The Impact of Recent Regulatory Developments in Employment Law is an authoritative, insider's perspective on interpreting the latest employment legislation and trends. Featuring partners and chairs from some of the nation's leading law firms, these experts guide the reader through the intricacies of new regulations, such as the FAR E-Verify Rule, the Family Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, and the Employee Free Choice Act. These top lawyers offer advice on understanding what to expect from the latest regulations, collaborating with agencies and regulators, preparing for increased enforcement, reviewing employee claims and accommodation requests, monitoring updated compliance programs, and comprehending new legal definitions and terms. Finally, these leaders reveal their strategies for planning proactive defenses, looking ahead to future changes, and developing best practices. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great legal minds of today, as these experienced lawyers offer up their thoughts around the keys to success within this ever-evolving field.

Inside the Minds provides readers with proven business intelligence from C-Level executives and lawyers (Chairman, CEO, CFO, CMO, Partner) from the world's most respected companies and firms nationwide. Each chapter is comparable to an essay/thought leadership piece and is a future-oriented look at where an industry, profession, or topic is heading and the most important issues for the future. Each author has been selected based upon their experience and C-level standing within the professional community.

Chapters Include:

1. Brooke Duncan III, Partner, Adams and Reese LLP - "Best Practices for Dealing with Recent Employment Law Developments and Trends"
2. Nelson D. Cary, Partner, Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP - "Recent Legislative and Regulatory Developments: Employer Compliance Strategies"
3. Karina B. Sterman, Esq., Partner, Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP - "Evolving Employment Law: Some Challenges, Some Relief"
4. William S. Helfand, Shareholder and Director of Labor, Employment and Civil Rights Litigation, Chamberlain Hrdlicka - "Responding to Changes in the FLSA and Other Employment Legislation"
5. Margaret Keane, Partner, Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP - "Trends in Discrimination Claims"
6. Michelle P. Crockett, Principal, Miller Canfield Paddock & Stone PLC - "A Discussion of Fundamental Changes in Employment Law"
7. Mary E. Pivec, Partner, Keller and Heckman LLP - "Representing Employers Challenged by Harsh and Conflicting Regulatory Imperatives"

Appendices Include:

Appendix A: Your Guide to the Family and Medical Leave Act
Appendix B: Your Guide to the Americans with Disabilities Act
Appendix C: Neutral Termination Policy
Appendix D: Form for Exempt Employee Nearing or at the End of FMLA Leave