Labor & Employment Legal Seminar

DATE: 10/17/2024
TIME: 1:00 - 5:30 p.m.
LOCATION: 100 Middle Street, Portland, ME 04101
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The 2024 Labor & Employment Legal Seminar will be an exclusive, complimentary client event held at the offices of Bernstein Shur.

Join us as we discuss recent labor and employment developments, legal updates, and the ever-popular “Stump the Lawyer” Q&A session.

Following the afternoon seminar, you are invited to stay for light snacks and drinks, good conversation, and an opportunity to network with attorneys and other attendees.

Attendees will be eligible for 2.75 SHRM credit hours.

Agenda

• 1:00 – 1:05 p.m. Introduction and Welcome
  
• 1:05 – 2:05 p.m. Legal Updates
  Presented by Shiloh Theberge and Tara Walker
  This session will provide a general legal update on wage and hour laws, workplace safety, and employee rights. Learn how new mandates impact everything from non-compete agreements and salary increases related to exemption status to family leave entitlements.
• 2:05 – 2:35 p.m. Wage and Hour Updates
  Presented by Pawel Binczyk and Matt Miller
  Recent legislation and changes at both the Maine and US Departments of Labor will have a significant impact on regional employers; this session will dive into those changes generally and will also cover specifics such as the new overtime-exempt salary rules and the Maine Department of Labor’s expanded powers.
• 2:35 – 2:45 p.m. Break
• 2:45 – 3:30 p.m.  Maine Paid Family Medical Leave Act
  Presented by Ann Freeman
  The rules surrounding the Maine Paid Family Medical Leave Act have evolved. Join Ann to learn about the shifting landscape, including revised opt-out deadlines, private offerings, and the correlation between Maine’s PFMLA and all other leave offerings. This session will include practical next steps employers should take to prepare for January 1, 2025.
• 3:30 – 4:00 p.m.  Health Plan Litigation Updates
  Presented by Bill Wahrer and Steve Gerlach
  Join Bill and Steve to learn about recent litigation against employers and health insurance companies regarding cost transparency, and for failing to cover procedures that could be viewed as discriminatory, such as gender-affirming surgeries and GLP1 medications.
• 4:00 – 4:30 p.m. “Stump the Lawyers” Q&A Session
  Curious about any legal questions? Our panelists provide an opportunity for attendees to ask questions related to any topic in an attempt to “stump the lawyers” with a rare or challenging question.
• 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Reception