On May 12, Davis Malm shareholder Tamsin Kaplan chaired a program at the Social Law Library entitled “Employment Law Fundamentals: Get Smart or Get Sued®.” Designed for experienced business lawyers and new practitioners unfamiliar with employment law basics, this program addressed a broad spectrum of legal and practical issues related to employment relationships and the workplace.

Tamsin and the other presenters covered a variety of topics including:

  • Hiring Pitfalls
  • At-Will Employment
  • Performance Management Essentials
  • Independent Contractors
  • Employee Classification Dangers
  • New Leave Laws
  • Protected Classes
  • Marijuana and the Workplace
  • Internet and Social Media
  • Termination Traps
  • Tips of Success in Mediation and Arbitration

For more information contact: Joanne Thorud; (617) 589-3894; jthorud@davismalm.com

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