Verrill Voices

We recorded live at Verrill’s 2020 Annual Employment Law Update. During the course of the update, we talked to a number of participants and presenters concerning things that are going on now in the legal industry from an HR perspective.

We talked to Eric Altholz, Partner in the Employee Benefits Group at Verrill. We talked to Whitney Stover, HR Consultant at AAA Northern New England. We spoke to Sarah Jordan, HR Generalist at Penobscot Community Health Care. We had an in-depth conversation with Scott Connolly Partner in Verrill’s Labor and Employment Practice Group about important things that need to be kept in mind about employment agreements. And last, but not least, we talked to the one, the only, David Ciullo, your cohost of the HR Power Hour.

In this episode of Verrill Voices, employment and labor attorney Tawny Alvarez discusses how organizations with respectful and inclusive work environments are typically better able to attract and retain top talent and minimize litigation. How do we achieve this while also minimizing risk? Tune in to this podcast to hear Tawny discuss steps to take.

Verrill Dana attorney Juliet Browne interviews Joyce Galea, Principal Owner of F3 Manufacturing, and 2019 Mainebiz Business Leaders of the Year, in this special edition of the Verrill Voices podcast.

In this episode of our HR Law 101 series, attorney Tawny Alvarez discusses the Family Medical Leave Act or FMLA. In part 1, we discuss the federal act generally, including who it is applicable to, what rights an employee has, and how different terms in the statute are defined.

The Uniform Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994, also known as USERRA, has multiple responsibilities for employers and employees. In this episode of HR Law 101, attorney Tawny Alvarez will highlight a few duties that the statute has and what laws are applicable to your organization.

Many business owners and HR professionals look for a concise and straight forward employee handbook. The truth is, there isn't just one universal handbook to put on a shelf with all you need to know. Listen to this episode of HR Law 101, part 3 and the final part to Handbooks and What to Include, to hear attorney Tawny Alvarez dive into leave policies, post termination issues, and wrapping up concepts that will provide your company with the most protections when using an employee handbook. Make sure to check out part 1 and 2!

In this episode of Verrill Voices, environmental attorneys Gordon Smith and Scott Anderson discuss how private property rights could save the world, or at least the coast of Maine, when the fate of ecologically vital rockweed hangs in the balance.

Verrill Dana attorney Eric Altholz interviews William Caron, CEO of MaineHealth, and Richard Petersen, President of MaineHealth and CEO of Maine Medical Center, and 2019 Mainebiz Business Leaders of the Year, in this special edition of the Verrill Voices podcast.

Verrill Dana attorney John Giffune interviews Kelley Kash, CEO of Maine Veterans' Homes and 2019 Mainebiz Business Leader of the Year, in this special edition of the Verrill Voices podcast.

Verrill Dana attorney Jonathan Dunitz interviews Bill Mitchell, CEO of GHM Insurance and 2019 Mainebiz Business Leader of the Year, in this special edition of the Verrill Voices podcast.