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What Employers Need to Know: Labor & Employment Executive Briefing to Cover Fast-Changing Policy Environment

Advocacy News – April 21, 2023

In the midst of substantial labor policy changes, union organizing activity across the country at levels unseen in decades and a flurry of emergent laws and regulations an effective labor and employment relations strategy is essential.   

With implications that extend to nearly every corner of your business regardless of union status – be it manufacturing, sales, legal and compliance, hiring, or retaining talent – understanding what’s changing and developing a proactive strategy has never been more important.

Varnum and the Michigan Chamber are co-hosting a free 2023 Labor and Employment Executive Briefing to discuss several key topics:

  • Michigan’s Repeal of Right to Work 
  • National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Agenda, Policy Changes and Impact of Guidance on Severance Agreements for Both Unionized and Non-Unionized Employers 
  • Federal Trade Commission Efforts to Ban Non-Compete Agreements 
  • Michigan’s Reinstated Prevailing Wage Law 
  • Renewed Focus of Federal and State Agencies on Wage-Hour Issues 

The Executive Briefing will take place from 7:30-11:30 a.m. in two locations:  

  • Tuesday, May 2 – MSU Management Education Center, Troy, MI – 7:30-11:30 a.m.
  • Thursday, May 4 – Prince Conference Center, Grand Rapids, MI – 7:30-11:30 a.m. 

There is no cost to atttend, though registration is limited to two representatives per company. Space is limited.

Check out the full agenda, view featured presenters and register today at varnumlaw.com.

Contact Wendy Block, MI Chamber senior VP of business advocacy & member engagement, with any questions at wblock@michamber.com or 517-371-7678.