Webinar | Doing Business in the United States: What You Need to Know About US Immigration Rules

The webinar series ‘Embracing global markets’ is a specialty workshop series developed by the European American Chamber of Commerce for the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN).

The webinars have been developed exclusively for the ‘Enterprise Europe Network’ by the EEN USA consortium, comprised of EACC New York, EACC Texas and EACC Carolinas and feature subject matter experts on a variety of topis relevant to companies expanding into the US market.

This webinar is brought to you by the European American Chamber of Commerce Carolinas.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

This webinar will provide valuable insights for companies looking to navigate the complexities of employment and human resources in the U.S. Participants will learn about the legal landscape, cultural nuances, and practical strategies for successful operations.

This webinar will focus on the following key topics:

Navigating the U.S. legal environment and employment regulations

• An in-depth look at federal, state, and local laws governing employment practices
• Key regulations impacting hiring, workplace rights, employee benefits, and labor relations
• Understanding compliance requirements to avoid legal pitfalls and ensure fair employment practices

Compliance, hiring, and termination practices

• Essential elements of employment contracts and hiring agreements, including best practices for drafting and negotiation
• Navigating employee benefits and compensation structures while maintaining compliance with labor laws
• Best practices for employee termination, ensuring legal compliance and minimizing risks

Understanding U.S. working culture and common challenges for expansion

• Insights into the American workplace culture, values, and expectations
• Common obstacles faced by companies expanding to the U.S. and effective strategies to overcome them, ensuring successful integration

Join us for an informative session that will equip you with the knowledge and tools to successfully manage employment and HR in the U.S.

SPEAKERS:
• Cecilia Zapata-Harms, Managing Partner, 3rdEyeBio
• Ashley Prickett Cuttino, Partner, OGLETREE DEAKINS
• Katie Busbee, Associate, HAYNSWORTH SINKLER BOYD
• Lisa Patti, Founder, C3Speech
• Fernanda Sieverling, Executive Director, EACC Carolinas [Moderator]

HOW TO PARTICIPATE:

STREAM the webinar LIVE or JOIN the session via WEBEX to interact with our experts!

The Enterprise Europe Network is the world’s largest support network for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with international ambitions. EEN supports European small and medium sized enterprises and start-ups to innovate and expand in Asia, Africa and the Americas.

You can learn more about the EEN’s ‘Embracing global markets’ webinar series here.