2020 Mega HR Conference You Can't Fire Me For That...I'm Off-Duty

You Can't Fire Me For That...I'm Off-Duty

Wednesday, September 9, 2020

11:00 a.m.

An employee’s off-duty conduct covers a wide variety of issues and as current events continue throughout the nation, employers may be faced with a multitude of issues that surface in the workplace. May an employer discipline or terminate an employee for off-duty conduct? This presentation will help guide employers and HR professionals on how best to navigate the thorny issue of employees’ privacy and off-duty conduct and will also address state and federal guidance on this issue.

Shannon Finley is a Shareholder with the law firm of Pettit Kohn Ingrassia Lutz & Dolin. She focuses her practice on employment and retail matters. Ms. Finley is an experienced litigator who represents California employers in disputes ranging from single plaintiff wrongful termination cases to complex class actions, and everything in-between.

In addition to defending employers in litigation, Ms. Finley provides guidance to employers to avoid lawsuits before they arise. Counseling services include implementation of best practices; on-demand consultation for discipline and termination of employment; assistance with implementation of leaves of absence; and crafting employer policies and employee handbooks.

Ms. Finley is a speaker and author on issues including best hiring practices, wage and hour law, sex discrimination, leaves of absence, and social media. She was recognized as a Rising Star by San Diego Super Lawyers, and she received the C. Hugh Friedman New Lawyer Award from Lawyers Club of San Diego for her leadership and professionalism in the San Diego legal community.

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