This program is not available for credit.
One of the jobs HR must deal with is an aging workforce. While HR must and should deal with this issue sensitively, there are considerations and issues that arise that could create a potential legal minefield. Not only must HR address issues implicating the FMLA and the ADA but also must be careful to avoid age discrimination problems. Complicating life for HR are those employees that announce their intentions to retire or transition out of full time work. Is it okay to engage them on these conversations? What if they change their minds? What if you are too far in the transition process to adjust? Are you complicit in "forcing them out" because of their age? This presentation will address these questions and more. Specific focus will be on the ADA and age-related disabilities, the FMLA and age-related leave, the ADEA and the OWBPA. The presentation will provide guidance to HR on how to legally address and handle an aging workforce and those employees going on their "farewell tour."
Employee Farewell Handout (1.83 MB) | Available after Purchase |
As a founding member of Simon | Paschal PLLC, a boutique employment law firm in Dallas, Texas, Dustin maintains an active employment law practice. His practice includes advice and counsel in nearly all areas of employment law. If it’s an HR issue, Dustin likely handles it for his clients. Dustin also advocates on behalf of his clients in hearings, injunction proceedings, trials and before state and federal agencies. Dustin was a four-term member of the DallasHR Board of Directors and served as its President in 2018. He is currently a Trustee on the DallasHR Board of Trustees. Dustin is rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell, has been selected as a Texas Super Lawyers Rising Star annually since 2012, and was selected as a Best Lawyer Under 40 and a Best Lawyer in Dallas by D Magazine in 2018.
As a founding member of Simon | Paschal PLLC, an employment and business law boutique law firm in Dallas, Texas, Paul maintains an active employment and business law practice. Paul has a wide array of experience in employment matters, including Title VII, state discrimination laws, the ADA, the ADEA, the FLSA, the FMLA, employment contracts, non-competition and non-solicitation agreements, employee handbooks and numerous other employment laws and regulations. Paul also has a broad business-based practice including, business entity formation and dissolution, operating agreements, and contract drafting and review. Paul was a six-term member of the DAYL Executive Committee, where he ultimately served as its President. Paul also has been selected as a Texas Super Lawyer Rising Star and has been selected more than 5 times as a Texas Super Lawyer. Paul also was selected as a Best Lawyer Under 40 and a Best Lawyer in Dallas by D Magazine in 2018.