Winning Talent Together: Evolving HR Employment and Labor Laws

Winning Talent Together: Evolving HR Employment and Labor Laws | Regulatory Changes, Pay Transparency, and Equity

Date:  Wednesday, September 18, 2024 | 8:30-11:30 am

Location: Nova Place, Colab 18, 100 S Commons, Pittsburgh, PA

Cost: Free to PTC members | $60 for non-members

In the ever-changing landscape of HR employment and labor laws, regulations, and compliance requirements, it is essential for HR professionals to stay informed and proactive. This event focuses on the latest developments in HR regulations, the importance of compliance, and the crucial role of pay transparency in promoting equitable practices.

Join us for a comprehensive event where we will:

- Understand Evolving Labor Laws: Stay up-to-date with the latest changes in labor laws and regulations that impact your organization.
- Compliance Best Practices: Learn how to ensure your organizational policies and practices meet legal standards and mitigate the risk of litigation or penalties.
- Pay Transparency: Explore the significance of pay transparency in fostering equitable practices and how to implement it effectively in your organization.
- Equity and Inclusion: Discuss strategies for maintaining and promoting equity and inclusion in the workplace amidst regulatory changes.

Objectives:
- Equip HR professionals with the latest knowledge on labor laws and compliance requirements.
- Provide practical insights into maintaining compliance and reducing legal risks.
- Highlight the importance of pay transparency and its role in achieving workplace equity.
- Share best practices and strategies for fostering an inclusive and equitable work environment.

By attending this event, you will gain valuable insights and tools to navigate the complexities of HR employment and labor laws, pay transparency, and equity ensuring your organization remains aligned with legal standards and promotes a fair and inclusive workplace.
 
Registration includes breakfast & 1 continuing education credit!

Speakers Include:

Sandra Runco | Partner at Aon

Sandra has over 20 years consulting experience in areas including Total Rewards, the people related aspects of M&A transactions, organization design, efficiency and change, HR technology, HR service delivery, and outsourcing. She has led or served as strategic advisor on client engagements across a variety of industries, including professional services firms, and geographies.

Ashton Holt | Associate Partner, Practice Leader, Global People Analytics at Aon

Ashton is an associate partner and global leader within Aon’s Talent Solutions group. Among his prior roles, Ashton served as an advisor at a labor economist firm and was a people analytics leader at two industry leading, global Fortune 500 companies. For nearly 20 years, Ashton has been helping Fortune 500 companies and global organizations of varying sizes harness the power of data science to frame human capital strategies, guide HR transformations, evaluate employment practices, and advance DEI programs. Ashton has broad industry experience spanning multiple sectors including, Technology, Pharma/Biotech, Fin-tech, Insurance, Higher Education, Media/Entertainment. Ashton conducts empirical research studies and advises senior business leader and HR executives on a range of employment topics such as recruitment, talent development, pay equity, affirmative action compliance, succession planning, org transformation, strategic workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, and human capital benchmarking. Ashton holds a Master of Science in Organizational Development and Bachelor of Science degree in Business. Ashton is also a United States Navy veteran.

Valerie S. Faeth | Shareholder at Dentons

Valerie is a Shareholder in the Firm’s Employment and Labor Group. She focuses her practice on employment litigation and providing advice to clients on all aspects of employment law.  Additionally, Valerie provides labor and employment advice to the Denton’s M &A Group with respect to mergers, acquisitions and divestitures. Throughout her career, Valerie has defended a diverse range of clients in employment cases involving claims under Title VII, the Americans with Disability Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Family Medical Leave Act, the Equal Pay Act, the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Act and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act.

Event Agenda:
8:30 a.m. Check-In/Registration
9:00 a.m. Welcome & Introductions over Breakfast  
9:30 a.m. Panel Discussion  
10:45 a.m. Q & A
11:15 a.m. Networking 
11:30 a.m. Adjourn

Thank you to our event sponsors:

SHRM Credits Provided by:

 
Contact Information:
For content or logistics questions: Program Director: Marie Pelloni, mpelloni@pghtech.org
For registration questions: Megan Colf, Director of Event Management, mcolf@pghtech.org
For sponsorship questions: Ashley Steckel, Director of Business Development and Advertising, asteckel@pghtech.org