLA Leave Ends: Handling Tricky Return-to-Work Issues," Business 21 Publishing, June 26, 2019
Speaker, "Practical Reasonable Accommodation Issues," Duane Morris' Developments in Workplace Law and Practice, Philadelphia, May 7, 2019
Panelist, "Neurodiversity: What it is and Why it Matters," Duane Morris Diversity & Inclusion Retreat, Duane Morris of the Future: Making Today’s Diversity Challenges Tomorrow’s Strengths, Philadelphia, May 4, 2019
Speaker, "Employment Law After Murphy vs. NCAA: From Fantasy to Reality," The Future Is on the Clock: Gaming, Intellectual Property and Employment Law in the New World of Sports Betting, Philadelphia, April 25, 2019
Speaker, "Marijuana in the Workplace—What Employers Need to Know," Duane Morris Institute (DMi), Philadelphia, PA, April 25, 2019
Speaker, "In Bias We Trust: The Politics of Diversity, Inclusion and Meaningful Representation in the Legal Profession," Villanova Law’s Minority Alumni Society, April 24, 2019
Speaker, Webinar: "How to Terminate Poor Performers and Insubordinates Without Provoking a Lawsuit," Business 21 Publishing, March 12, 2019
Speaker, "Ten Things You Need to Know about FMLA," Duane Morris Institute (DMi), Philadelphia, PA, February 26, 2019
Speaker, Webinar: "Stop FMLA Intermittent Leave Abuse Now!," Business 21 Publishing, February 5, 2019
Co-presenter, "Maneuvering the Thicket of ADA Reasonable Accommodation/FMLA/Workers' Compensation Laws for Workplace Injuries," ELBI CLE Training, February 12, 2019
Speaker, Webinar: "Preventing Retaliation Claims: Why Your Managers Need Help," Business 21 Publishing, January 30, 2019
Speaker, Webinar, Institute of Emerging Health Professions, Thomas Jefferson University (Philadelphia, PA). Cannabis Medicine certificate program: Cultural History, Regulation, and Policy of Cannabis course, Module 7, December 3, 2018
Speaker, Webinar: "How to Terminate Poor Performers and Insubordinates Without Provoking a Lawsuit," Business 21 Publishing, November 14, 2018
Speaker, “Medical Marijuana and Opportunities in the Legal Profession,” Drexel University, Thomas R. Kline School of Law, Premier Lawyer Breakfast, November 7, 2018
Co-presenter, "Diversity and Inclusion - Both the "Right" Thing to Do and a Competitive Imperative in the Workplace," Duane Morris Institute (DMi) Webinar, November 1, 2018
Speaker, "Medical Marijuana in the Workplace," CLE Program, Pro Bono Clinic And Reception for Duane Morris Alumni, Philadelphia, October 25, 2018
Presenter, "Tricky Timelines – Avoiding Retaliation Claims with Performance Management," Duane Morris Institute (DMi), Philadelphia, PA, October 10, 2018
Presenter, "ADA, Pregnancy and Religious Accommodation," Duane Morris Institute (DMi), Philadelphia, PA, October 10, 2018
Speaker, Webinar: "When FMLA Leave Ends: Handling Tricky Return-to-Work Issues," Business 21 Publishing, October 9, 2018
Speaker, Webinar: "New Rules for Medical Marijuana in the Workplace," Business 21 Publishing, August 28, 2018
Speaker, "Establishing an Effective Neurodiversity Employment Program: Legal Issues," Webinar, August 22, 2018
Speaker, “Private Eyes Are Watching You: Privacy in the Workplace - Drug Testing in the Workplace and Medical Marijuana,” Pennsylvania Bar Institute, Philadelphia, PA, July 31, 2018
Panelist, "Q&A Panel on Medical Marijuana," Marcoem Webinar Series, July 18, 2018
Speaker, Webinar: "Stop FMLA Intermittent Leave Abuse Now!," Business 21 Publishing, June 26, 2018
Moderator, "Diversity, Inclusion and Culture Best Practices in Workplace - It's a Lot More Than You Think!" ACG NJ Monthly Breakfast Meeting, Kenilworth, NJ, June 19, 2018
Speaker, Duane Morris' Developments in Workplace Law and Practice, “How to Handle Discipline and Discharge Decisions When FMLA and ADA Leaves Are in the Mix,” Philadelphia, May 9, 2018
Speaker, "Ripped From The Headlines - What Employers Can Learn from the #metoo and #Timesup Movement," SHRM Berks Chapter, Reading, PA, May 8, 2018
Speaker, "The Impact of Opioids and Medical Marijuana in Healthcare: How Are You Managing Those Risks," Philadelphia Area Society for HealthCare Risk Management - Annual Spring Conference, April 26, 2018
Presenter, "Cannabis 104: Marijuana in the Workplace – What Employers Need to Know," The Duane Morris Cannabis Webinar Series, April 17, 2018 (video replay)
Speaker, "Lessons Learned from #MeToo and #TimesUp," ACG NJ Women of Leadership, Kenilworth, NJ, March 6, 2018
Presenter, "Managing Leaves of Absence Beyond FMLA," Duane Morris Institute (DMi) Webinar, March 6, 2018
Speaker, Webinar: "Medical Marijuana in the Workplace," Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania, January 24, 2018
Moderator, "Effecting Cultural Change: Strategies for Fostering Leadership & Retaining and Engaging Talent," ACG New York 5th Annual Women of Leadership Summit, New York City, January 18, 2018
Speaker, Webinar: "How to Terminate Poor Performers and Insubordinates without Provoking a Lawsuit," Business 21 Publishing, December 20, 2017
Speaker, “Ripped From the Headlines – What Employers Can (and Should) Learn from the Recent Harassment Allegations Making the News,” HR Workshop, Delaware Valley Insurance Trust, December 13, 2017
- Speaker, "3-Part FMLA Webinar Series," Duane Morris Institute (DMi), October 4, 2017, November 2, 2017, December 5, 2017
Speaker, Webinar: "When FMLA Leave Ends: Handling Tricky Return-to-Work Issues," Business 21 Publishing, November 28, 2017
Speaker, Webinar: "Paperless HR: How to Stay Compliant in the Cloud," Business 21 Publishing, October 25, 2017
- Speaker, "How to Effectively Use Performance Management to Avoid Retaliation Claims," Duane Morris Institute (DMi), Philadelphia, October 11, 2017
- Speaker, "Pregnancy, ADA, and Religious Accommodations," Duane Morris Institute (DMi), Philadelphia, October 11, 2017
Speaker, Webinar: "Stop FMLA Intermittent Leave Abuse Now!," Business 21 Publishing, September 28, 2017
Speaker, Webinar: "How to Terminate Poor Performers and Insubordinates without Provoking a Lawsuit," Business 21 Publishing, August 23, 2017
Speaker, “Title VII Discrimination and Retaliation Claims,” HR Workshop, Delaware Valley Insurance Trust, May 24, 2017
Speaker, Webinar: "Paperless HR: How to Stay Compliant in the Cloud," Business 21 Publishing, May 17, 2017
- Speaker, Duane Morris' Developments in Workplace Law and Practice, Philadelphia, May 3, 2017
Speaker, Webinar: "How to Terminate Poor Performers and Insubordinates without Provoking a Lawsuit," Business 21 Publishing, April 27, 2017
- Speaker, "Managing the Unexpected - Intermittent FMLA Leaves and Beyond" and "Pregnancy, ADA, and Religious Accommodations," Duane Morris Institute (DMi), Philadelphia, April 19, 2017
Co-presenter, "Diversity and Inclusion - Both the "Right" Thing to Do and a Competitive Imperative in the Workplace," Duane Morris Institute (DMi), April 18, 2017
Speaker, Webinar: "Stop FMLA Intermittent Leave Abuse Now!," Business 21 Publishing, March 30, 2017
Speaker, Webinar: "New Rules for Medical Marijuana in the Workplace," Business 21 Publishing, March 28, 2017
Speaker, Webinar: "When FMLA Leave Ends: Handling Tricky Return-to-Work Issues," Business 21 Publishing, February 16, 2017
- Panelist, "Building a Team (HR, Compensation & more)," Dreamit Webinar, December 7, 2016
- Speaker, "New Rules for Medical Marijuana in the Workplace," Business 21 Publishing, November 16, 2016
- Speaker, "The FLSA and Higher Education: Understanding the Impact of the Final Rule," Pennsylvania Bar Institute Higher Education Conference, November 10, 2016
- Speaker, "HR in the Cloud," Business 21 Publishing, Webinar, November 3, 2016
- Speaker, "The Updated FLSA White Collar Exemptions Its Not Just About the Money: How to Prepare for, Implement and Communicate the Changes," Lehigh Valley SHRM Conference, October 4, 2016
- Speaker, "Discrimination Claims: The Old and the New," Pennsylvania Chamber of Commerce's HR Roundtable: Practical Strategies to Protect Your Company from Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation Claims, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, September 23, 2016
- Speaker, Webinar: "How to Terminate Poor Performers and Insubordinates without Provoking a Lawsuit," Business 21 Publishing, August 11, 2016
- Speaker, Webinar: "Navigating the Final Rule on Overtime Exemptions," The Hospital and Healthcare Association of Pennsylvania Education Event, July 7, 2016
- Speaker, Webinar: "HR in the Cloud," Business 21 Publishing, June 14, 2016
- Co-Speaker, Webinar: "New Rules for the FLSA's White Collar Exemptions," Duane Morris Institute, June 2, 2016
- Speaker, "Diversity and Inclusion," Duane Morris' Developments in Workplace Law and Practice 2016, Philadelphia, May 11, 2016
- Speaker, "ADA and FMLA Highlights of Recent Changes," Pennsylvania Chamber of Commerce's 2016 Spring Human Resources Conference, Hershey, Pennsylvania, March 23, 2016
- Speaker, "FMLA Update, the Era of Compliance," The Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry, 2015 Annual Human Resources Conference, Hershey, Pennsylvania, December 2, 2015
- Speaker, Webinar: "Stop FMLA Intermittent Leave Abuse Now!," Business 21 Publishing, August 4, 2015
- Speaker, Webinar: "FLSA Minimum Wage and Overtime: Understanding USDOL's Proposed Revisions," The Hospital and Healthcare Association of Pennsylvania Education Event, July 29, 2015
- Speaker, Webinar: "New Rules for Medical Marijuana in the Workplace," Business 21 Publishing, July 28, 2015
- Speaker, "What Employers Need to Know," ADA and FMLA, July 22, 2015
- Speaker, Duane Morris' Developments in Workplace Law and Practice 2015, Philadelphia, May 14, 2015
- Speaker, Webinar: "How to Terminate Poor Performers and Insubordinates without Provoking a Lawsuit," Business 21 Publishing, April 22, 2015
- Speaker, Webinar: "When FMLA Leave Ends: Handling Tricky Return-to-Work Issues," Business 21 Publishing, February 25, 2015
- Speaker, Webinar: "FMLA Intermittent Leave: New Tools to Combat Abuse," Business 21 Publishing, December 17, 2014
- Speaker, "Overview of Recent and Proposed FLSA Rules; Areas that Employers Need to Monitor for Compliance," The Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry, 2014 Annual Human Resources Conference, Hershey, Pennsylvania, December 2, 2014
- Speaker, Webinar: "Fire without Fear: Reduce the Risk of Getting Sued," Business 21 Publishing, November 18, 2014
- Speaker, Webinar: "FMLA Intermittent Leave: New Tools to Combat Abuse," Business 21 Publishing, September 25, 2014
- Speaker, "Developments in Workplace Law and Practice," Duane Morris' Developments in Workplace Law and Practice 2014, Philadelphia, May 8, 2014
- Speaker,"Strategies for Attacking Attendance Control Issues," The Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry, 2012 Annual Human Resources Conference, Hershey, Pennsylvania, November 26, 2012
- Speaker, "Meeting Your Duty Under USERRA — An Employer's Obligation,"SHRM Lehigh Valley October, 2012 Conference, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, October 15, 2012
- Speaker, "Accommodating the Disabled Individual — post ADA Amendments Act," SHRM Lehigh Valley October, 2012 Conference, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, October 15, 2012
- Speaker, Webinar: "How to Terminate Insubordinates and Poor Performers Without Provoking a Lawsuit," Business 21 Publishing, August 28, 2012
- Speaker, Webinar: "Faculty Background Checks: Bulletproof Your Policies & Avoid Liability," Higher Ed Hero, Division of Progressive Business Conferences, August 23, 2012
- Speaker, Webinar: "FMLA Intermittent Leave: New Tools to Combat Abuse," Business 21 Publishing, August 7, 2012
- Speaker, "Controlling Employee Use of Web 2.0," Contending with Social Media in the Workplace, Pennsylvania Bar Institute, August 20, 2012
- Speaker, "I Saw Your Blog – You're Fired," Contending with Social Media in the Workplace, Pennsylvania Bar Institute, August 20, 2012
- Speaker, "Navigating the Executive Branch – Employment Law," Penn Law Pre-College Summer Law Program, University of Pennsylvania Law School, July 23, 2012
- Speaker, Webinar: "ADA Amendments Act: Latest Court Developments — Avoiding and Defending Against Claims Under the Expanded Definition of Disability," Strafford Business Publications, Inc., June 26, 2012
- Speaker, "Making Accommodations for Students with Learning Differences—ADA: The Legal Mandates to Accommodate," Course: Best Practices in Teaching and Learning, College of Graduate Studies, Immaculata University, June 5, 2012
- Speaker, "ADAAA and GINA Executive Update," The Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry, 2011 Annual Human Resources Conference, Hershey, Pennsylvania, November 29, 2011
- Speaker, "Complying with the FLSA: Exempt vs. Non-Exempt Classification Issues," National Constitution Center Webinar, November 9, 2011
- Speaker, "Crafting Social Media Policies," Smart Business/PNC Bank Business Webinars, October 19, 2011
- Speaker, "ADA Amendments Act," Medical Office Managers Society of South Jersey, October 5, 2011
- Speaker, "The ADA Amendments Act," Pennsylvania Business Leadership Network (Webinar), September 13, 2011
- Speaker, Seminar: "Leaves of Absence – What Managers Need to Know," New Jersey Utilities Association, Customer Service Committee Meeting, May 18, 2011
- Speaker, Webinar: "EEOC Final Regs Under the ADA Amendments Act," Strafford Publications, Inc. May 17, 2011
- Speaker, "Social Media: Dancing on the Edge of a Volcano," Human Resources Association of Southern New Jersey, February 17, 2011
- Speaker, "Harassment Prevention," Medical Office Managers Society of South Jersey, November 3, 2010
- Speaker, "Documenting Discipline," Medical Office Managers Society of South Jersey, September 8, 2010
- Speaker, "The Dos and Don'ts of Interviewing," Pennsylvania Business Leadership Network (Webinar), August 10, 2010
- Speaker, Webinar: "Wage and Hour Claims in Telecommuting and Alternative Work Arrangements - Avoiding, Defending and Settling FLSA and State Law Disputes," Strafford Publications, Inc. May 25, 2010
- Speaker, "Recent Developments in Disability and Leave Matters," Duane Morris' Developments in Workplace Law and Practice 2010, Philadelphia, April 29, 2010
- Speaker, "FMLA Update," Pennsylvania Bar Association, Employment Law Institute, April 2010
- Speaker, "The Family and Medical Leave Act: One Year After the Regs," Pennsylvania Bar Institute, December 1, 2009
- Speaker, "Issues in Labor and Employment in Obama's First Year," Pennsylvania Bar Institute and the Labor & Employment Law Committee of the Philadelphia Bar Association, November 12, 2009
- Speaker, "Legal Update – EFCA, FMLA, ADA and Wage and Hour," CUPA-HR – Eastern PA Chapter, April 2009