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SouthCoast HR Council Luncheon to Focus on Payroll & Wage Laws
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New Bedford Chamber of Commerce

With over 1,000 member business organizations, the New Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce provides leadership on issues and activities important to our economy and quality of life.

The Chamber's mission is to serve the interests of member businesses while advocating business advancement, economic growth and job creation for the benefit of New Bedford and the SouthCoast region of Massachusetts.

The Chamber's website is located at:
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By New Bedford Chamber of Commerce
Published on 09/29/2008
 
New Bedford, MA— In today’s competitive environment, the ability to effectively, economically and lawfully manage a business’s payroll and leaves is paramount. You must stay current on the latest rules and regulations – such as the Fair Labor Standards Act and compensable working time – to keep labor costs down and consistent with legal requirements. Penalties and interest charges on even small errors can be extremely costly for a business owner.

Guidance and insight you need to navigate the minefield of federal and state laws governing payroll
New Bedford, MA— In today’s competitive environment, the ability to effectively, economically and lawfully manage a business’s payroll and leaves is paramount. You must stay current on the latest rules and regulations – such as the Fair Labor Standards Act and compensable working time – to keep labor costs down and consistent with legal requirements. Penalties and interest charges on even small errors can be extremely costly for a business owner.

The SouthCoast HR Council, New Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce, and Partridge, Snow & Hahn, LLC have partnered to present a special HR Council Luncheon during the SouthCoast Business Expo on Wednesday, October 22, 2008 at Whites of Westport, 66 State Road, Westport, MA. The luncheon will run from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and will provide businesses with the guidance and insight they need to navigate the minefield of federal and state laws governing payroll.

The presenter is Attorney Michael J. Murray of Partridge, Snow & Hahn, LLP. Mr. Murray advises and defends employers in a wide range of employment and labor law cases involving discrimination, sexual harassment, wage and hour claims, Family and Medical Leave Act, disability and accommodation claims, non-compete agreements, employment contract matters and personnel policy issues. He is experienced in public and private sector collective bargaining, grievances and arbitrations, unfair labor practices and representation elections. Mr. Murray is licensed to practice in Massachusetts and Rhode Island and regularly appears in State and Federal Courts and before administrative agencies in both states.

The cost for the HR Council Luncheon is just $20 for members of the Chamber and $25 for non-members and includes lunch. SouthCoast HR Council programs are intended for business owners, managers and human resource professionals in businesses of all sizes and industries within the region. For more information or to register for the luncheon program, please email Heather Lazzaro at heather@able.jobs or call the Chamber at (508) 999-5231. The October HR Council Luncheon is sponsored by Partridge, Snow & Hahn, LLP.

The 2008 SouthCoast Business Expo is co-sponsored by the New Bedford and Fall River Area Chambers of Commerce and the New England Business Bulletin. A limited number of exhibitor opportunities are still available for the expo and can be reserved by contacting the New Bedford Area Chamber by October 8, 2008.