HR Law 101 Ep. 10: Are You Aware of the Family Medical Leave Act? Part 1

2020 Annual Law Update Live Interviews

We recorded live at Verrill’s 2020 Annual Employment Law Update. During the course of the update, we talked to a number of participants and presenters concerning things that are going on now in the legal industry from an HR perspective. We talked to Eric Altholz, Partner in the Employee Benefits Group at Verrill. We talked to Whitney Stover, HR Consultant at AAA Northern New England. We spoke to Sarah Jordan, HR Generalist at Penobscot Community Health Care. We had an in-depth conversation with Scott Connolly Partner in Verrill’s Labor and Employment Practice Group about important things that need to be kept in mind about employment agreements. And last, but not least, we talked to the one, the only, David Ciullo, your cohost of the HR Power Hour.

The Legal Perspective of Creating a Respectful and Inclusive Workplace

In this episode of Verrill Voices, employment and labor attorney Tawny Alvarez discusses how organizations with respectful and inclusive work environments are typically better able to attract and retain top talent and minimize litigation. How do we achieve this while also minimizing risk? Tune in to this podcast to hear Tawny discuss steps to take.

An Interview with Joyce Galea, 2019 Mainebiz Business Leader of the Year

Verrill Dana attorney Juliet Browne interviews Joyce Galea, Principal Owner of F3 Manufacturing, and 2019 Mainebiz Business Leaders of the Year, in this special edition of the Verrill Voices podcast.

HR Law 101 Ep. 10: Are You Aware of the Family Medical Leave Act? Part 1

In this episode of our HR Law 101 series, attorney Tawny Alvarez discusses the Family Medical Leave Act or FMLA. In part 1, we discuss the federal act generally, including who it is applicable to, what rights an employee has, and how different terms in the statute are defined.

HR Law 101 Ep. 9: How Does USERRA Apply To Your Company?

The Uniform Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994, also known as USERRA, has multiple responsibilities for employers and employees. In this episode of HR Law 101, attorney Tawny Alvarez will highlight a few duties that the statute has and what laws are applicable to your organization.