Employment Law - Virtual Edition
Tuesday, November 10, 2026 (9:00 AM - 11:00 AM) (CST)
Description
This two-hour virtual program provides construction professionals with a practical overview of key employment law and human resources issues affecting today’s workplace.
The first half of the program focuses on essential employment law and HR practices that supervisors, managers, and other construction professionals regularly encounter. Participants will review how to appropriately handle employee concerns, leave and accommodation requests, performance issues, and disciplinary actions. The discussion will also highlight policies, documentation practices, and management strategies that can help organizations reduce risk and maintain a consistent approach to employee relations.
The second half of the program focuses on workplace requirements related to pregnant and nursing employees, including the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) and the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act (PUMP Act). Participants will explore employer responsibilities related to reasonable accommodations, break time, and appropriate workplace facilities, as well as considerations surrounding pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions.
Throughout the program, attendees will gain practical guidance they can apply to everyday workplace situations while strengthening their understanding of employer responsibilities and effective HR practices.
Program Objectives
Upon completion of this program, participants will have a better understanding of:
- Fundamental employment law and HR responsibilities in the construction workplace
- Best practices for addressing employee relations and performance issues
- Managing leave and workplace accommodation requests
- Effective documentation and disciplinary practices
- Employer responsibilities under the PWFA and PUMP Act
- Reasonable accommodations for pregnant employees
- Break time and workplace requirements for nursing employees
- Practical strategies for reducing employment-related risk
Target Audience
This program is designed for construction professionals who supervise employees, make personnel decisions, or have responsibility for workplace policies and compliance, including:
- Supervisors
- Superintendents
- Project managers
- Executives
- HR professionals
- Safety professionals
- Other members of management
Presenter:
Kristen Maloney, Attorney, Cokinos | Young
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AGC Houston Members
$150
Non-AGC Houston Members
$300
Cancellation Policy
Failure to cancel or reschedule prior to the start of a class, program, or event without at least two business days written notice will result in the forfeiture of your registration fee. For complimentary classes, programs, or events, a $25 administrative fee will be assessed for no shows who do not provide advanced notice.