Melissa Fleischer, Esq., is a sought-after employment law attorney and HR counselor and teacher, having parlayed her 20 years of law practice experience to form HR Learning Center LLC, a company that specializes in helping employers work through a wide range of legal and human resources management issues. As an attorney, Ms. Fleischer specialized in employment discrimination litigation and began offering her clients preventive counseling and training to help them avoid discrimination complaints and other legal problems in the first place.
Management-side employment attorney
Over twenty years of experience representing clients in employment law discrimination litigation
President and Founder, HR Learning Center LLC, an organization that offers training seminars, webinars, and consulting on a wide range of workplace and human resources issues
JD Degree from the George Washington University School of Law
Employment law expert Melissa Fleischer will explain the fascinating legal issues surrounding vaccination requirements for financial institutions. You will learn how to protect your team while adhering to the law and avoiding liability.
What You'll Learn
Can you legally make the COVID-19 vaccine mandatory for employees?
What are the legal implications of vaccination requirements for
Are exceptions based on medical conditions or religious practices necessary?
Would you be liable if an employee has an adverse reaction to the vaccine?
If you do not mandate the vaccine, could OSHA allege you failed to provide a safe workplace under the general duty clause?
Will states mandate that employers require COVID-19 vaccinations?
Employment law expert Melissa Fleischer will explain how laws and regulations related to COVID-19 apply to financial institutions. You will learn how to protect employees, ensure compliance, and reduce liability.
What You'll Learn
What are the OSHA requirements to keep branches and employees safe?
Can and should you make the vaccine mandatory for your workers?
Can you get sued if an employee contracts COVID-19 while at work?
Can you take employees’ temperatures and ask about symptoms?
How long does an employee with COVID-19 need to isolate at home?
Can you force employees with COVID-19 symptoms to leave the workplace?
Is there any immunity for your institution from COVID-19 lawsuits?
Would Workers’ Compensation laws bar any lawsuits against your bank for wrongful death if an employee contracts COVID-19 and dies?
How should you handle an employee who refuses to take the vaccine for religious or medical reasons after you make it mandatory?
Scheduled for 60 minutes including question and answer period.
Leading employment attorney Melissa Fleischer will explain the latest OSHA requirements for financial institutions. You will learn how to keep your employees safe while the world confronts COVID-19.
What You'll Learn
What are the OSHA regulations and your responsibilities?
What changes does OSHA’s COVID-19 guidance require?
How should you incorporate COVID-19 in your written safety plan?
How can you ensure social distancing for workers who need to be present?
What are the most significant potential hazards during this pandemic?
What are the OSHA requirements for recordkeeping and maintenance?
How should you report and record incidents for remote employees?
How can you ensure you comply with OSHA poster requirements?
What are the rules regarding mandatory face masks?
Scheduled for 60 minutes including question and answer period.Monday, November 6, 2023; 12:00 PM Eastern
Leading employment attorney Melissa Fleischer will explain how you need to adapt based on the recent Supreme Court ruling blocking OSHA’s vaccination and testing mandates. You will learn what precautions are now required and how to keep your employees safe from the Omicron surge.
What You'll Learn
How did the OSHA guidance change this month? How should you adapt?
What are the OSHA regulations and your responsibilities?
How should you incorporate COVID-19 in your written safety plan?
How can you protect people in your workplace?
What are the most significant hazards during this phase of the pandemic?
What are the OSHA requirements for recordkeeping and maintenance?
How should you report and record incidents for remote employees?
How can you ensure you comply with OSHA poster requirements?
Employment law expert Melissa Fleischer will explain how the recent Supreme Court ruling relates to the rights of pregnant employees. You will learn what actions to take and which you should avoid.
What You'll Learn
Does firing an employee for getting an abortion constitute sex discrimination?
What employment laws protect employees who get abortions?
What is the role of Title VII regarding pregnancy?
What are employer obligations under the Pregnancy Discrimination Act?
How have recent termination cases caused significant liability for employers?
Can you prevent liability for action against an employee who sought an abortion?
Legal expert Melissa Fleischer will reveal the numerous risks of workplace celebrations. You will learn how to protect your organization, employees, and holiday spirit.
What You'll Learn
What legal issues commonly arise from holiday parties?
How can you prevent workplace harassment and violence?
Do social host liability and dram shop laws cover employers?
Does your organization have vicarious liability for car accidents?
How must you accommodate religion and prevent discrimination?
What tips and methods will help you avoid legal pitfalls?
Melissa Fleischer will help you identify the key components and suggest language to cover current laws and workplace norms. You can get input about your organization’s unique situation and requirements.
What You'll Learn
What topics must you cover in an employee handbook?
What new laws and regulations require handbook updates for 2023?
How should you define current workplace expectations?
What are the best practices for drafting each section?
