Michael J. Progar is the managing partner and a founding member of Doherty & Progar LLC, with more than 40 years of experience representing the interests of insurance companies, businesses, and nonprofit organizations.
On-Demand: June 28, 2023
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Hundreds of statutes, regulations, and local laws govern the workplace. This presentation will provide a survey of the fundamentals of the key federal laws prohibiting discrimination and regulating workplace activities. It will include a discussion of the latest rulings and guidance from the Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division under the Fair Labor Standards Act, and updates from the National Labor Relations Board regarding the National Labor Relations Act.
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Date: June 28, 2023
Closed-captioning available
Michael J. Progar | Doherty & Progar LLC
Michael J. Progar is the managing partner and a founding member of Doherty & Progar LLC, with more than 40 years of experience representing the interests of insurance companies, businesses, and nonprofit organizations. As lead counsel, Mr. Progar has tried more than 50 jury trials to verdict.
Mr. Progar practices primarily in the areas of employment law, personal injury, and insurance coverage. He is admitted to practice in the states of Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin. He earned his B.A. degree from the University of Notre Dame and J.D. degree from DePaul University College of Law.
I. Anti-Discrimination Laws Enforced by the EEOC | 2:00pm – 2:30pm
II. Laws Governing Workplace Activities Enforced by the U.S. Department of Labor | 2:30pm – 3:00pm
Break | 3:00pm – 3:10pm
III. FLSA Latest Guidance from the Wage and Hour Division | 3:10pm – 3:40pm
IV. NLRA Update from the National Labor Relations Board | 3:40pm – 4:10pm