2023 UPCOMING SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS BY RICK LARSON
Please look to this page for upcoming public speaking events regarding current workplace issues.
Navigating Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Cases: Best Employment Practices to Ensure Legal Compliance
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14TH
8:30 A.M TO 9: 30A.M.
AMERICAN FREIGHT
4308 E COLONIAL DR.
ORLANDO FL 32803
Learn About
- • Rick Larson’s extensive experience in employment law to establish credibility.
- • Understanding EEOC Cases
- • Common EEOC Complaints
- • Steps Employers Should Take
- • The Role of Legal Counsel
RECENT PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS BY RICK LARSON
Rick Larson presents “Employer Vaccine Mandates and the Biden Employment Agenda”
Central Florida Employment Council
Next CFEC Employer Meeting: Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Central Florida Employment Council CFEC Employer Meeting “The Place for Recruiters to Network and Learn since 1994!”
– 2nd Tuesday of every month.
– Meetings are virtual until further notice.
Join us for our next *virtual* CFEC Employer Meeting for 2021 Employment Law Updates.
HOT TOPIC:
2021 CFEC Employment Law Update: “Employer Vaccine Mandates and the Biden Employment Agenda” followed by Q & A
SYNOPSIS / GUEST SPEAKER:
Employment attorney Richard Larson Esq., founder of Rick Larson Law, Employment Solutions, Employment and Civil Litigation, will inform us on key changes in labor and employment laws in 2021.
DATE / TIME:
February 9, 2021 | 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM
RE-CERTIFICATION CREDITS:
SHRM credits are approved for this meeting thanks to our partner UCF Division of Continuing Education.
MEETING FEE:
Meeting fee of $18.00* applies and due at time of registration. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with login credentials.
REGISTRATION:
Registration Link: Zoom.us/webinar/register
This is a Zoom Webinar – Virtual (Real-time) Program
If you misplace login email for the meeting, then email cfec@cfec.org
Take the Member Challenge: invite a colleague, for a chance to win a prize!
Attendees are employers, recruiters, HR professionals, managers, business owners, executives and career professionals only please.
Contact: Paulette Weir, CFEC Division Director
Central Florida Employment Council | | 407-834-4223 | CFEC.org
SPONSOR:
This month’s Zoom Webinar (Real-time) is made possible special thanks to our partners UCF Division of Continuing Education.
* C.F.E.C. is a division of Christian HELP Employment and Resource Center. All proceeds benefit the work of Christian HELP to provide jobs – food – resources – hope to local families in need.
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
7:30 am-9:00 am
UCF Division of Continuing Education
3280 Progress Dr #700, Orlando, FL 32826
Note: SHRM credit provided for this presentation.
“Hot U.S. Labor and Employment Issues and what may be coming to Florida”
Central Florida Employment Council
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
7:30 am-9:00 am
UCF Division of Continuing Education
3280 Progress Dr #700, Orlando, FL 32826
Note: SHRM credit provided for this presentation.
Further details, below:
CFEC Employer Networking Meeting
HOT TOPICS:
1) “Hot U.S. Labor and Employment Law issues and what may be coming to Florida”
2) “Related Mental Health Law issues coming to Organizations Near You”
SYNOPSIS / GUEST SPEAKERS
1) Attorney, Rick Larson from Rick Larson Law will present an overview of the key changes in labor and employment laws.
2) Organization Development Psychologist and Executive Coach, Farnaz Namin from Center for Work Life will present related mental Health Law issues that will be affecting organizations.
DATE / TIME / AGENDA:
Tuesday, February 11, 2020 from 7:30-9:00AM
7:20 AM suggested arrival time for sign-in and continental breakfast
7:30 AM around the room introductions. 7:45 AM Presentation. 8:45 AM Announcements / Networking
RE-CERTIFICATION CREDITS:
APPROVED for SHRM credit hour(s) – Special thanks to UCF Continuing Education who helps make this process possible for re-certification credit hours
PRICE:
At the door meeting fee $18.00. If check, payable to CFEC. Please make any cancellations by the Fri. before the meeting, or cost will be administered directly.
RSVP REQUIRED:
Seats go fast and space is limited, reserve your spot today! Send your RSVP with your Name, Company Name and Email Address to CFEC Division Director, Paulette Weir at .
Take the Member Challenge, bring a colleague, for a chance to win a prize!
Attendees are employers, recruiters, managers, human resource, career & employment professionals only please.
LOCATION HOST / DIRECTIONS / PARKING:
UCF Continuing Education, Innovative Center, 3280 Progress Drive, Suite 700, Orlando, FL 32826. For directions only call 407-882-0260, or google maps https://goo.gl/maps/MvGFEJZxWzgyn2Es9. Upon arrival to the Innovative Center parking lot, attendees may continue straight ahead and park in any open spaces in the parking lot. Attendees can enter the Continuing Education entrance, Suite 700, and then enter the first door on the left. The meeting will be held in Classroom 722. Parking is Free
Contact: Paulette Weir, CFEC Division Director
Central Florida Employment Council | | 407-834-4223 | CFEC.org
CFC-NIGP Spring Seminar
Friday, March 15, 2019
“Managing the Right Wages for a Contract!”
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. “Wage Pressure” (1.5 hours)
Presented by Mr. Steven Rondone, US Dept. of Labor, Bureau of Labor
Statistics Economist
11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Lunch (included with workshop) (45 minutes)
12:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. “The Challenges for Small Business, Minority-Owned
Business Contractors with Prevailing Wage and Living
Wage in Pursuing Government Contracts” (1.5 hours)
Presented by Mr. George Morning, GOAA Small Business Director
1:45 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Break (15 minutes) (this may be reduced if needed)
2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. “Wage Management and the Role of Culture in Building New
Enterprises: An Insider’s Look at Opening Universal
Studios, Florida” (1.5 hours)
Presented by Rick Larson, P.A. with Rick Larson Law, Winter Garden, FL
and Instructor at UCF Office of Continuing Education
Light Breakfast 8:30 AM
Membership Meeting 9:00 AM
Price is $50 to NIGP members,
Price is $60 to non NIGP members
This Workshop is worth 4.5 Non-Accredited
Contact Hours!
Location
Orange County Renaissance
Senior Center
Venice Ballroom
3800 S. Econlockhatchee Trail
Orlando, Florida 32829
Programming Committee Chair:
Tabatha Freedman, MBA, CPPO, CPPB
tfreedman@volusia.org or 386
Central Florida Employment Council
NEW for 2019….. “2019 Employment Law Updates””
HOT TOPIC:
2019 Employment Law Updates Concerning Employers and Human Resource Professionals
SYNOPSIS / GUEST SPEAKER:
Rick Larson, Employment and Human Resources Attorney at Rick Larson Law will present an overview on important 2019 legal issues employers are currently facing.
• MeToo movement – sexual harassment – Are employers doing what they need to do to lessen claims?
• Unconscious bias/discrimination in the workplace.
• Navigating Non-Compete and Non-Solicitation Agreements.
• FMLA – pitfalls spelled out.
RE-CERTIFICATION CREDITS:
*APPROVED* for SHRM credit hour(s) – Special thanks to UCF Continuing Education who helps make this process possible for re-certification credit hours
When?
DATE AND TIME:
Tuesday, February 12, 2019, from 7:30-9:00 AM
Agenda – 7:30 AM Around the Room Introductions. 7:45 AM Presentation. 8:45 AM Announcements / Networking.
Where?
LOCATION HOST:
UCF Continuing Education, Innovative Center, 3280 Progress Drive, Suite 700, Orlando, FL 32826
DIRECTIONS AND PARKING:
For directions only call 407-882-0260, or visit Google Map. Upon arrival to the Innovative Center parking lot, attendees may continue straight ahead and park in any open spaces in the parking lot. Attendees can enter the Continuing Education entrance, Suite 700, and then enter the first door on the left. The meeting will be held in Classroom 722.
Parking is Free
RSVP
RSVP REQUIRED:
Seats go fast and space is limited, reserve your spot today! To RSVP send your Name, Company Name and Email Address to cfec@cfec.org
Take the Member Challenge: Bring a colleague, for a chance to win a price!
Attendees are employers, recruiters, managers, human resource, career & employment professionals only please
PRICE:
Meeting fee $15.00 payable at the door, only please. Cash/Checks made payable to CFEC. Please make any cancellations by the Fri. before the meeting, or cost will be administered directly.
Central Florida Employment Council
“2018 Sexual Harassment Update”
My presentation will provide the Annual Law Update for the Central Florida Employment Council due current headlines regarding continuing sexual harassment issues in the workplace. I will also discuss some of the problematic issues that arise when administering various kinds of medical leaves.
This event will take place on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 from 7:30 am-9:00 am at Everglades University, 850 Trafalgar Ct., Ste 100, Maitland, FL 32751. Please contact cfec.org regarding monthly meetings for employers for further details.
Central Florida Employment Council
“The Science of Hiring – Recruiting and Hiring Capable, Self-Motivated People”
This is a panel discussion featuring many of the top HR professionals in the Central Florida area.
The event will take place on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 from 11:30 am -1:00 pm during the April lunch session of the Central Florida Employment Council. The location host is DeVry University, 7352 Greenbriar Pkwy., Orlando, FL 32819
Recent Speaking Engagements
Lake Sumter SHRM, Leesburg, Florida
“Looking into Trump World: What’s Next in Labor and Employment Trends?”
My presentation will take place Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017 at 11:30 am at the Leesburg Community Building at Venetian Gardens, West Room, 109 E. Dixie Ave., Leesburg FL, 34748.
“Looking into Trump World: What’s Next in Labor and Employment Trends?”
This presentation is a component of the 2017 Employment Law Update sponsored by the Central Florida Employment Council (“CFEC”).
Tuesday, Feb 14, 2017 7:30 am-9:00 am at LaSalle Computer Learning Center, 12900 Challenger Pkwy, Ste 102, Orlando, FL 32826.
For further details, please see cfec.org or the link, below:
http://www.cfec.org/employer-resources/cfec-monthly-meetings/upcoming-meetings
Central Florida Employment Council | CFEC Employer Meetings
“The Place for Recruiters to Network and Learn since 1994”
– 2nd Tuesday of every month
HOT TOPIC:
“The Science of Hiring”
SYNOPSIS:
Panel Discussion
GUEST PANELIST:
Panel Facilitator:
Lorrine Collins, LaSalle Computer Learning Center
Panelist:
Barbara Seifert, Ph.D.,CPC, Committed to Your Success Coaching & Consulting
Beth E. Weiss Manpower
Jill-Capri Simms, Plumb Line Consulting, LLC
Rick Larson, Larson Law, Employment and Civil Litigation
Seema Rafay, Agile·1
RE-CERTIFICATION CREDITS:
*APPROVED* for SHRM credit hour(s)
(Special thanks to our partnering sponsor UCF Continuing Education who helps make this process possible for re-certification credit hours.)
DATE / TIME / AGENDA:
Tuesday, October 11, 2016 from 7:30-9:00 AM (7:15 AM suggested arrival time for sign-in, networking, and Continental breakfast)
PRICE:
Meeting fee $15.00 payable at the door, only please. Cash/Checks made payable to CFEC. Please make any cancellations by the Fri. before the meeting, or cost will be administered directly.
RSVP REQUIRED:
Seats go fast and space is limited, reserve your spot today! Feel free to bring a colleague! Reserve your seat(s) via email by sending your Name, Company Name, and Email Address to Paulette Weir, CFEC Director at . (No “annual membership” fees! Attendees are employers, recruiters, managers, human resource, career & employment resources only please.)
CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST SPONSOR:
Tews Company
LOCATION HOST:
LaSalle Computer Learning Center, 12900 Challenger Pkwy, Ste 102, Orlando, FL 32826 (located within the Florida Technical College Building*)
http://www.cfec.org/employer-resources/cfec-monthly-meetings/upcoming-meetings
Orlando Diversity Council Meeting
Date: Tuesday, October 4th
Time: 12:00-1:30pm
Location: Enterprise Holdings
5442 Hoffner Avenue, Orlando, FL 32821
*RSVP to raphael.parra@nationaldiversitycouncil.org
Educational Segment:
Diversity Revisted: “Compliance, Culture, and the Next Generation.”
From his unique background combining law practice and HR administration,
Rick Larson touches upon the key elements of diversity compliance that have
changed throughout the years, as well as the changing landscape of diversity
and inclusion in corporate culture. The presenter takes a long look back at
some key historical landmarks in the diversity journey and where we may be
headed as corporate citizens in the 21st Century.
– Led by Rick Larson, Rick Larson Law
“Building Team and Positive Culture in the Legal Environment,” before the Central Florida Chapter of Legal Administrators. As such, this discussion will center upon some of the more unique challenges of the legal working environment, whether within the law firm setting or governmental agency, and creative team approaches to improving employee morale, engagement and productivity. Anyone having an interest in this subject is welcome to attend.
This event will take place Monday, June 1, 2016 from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM at the Citrus Club, 255 South Orange Avenue, Suite 1800, Orlando Florida 32801.
I anticipate this will be a most lively discussion!
“2016 Employment Law Update for HR Professionals,” February 9, 2016, 7:30 A.M.-9:00 A.M, before the Central Florida Employment Council, Nova University, Orlando, FL. Please contact the Central Florida Employment Council for further details at cfec.org or open the following link:
http://www.cfec.org/employer-resources/cfec-monthly-meetings/upcoming-meetings
“Tips on How High Performing Cultures Manage Low Performing Employees,” June 23, 2015, 1:15 p.m., before the National Health Care Leaders Association, First Annual National Conference, at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort, Orlando, Florida.
“Recruiting Screens: Do We Really Hire the Best?” October 6, 2015, webinar presentation for the National Diversity Council. Further details pending.
“2015 Employment Law Update: Key Changes for the HR Professional” February 10, 2015, before the Central Florida Employment Council, University of Central Florida Continuing Education, Innovation Center, Orlando, Florida.
“Making the Business Case for Diversity,” before the Central Florida Region, Florida Diversity Council, April 5, 2014, at the University of Central Florida.