Conference to emphasize developments in latest employee relations legislation

Newburgh — The Orange County Chamber of Commerce, and the Mid-Hudson Valley Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management, will present the 19th annual Human Resources Conference at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, May 23 at the Ramada Inn at 1289 Union Ave. in Newburgh. “Preventive Strategies for Changing Times” will begin with registration at 8:30 a.m., and include lunch at noon. The conference is designed for supervisors, managers, human resource and business office professionals and owners, of any size business, who need to stay up-to-date on the ever-changing field of labor law and employee relations. This seminar will focus on practical workplace issues that every business must address on a day-to-day basis. It will not be a repeat of previous seminars, but will emphasize new developments in employee relations law. Attorneys from the national labor and employment law firm of Jackson Lewis will provide step-by-step guidance on how to identify legal vulnerabilities and potential liabilities. Participants will also learn how to use proven preventive practices to avoid litigation and employee relations problems. Each registrant will receive a workbook containing outlines, model policies, and related informational material. The registration fee is $110 for members, and $135 for nonmembers. For more information or to register, call 567-6229 or visit www.orangeny.com.