Minimizing Joint Employer Liability

Jeffrey S. Shoskin | Frost Brown Todd LLP

Jeff represents employers in all aspects of private and public sector employment and labor relations matters. He has served as lead counsel in state and federal court litigation, as well as before various state and federal administrative agencies and boards. Jeff also has represented clients in collective bargaining negotiations, ULP proceedings, and arbitration proceedings.

Additionally, he has provided in-depth counseling and training on a wide array of employment law topics (e.g., FMLA, ADA, wage/hour, discrimination, harassment, effective discipline & discharge) and has assisted clients in drafting employee handbooks, employment forms, and restrictive covenant, employment and separation agreements. Jeff is also a frequent lecturer on various employment law topics for local, state, and national seminar groups.

Anne E. Duprey | Frost Brown Todd LLP

Anne (“Annee”) focuses her practice on the representation of employers in a broad spectrum of labor and employment matters, including employment litigation, traditional labor work, and advising employers on day-to-day personnel issues. Annee has represented a wide variety of small, mid-size, and large employers.

Annee is a regular speaker on labor and employment trends, discrimination and harassment issues, and best employment practices. She also provides ongoing education and training to many clients, which allows employers and their staff to identify and address human resources concerns with confidence.

I. The two types of joint employment: vertical and horizontal | 12:00pm – 12:20pm

II. The various federal law tests (current and proposed) for determining joint employer status | 12:20pm – 12:40pm

III. Legal and contractual options to minimize and/or avoid joint employer liability | 12:40pm – 1:00pm