8:00 AM : Keynote (General Session)

Delcie Bean, CEO of Paragus I.T.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

In an interactive keynote presentation, we will discuss Artificial Intelligence – one of the hottest topics for employers in 2024!

Learn about the uses of AI (and GenAI), what AI could look like in the future, and what you and your business need to know. Delcie will also demonstrate how to use and work with various AI tools.

9:10 AM -10:00 AM Breakout Sessions

Navigating Hot-Button Political and Cultural Issues in the Workplace

Presenters: Ashlyn Dowd and Brian Lamkin

In this election season, our nation’s deep political and cultural divisions are more pronounced than ever. Managing these divisions while maintaining a productive and legally compliant workplace can test even the most seasoned managers and human resources professionals. In this session, we will explore some of the key legal issues and provide practical tips for successfully navigating these rocky waters.

Employment Retaliation Claims in Massachusetts: How Can Employers Avoid or Defeat Such Claims?

Presenters: Bob Kilroy and Reid Wakefield

The top employment-related claim filed in Massachusetts in recent years is one for retaliation following some form of protected activity. Not only have these claims proven difficult to defeat at an early stage of litigation, but they have resulted in astronomical jury verdicts at times. In this presentation, Bob and Reid will provide an overview of the various types of retaliation claims being filed, strategies to avoid such claims in the first place, the challenges often faced if the claims proceed to trial, and tactics to defeat those claims.

10:10 AM -11:00 AM Breakout Sessions

Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace – What Employers Need to Know

Presenters: Amanda Baer and Massiel Sanchez

While AI is an exciting and innovative tool, Amanda and Massiel will discuss the potential pitfalls that employees’ use of AI can have for employers. Particularly, employers must be aware of how the use of AI can give rise to claims of discrimination in the workplace and how employees’ use of AI may threaten employers’ trade secrets and confidential information. Amanda and Massiel will present current best practices for employers – from policy drafting to specific training – to guard against the perils of AI use in the workplace.

Document, Document, Document - But Be Careful!

Presenters: Corey Higgins and Jonathan Sigel

Jonathan Sigel and Corey Higgins will discuss the importance of documenting employment matters, such as performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, terminations, and workplace investigations; how to properly create such documentation; and best practices for maintaining employment records.

11:10 AM -12:00 PM Breakout Sessions

Navigating the Current and Future Legal Landscape of Non-Competes, Pay Transparency, and Other Significant Employment Law Developments

Presenters: Brian Casaceli and Hayley Cotter

Join Brian Casaceli and Hayley Cotter for a comprehensive discussion on the current and future legal landscape of non-competes and other restrictive covenants, pay transparency laws, including the recently enacted Massachusetts Frances Perkins Workplace Equity Act, the federal Overtime Rule increasing the salary threshold, and the recently enacted EEOC guidance on workplace harassment. 

A Deep(er) Dive into the MA Paid Family Medical Leave Law

Presenters: Nick Anastasopoulos and Kimberly Rozak

Now that PFML benefits have been available for over 3½ years, many employers have expressed being challenged by the number of employees taking leave and are stymied by its anti-retaliation prohibition. Join Nick Anastasopoulos and Kim Rozak in this seminar to hear some of the issues employers are struggling with as well as best practices to address these issues.

REGISTRATION

This seminar is free to attend; however, registration is required.

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Thank you - we look forward to seeing you on October 8th!