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The 2023 Wisconsin SHRM Workplace Policy Conference will provide HR professionals with an ideal forum to learn, discuss, network and engage with others on workplace policy matters, keeping employees and customers safe, advocacy topics and the latest employment law updates.
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SHRM Member
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$100
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Non-SHRM Member
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$110
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Student (Full Time - Undergrad)
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$45
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SHRM Credits: 7.0 PDCs
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22 South Carroll Street
Madison, Wisconsin 53703
For Reservations, Call: (608) 285-8000
Reservation Code: WI SHRM Employment Law Conference 2023
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Nightly Rate:
Traditional Room: $139.00 plus tax
Deluxe Room: $159.00 plus tax
Suite: $199.00 plus tax
Room Block Deadline: January 25, 2023
Hotel Cancellation Policy: Must be made 24 hours prior to the day of arrival
| Time | Description |
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| 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Networking Reception - Top of the Park | Park Hotel Appetizers and Refreshments |
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| 7:00 - 7:50 AM | Registration / Continental Breakfast / Networking |
| 7:50 - 8:00 AM | Welcome & Opening Announcements Erinn Stromberg, WI SHRM Legislative Director |
| 8:00 - 12:00 PM | Life Cycle Training (of an employee from hire to fire) Presenter: Evan M. Rosen, Principal; Jackson Lewis, P.C. |
| 12:00 - 1:00 PM | Lunch / Networking |
| 1:00 - 2:00 PM | Legal and Employment Law Update Presenter: Bob Gregg, Attorney; Boardman Clark LLC |
| 2:00 - 3:00 PM | Situational Awareness Training for Critical Incidents and Active Assailants Presenter: Daniel M. Hanlon; The Noble Group |
| 3:00 - 3:15 PM | Break |
| 3:15 - 4:15 PM | What's New at the ERD? Presenter: Matthew White, Director, Bureau of Investigations, Equal Rights Division, WI Department of Workforce Development |
| 4:15 - 4:30 PM | Wrap Up and Closing Erinn Stromberg, WI SHRM Legislative Director |
| *Note: Conference agenda may change without prior notice. | |
 Featured Presenter, Bob Gregg |
Bob Gregg | Boardman Clark LLC About the Program. Things Change! Some of the old issues take on new dimensions and increased liability. Learn about the recent legislation, court decisions, some surprising developments, and Words of Caution About Employment Practices. It is HR’s role to stay on top of the new developments. Learn about:
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 Featured Presenter, Evan M. Rosen |
Evan M. Rosen | Jackson Lewis, P.C. About the Program: Studies show that active learning is better than passive learning (a classroom style program). With active learning, you problem solve, learn by doing, retain the information better and have a better understanding of the material. Ultimately, this should lead to fewer legal claims and make the claims that you do receive somewhat more defensible through good documentation practices. With that in mind, Jackson Lewis has developed an immersive, simulation-style employment law and best practices training program. Jackson Lewis has conducted simulation training nationwide for many clients and routinely receives extremely positive feedback. Studies also show that the average cost to defend an employee lawsuit is $125,000, and the average settlement is roughly $40,000. Even though insurance somewhat mitigates the risk, not all claims are covered by insurance and employment litigation still imposes a financial obligation up to the amount of the retention, your deductible, results in increased premiums, and requires significant time and resources to defend. Effective training is one of the best ways to avoid these claims. The end goal is to leave the training with a much more thorough understanding of the law and best practices and the practical application of it to your day-to-day jobs. Attendees will be divided into small groups and will engage in problem solving through real-life situations as they arise. The scenarios are realistic and include colorful characters, with each scenario building on the prior one. After every few scenarios, we will meet as a big group and review and learn from each group’s responses, and then discuss best practices, policies, and the law with a PowerPoint that follows along with the scenarios. The training will cover the “Life Cycle” of an employee from hire to fire. It will address many of the issues that result in litigation that traditional training programs leave out. For example, managers and staff may be confronted with an employee who complains about sexual harassment, or they may be required to evaluate two candidates to determine who to hire, or they may be required in real time to draft a written warning for an employee who gets into an altercation. The scenarios are highly customized for the present audience/attendees. Jackson Lewis is confident the attendees will find it very informative, helpful, practical, a good team building exercise, and fun! The goal is to educate and give you the tools to use, learn when to use Human Resources as a resource, how to protect against poor decisions, and ultimately empower you to effectively and legally manage your employees. About the Speaker: Evan Rosen is a Principal in the Atlanta office of Jackson Lewis, P.C. He is a labor & employment litigator and counselor who is committed to the maxim, “don’t tell me what I can’t do, tell me how I can legally do want I want to do.” He approaches the law from a compliance and liability perspective, but is also keenly sensitive to the business realities facing companies. Evan has been recognized nationally for his expertise by The Best Lawyers in America for the past five years in the practice areas of Employment Law – Management and Litigation – Labor and Employment. Evan’s practice is largely centered on the representation of large and small temporary staffing companies throughout the country, and regularly works with the Jackson Lewis offices in Milwaukee and Madison. He comes by the staffing industry naturally, having worked as a temporary employee while in college and having supervised temporary employees earlier in his career. Evan’s staffing expertise includes:
Evan works with staffing companies nationwide on a variety of issues. His practice encompasses five key areas:
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 Featured Presenter, Daniel M. Hanlon |
Daniel M. Hanlon | The Noble Group About the Program: Dan will present his program Situational Awareness Training for Critial Incidents and Active Assailants. About the Speaker: Following a 30-year career in Law Enforcement and having trained thousands of individuals in schools, churches, and businesses, Dan brings a passion and deep understanding for enhancing the safety and security of people in all industries and organizations. With businesses facing increased risk from workplace violence, it is essential to plan and train for critical incidents. With decades of practical experience in responding to unending incidents concerning the use of drugs and violence daily, Dan offers unique insight and a comprehensive knowledge of what is necessary to mitigate risk. This includes an analysis of current physical security measures, access control, policy, and protocol. Additionally, employees are provided training in both response protocol and reality-based scenarios uniquely defined for their workplace. |
 Featured Presenter, Matthew White |
Matthew White | WI Dept of Workforce Development About the Program: What's new at the Equal Rights Divison and a question-answer session related to the laws we enforce and our procedures. About the Speaker: Matthew White is the Director of the Investigations Bureau of the Equal Rights Division of Wisconsin, where the state handles complaints of discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodations, among others. Prior to being Director, Matt worked for the Division as a Civil Rights investigator and for the Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards as a Policy Analyst. Matt graduated cum laude, order of the coif from the University of Wisconsin Law School in 2006, focusing his studies on administrative and employment law. |
Jay Stephany, SHRM-SCP, PHR
Legislative Director
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Em: legislativedirector@wishrm.org
Term start: 1/1/2024
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.
