Invitation from Tulsa Chapter President:

Travis Jones

Our theme this year is “The Centerpiece of Employment Law” and we began with an outstanding program in Sept on the legal aspects of Social Networking. What a great topic and the attendance was one of the best in a long time. The next three months will prove to hold more stellar topics of interest to our Employment Community. Last month, I mentioned that we were working on HRCI certification credits for our meetings. It looks like that is going to happen, thanks to Monica Maple. We will let you know as soon as that takes place. Our website should be ready for roll-out within the week. You will be able to register online soon. The programs and meetings will be set up to accommodate larger groups quickly for lunch and then get right into the meeting as is required for HRCI credit. The board has worked hard to put together programs that are current. If you have a topic of interest, please let us know. Jude Terrones, with Vanguard, is the program chairman. Membership is important in our association and we look forward to your participation. Mark your calendars on the first Wednesday of each month for our meetings.

Travis can be reached at: travis@cdpartnersinc.com

LUNCH & LEARN

Date:Wednesday, October 7th, 2009

Time: 11:30am-1:00pm

Address: Baxter’s Interurban, 7th & Houston

Cost:$20 (for members) – $25 (non-members)

RSVP by: Monday, Oct. 5th

PLEASE RSVP!

If you are interested in joining us for ANY of the luncheons, please RSVP immediately! This enables us to make better plans to accommodate everyone.

RSVP to:

Angei Henshaw-

angei@cdpartnersinc.com

Kristen L. Brightmire, head of the firm’s Employment Law Practice Group, has substantial experience in:

Title VII cases (discrimination,

harassment, retaliation based upon gender, race, national origin, sex, religion),

Age Discrimination in Employment (ADEA),

American with Disabilities Act (ADA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Fair Labor Standards Act (FSLA) and state wage and hour issues, Wrongful discharge in violation of public policy, Retaliatory discharge for pursuing rights under the workers’ compensation act, & Drug and alcohol testing.

The Firm’s Employment Law Practice Group  publishes a free monthly e-newsletter, The Employer’s Legal Resource, devoted to the issues facing employers. To subscribe, just sign up at: http://www.newsletters.dsda.com.  It’s published the first business day of each month.
Ms. Brightmire can be reached at: kbrightmire@dsda.com

Kristen Brighmire’s Topic:

“What should you have done to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act?  Is there still time?”

November 4th Guest Speaker:

Kathy Neal
McAfee & Taft

Kathy Neal’s practice focuses on the representation of employers with respect to all aspects of their relationships with employees. She has broad experience in both state and federal courts, before administrative and regulatory agencies, and in arbitration and mediation. Kathy’s litigation expertise includes defense of claims of discrimination, wrongful and retaliatory discharge, breach of contract, enforcement of non-competition and confidentiality agreements, and wage and hour disputes. Kathy also counsels employers and provides management training on best practices to avoid employment disputes.

Kathy can be reached at: kathy.neal@mcafeetaft.com

Kathy Neal’s Topic:

“Going Separate Ways”

The average person will hold 5 – 15 jobs in a lifetime.  Changes are inevitable!  This presentation will give you tips for protecting confidential information and customer lists before the change occurs.  The presentation will discuss also your rights when the departing employee competes with you or uses your resources to set up a new business.

December 2nd Guest Speaker:
Monica Maple
Sneed, Lang, Herrold, PC

Ms. Maple has significant experience in labor and employment law in which she advises clients on employee issues and policies, as well as defends management in employment discrimination lawsuits and administrative hearings.  In addition to labor and employment law, Ms. Maple also focuses her practice on complex civil and appellate litigation, business tort, commercial litigation, insurance defense litigation and real estate.

Monica can be reached at: mmaple@sneedlangherrold.com

Monica Maple’s Topic:

“Avoid Having Your Holiday Party Result in a Claim of Sexual Harassment”