Human Resources Seminar
Health Care Exchange and Single Payer w OSHA Compliance w Workers’ Compensation Rates
Inspiring the Next Generation of Workers w Training Existing Workers
Key Legal and Regulatory Developments, Legislative Outlook
Thursday, December 11 w Capitol Plaza Hotel, Montpelier
On December 11, Associated Industries of Vermont will host a special seminar focusing on key human resources and related issues. The seminar will feature presentations, commentary, and audience Q&A with expert government and private sector presenters, and cover issues impacting private and public sector employers and the professionals who serve them.
Both members and non-members are welcome to register by registering online or faxing or mailing a registration form by December 8.
Links to a printable agenda and registration form, as well as an online registration form, are available on the homepage of the AIV website, www.aivt.org.
Employers interested in joining AIV should ask about complimentary registrations!
Contact us at (802) 223-3441 or [email protected] for more information.
8:30 Registration and Welcome
9:10 Review of Federal Health Care Developments – Implications of the New Congress and Court Developments, Review of Medium and Large Employer Obligations.
Susan Gretkowski, Senior Government Affairs Strategist, MVP Health Care
9:30 Update on Vermont Health Care Exchange and Single Payer Financing Proposals, Issues for Employers.
Lawrence Miller, Senior Advisor, Chief of Health Care Reform, Office of the Governor
10:15 Complying with the Revised Globally Harmonized System per OSHA 29 CFR1910.1200.
Jay Karpin, President, Jay Karpin & Associates
11:00 Break
11:15 Update and Review of National Trends in Marijuana Legalization, Prospects in Vermont, and Key Legal and Workplace Concerns for Employers.
Kerin Stackpole, Director, Paul Frank + Collins
12:00 Luncheon Address: National Efforts at Inspiring the Next Generation of Manufacturing Workers and Enhancing the Skills of the Existing Workforce: “Dream It. Do It.” and Skills Certification.
Nicholas D’Antonio, Program Manager, The Manufacturing Institute
1:00 Workforce Development and Training: Overview of Programs for Vermont Employers, Recent Changes, and How Best to Take Advantage of What’s Available.
Beth Demers, Director, Workforce Development Programs, Department of Economic Development
Michele Kupersmith, Workforce Development and Training Coordinator, Department of Labor
1:30 Workers’ Compensation: Update on Proposed Rate Changes for 2015, National and State Cost Trends, and Key Issues.
Laura Backus Hall, State Relations Executive, National Council on Compensation Insurance
2:00 Key Issues Roundup and Outlook: Recent Legal and Regulatory Developments, Emerging Issues, and Likely Legislation in 2015.
Gary Karnedy, President, Primmer Piper Eggleston & Cramer, and Chair, Vermont Labor Relations Board
Stephen Ellis, Director, Ellis Boxer & Blake, and Chair, Labor & Employment Law Section, Vermont Bar Association
Amy McLaughlin, Director, Dinse Knapp & McAndrew
William Driscoll, Vice President, Associated Industries of Vermont
3:00 Wrap Up
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