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2018 Annual Conference & Exposition
You will learn an overview of workplace gender expression laws and regulations, paying special attention to washroom laws and etiquette.
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“Which bathroom do I use?”  Have you or your supervisors received this question? Do you or they know how to respond? It is vitally important for you to train individuals on how to handle these and other sensitive situations and requests related to gender identity in the workplace. This session will explore various federal and state laws and regulations related to gender identity in the workplace, with a hyper focus on workplace washroom gender identity etiquette. We will outline various state-level bathroom bills, explore EEOC bathroom guidelines, and detail OSHA's guidelines on transgender employee access to restrooms.  During this session you will:

  • Learn the EEOC's & OSHA's respective positions with respect to gender identity in the workplace.
  • Explore various state-level and local jurisdictional laws related to gender identity in the workplace.
  • Understand how to respond to an employee expressing a gender identity concern in the workplace.
  • Understand how to respond to co-workers of an individual expressing a gender identity concern.
  • Learn how to respond to an individual expressing concern over well-being and safety when utilizing a particular gender identified washroom.
 
Date(s) & Time(s): 
Monday, June 18, 2018 - 4:00pm to 5:15pm
Presenter: 
Jason Nathaniel Sheffield
National Director of Compliance
Baldwin Risk Partners
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Jason Sheffield is BRPs National Director of Compliance for the Baldwin Regulatory Compliance Collaborative. He oversees the ongoing evolution of our firm's national compliance operations. Jason develops, designs and implements educational programming and compliance assuredness services by creating timely and relevant solutions designed for the benefit of our clients and colleagues, our industry partners, and the general benefits community. Jason has practiced employee benefits law and consulting for nearly two decades, representing individual, corporate, and tribal interests at the local, state, and federal levels. He has advised clients and provided representative services before administrative agencies such as the DOL, the IRS, CMS, OCR, several state-level treasury authorities, and others. He has experience with both qualified and non-qualified retirement plans, executive compensation matters, and extensive experience respecting health and welfare plan matters. Jason received his undergraduate degree from Georgia State University (magna cum laude) and his Juris Doctor from Western New England College School of Law. He is admitted to the State Bar of Georgia.

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Marina Galatro, SHRM-SCP
Executive HR Consultant, HR Services
Newfront Insurance Services, LLC
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Marina Galatro brings 25 years of experience as a trusted HR advisor providing strategic consultative services. Her experience combines effective recommendations and support to companies on a variety of topics including federal and state compliance, HR and payroll outsourcing, leave of absence, compensation, paid time off, performance management, policy and procedure development, and training and development.

Marina is passionate about compliance, leave management and assisting companies to develop HR strategies that drive transformation and elevate the workforce experience. She has met with state assembly members to discuss pending workplace legislation and how it may impact the HR profession.

 

SESSIONS:
Location: 
S403
Amount of Credit: 
1.25
Credit Type: 
•SHRM PDCs
Session Type: 
Concurrent Session
Competency: 
Relationship Management
Critical Evaluation
Global & Cultural Effectiveness
Intended Audience: 
Mid-Level
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HR Compliance

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