February 29, 2008
Don't Be Caught Up Creek Without a Paddle:
Navigating the Current Wave of Proposed Changes in Employment Law
With the current presidential primaries focusing on "bringing change" to America, businesses should take this time to reflect upon what changes are already being contemplated in Federal employment law. Obviously, the 2008 presidential elections will have a profound impact on American workplaces as a Democratic President and Congress will mean a big change in priorities from the current Bush administration. However, even a cursory review of the current wave of pending, proposed, and recent employment law changes should have businesses ready to raise their anchors and prepare for a wave of change beginning in 2008. This article will serve as your guide through some of the hottest new and proposed Federal employment law changes currently facing American businesses. (more...)

May 16-17, 2008
Partnership for Sustainability
The Ohio Society of Professional Engineers will hold its Spring Continuing Professional Development Conference and Annual Member Meeting at the University of Cincinnati on May 16 & 17, 2008. This 2-day conference will be filled with courses specifically designed for Ohio's design professionals and has been approved for 10.5 CPD hours. Jonathan Downes will provide participants with an overview of the Board of Registration's complaint process, its procedures and remedies for violations. Brad Bennett will discuss a basic overview of the various federal and state laws impacting employment-related decisions. For more details regarding this seminar as well as registration information, please contact the Ohio Society of Professional Engineers at (614) 223-1144 or visit their website at www.ohioengineer.com.

May 21, 2008
Civil Service Law Seminar
In addition to the April 29, 2008 Civil Service Law Seminar scheduled in Rocky River, Ohio, Downes, Hurst & Fishel will present an additional Civil Service Law Seminar in Columbus, Ohio. Topics discussed at this seminar include testing for merit and fitness, layoff and job abolishment, discipline and termination, and much more. The seminar will take place at the Columbus Police Academy located at 1000 N. Hague Avenue, Columbus, Ohio. To register for this seminar or for further details, please contact Bonni Auteri at (614) 221-1216 or via e-mail at bauteri@dhflaw.com.

June 18-20, 2008
Collective Bargaining for Public Safety Employees
Jonathan Downes will present the topic "Unfair Labor Practices" at the Collective Bargaining for Public Safety Employees seminar hosted by the Labor Relations Information System ("LRIS"). The seminar will take place at The Flamingo Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. For more information about this three-day seminar, please call LRIS at (503) 282-5440 or visit their website at www.LRIS.com.