Legal Lunches with PretiFlaherty
This sessions topic: "People Are People: The Most Challenging Employee Personas and How to Manage Them – presented by Laura Rideout, Partner, PretiFlaherty and Deborah Whitworth, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Owner & CEO, HR Studio Group, LLC".
This session will cover a wide range of topics such as: How do we navigate different personalities or difficult people in the workplace? How do we handle the COVID restrictions as it pertains to personalities in the workplace? How do we handle the legal aspects of documentation, and disciplinary action with individuals if it becomes necessary, without resulting in claims, and when does toxic behavior cross the line into illegal behavior? We will also look at preventive measures, and ways to create the environment we’d like to see in our workplace. Answering these questions will help you answer the bigger question which should be: How do we attract and retain people who like what we have to offer, and fit our culture? If this is the question on your mind, attend our webinar. If this question isn't on your mind, it should be.
The Legal Lunch series is a one-hour discussion with a legal representative from PretiFlaherty and member of a family-owned business. Each session highlights a different and relevant topic where participants learn both the legal side of the topic and the practical implementation in a family-owned business. Participants will be able to hear best practices on each topic and get a deep dive into the discussion!
Our speakers:
Laura Rideout, Partner, PretiFlaherty
Laura is a member of Preti Flaherty’s Employment Law and Litigation practice groups. Recognized as a “Rising Star” in her field of practice, Laura implements a thoughtful yet aggressive approach to her work, helping clients find unique ways to resolve legal issues to best fit their needs. She regularly advises employers on a wide range of issues including – leave laws, drafting policies and handbooks, pre-litigation claims investigations, and litigation when necessary.
Deborah Whitworth, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Owner & CEO, HR Studio Group, LLC
In 30 years of human resources management and leadership experience, Deb has helped a variety of nonprofit and for-profit services and industries build and maintain compliant cultures of excellence. Deb was appointed by the Governor of Maine as Commissioner with the Maine Human Rights Commission in 2011 to complete an unexpired term and reappointed to fill full-five year terms in 2012 and 2017. An outspoken advocate for disability rights, she was pleased to be elected in 2015 to the board of The Cromwell Center for Disabilities Awareness. Named the Maine HR Leader of the Year in 2012, Deb is a frequent presenter on human resources and compliance topics at conferences and business functions, She is also an instructor in the HR Certificate Program at University of Southern Maine, and leads the SHRM-SCP/SHRM-CP Certification Preparatory Course at University of Southern Maine.
Registration is required for Zoom access. Reach out to Brooke Stewart, IFOB Director of Communications, for support and questions at 207-281-2414 or brooke@fambusiness.org.
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