Workshops & Training

Personnel Practices Workshop (HYBRID) - In Person


Sponsored by: Maine Municipal Association
Date: 5/1/2025 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Location: Maine Municipal Association, 60 Community Drive, Augusta, ME 04330
Time: In person Registration: 8:30-9:00 am / Workshop: 9:00am-3:30 pm
Presenter(s): Ann Freeman, Matt Tarasevich and Molly Gilligan, Attorneys, Bernstein Shur
Cost: MMA Members: $95 | Non-Members: $190

Training for: Human Resources, Manager, MMA

Registration will close prior to the event date, please register prior to 5/1/25

Who Should Attend:
This training is a must - whether appointed or elected, every municipal leader or staff manager/supervisor should be informed about personnel laws. Whether it’s conduct, conflict resolution, ADA requirements, FMLA obligations or just dealing with staff performance expectations, managers and supervisors need to be aware of the requirements. If you supervise, manage or lead anyone, you shouldn’t miss this course.

Course Information:
This training will provide a comprehensive overview of the various and important personnel laws that every public manager, leader, department head and staff member should be familiar with. Topics may include discipline and discharge, family medical leaves, disability, discrimination and handling difficult employee situations. There will be discussion on special rules that apply to public employers, and the presenters will answer questions and will discuss common personnel issues.

Cancellations MMA Hybrid In-Person/Virtual Events: 
Cancellations must be submitted using this Cancellation form to cancel your registration for an event. Cancellations received before 4/24/25 will be assessed a $15 administrative fee for processing. Registration changes (switching from in-person to virtual or vice versa) will be assessed a $15 administrative fee for processing. Cancellations received on/after 4/24/25 will be charged 50% of the course fee. Any registrant who does not attend and does not cancel their registration (i.e., no-show) and any cancellation received the day of the event will be charged the full registration fee. Registration substitutions are permitted for registrants within the same municipality/organization and will be assessed a $15 substitution fee. Please email [email protected] to request a registration substitution. Registration transfers to a future training offering are not permitted. 

If you have questions, please contact the Educational Services Office at (800) 452-8786 or (207) 623-8428 or [email protected]

CONFIRMATION INFORMATION:

In Person registrants:
Confirmation for in person registrants are emailed one week prior to the training date.



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