Personnel Practices Workshop (HYBRID) - Remote Access - Live Webinar via ZOOM

Sponsored by: Maine Municipal Association
Date: 5/1/2025 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Location: Remote Access – Live Webinar via ZOOM
Time: 9:00am-3:30 pm
Presenter(s): Ann Freeman, Matt Tarasevich and Molly Gilligan, Attorneys, Bernstein Shur
Cost: MMA Member: $95; Non-Member: $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 and Zoom link FOR ZOOM WEBINAR REGISTRANTS:
Registrants will receive their Zoom link and meeting details directly from MMA Zoom no later than 24 hours in advance. An official workshop confirmation from MMA will follow with further instructions and access to meeting materials. 

Please reach out to [email protected] if you have not received your link the day prior to the training.

SHARED EMAIL ADDRESSES - Important note for webinar registrants! Zoom will NOT allow the same email address to be imported more than once/for multiple users. Please make sure you are NOT using the same email address as another registrant, ie: co-worker, offices using a shared email address when registering for the event.

GROUP VIEWERS:  We understand multiple attendees may be planning to attend this webinar together using one screen or login. At the conclusion of the webinar, please send one email to [email protected]  within 24 hours to confirm each person in attendance. If you attend via phone or another email address, you must confirm your attendance as well. The email MUST include full names and accurate emails of all participants so that we can send certificates, materials, and track credits in a timely manner. The confirmation of attendance must be received within five business days of the event or credit for attendance and certificates will not be issued and you will be considered a “no-show.” Certificates and credits for all webinars are awarded to registered attendees only.  Certificates of attendance are emailed within two weeks of the training date.  

If you are the only viewer from your email account or Zoom link, there is no need to confirm your attendance.

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