2015 Annual Maine Employment Law Seminar

September 29, 2015 at 7:45am3:30pm
DoubleTree by Hilton

363 Maine Mall Road
South Portland, Maine (across from Maine Mall)

REGISTER HERE

Join our Employment Law attorneys at our 21st 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
  • Legal Challenges Posed by the Changing Workplace
  • Managing Mental Impairments and Substance Abuse Under the ADA and MHRA
  • Evolving Health Care Strategies for Employers Under the Affordable Care Act
  • Deconstructing the New FLSA Overtime Regulations
  • Maine's Anti-Discrimination Laws: Presenting Your Best Defense
  • Basic Maine Workers' Compensation for Employers
  • What's New in 2015? Legislative Summary of Labor and Employment Laws
  • Managing the Difficult Employee: Yes, You can Actually Manage Them, and Discipline if Appropriate
  • What's New in Maine Workers' Compensation and Practical Tips to Avoid Employee Claims
  • Good Help is Legally Hard to Find

Special Guest Speaker: Amy Sneirson, Executive Director, Maine Human Rights Commission

Cost:  $125/per attendee

PHR/SPHR and CLE credit approved.

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

Resources

Firm Highlights

Publication

What Is the Affirmative Relief Announcement?

On June 18, 2024, President Biden announced  a series of immigration actions  using the authority granted to him by our existing immigration laws. These actions will help certain undocumented individuals in the United States...

Publication

Compliance for Two—What Employers Need to Know about the Newly Effective Final Regulation for the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

On June 18, 2024 the final rule from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) implementing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) takes effect, clarifying employers' obligations under this landmark legislation. Effective since June 27...

Publication

Helping Employers Navigate the New Independent Contractor Rule and Compliance Challenges

On March 11 th , the United States Department of Labor’s (DOL) new Independent Contractor Rule goes into effect.  As your organization readies itself for compliance, it’s imperative to scrutinize your independent contractor classifications...

News

10 Preti Attorneys, 6 Practice Groups Honored in National Rankings

Ten Preti Flaherty attorneys and six practice groups have been selected by Chambers USA for inclusion in their premiere annual list of America’s leading lawyers. Preti is recognized for excellence in the practice areas...

Publication

USCIS Announces H-1B Registration Period for FY2025: New “Beneficiary Centric” Registration Process and Increased Fees

USCIS has recently announced a series of changes that will impact the FY2025 H-1B registration system and cap filing season. H-1B Registration Period and Organizational Accounts As in prior years, under this process, prospective petitioners...