Seminar: Human Resources Law From Start to Finish

On October 4, 2016, Lauren Smith was an instructor for a seminar entitled “Human Resources Law from Start to Finish.”  The National Business Institute sponsored the seminar, designed for attorneys, human resources personnel, accountants, and business executives.

Ms. Smith wrote the course materials for the section entitled “Discipline and Discharge—Necessary Documentation.” She also presented three parts of the seminar:

• Employee Handbooks and Policies in the 21st Century
• Documenting Discipline and Discharge
• Wage and Benefits Issues

Ms. Smith regularly consults with clients on day-to-day employment matters involving employee policies and handbooks, discipline and termination, and exemption classifications under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).  Ms. Smith has represented clients in litigation involving various forms of employment discrimination and claims arising from the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).