Massachusetts State Council of SHRM

The biggest event of the CCHRA program year is the annual legal update. So much to learn this year. Join us!   2024 EMPLOYMENT & LABOR LAW UPDATE   June 27, 2024 8:00 a.m. Registration Program 8:30-11:00 a.m. Double Tree Hotel Hyannis, MA Presented by: Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane, LLC   Program Case Law and Statutory Update               Included will be an overview of the major legislative, regulatory and case law developments during the past year, including major developments at the federal and state agencies, and the most significant court decisions under Federal and Massachusetts law.   AI and Technology in the Workplace Increasingly, Employers are facing questions concerning AI and related technology. We will outline the existing statutory and regulatory framework as it relates to employment-related decisions including, hiring, performance management, promotion and termination.      Continuing to Navigate Paid Family and Medical Leave in Massachusetts As a follow up to last year’s analysis of the Massachusetts Paid Family Medical Leave Act (PFML) and the myriad of challenges employers are continuing to face. This presentation will present real-life case studies to help provide practical guidance for Employers in navigating leave issues.   Bio of Presenters    Kathryn Murphy Partner at ��Murphy, Hesse, Toomey and Lehane LLC. Ms. Murphy practices in the employment and labor law areas. She has many years of experience representing employers in matters involving employment discrimination, wage and hour, contracts, whistleblowing, and other employment-related concerns. Ms. Murphy’s practice also focuses upon working proactively with employers to address matters before legal disputes arise. She conducts internal investigations on behalf of employers, provides training, day-to-day counseling in employment areas, development of policies and procedures, and other advisory services.                Nan O’Neil Partner at Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane, LLP. Ms. O’Neil possesses 30 years of experience counseling and representing employers in all aspects of employment and traditional labor law. Nan has extensive experience in the litigation of employment-related disputes, including discrimination, reasonable accommodation, sexual harassment and wrongful termination matters.   Joseph Proctor Associate at Murphy, Hess, Toomey & Lehane LLC.            Mr. Proctor’s practice focuses on civil litigation, municipal law, and labor and employment law. He has provided guidance to municipalities and participated in collective bargaining, grievance and arbitration matters.

Join us! Employment Background Checks Speaker: Wendy Hansen, Atty, Foley and Foley Law Thursday, May 23, 2024 Double Tree Inn by Hilton 287 Iyannough Road Hyannis, MA 02601 7:30 am to 7:45 am      Registration, Networking and Breakfast 7:45 am to 8:00 am      Breakfast and Opening Remarks 8:00 am to 9:00 am      Program and Discussion   Like many other employment laws, this law is highly contested and incredibly state-specific. On top of that penalties for violations and litigation defense can be costly. In this presentation we will discuss the benefits and drawbacks to doing background checks, the different types of checks and their purpose and legal implications and restrictions for employers.   Wendy Hansen Bio Wendy is the Practice Leader of the Employment Counsel On-Call Triage Service which services thousands of clients across the country. She has experience in handling a variety of questions and claims in employment law, including: FMLA, ADA, FLSA, criminal background checks, medical marijuana, wrongful termination, and harassment.

📣 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐇𝐑 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐬! We're 2️⃣ weeks away from our next in-person event - join us to hear from our presenters Allison Ebner (Employers Association of the NorthEast), Racquel Knight and Ramona Rivera-Reno on key areas that are shaping the modern workplace! https://lnkd.in/eGZfrtUp #workforcetrends #talent #integration #DEIB #culture #skills Lyndsey McLaughlin, CCP, PHR yamilette madho Dave O'Brien Charlene Dodd Joanne Gloster, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, GBA Laura Carrasquillo Debra Rico, MBA, PHR Suzanne Laporte Kathleen Aldrich, MS, PHR Pamela Fernandes