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Sponsorship opportunities available - call 800-662-6238 for details

4.5 CLE credits

5.75 HRCI credits

MEA’s 4th Annual Labor andEmployment Law Conference*

Tuesday, November 1, 20118am-9am - Registration & Continental Breakfast

9am-4:30pm - ConferenceCrowne Plaza Hotel, King of Prussia, PA

Everything You Need to Know About Recent Developments in Labor and Employment Law

Conference Topics:• Tales from the Other Side: An Employee Attorney’s

Perspective

• Health Care Reform Update

• Social Media for Employers

• Compensation Trends

• DOL and EEOC Panel

• Immigration

• Legislative Update: “Plan/Prevent, Protect,” ADAAA, FLSA & More

Register online at www.meainfo.org/specialevents, call 800-662-6238 or email registration@meainfo.org

Come join your professional colleagues for a day of information-sharing and networking.

Fees: Early Bird – ends Sept 15, 2011 Member: $260 - Non-Member: $340

After Sept. 15, 2011 Member: $295 - Non-Member: $375

MEA’s 4th Annual Labor and Employment Law Conference

Social Media for Employers:  Do’s, Don’ts … and Don’t Even Think About ItsMichael G. Trachtman, Esq., President, Powell Trachtman Logan Carrle & Lombardo P.C.

Are your employees badmouthing your company on their Facebook pages, for all to see?  Are they, purposefully or inadvertently, tweeting about your sensitive business information and plans?  How about that applicant who seemed so great in the interview – maybe you should check him out on Facebook to see what he’s really like.  Wondering what your managers do in their off hours – why not check out their tweets?  Social media has created a brand new world for employers.  Mike Trachtman will explain the opportunities, the risks, the potential disasters … and some new approaches and work-arounds every employer needs to implement, before it’s too late.

A View From the Other Side:  An Employee Attorney’s Perspective on the Top Employer Mistakes that Result in Successful Employee ClaimsAmy L. Rosenberger, Esq., Partner, Willig, Williams & Davidson

You’ve been sued by a former employee. Though you firmly believe you followed the law, the jury just entered a verdict in the employee’s favor.  What went wrong?  In a challenging economic climate, legal claims by employees are on the rise, and even the most well-intentioned employer may very well find itself on the receiving end of an employee lawsuit sooner or later.   Hear from an experienced employee advocate about how to avoid common employer missteps that can make for successful – and costly – employee claims.

Health Care Reform UpdateJanie Oehlert, MEA Director, Health Care & Workplace SolutionsWe all knew when the legislation passed that some of its provisions would be tweaked, delayed and even

struck down as time passed. This session will provide:•an update on the various provisions as

they stand currently, •an overview of guidance issued to date by

the federal government (IRS, DOL, HHS, etc.),•an updated timeline and potential

impacts to employers, and•projections for pending court challenges

and bi-partisan battles.

What You Thought Was Right Will Soon Be Wrong: The Times They Are A-Changin’Michael G. Trachtman, Esq., President, Powell Trachtman Logan Carrle & Lombardo P.C.The EEOC, the DOL and the NLRB are redefining the fundamentals of employer/employee relationships.  Consider the new “Plan/Prevent/Protect” program, the new ADAAA regulations, the new FLSA rules and initiatives, the forthcoming focus on independent contractors, the new consequences arising from the use of smartphones by employees, the potential for “stealth elections” and rule changes in union organizational campaigns … and the list keeps growing.  You can’t ignore these recent and soon-to-be-enacted changes in the law, but what should you be doing, and when should you be doing it?  Mike Trachtman will tell you what you need to know and what you need to do. 

Immigration: Ensuring a Legal Workforce: Update on Enforcement Activities & ToolsWilliam A. Stock, Esq., Klasko, Rulon, Stock & Seltzer, LLPThe Federal government has

stepped up enforcement on I-9 compliance and a plan is in place through 2014 to target employers for both civil and criminal enforcement. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) audits of employers’ records can result in discharged employees, fines, ineligibility for federal contracts, and even jail time for company owners. This session will update employers about:•Current rules for hiring U.S. citizens and

other legal workers•The status of E-Verify – who is required to

use it now, should you be using it if not required, and how accurate is the system? •Proposed legislation to make E-Verify

mandatory •The most common errors on I-9 forms•Steps you should take before you get

audited by ICE

Regulating, Investigating and Enforcing Workplace Laws. A Moderated Panel Discussion Featuring Senior Enforcement Officials from the DOL and EEOC

An informative panel discussion providing DOL’s perspectives on the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and EEOC’s perspective on the Americans With Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA). Panel experts will also answer your questions.

Panelist: Jennifer L. Hope, Trial Attorney, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Panelist: Jim Cain, Assistant District Director, U.S. Dept. of Labor, Wage & Hour Division Moderator: Michael G. Trachtman, Esq., President, Powell Trachtman Logan Carrle & Lombardo P.C.

Compensation Trends in the Current EconomyCarrie Theisen, MEA Senior HR ConsultantHow have difficult economic conditions and demographic changes affected total compensation both in the

region and nationwide? The recession and higher unemployment rates coupled with a shortage of skilled workers have caused pay rates for some positions to drop while other salaries have risen dramatically. This session uses current research to explain how compensation may be affected in 2012 and beyond and explores best practices for managing compensation and benefits programs to ensure organizational success.

Who Should Attend:HR Professionals, business owners and executives, corporate counsels, managers, supervisors and anyone else who needs to know the latest legal developments and recent court decisions and how they affect employers now and in the future.

Why You Should Attend:•To understand how the latest legal developments in employment laws and regulations may affect your organization

•To acquire the knowledge necessary to ensure your organization is in compliance with recent legal changes and identify areas where your organization may be at risk of litigation

•To find out how the changing political climate in Washington DC and pending/prospective legislation may affect your organization in the coming year

•To get answers to questions specific to your organization

•To network with leading employment law attorneys, MEA experts and MEA members

Schedule:8am–9am - Registration, Networking and Continental Breakfast

9am–4:30pm - Conference

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Registration for:MEA’s 4th Annual Labor and Employment Law ConferenceTuesday, November 1, 2011Crowne Plaza Hotel King of Prussia, PA

Registration and full payment must be received by October 18, 2011. In the event of a cancellation, MEA must be notified no later than October 18, 2011 to process a registration refund. Cancellations made after that time and “No Shows” will incur the full registration fee.

HR Professionals, business owners and executives, corporate counsels, managers, supervisors and anyone else who needs to know the latest legal developments and recent court decisions and how they affect employers now and in the future.

Who Should Attend:

•To understand how the latest legal developments in employment laws and regulations may affect your organization

•To acquire the knowledge necessary to ensure your organization is in compliance with recent legal changes and identify areas where your organization may be at risk of litigation

•To find out how the changing political climate in Washington DC and pending/prospective legislation may affect your organization in the coming year

•To get answers to questions specific to your organization

•To network with leading employment law attorneys and MEA members

Why You Should Attend:

8am–9am - Registration, Networking and Continental Breakfast

9am–4:30pm - Conference

Schedule:

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Would you like your company’s name to be seen by thousands of local companies in connection to one of the region’s most respected associations?

If so, become a Platinum, Gold or Silver Sponsor

Sponsors at any level receive visibility and brand recognition among employers throughout the MidAtlantic region - over 500 MEA member companies and 3000 executives and HR professionals.

Platinum Sponsorship (Sponsorship Fee $1250) - Includes all benefits at the Gold and Silver Sponsorship levels plus:• In-room banner displayed at conference

Gold Sponsorship (Sponsorship Fee $1,000) - Includes all benefits at the Silver Sponsorship level plus:• Sponsor booth at conference• Placement of your company’s literature at

each lunch place setting• Ability to provide promotional materials to

conference attendees

Silver Sponsorship (Sponsorship Fee $750) - Includes:

• One complimentary conference attendee (a $350 value)

• Inclusion in appreciation email blast, and post-conference coverage in MEA’s bimonthly newsletter, distributed to over 3,000 contacts

• Podium recognition• Logo on signage and conference PowerPoint

presentation• One-page promotion of your company (to

be provided by sponsoring company) in the conference materials

• Exposure to MEA member companies and representatives

For sponsorship information, contact Susan Zoll at szoll@meainfo.org or 800-662-6238. For more information or to register for the conference, please visit our web site at www.meainfo.org.

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Everything You Need to Know AboutRecent Developments in Labor andEmployment Law

Conference Topics:

• Tales from the Other Side: An Employee Attorney’s Perspective

• Health Care Reform Update

• Compensation Trends

• Social Media for Employers

• DOL and EEOC Panel

• Immigration

• Legislative Update: “Plan/Prevent, Protect,” ADAAA, FLSA & More

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