Human Resources Seminar
Electronic Security | Mandatory Paid Leave | Criminal History Inquiries
Overtime Rules | OSHA Rules | Wellness Requirements | Trade Secrets
Independent Contractors/Employee Classification | At Risk Youth | Outlook for 2017
Thursday, August 4 | Capitol Plaza Hotel, Montpelier
On August 4, Associated Industries of Vermont will host a special seminar focusing on key human resource issues facing Vermont employers in 2016 and 2017. The seminar will cover issues impacting private and public sector employers and the professionals who serve them, and will feature presentations, commentary, and audience Q&A with expert government and private sector presenters.
Both members and non-members are welcome to register. Registration is required by August 1 and costs $45 for AIV members and $60 for non-members. Complementary registrations and other benefits are available for sponsors and new members.
For questions and suggestions, as well as information about the seminar, registration, sponsorship, membership, or other matters, please email [email protected].
Register online by going to the links under the Events section at www.aivt.org.
CLE: approved for 4.75 hours general credits continuing legal education.
AGENDA
8:30 | Registration
9:00 | Electronic Security:
Trending Threats, Best Practice Responses
Kristina Brines, Director, Paul Frank + Collins
John Burton, President, NPI
9:45 | New Vermont Labor Laws:
Implementation and Compliance Issues with Mandatory Paid Leave, "Ban the Box" Restrictions on Criminal History Inquiries, and Other Recent Developments
Heather Rider Hammond, Shareholder, Gravel & Shea
Dirk Anderson, General Counsel, Department of Labor
Julio Thompson, Director, Civil Rights Unit, Office of the Attorney General
10:45 | New Federal Labor Regulations:
Implementation and Compliance Issues with FLSA Overtime/Exempt Status, OSHA Requirements, Wellness Program Requirements, Defend Trade Secrets Act, and Other Recent Developments
Beth Rattigan, Chair, Labor and Employment Group, Downs Rachlin Martin
David Harlow, Of Counsel, Downs Rachlin Martin
Stephen Ellis, Director, Ellis Boxer & Blake, and Chair, Labor & Employment Law Section, Vermont Bar Association
12:15 | Independent Contractors/Employee Classification:
Post Mortem of 2016 Reform Efforts, Outlook for 2017
William Driscoll, Vice President, Associate Industries of Vermont
Stephen Ellis, Director, Ellis Boxer & Blake, and Chair, Labor & Employment Law Section, Vermont Bar Association
12:30 | Luncheon Address:
"Jobs for Youth" WIOA/SEO Program for At Risk Youth Employment
Thomas J. Donovan, Jr., State's Attorney, Chittenden County
1:30 | Wrap Up:
Additional Issues to Watch for 2017, Final Q&A
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