Monte Carlo Resort and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada
December 10-12, 2014
Address: 3770 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas
Reservations: 1-800-311-8999
Group Code: CTER Legal Updates
Agenda (final): Download PDF
Program Overview
Our program this year will present the very latest concepts and strategies in tribal workforce advancement, protection and Indian business utilization. It will also provide vital legal updates, emerging trends, relevant court cases, breaking news and the latest in tribal and federal employment/contracting law. Featured during the program will be presentations by leading experts in tribal/federal law and specialists in the field of human resource utilization. Also featured will be special showcasing of outstanding creative advances and success models by individual TERO programs. Also showcased this year will be outstanding examples of tribal/non tribal synergistic partnering. Site visit to Carpenters Union training center will be offered.
Critical Presentations, Topics & Issues of Concern
- The Future Direction of CTER &Tribal workforce Protection & Development 2014
- TERO: Advancing Tribal Employment – A Tribal self-Determination Success Story.
- Is the End of Indian Preference Law Near?
- Tribal Workplace Realities/Barriers – Cause, Effects, Solutions
- Public/Private Sector Partnering to increased Tribal Jobs & Business Opportunities
- Ideas for Taking Advantage of Gaming, Oil, Gas & Highway Construction Job Creation
- TERO Jurisdiction on Fee land Employers
- TERO – Jurisdiction Issues on Right Away Performed Reservation Projects
- Ethical Issues for TERO Officers/Commissioners
Tribal/Federal Employment Law & Indian Preference
Presentation will provide an extensive review of Tribal/federal Indian preference requirements, enforcement responsibilities, tribal exemptions, general employment law and each agency’s policy toward TERO and Tribal Taxes.
- Tribal Employment Law – TERO/TECRO
- NLRB
- TITLE VII (703i)
- EO 11246
- FHWA-MAP 21
- HUD/NAHASDA
- PL93-638
- OSHA/MSHA
- FLSA
- ADA,EPA,ADEA
- SBA (8a)
Participating Agencies, States & Organizations
Agencies have been asked to present their latest policies regarding Indian preference, TERO, applicable tribal taxes and State/TERO partnering examples.
- EEOC
- NLRB
- OFCCP
- FHWA
- US Wage & Hour
- OSHA
- HUD
- USDA
- US CORPS
- NIGA
- NARF
- NIBA
Creative TERO Showcases
Will feature individual creative TERO Program accomplishments, successful partnerships examples between TERO- Public/Private Employers, State Agencies, Unions, & inter-tribal TEROs.
- 3 Affiliated Tribes TERO
- Shoshone/Arapahoe
- Tulalip TERO
- Puyallup TERO
- NMDOT
- WSDOT
- CALTRAN
Special Tribal Leaders Panel
Featured will be a special panel made up of Tribal Council members who will share their perspectives on the value of TERO, Jobs and Tribal business opportunities.
Special Award Recognitions
CTER & TERO Programs will present 2014 special awards to reservation employers, federal agencies, states, unions and tribes in recognition of their outstanding support of CTER and TERO.
What You Will Receive
- A conference manual containing employment reference materials, latest federal agency Indian preference policies and initiatives, legal up-dates and more
- A 2014 TERO directory and informational handouts and brochures
- Conference will provide all participants with excellent opportunities to make beneficial contacts and networking opportunities
This Conference Is A Must For…
- Tribal Council, Program Managers
- Legal Departments
- TERO Officers/Commissioners
- Housing Authority Staff
- Casino/Industry & Managers
- Personnel/Human Resource Depts.
- Indian Businessmen & Indian Contractors
- State & Union Representatives
- Tribal Highway Construction Managers.
Conference is highly recommended for anyone doing business with tribes or on Indian Reservations/Alaska Native Villages
Conference Fees
$525.00 CTER Members Advance
$550.00 Associate Members (Advance or at door)
$550.00 at Door & Non Members
Hotel Conference Rates
To get special conference rates cal 1-800-311-8999 and use Group Code: CTER Legal Update
Sunday-Thursday $50.00 + 12{d89c3abfeca81c72ca987b4106fb06996da9aaf1639e941a1678546a6ab28b11} Taxes (Single-Double Occupancy)
Friday $75.00 + 12{d89c3abfeca81c72ca987b4106fb06996da9aaf1639e941a1678546a6ab28b11} Taxes (Single-Double Occupancy)
Saturday $75.00 + 12{d89c3abfeca81c72ca987b4106fb06996da9aaf1639e941a1678546a6ab28b11} Taxes (Single-Double Occupancy)
Lodging cut-off date is Sunday, November 16th, 2014. Reservation requests received after the cut-off date will be accepted by Hotel at a space and rate availability basis ONLY.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Seating for conference and hotel rooms filled very quickly last year. The city of Las Vegas also is host to the National Finals Rodeo on the same dates as our conference … so register early.
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