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June 24, 2021
8:00 am - 11:00 am
Annual Legal Update
June 24, 2021
8:00 am - 11:00 am
Presented by: Kier Wachterhauser , Nan O'Neill , Sarah Spatafore, Esq.
Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lahane, LLP
Introduction & Welcoming Remarks
Lessons from the Year’s Top Cases & Regulatory and Statutory Update
A comprehensive overview of major legislative, regulatory and case law developments during the past year, including developments at Massachusetts and federal agencies, and significant court decisions under federal and Massachusetts law. The program will include a Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical and Leave law update and a discussion of the EEOC’s recent issuance of updated religious accommodation guidelines.
COVID Now & Later – Navigating the COVID-Related Issues Today and Preparing for the Changed Workplace of Tomorrow
This presentation will discuss the latest COVID-19 developments affecting employers, including any changes and updates in federal and state COVID-related regulations, vaccination issues, work-place accommodation issues, and potential liability issues. In addition, this presentation will explore the changing workplace and what employers should consider today to be ready for tomorrow. This part of the presentation will cover topics, such as likely wage and hour issues arising out of work-from-home and hybrid environments, best practices on work-from-home policies, workers’ compensation issues, workplace safety concerns, ongoing ADA accommodation issues, addressing employee reluctance to return to work, and how to handle resistance to COVID or other health-related safety policies.
Discipline and Discharge in the Workplace
This presentation will be primer for discipline and discharge in the workplace, and provide practical advice and best practices for both the seasoned HR practitioner and those new to the field. The presentation will focus on processes for both union and non-union workplaces, and provide advice on how to minimize the risks for liability and costs through well-developed training and policies.