Event Details

Employment Law Update and Practical Tips for 2019

Presented by: Andrea G. Chatfield, Of Counsel and Jennifer Shea Moeckel, Member            Cook, Little, Rosenblatt & Manson, pllc

 Program Details:

Join us for an overview of key employment law changes and initiatives in 2018, and of possible changes to come in 2019.  The discussion will include practical tips and take aways for HR professionals to use in adapting their policies and procedures to these changes.  Topics will include:

• #MeToo: Driving productive change
• NLRB: New approach to joint employment & handbook policies
• Wage & Hour updates
• Drug Testing: OSHA guidance & other developments
• ADA/FMLA updates
• Background check updates
• Recent non-compete cases
• NH paid family/medical leave initiatives still on the horizon

   

About the Presenters: 

Andrea G. Chatfield Andrea advises employers on risk management issues in the workplace and represents employers of all types and sizes before administrative agencies in discrimination, whistleblower, unemployment, and wage disputes.  She conducts in-house trainings for employers and serves as an outside investigator for employers who need to respond to highly sensitive internal complaints of discrimination and harassment. Andrea is a frequent public speaker on employment law topics, and recently authored the New Hampshire employment law chapter for the Navigator series of state laws offered by Lexology (an innovative, web-based service) and the Association of Corporate Counsel. Andrea is admitted to practice in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, and she has earned an “AV” rating from Martindale Hubbell.  Andrea is listed in Chambers USA as one of the leading employment lawyers in New Hampshire and in Best Lawyers of America^® for Employment Law – Management (recognized in 2019 as “Lawyer of the Year” in Manchester in the area of Employment Law – Management).  In addition, she is the Government Relations & Legislative Chair for the HR State Council of New Hampshire, and she serves on the Personnel Advisory Committee for the Manchester Community Health Center.  In June, 2017, Andrea was the recipient of the Volunteer of the Year Award for her many years of service on the Board of Directors of the Manchester Area Human Resources Association.

Jennifer Shea Moeckel Jen devotes her practice to assisting employers in complying with legal requirements during all phases of the employment relationship and defending employers in discrimination and other claims pending before state and federal agencies. Jen provides training for employers on issues including harassment prevention and managing within the law, and serves as an outside investigator for employers and educational institutions in matters including harassment, discrimination, and sexual assault. Jen frequently presents on employment law topics for business, industry, and employer groups. Jen is recognized by Chambers USA as one of New Hampshire’s leading Employment Law attorneys, is listed in Best Lawyers of America^® for Employment Law – Management (recognized in 2015 and 2017 as “Lawyer of the Year” in Manchester in the area of Employment Law – Management), is a New England Super Lawyer in the area of Employment and Labor, and is Martindale Hubbell Peer Review rated AV^®.  Jen is appointed by the New Hampshire Supreme Court to serve as a member of the New Hampshire Board of Bar Examiners.

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