2026 Maine Employment Law Summit

Join us for Preti Flaherty's 2026 ME Employment Law Summit!

Thursday, October 1, 2026 | DoubleTree by Hilton, South Portland

For over 30 years, Preti Flaherty's Employment Law Summit has equipped Maine employers and HR professionals with the tools and actionable guidance they need to stay ahead of the curve in a rapidly evolving landscape. We're excited to welcome you back this fall for a full day of informative and timely sessions with real-world takeaways to help you navigate your most pressing HR challenges.

Join us Thursday, October 1 at the DoubleTree in South Portland, Maine for insight-packed sessions on key legal and legislative developments, workers' comp best practices, Maine PFML, compensable time considerations, performance management, and more! 

7:45 – 8:20 a.m. | Registration & Continental Breakfast

8:20 a.m. – 4:10 p.m. | Programming

Cost:

$175 per attendee

Cancellations are non-refundable after September 17, 2026

Education Credits:

Approval pending for 6.0 SHRM PDCs, HRCI Recertification Credits, Maine CLE Credits

Session Topics:

To see the full conference schedule and session descriptions, click here. 

• Legal Update: Issues and Trends
• Maine Legislative Update: What Passed, What's Coming, and What it Means for Employers
• Accommodation Requests: Spotting Them, Balancing Them, and Getting Managers on Board
• Maine PFML in Practice: Claims, Compliance, and Best Practices
• Adverse Decisions Without Retaliation: Making Sound Decisions at the Right Time
• New Insights Into the Basics of Maine's Workers' Compensation
• Pay Transparency and Employee Incentives: Considerations and Pitfalls
• A Legal Update for Maine Municipal and County Employees
• Navigating Workplace Audits and Investigations
• Q & A Session with Preti Flaherty Employment Attorneys