Shipman & Goodwin LLP
Counselors at Law
Labor and Employment Fall Seminar
2014 Update on Labor and Employment Law
A Complimentary Seminar presented by Shipman & Goodwin LLP
 Friday, October 31st, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Hartford Marriott Downtown

Please join us for our annual fall seminar on October 31, 2014 at the Hartford Marriott Downtown.  This promises to be an interesting and informative program regarding recent developments in labor and employment law. Our half-day seminar will include discussions of the timely topics listed here as well as updates on recent legislation and court decisions affecting employers.

We hope you will be able to attend.  Please register online by clicking on October 31 on our events calendar or fill out and return the reply card as early as possible. In the event that we need to limit attendance, we will honor the reservations of those who respond first.

Coffee and a light breakfast will be served.

I.      PARDON THE INTERRUPTION:

What You Need to Know–Fast.
This lively review of the latest developments in employment and labor law will give you the information you need to keep up to date on the ever-changing legal issues confronting employers.

II.     UNEMPLOYMENT HEARINGS AND 	        APPEALS:

An Advanced Course
        
Employers are experiencing more frequent successes in challenging the unemployment claims of former employees.  This session will provide valuable guidance on how to win at unemployment hearings at all stages of the process. 

III.    STOP PICKING ON ME!
Confronting Bullying in the Workplace

This session will assist employers in understanding the legal implications of bullying claims, as well as how to prevent and address bullying at an early stage to avoid future problems.

IV.    BIG BROTHER IS WATCHING:
       
Electronic Monitoring and Surveillance in the Workplace

With advances in technology, it is becoming easier to monitor and record activities in the workplace.  This session will confront issues surrounding electronic monitoring by both employers and their employees.

Please register by October 23rd at www.shipmangoodwin.com/rsvp.aspx?Show=12278

Registration Form: Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Please register by October 23, 2014 to guarantee your seat. Register online at www.shipmangoodwin.com by clicking on October 31st on our events calendar. If you are inviting a guest, please be sure to register your guest as well.

Directions to Hartford Marriott Downtown:
FROM I-91 SOUTH AND NORTH
Take Capital Area Exit 29A onto Whitehead Highway.  Take first exit (on right), Columbus Boulevard.  At light at end of exit, turn right onto Columbus Boulevard. Hotel and Convention Center are located on the right.

FROM I-84 EAST
Follow I-84 East to I-91 South. Take Capital Area Exit 29A onto Whitehead Highway.  Take first exit (on right), Columbus Boulevard.  At light at end of exit, turn right onto Columbus Boulevard. Hotel and Convention Center are located on the right.

FROM I-84 WEST
Follow I-84 West and take Downtown Hartford exit. This will take you onto the Founders Bridge. At end of bridge, take left onto Columbus Boulevard.  Hotel and Convention Center are on the left.

PARKING GARAGE
Enter garage at Convention Center from Columbus Boulevard or Grove Street and obtain ticket.  Ticket will be exchanged for a voucher (no charge) upon registration.

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Counselors at Law
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