Employment Law Conference

CBIA’s 2024 Employment Law Conference explores strategies for managing political discourse in the workplace, balancing religious freedoms with First Amendment rights, and maintaining harmony before and after election results.

Stay updated on the latest employment regulations affecting Connecticut businesses, including the Federal Trade Commission’s noncompete ban, new independent contractor rules, and updated salary thresholds.

Learn to distinguish between harassment and workplace conflict, understand new EEOC guidance, and implement best practices to prevent and address harassment.

Ensure your PTO policy complies with Connecticut’s new paid sick leave law, as we cover recent changes and best practices for alignment with the state’s Family and Medical Leave Act.

And don’t miss the opportunity to network with your peers from around the state!

This program is approved for 5.5 HRCI credits and 5.5 SHRM PDCs.

AGENDA

7:30 am | Networking Breakfast

8:30 am | Opening Remarks

• Diane Mokriski, HR Counsel, CBIA

8:40 am | Does Your PTO Policy Comply with Connecticut’s New Paid Sick Leave Law?

• Rachel Kushel, Partner, Robinson + Cole
• Abby Warren, Partner, Robinson + Cole

9:40 am | Managing Political Speech Before & After the Election

• Lawrence Peikes, Partner, Wiggin and Dana LLP

10:40 am | Networking Break

11 am | New Regulations Present Traps for the Unwary

• Robert Brody, Managing Partner, Brody and Associates, LLC

12 noon | Lunch & Networking

1 pm | Workplace Harassment: Identify It, Prevent It & Protect Your Business

• Megan Youngling Carannante, Member, Pullman & Comley LLC

2 pm | Keynote

• Joelle Murchison, Founder & CEO, EMG; Adjunct Professor, University of Connecticut School of Business

3 pm | Adjourn