HRMA's Annual Legal Update

September 21, 2026
4:30 PM - 6:45 PM

Castle of Knights
1599 Memorial Drive
Chicopee, MA 01020
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Our annual employment law update will review recent federal and Massachusetts developments affecting employers, HR professionals, and employment counsel. The program will highlight key statutory, regulatory, and case law changes, with practical guidance on compliance, workplace policies, wage and hour obligations, discrimination and retaliation risks, employee leave, and emerging enforcement priorities.

Take aways from the program will be:

  • Identify recent federal and Massachusetts employment law developments affecting workplace compliance.

  • Assess how new laws, regulations, and court decisions may impact employer policies and practices.

  • Evaluate emerging enforcement trends and prepare for potential compliance challenges.

You won't want to miss this outstanding annual event, sponsored by EANE.

Meet the Speaker:

Abby Warren, Partner with Robinson and Cole LLP

Abby Warren represents employers in labor and employment matters. She focuses her practice on counseling private sector employers, including multinational corporations, health care organizations, educational institutions, and manufacturers, in all areas of employment law. Abby also defends employers in federal and state court and before administrative agencies. In addition to counseling and litigation, she provides workplace training for clients and conducts workplace investigations.  Bryce Simmons will be co-presenting with Abby.

Event Sponsor:

Don't Miss HR Connect: The Shift Starts Here on 9/24/26

HRMA members:  email - Shaynah Jerman for your HRMA member rate at [email protected]

 

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