Labor and Employment Fall Seminar 2025

Join us on Tuesday, September 30th at Hotel Marcel for an engaging afternoon of legal insights and networking. This complimentary event, hosted by Shipman & Goodwin, will equip private-sector employers with practical guidance on today’s most pressing workplace legal challenges—followed by a cocktail hour to connect with peers and professionals.

Event details:

• Date: Tuesday, September 30, 2025 
• Time: 1:30 - 6:00 PM EST 
• Location: Hotel Marcel, New Haven, CT 
• Parking: Parking is available on-site in hotel lot

2:00-3:15 PM | Plenary Session | From the Frontlines: Employment Law Hot Topics for Fall 2025
Presented by: Jarad Lucan, Sarah Westby, Peter Murphy, Nina Pelc-Faszcza, Abby Booth 
Join Shipman’s labor and employment attorneys for a fast-paced, insightful look at the latest legal developments impacting Connecticut employers. From evolving workplace policies to HR challenges, this panel will break down what’s new, what’s changing, and what your organization needs to do to stay ahead. This dynamic session brings together Shipman’s team to unpack the latest updates, discuss trends, and share what employers should be watching now and into 2026.  (CLE: 1 Professional Practice)

3:30-4:30 PM | Breakout Sessions | Choose One: 

• Choice 1: Leave it to the Lawyers? Navigating the Maze of Employee Leave Laws 
  Presented by: Dan Schwartz, Sarah Niemiroski, Claire Pariano  
  Ever feel like the complexities of various employee leave laws have turned into a labyrinth? In this one hour presentation, we’ll help private employers find a way out with a summary of the key leave laws and emerging legal issues that arise from the interaction of the various alphabet soup of laws such as FMLA, CTFMLA, PFML, PSL, ADA, and more.  We’ll talk about the importance of documentation and record-keeping, strategies for helping manage such leaves, and how to coordinate overlapping leave entitlements.  Come with your best leave questions, and leave with answers.  (CLE: 1 Professional Practice)
• Choice 2: Paying It Right: Understanding Connecticut and Federal Wage and Hour Law      
  Presented by: Keegan Drenosky, Emily McDonough Souza, Justin Cedeño 
  Get up to speed on current wage and hour issues under Connecticut and federal law with Shipman attorneys Keegan Drenosky, Emily McDonough Souza, and Justin Cedeño. Topics include proper classification of employees, common overtime missteps, updates on state and federal laws and regulations, and best practices for ensuring your payroll meets these legal requirements. We’ll also discuss how employers can reduce risk and prepare for audits by the Department of Labor.  (CLE: 1 Professional Practice)

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Continuing Legal Education (CLE)

This seminar has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York Continuing Legal Education Board for a maximum of 2 credit hours in Professional Practice and is appropriate for both newly admitted and experienced attorneys.

Neither the Connecticut Judicial Branch nor the Commission on Minimum Continuing Legal Education approves or accredits CLE providers or activities. It is the opinion of this provider that this activity qualifies for up to 2 general hours toward your annual CLE requirement in Connecticut.