Employment Law for Local Government Attorneys
Date: Feb 11, 2026 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Online
Member Price: $159.00
Non-Member Price: $199.00
Section Price: $0.00
Areas of Law: Labor & Employment, Local Government
Earn up to 3.3 credits! (More Information)
Keynote
Moderator
Presenters
- Eric M. Bernstein, Esq.
- Eric M. Bernstein & Associates LLC, Warren
Local government attorneys advise municipal clients on a broad spectrum of employment and labor matters - an area that has seen significant change in recent years. New developments are reshaping how municipalities manage personnel issues, union relationships, and disciplinary actions, making it more important than ever to stay informed.
Join this timely and informative program to gain practical guidance and ensure you’re prepared to effectively represent municipal clients. Attendees will hear valuable insights from esteemed attorney Eric M. Bernstein, a highly respected practitioner in municipal and labor/employment law, who brings extensive experience and a deep understanding of the field.
Stay ahead of the curve with this must-attend program for attorneys advising municipal clients.
Topics include:
- Overview of New Jersey labor law
- Collective bargaining procedures and negotiation strategies
- Contract impasse and related issues
- Civil service and non-civil service matters
- Discipline of police and fire employees
- Discipline of non-public sector employees
- Other key workplace employment issues
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