CGA Law Firm Employment Law Chair, Christine Nentwig, Esq., will provide business owners, managers, and HR professionals with an overview of key employment law developments in 2023 and what to watch for in 2024. The session will include updates on the following key areas of law: Non-Compete Enforcement NLRB Updates and Impact on Non-Union Employers Religious Accommodations Medical Marijuana I-9 Forms EEOC Guidance DOL’s Proposed Overtime Rule Challenges to DEI Programs This Seminar has been submitted for HRCI/SHRM Credits, so bring your employment law questions and join us for an interactive and educational luncheon – we look forward to seeing… read more »
Attorney Christine E. Nentwig Certified as a Federal Court Mediator for the United States District Court
Attorney Christine Nentwig has recently been certified by Chief Judge Matthew W. Brann as a federal court mediator in Labor and Employment Law for the United States District Court Middle District of Pennsylvania. Christine holds a Professional Mediation Certificate from Cornell University’s ILR School and specializes in mediating complex employment cases, helping parties avoid costly and contentious litigation. Christine serves as Chair of CGA Law Firm’s Employment Law Practice Group and has nearly 30 years of combined experience as an HR professional and an attorney. Her practice spans the full range of labor and employment matters – including counseling, litigation,… read more »
What is the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act?
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) is a federal law, which requires covered employers to provide reasonable accommodations to a qualified worker’s known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless the accommodation will cause the employer an undue hardship. This new statute is very similar to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which excludes pregnancy alone (absent medical complications) from the definition of disability. Like the ADA, reasonable accommodations may include modifications to the work environment or job processes. Under both acts, such modifications are not required where they cause significant difficulty or expense. Reasonable accommodations for… read more »
Employment Law 101: Workplace Basics
CGA Law Firm Employment Law Chair, Christine Nentwig, Esq., will provide an Employment Law: 101 seminar covering key employment law topics for employers of all sizes. Topics will include key employee handbook provisions and policies, the importance of accurate job descriptions, proper FLSA classification of employees, wage and hour/compensation concerns, handling requests for leaves of absence, discipline and discharge best practices, and a summary of 2023 employment law developments to watch. Bring your employment law questions and join us for an informative and interactive luncheon – we look forward to seeing you there! This seminar will be submitted for SHRM/HRCI… read more »
YCEA Employment Law Seminar Scheduled for June 29th
Join CGA Law Firm’s Employment Law Chair, Christine E. Nentwig, for Employment Law 101: Workplace Basics on Thursday, June 29th, 2023 at the York County Economic Alliance. CGA Law Firm Employment Law Chair, Christine Nentwig, Esq., will provide an Employment Law: 101 seminar covering key employment law topics for employers of all sizes. Topics will include key employee handbook provisions and policies, the importance of accurate job descriptions, proper FLSA classification of employees, wage and hour/compensation concerns, handling requests for leaves of absence, discipline and discharge best practices, and a summary of 2023 employment law developments to watch. Bring your… read more »
Spring 2023 Employment Law Seminar
Employment Law Developments to Watch in 2023 PHRC Mediation Process – with PHRC Mediator Christopher Young DEI, Harassment, and Discrimination Update – with Rev. Carla Christopher Tackling Employers’ Toughest Employment Law Questions\ Christopher Young is a PHRC Mediator; learn more about Christopher Young here: https://www.phrc.pa.gov/LegalResources/Pages/MediationServices.aspx . Rev. Carla Christopher is an award-winning curriculum developer, public speaker, workshop facilitator/trainer in areas of anti-racism, LGBTQIA+ affirmation, community advocacy and activism, trauma-informed care, diversity/equity/inclusion, and cultural competency. Learn more about Rev. Christopher here: https://carlachristopher.com/cultural-competency-and-training/ . The Spring Employment Law Seminar includes lunch and private access to the Yorktowne Hotel’s newly opened Graham Rooftop… read more »
Tickets Going Fast – Spring 2023 Employment Law Seminar
There are only a few seats remaining for our 2023 Spring Employment Law Seminar on Friday, March 24, featuring CGA Employment Law Attorneys and special guests Christopher Young and Rev. Carla Christopher! Christopher Young is a PHRC Mediator; learn more about Christopher Young here: https://www.phrc.pa.gov/LegalResources/Pages/MediationServices.aspx . Rev. Carla Christopher is an award-winning curriculum developer, public speaker, workshop facilitator/trainer in areas of anti-racism, LGBTQIA+ affirmation, community advocacy and activism, trauma-informed care, diversity/equity/inclusion, and cultural competency. Learn more about Rev. Christopher here: https://carlachristopher.com/cultural-competency-and-training/ . This half-day event features a buffet luncheon, 4 hours of HRCI/SHRM approved programming, and a private mixer on… read more »
Webinar: Labor and Employment Law Update
YCEA Leadership LuncheonThursday, April 22nd, 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. CGA Law Firm’s experienced team of employment attorneys will provide proactive business leaders at all levels with an update on key employment law developments so far in 2021, a preview of the changes that lie ahead, and tips and strategies for maintaining compliance. Topics will include:– Summary of labor and employment developments during the first 90 days of the Biden presidency– Discussion of the latest COVID return to work and vaccination issues– Important state law initiatives likely to impact Pennsylvania employersFeatured speakers, Attorneys Christine Nentwig and Zach Nahass, are Co-Chairs of the Labor and Employment… read more »
Employment Law Update: 2020 Year in Review and 2021
CGA Law firm’s experienced team of employment attorneys will provide proactive business leaders at all levels with an update on key employment law developments. They will suggest strategies to help employers maintain compliance with the many legal challenges employers face in 2020, as well as a preview of what 2021 may have in store. Join our CGA experts for an enjoyable and informative YCEA working-lunch during which hosts will encourage participants to share their insights, ask questions, and share valuable tips. We look forward to seeing you there! REGISTER NOW The featured speakers, Attorneys Zach Nahass and Christine Nentwig, are Co-Chairs of the… read more »
Pennsylvania Bar Institute Half-Day Webinar on Restrictive Covenants and Trade Secrets
Restrictive Covenants and Trade Secrets On Monday morning, July 27, 2020, the Pennsylvania Bar Institute will hold a half-day webinar on Restrictive Covenants and Trade Secrets, which will feature Attorney Christine Nentwig, Co-Chair of CGA’s Labor and Employment Department, and Attorney Jeff Worley from Gibbel, Kraybill and Hess, presenting a session titled, No-Hire/No-Poach Agreements: The Latest Developments. The rapidly evolving law surrounding no-hire/no-poach agreements has the potential to affect businesses of all sizes in a wide range of industries, and the session will provide important, practical updates on current Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission guidance regarding such agreements, the… read more »