Our Sponsors
Registering before or by Friday, January 31, 2020 will help to ensure that you can meet with your legislator(s). PLEASE NOTE: Legislator meetings cannot be guaranteed for registration after Friday, January 31st, 2020.
Become a Sponsor! CLICK HERE to download the Sponsorship Form (PDF).
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SHRM Member
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$75
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Non-SHRM Member
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$85
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Student (Full Time - Undergrad)
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$40
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Wednesday Networking Event Only
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$25
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| Park Hotel - Downtown Madison 22 South Carroll Street Madison, Wisconsin 53703 For Reservations, Call: (608) 285-8000 Reservation Code: WI SHRM Legislative Day on the Hill 2020 Rate:
Hotel Cancellation Policy: Must be made 24 hours prior to the day of arrival *Tax is currently 5.5% State, 10% City |
SHRM Activity Credits: 4.0 PDC
Additional ways to earn Credit:
›› Writing an HR-related letter or making a call to Congress/state legislature = 1 PDC per year
›› Participating in the SHRM Advocacy Team (A-Team) = 3 PDCs per year
›› Participating in Capitol Hill visits = 3 PDCs per year
›› Becoming an HR advocacy captain = 5 PDCs per year
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| Thursday, January 30 3:00 PM |
A Preconference Webinar is scheduled to assist those who have registered to meet with their legislators. Preparation will include meeting etiquette, what to expect and how to make the most of your time at the Capitol. This webinar will be hosted by National SHRM. Connection information will be emailed to registered Conference attendees in advance. |
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| 5:30 - 7:30 PM | Join us at the Top of the Park in the Park Hotel on Wednesday evening from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm for a social/networking event. Dress is casual. If you are unable to attend the Thursday Day on the Hill event, but would still like to attend the Wednesday networking event, the cost to attend the networking event only is $25. |
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| 7:00 - 7:50 AM | Registration / Continental Breakfast / Networking |
| 7:50 - 8:00 AM | Welcome & Opening Announcements |
| 8:00 - 9:00 AM | National SHRM Government Affairs and Advocacy Team Update Presenter: Robert Carragher, SHRM Vice President-Government Affairs |
| 9:00 - 9:15 AM | Final Legislative Meeting Preparation Attendees will receive information about meeting logistics, how to introduce SHRM/WI SHRM to your elected officials, and details about the issues being advocated on with legislators. This will be a recap of most of the infornation shared in the pre-conference webinar. |
| 9:15 - 9:30 AM | Walk to Wisconsin State Capitol - Group Photo Attendees will walk as a group to the Wisconsin State Capitol for a group photo and to participate in scheduled meetings with legislators. NOTE: Those that will not be meeting with legislators will have free time with an option to participate in a Guided Capitol Tour which begins at 10:00am or explore the Wisconsin State Capitol on your own. |
| 9:30 - 11:30 AM | Individual Legislative Meetings or Capitol Tour |
| 11:30 - 12:00 PM | Break / Networking and walk back from the Capitol Return from Wisconsin State Capitol, prepared to share your experiences with your colleagues. Those that are returning early after their legislative meetings will have opportunities for informal networking and to also learn more about the SHRM Foundation. |
| 12:00 - 12:45 PM | Lunch / Networking |
| 12:45 - 2:15 PM | Do Employment Laws Keep You Awake at Night? Presenter: Bob Gregg, Attorney with Boardman Clark LLP and Wisconsin State Council SHRM Legislative Partner |
| 2:15 - 2:30 PM | Break |
| 2:30 - 4:00 PM | Marijuana and Drug Testing Update: What to do About Weed at Work Presenter: Terri L Dougherty, PHR, J.J. Keller & Associates, Inc. |
 Featured Presenter, Bob Gregg |
Bob Gregg - Boardman & Clark About the Program: There are more employment laws and cases than any other area of litigation. They are ever-changing. There is always a new regulation, a new interpretation, another surprise liability. Do you stay awake at night worrying about what is lurking for you in employment law? If you stay updated you may be able to be prepared and rest easy. This update will provide information on hot topics, trends and recent developments in areas of importance for employers and provide the opportunity for questions and answers, including:
About the Speaker: Bob Gregg, Co-Chair of the Labor and Employment Law Practice Group at the Boardman Clark Law Firm in Madison, Wisconsin, has been representing employers for over 30 years in a wide variety of areas, including discrimination claims, wage and hour suits, FMLA, ADA, equal pay, employment contract and Unemployment Compensation cases. He has designed the employment handbooks and effective workplace policies and procedures for numerous private and public employers. Bob’s career has included canoe guide, carpenter, laborer, Army Sergeant, professional beer taster, social worker, educator, business owner, Equal Employment Opportunity officer, and employment relations attorney. Bob has conducted over 3,000 management training programs throughout the United States. He is a member of the National Speakers Association, SHRM, and a national faculty member of the American Association for Access, Equity and Diversity, and served on the Board of Directors of the Department of Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute Foundation. Bob is an honors graduate of West Virginia University Law School. |
 Featured Presenter, Robert Carragher |
Robert Carragher - SHRM About the Program: As the voice of all things work, SHRM develops and advances public policies that improve the lives, livelihoods and futures of millions of Americans. Public policies have a direct impact on the workplace and the HR profession. SHRM advocates at the state and federal level on key matters that affect employees—and society—every day. In these presentations you’ll learn about SHRM’s position and proposals for employment-based immigration, paid leave, workforce development, student debt and other emerging issues that are shaping the workplaces of today and tomorrow. Our speakers will provide us updates on issues that SHRM is current advocating for in Washington, DC and also share information about each of us can become involved as a member of the SHRM Advocacy “A-Team.” About the Speaker: As SHRM’s Senior State Affairs Advisor since May of 2006, Bob has been responsible for coordinating SHRM’s member advocacy and state legislative affairs operations. A seasoned government relations professional with over 25 years experience in both the public and private sectors, Carragher began his career as a personal staff member to U.S. Senator Sam Nunn (D-GA). He later served as a legislative liaison for a national labor law firm representing clients before Congress and the Executive Branch. He has also managed the government relations and member advocacy programs of two business trade associations representing the automotive aftermarket and the steel service center industries. In addition, he has represented various other trade associations and Fortune 500 companies in Washington on a range of issues, including labor law developments and tax and international trade matters. Carragher is a graduate of the University of Rochester in Upstate New York with a BA in American History. |
 Featured Presenter, Terri Dougherty |
Terri L. Dougherty, PHR - J.J. Keller & Associates, Inc. About the Program: Marijuana laws are changing and illegal drug use is rising. This makes it a continual challenge for employers to have a drug-free workplace and keep policies and procedures in compliance with the law. Learn how to support a support a safe, productive workplace while complying with federal and state regulations and preparing for changes that may be on the way. About the Speaker: Terri L. Dougherty, SHRM-CP, PHR, is a Human Resources Editor at J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc., in Neenah, Wisconsin. Terri speaks often about marijuana and drug testing and answers employer questions relating to these topics. She enjoys staying on top of these ever-evolving issues. |
Jay Stephany is an HR Generalist at Network Health in Menasha, WI. Network Health offers services to employers of all sizes, Medicare Advantage plans and individual and family health insurance services in 23 counties throughout Wisconsin. Previous work experience includes Plexus as the Manager of Talent Acquisition, Goodwill NCW as the Senior Seeker of Talent, and Dunham Express as an HR Generalist.
Jay received a bachelor’s degree in human resource management from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and is a SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) and a Certified Professional in Human Resources (PHR). As a volunteer leader, Jay has been an active member with SHRM; both as a District Director for WISHRM and with Fox Valley SHRM (FVSHRM), serving in the positions of VP of Programming and Chapter President.
