In This Issue
*Our January Event - Annual HR Legal Update with Jim Reidy, Esq
*Meet Your Board
* Immigration - A Legal Update
* 2015 SHRM Certifications
* 2015 SHRM Employment Law & Legislative Conference in March
* List your HR opportunities with MAHRA
*College Connections
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| Mark your calendar for our upcoming programs! |
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Date: Tuesday, January 6, 2015
Buffet Breakfast: 7:30 am
Program: 8 am - 10 am
Place: The Derryfield
Topic: Annual Legal Update 2015 - HR Family Feud
Speaker: Jim Reidy, Esq.
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MAHRA is proud to partner with the Boys & Girls Club of Manchester.
At our January event, don't forget your donation of winter clothing & boots to support the Boys & Girls Club!
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| Legal Links |
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Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program! In connection with President's recent executive actions on the US immigration system, it is helpful to know how to deal with individuals who qualify for employment authorization under the government's Deferred Action for Childhood(DACA) program. While this is not a large group of people now, the DACA status is expected to expand sometime in the future under the President's new executive orders. Click this link DACAfor the current version of USCIS' Guidance for Employers that explains how employers should complete Form I-9 on newly hired employees who present employment authorization documents under the DACA status, and when to complete a new FormI-9 if the employee presents updated documentation regarding their DACA status. Further guidance is expected to be issued by USCIS once it implements a system for processing the increase in DACA applications and the new Deferred Action for Parents Program.
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| Legal Links is now a regular section providing useful links to employment law resources. This information is provided by MAHRA Members Andrea Chatfield, Esq. of Cook, Little, Rosenblatt & Manson and Jim Reidy, Esq. of Sheehan, Phinney, Bass, & Green. |
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Get the most out of your MAHRA membership! Learn about the latest legislative updates, networking events, and volunteer opportunities for HR professionals.
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Our January Event - Annual Legal Update HR Family Feud 2015
In this interactive review of federal and state employment laws and compliance issues, Attorney Jim Reidy will preview what is coming along next in the ever-changing world of workplace laws and regulations. Details are available at Family Feud.
Don't forget our buffet breakfast starts at 7:30 am!
Meet Your Board!
We would like to take this opportunity for our members to get to know our volunteer leaders that keep our Association going! Each month we will highlight two Board Members. This month, meet our Sponsorship Chair, Andrea Chatfield and Member Services Elect, Jacyln DesRochers.
Immigration - A Legal Update by Jim Reidy, Esq.
On Thursday evening, November 20th, President Barrack Obama, as promised, announced a string of executive actions concerning the United States immigration system. This announcement was made in advance of a forthcoming Executive Order, which will involve numerous changes to the way the Obama administration interprets and enforces United States Immigration law. For full update click more.
2015 SHRM Certification
Several of your NH Chapter HR Leaders have been recently certified with new SHRM Certifications at the recent Leadership Summit in Washington, DC. The Certification Pathway beings on January 5th and runs through December 31, 2015. The brief outline tutorial takes roughly 45-60 minutes and focuses on the HR Competencies. For more information, visit www.shrmcertification.org
Register for SHRM's 2015 Employment Law & Legislative Conference
As issues such as immigration reform continue to develop in the months ahead, SHRM strongly encourages its members to attend the annual SHRM Employment Law and Legislative Conference scheduled for March 23-25, 2015. This premier event provides HR professionals with the information and tools needed to understand the complexities of the multitude of federal workplace laws and regulations related to your busienss. For more information, visit conferences.shrm.org/legislative. Register before January 16 for the early bird discounted rate.
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HR Opportunity Listing
Seeking to fill an HR position in your organization? What better place to find local talent than here at MAHRA! As a service to our members, we are offering the opportunity to post your HR openings on our website and in our newsletter. Details regarding these opportunities may be forwarded to MAHRA.NH@outlook.com
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