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SAVE THE DATE! Our HR & Employment Law Conference is fast approaching this summer- June 10 & 11, and will be virtual this year! Early Bird Pricing is available!

Medical marijuana is now legal in 36 states plus a variety of territories. Sixteen states permit recreational marijuana usage, in addition to the medical marijuana cases. Some of these statutes require employers to accommodate those that use medical marijuana, while some statutes do not mention it. Read more on our blog!

Join us tomorrow for our FREE webinar on National Marijuana Trends with our partner Ogletree Deakins! You don't want to miss this webinar where we discuss an HR COVID-19 update as well as national trends that you need to be aware of to be in compliance and protect your company and employees during this time of great legal change. Register here: (it's free!) https://lnkd.in/e4UtveS

Whether you’re new to having to complete an Affirmative Action Plan or have been completing them for years, it’s always good to hear from an expert. Join us for this AAP Education Session with MEA’s Senior Member Consultant, Matthew Roessler, MS HRD and Brian Ayers, Managing Attorney, Affirmative Action Planning Services and Pay Equity from Employers Council. We'll be exploring these topics: -Laws Governing AAPs and who is Required to Comply -Component parts of an AAP and the... data required for each -First year AAP considerations -Considerations for how best to track and manage required data -Applicant data and ATS -Employee Data within your HCMT platform -Job Posting sites and outreach -Subsequent year AAPs https://lnkd.in/embBQaR

As Employers move towards getting back to work, and our new normal, there are several important issues they will be confronting. Ironically, many of these issues can lead to new, valid unemployment compensation claims. https://lnkd.in/e3P8aJ9

Be sure to join us on November 11 for a complimentary, 1-hour session where you will gain a basic understanding of unconscious bias. We will review the 5 types of unconscious bias, understanding of how those 5 biases impact the hiring process & deliver 5 actionable steps to limit unconscious bias in the hiring process. You can register for that here - https://us02web.zoom.us//tZwoduyqqz0jHNCkdNZKEoIhj5P9r4NxI

Be sure to check out all the ways MEA helps businesses use staffing and recruiting to support you and your organization! Our expert recruiting and staffing team can supplement your internal efforts or handle Full Life Cycle engagements. Head over to our website to learn more! https://www.meainfo.org/

If an employee chooses virtual schooling for their child, are they eligible for expanded FMLA? For more information about this topic, be sure to check out the latest video in our "Coffee and Compliance" video series with Jane Disher, HR Advisor at MEA!

Tomorrow, from 9am 1:15pm EST, is the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Leadership Conference! Hear from experts, community partners and key stakeholders & learn practical examples of how diversity outreach & inclusion efforts are good business and good for our communities. To learn more about this virtual event and to register, check out the link here - https://train.meainfo.org//923278-diversity-equity-inclusi

Be sure to register for our webinar TODAY at 11AM! The topic is Working Virtually: Tax Issues for Employees. Our guest speakers will be Brian Kitchen & Tom Frascella of Kreischer Miller who will discuss issues such as PA Local Tax Considerations, Employer withholding due to remote workers, Payroll Tax Deferral considerations and Home office expenses. Amy McAndrew will also offer legal and compliance updates related to Covid-19. Register here - https://us02web.zoom.us//register/WN_hsF1ENEzRXWR84nqTmfr8w.

In this 3-minute video you will hear from Jane Disher, our HR Advisor at MEA, as she answers and discusses example HR Hotline questions regarding COVID-19. This is a great resource to check out, and be sure to keep an eye out for future "Coffee with Jane" videos!

Happy Fall Y'all! As we head into a new month, be sure to keep an eye out for all the great resources MEA has to offer to assist you and your organization.

Be sure to join Holly DePalma and Maria Bonelli this Wednesday, September 16th at 8am EST, for our first ever virtual HR networking session! We will be joined by Kelly Poulson, leadership coach and career co-pilot, as she talks about how it all starts with you, and how to land the job you want. Don't forget to register! - https://lnkd.in/e9mysUG #hr #coaching #networking

Maria Bonelli and Holly DePalma from MEA have created a wonderful opportunity for those looking to network in HR! The goal of this group is to connect HR professionals whose career is currently in transition. We will hold virtual meetings on the third Wednesday of each month from 8am 10 am EST. Each month we will have a guest speaker to provide you with excellent insight, and give you tips & tricks to putting your career into transit. If you or someone you know is looking for a new career in HR, be sure to register! You can also join our LinkedIn group: HR in Transition - Networking Opportunity https://lnkd.in/egaxDW4

Join us on December 11 at 3:30 PM for a special screening of Brené Brown's Netflix special The Call to Courage and a facilitated group discussion with Chris Cavalieri, a Certified Dare to Lead Facilitator. Seating is limited!

Hear Michael G. Trachtman explain key changes in employment law on May 2, 2019 in King of Prussia, PA at the annual HR & Employment Law Conference. https://www.meainfo.org/hr-employment-law-conference/

Ghosting has come to mean suddenly ceasing all communication in the dating context. But, it turns out that getting ghosted is happening in the workplace as well. #MEA #HR #Compliance