The free webinars I’m sharing with you today (after all, sharing is caring) are sponsored by NELP — the National Employment Law Project and are geared for attorneys working in employment law or are interested in employment law. However, law students may also find them interesting.

Here are the deets from NELP:

Please join NELP for its upcoming January webinars. We are kicking off the new year with a two-part webinar series on targeted hiring policies, and a session on recent changes to Trade Adjustment Assistance.  See below for further details and registration information.
Legal Issues and Challenges in Crafting Targeted Hiring Policies
Co-hosted by the Partnership for Working Families
Tuesday, January 24, 2-3 PM EST  |  Click here to register!
 
The Great Recession has left deep cuts in the economies of states and cities across the country, with unemployment remaining high and jobs slow to recover.  In response, many localities are searching for ways to make smart economic development choices that will create jobs and set communities on surer economic footing. Targeted hiring policies are one way to ensure that such jobs result in career-ladder, family-supporting work for local workers.

In this webinar, you will learn about the legal issues that are important to consider when designing targeted hiring policies and agreements. You’ll also hear about issues related to different funding streams, types of projects, and  legal vehicles for advancing targeted hiring objectives.  Common myths and challenges that often present roadblocks to crafting local hiring policies will also be discussed.

Presenters:  Ben Beach, Legal Director, PWF; Julian Gross, Project Attorney, PWF. Moderated by Anastasia Christman, Senior Policy Analyst, NELP.
The Implementation and Impact of the Trade Adjustment Assistance Extension Act of 2011
Co-hosted by the AFL-CIO’s Working for America Institute
Friday, January 27, 1-2 PM EST  |  Click here to register!
 
Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) is a critical source of income support and retraining for workers who have lost their jobs because of globalization, and the program recently underwent a number of changes under the TAA Extension Act of 2011.  In this webinar, you’ll gain a macro-view of TAA, its impact on workers affected by trade, and an overview of changes under the Act.  You’ll also learn about state implementation issues and amendments to the IRS’s Health Coverage Tax Credit Program.

Presenters: Mike Goldman, DWP Labor Liason, MN DEED; Ragini Kapadia, Senior Economic Analyst, Working for America Institute; Laren Neatherlin, Outreach Coordinator, Stakeholder Support IRS HCTC; Debra Schlekewy, TAA Coordinator, MN DEED; Lindsay Webb, TAA Coordinator, NELP.  Moderated by Lynn Minick, Workforce Development Specialist, NELP.

Best Practices in Developing and Implementing Targeted Hiring Policies
Co-hosted by the Partnership for Working Families
Tuesday, January 31, 2-3 PM EST  |  Click here to register!
In this second session of our targeted hiring webinar series, you will hear about programmatic issues in creating and implementing targeted hiring policies on the ground.  You’ll learn about effective approaches and lessons learned in implementing targeted hiring policies for both construction and non-construction projects, as well as best practices, such as recruitment and training programs, that ensure targeted hiring policies reach local residents and result in meaningful opportunities.

Presenters: Kathleen Mulligan-Hansel, Deputy Director, PWF; Marie McKenzie, Redevelopment Project Manager, City of East Palo Alto. Moderated by Paul Sonn, Staff Attorney, NELP.

Enjoy!