Events

2016 Maine Employment Law Seminar

September 22, 2016 at 8:30am3:30pm
DoubleTree By Hilton

363 Maine Mall Road

Across from the Maine Mall

South Portland, Maine

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Preti's Employment Law Group hosts its Annual Maine Employment Law Seminar on Thursday, September 22.

Join our Employment Law attorneys at our annual full-day seminar covering the most up-to-date legal issues in employment law and for practical tips on implementing these requirements within your workplace.

Topics Include:

  • The Year in Review in the Courthouses
  • Emerging Wage & Hour Issues and Challenges 
  • Privacy and Technolog in the Workplace
  • Maine Workers' Compensation - The Basics You Need to Know
  • Helping HR Professionals Avoid Individual and Employer Liability
  • Medical Marijuana in the Workplace
  • Legal Considerations in New Hire Screening Pracitces
  • Avoiding Workers' Compensation Stress - Legal Updates, Coordination of ADA and FMLA, and Effective Claims Handling
  • Benefit Plan Compliance: Are You Ready for an Audit?
  • What's New in 2016? Legislative Summary of Labor and Employment Issues within the 127th Legislature
  • Four FMLA Traps and Solutions to Set Your Mind at Ease

Cost:  $125/per attendee

PHR/SPHR and CLE credit pending.

Questions should be directed to Suzanne Pierce, [email protected] or 207.791.3142.

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