Please join us for our annual complimentary fall seminar on October 25, 2013 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.

Click here to register. Seating is limited so reserve your seat today!

When:
October 25, 2013
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM (8:00 AM – 8:30 AM Registration)

Where:
Downtown Hartford Marriott
200 Columbus Boulevard
Hartford, CT 06106

Topics include:

SOCIAL MEDIA TODAY: Are You Ready for Instagram, Vine and All the Latest That Social Media Brings Into the Workplace? Now that your office has a policy, how do you deal with the evolving world of social media? We will address the latest developments in employment law and social media, and provide guidance to employers on dealing with this shifting landscape.

WHAT’S NEW?
An Update on Important Legislative and Legal Developments Affecting Employers – This year has been active in legal developments affecting employees. Included in the discussion will be changes to the Personnel File Act and updates on the Affordable Care Act, as well as other legislative changes and case decisions.

FROM START TO FINISH: When and How to Use Employment and Severance AgreementsEmployers often struggle with whether to use employment and severance agreements for employees. We will discuss how and when to use such agreements, and strategies to minimize the risks of potential litigation.

STOP THE WHISTLING! Dealing With The Rise of Whistleblower ComplaintsWhistleblower complaints are becoming more common, and employees have several ways to claim protection under a variety of laws. We will discuss the different types of complaints and how employers can effectively defend against such claims.

Click here to download the seminar brochure.

*There is no cost to register and attend.

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Photo of Anne H. Littlefield Anne H. Littlefield

Anne represents schools in labor relations, employment and education law, including collective bargaining, personnel policies and practices, constitutional law, special education, student discipline, freedom of information, and education policies. She negotiates collective bargaining agreements on behalf of schools, including representation in interest arbitration…

Anne represents schools in labor relations, employment and education law, including collective bargaining, personnel policies and practices, constitutional law, special education, student discipline, freedom of information, and education policies. She negotiates collective bargaining agreements on behalf of schools, including representation in interest arbitration proceedings as needed. Anne works with schools to address issues such as bullying and sexual harassment. She is often called upon to advise schools regarding professional boundaries and child abuse and neglect issues.  In her role as general counsel to boards of education around the state, Anne facilitates self-evaluation and goal-setting sessions. She also leads Shipman & Goodwin’s model policy project, which provides policy support and guidance to a number of school districts.

Anne serves as General Counsel to Shipman & Goodwin. From 2010 through 2017, she was Co-Chair of the firm’s School Law Practice Group, and from 2011 through 2017, she served on the firm’s seven-member Management Committee.