This year’s Massachusetts Employment Law Update presented by McLane Middleton’s employment attorneys will take place on Thursday, October 10, 2024 from 8:00a.m. to 12:30p.m. at the Crowne Plaza in Woburn. This half-day event will provide important legal updates relating to the human resource function of business. Join our employment attorneys in discussing the latest trends in employment law as we prepare you to manage your workforce in the coming year.

AGENDA:

8:00 a.m. – Registration/Welcome

8:30 a.m. – News You Can Use
Presenters: Adam Hamel and Jennifer Parent

This session will discuss recently issued guidance and rules by various federal and state agencies in the area of employment law, including, the EEOC, US DOL, FTC and the Massachusetts Department of Paid Family and Medical Leaves, as well as new state laws, such as the Massachusetts Pay Transparency Act. The impact of these agency actions and state laws on the workplace will be reviewed to ensure your business remains in compliance.

9:45 a.m. – Artificial Intelligence Policies and Use of AI in the Workplace
Presenter: Cameron Shilling

This session will provide an overview of Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) in the workplace, policies related to the use of AI, and a risk-benefit overview of the use of AI in the workplace.

10:30 a.m. – Break

10:45 a.m. – Managing Difficult Employees
Presenters: Brian Garrett and Peg O’Brien

This session will discuss managing and documenting employee performance, discipline and termination without triggering a claim against the business for discrimination or harassment. In addition various fact patterns to help your company effectively manage employment law litigation risks will be covered as well as audience working group sessions.

11:45 a.m. – Question and Answer Period
Presenter: Entire ELPG Group

Raise questions about issues raised during the seminar, or about other employment law matters that you would like to discuss.

12:30 p.m. – END

Cost: $125.00

Registration includes continental breakfast, lunch, electronic copies of materials, and credits.

For more information and to register, click here.