Lindsay Dischley
Lindsay is an experienced employment attorney. In this capacity, Lindsay represents employers in all aspects of employment litigation, including wrongful discharge, discrimination, harassment, whistleblower, retaliation and wage and hour claims in the state and federal courts of New Jersey and New York and before federal, state, and local administrative agencies, including the EEOC, New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Development, New Jersey Division on Civil Rights, New York State Division of Human Rights, and New York City Commission on Human Rights.
Melissa Salimbene
Melissa is an experienced employment litigator and trusted advisor. For her litigation practice, Melissa regularly represents public and private employers of all sizes and industries before state and federal courts and administrative agencies in all aspects of employment litigation, including defending claims of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wage and hour issues. Melissa also brings and defends restrictive covenant claims involving trade secrets, confidentiality agreements, non-compete agreements and other post-employment obligations.
FREE LIVE CLE CREDIT IS ONLY AVAILABLE FOR IN-HOUSE COUNSEL (FRACTIONAL GCs, GOVERNMENT ATTORNEYS, & ALSP ATTORNEYS INCLUDED) AND SUBSCRIBERS TO IN-HOUSE CONNECT ON-DEMAND.
IF YOU ARE A LAW FIRM ATTORNEY YOU ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND OUR LIVE EVENTS BUT UNLESS YOU ARE SUBSCRIBED TO IHC ON-DEMAND, WE WILL NOT BE PROCESSING YOUR CLE REQUESTS.
This program is approved for CLE credit in the following states: New York, Pennsylvania, California, Illinois, Texas.
This program is pending CLE credit in the following states: Georgia, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Wyoming and Wisconsin.
This program is pending CLE and CPD credit for self-application by the attorney or for reciprocal CLE credit in the following states: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Québec, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Virginia and Washington.
We do NOT provide CLE for: Mississippi or Arkansas.
This program is appropriate for newly admitted attorneys and experienced attorneys.
Employment Law Essentials for In-House Counsel: Best Practices When Hiring and Firing Employees
Event Description
Don’t let the joke be on you! This April Fools’ Day, join us for a practical session on mitigating risk and ensuring compliance in hiring and firing decisions. From evaluating candidates to managing terminations, in-house counsel must navigate a complex legal landscape while protecting their company from potential disputes. This webinar will provide essential guidance on employment agreements, background checks, pay transparency, severance considerations, and multijurisdictional compliance.
Join us on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at 12pm ET / 9am PT as Lindsay Dischley and Melissa Salimbene of Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC share key legal insights and best practices for managing the full employment lifecycle while reducing risk.
Discussion Topics Include:
- Hiring Compliance: Best practices for reviewing and evaluating candidates, including background checks, drug testing, and social media reviews.
- Key Onboarding Documents: Understanding employment agreements, offer letters, confidentiality agreements, and restrictive covenants.
- Equal Pay and Pay Transparency: Addressing legal requirements and risk factors in compensation structures.
- Termination Best Practices: How to minimize risk through severance agreements, documentation, and compliance strategies.
- Multijurisdictional Considerations: Managing employment law challenges across different legal landscapes.
Who Should Attend
This program is designed for in-house counsel who handle employment law matters, including hiring, terminations, and workplace compliance. Legal professionals advising on employment agreements, regulatory risks, and HR policies will find this session particularly valuable.
There is NO COST to attend this LIVE program!
This program is FREE thanks to our gracious sponsor, Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC. If you can’t make it to the live program, the recording will be available for viewing via our paid CLE library, In-House Connect On-Demand!