Event

FordHarrison 2023 Airline Labor & Employment Law Symposium "Climb + Descend: Adjusting to a Changing Workforce" - San Antonio, TX

Date   September 21-22, 2023

2023 Airline Labor & Employment Law Symposium - "Climb + Descend: Adjusting to a Changing Workforce"
St. Anthony Hotel | San Antonio, TX

In an industry in flux, where the only constant these days is change, it is crucial for aviation employers to adapt to the evolving dynamics of the airline workforce. FordHarrison’s 2023 Airline Labor & Employment Law Symposium offers a forum for aviation employers to exchange insights, share best practices, and learn from one another. Through panel discussions led by industry experts and straightforward presentations offering practical guidance, we will delve into a range of pressing topics that are shaping the future of the industry.

The symposium will explore how technological advancements are revolutionizing the aviation workforce. We will also tackle the complexities of enforcing pilot training contracts and recouping hiring bonuses, supporting DEI in the aviation workplace, addressing labor’s unprecedented demands, and navigating the ever-changing landscape of aviation labor and employment law. Join us for an engaging event, as we equip you with the knowledge and tools necessary to respond effectively to current workplace issues and prepare for those to come.

Presentation and Discussion Topics:

  • Building on the Past, Charting the Future: Assessing the Success of Hiring & Retention Strategies in the Airline Industry | Jerry Glass
  • DEI at American Airlines and Beyond | Vista Lyons
  • Taking Flight: Navigating the Skies of Aviation Employment Law in 2023 | Becky Kalas, Sarah Wimberly
  • Unions - What Are They Thinking? | Jerry Glass
  • Foreign Pilot Hiring Update/OFCCP Update | Geetha Adinata, Nancy Holt
  • Mastering Arbitration from Investigation to Resolution | Susan Kramer
  • Broken Promises: Recouping Hiring Bonuses and Enforcing Training Contracts | Jacki Thompson
  • Updating Uniform and Appearance Guidelines for the Modern Era | Nancy Holt
  • State and Local Compliance Strategies and Legal Challenges at 30,000 Feet | Sarah Wimberly
  • Breaking Through the Turbulence of Negotiating Union Contracts | Jerry GlassJacki Thompson
  • Artificial Intelligence in Employment: Assessing Value, Bias and Risk Mitigation | Nancy Holt

CONTINUING EDUCATION
Continuing legal education credit has been applied for in multiple states. Approval is also pending from the Human Resources Certification Institute for PHR, GPHR, and SPHR credit and through the Society for Human Resources Management for PDC’s.