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2020 Annual Employment Law Update - Vision for the Future

January 30, 2020
The Westin Portland Harborview

Portland, ME

Join us Thursday, January 30 at the Portland Harborview Hotel for a full day of programming. Attendees will get insights into hot topics on the horizon for employers, an update on labor and employment laws and regulations, and a look into best practices for the workplace in the new decade.

Topics will include:

  • Year in Review
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • AI, Automation, & Wearable Technology in the Workplace
  • Paid, Unpaid, & Family Leave
  • Labor Laws
  • Individual Coverage HRAs
  • SECURE Act
  • Workers’ Compensation

Registration is $195 each, with discounts available for groups of three or more.
Valet parking, breakfast, lunch, and networking reception are included.

Stay tuned for a full agenda. HRCI, SHRM, and CLE credits pending.

To register, click here.

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