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

REGISTER HERE

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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