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SUMMARY:2025 Massachusetts Employment Law Update
DESCRIPTION:McLane Middleton’s annual Massachusetts Employment Law Update will be held on November 5\, 2025 at the Crowne Plaza Boston-Woburn. Join our employment attorneys as we discuss the latest trends in employment law that you don’t want to miss. \nThis year’s program will explore scenarios where diverse cultures intersect in the workplace and will highlight how these intersections can impact communication\, management\, and integration. \nAgenda \n8:00 a.m. – Registration/Welcome \n8:30 a.m. – News You Can Use\nPresenter:  Peg O’Brien and Sean LaPorta \nAn update on federal and state laws\, recent case law and agency guidance impacting Massachusetts private employers. \n9:15 a.m. – Navigating the Collision Between Religious Rights and Pronouns in the Workplace \nPresenters:  Adam Hamel \nAs workplaces strive to foster inclusive environments\, a growing legal and cultural tension has emerged between employees’ religious beliefs and the expectation to use colleagues’ pronouns. This session will discuss the current legal landscape governing religious accommodations and gender identity protections\, practical strategies for employers and HR professionals to balance competing rights and obligations\, and approaches to conflict resolution and respectful dialogue in diverse workplaces. \n9:45 a.m. – Immigration Concerns at Work\nPresenters: Shiva Karimi & Andrea Hellrigel \nWork authorization remains a critical compliance issue for employers\, with evolving rules on documents expirations\, automatic EAD extensions\, and reverification requirements. This session will examine the legal and practical implications of these developments\, as well as the employment authorization options available to support workforce stability and compliance. \n10:15 a.m. – Break \n10:30 a.m. – Employment Decisions Based on Employee Use of Social Media\, In and Out of the Workplace\nPresenter:  Amanda Brahm \nFrom political opinions to personal videos\, employee social media activity—whether on or off the clock—can raise challenging questions for employers. This session examines how social media use intersects with employment decisions\, employee rights\, and workplace policies. Gain a clearer framework for evaluating social media issues fairly and lawfully\, balancing brand reputation\, employee rights\, and workplace harmony. \n11:00 a.m. – AI for HR: What Is Coming and How Can You Use It?\nPresenter: Cameron Shilling \nArtificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping how organizations attract\, manage\, and support their workforce. But with so much change\, how can HR professionals stay ahead of the curve—and use AI tools responsibly and effectively? This session will discuss emerging AI trends in HR\, from talent acquisition to performance management\, legal and ethical considerations\, including bias\, transparency\, and data privacy\, how to evaluate and implement AI tools that align with your HR goals\, and what’s next. \n11:45 a.m. – Addressing Reasonable Accommodation Requests in the Workplace\nPresenters:  Brian Garrett and Sean LaPorta \nNavigating employee accommodation requests under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and related laws can be complex for employers and HR professionals. This session will provide practical guidance on how to respond to and manage reasonable accommodation requests while balancing legal compliance\, business operations\, and employee needs. Topics will include understanding the interactive process\, evaluating different types of requests\, handling documentation and confidentiality\, and avoiding common pitfalls that can lead to liability. \n12:30 p.m. – END \nCost – $175.00 (After September 4\, 2025) \nRegistration includes continental breakfast\, electronic copies of materials\, and credits.
URL:https://www.mclane.com/event/2025-massachusetts-employment-law-update/
LOCATION:Crowne Plaza Boston-Woburn\, 15 Middlesex Canal Park Dr.\, Woburn\, MA\, 01801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Employment Conference
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