Hiring & Employment Best Practices for Small Business

Download Handouts from the workshop here:
Employment Law
Employee Handbook

Getting ready to hire your first employee? Or, are you the owner and manager of your business but also wearing an HR hat as well? 

Hiring employees has many legal ramifications and can affect how your business functions overall. High turnover can be costly and disruptive for small businesses. Employment laws and regulations govern various aspects of the hiring process, including discrimination, wage and hour requirements, and workplace safety. Adhering to legal requirements and best practices mitigates the risk of costly lawsuits, fines, and reputational damage for small businesses.

Join us to hear from local experts as to what you as an employer need to do and avoid.

We will go over:

• Tips for the Hiring Process
• Common Missteps to Avoid
• The Importance of Having a Written Employee Manual and How It Can Protect You

Our Speakers Are:

Jeremy Grant, Principle, with Primmer Piper Eggleston & Cramer PC. Jeremy's experience includes expertise in litigation with a particular focus on labor and employment, especially with support for the healthcare industry, as well as providing expert guidance for organizations navigating the evolving Covid-19 guidelines.


Elizabeth Willhite, Associate Attorney with Primmer Piper Eggleston & Cramer PC. Beth is a member of the firm’s Litigation Practice Group. She is an experienced litigator and family law attorney, focusing her practice on the litigation, negotiation, and resolution of civil disputes involving businesses, individuals, and insurance carriers. Elizabeth will also handle various land use, environmental, and family law matters.


Dave Twitchell is owner of Upper Valley HRPro, a solution driven human resource consulting enterprise to enhance the employment experience within team focused organizations. Dave has extensive experience in employee/labor relations, leadership development, talent management, total rewards, cost containment, workforce planning and HRIS.

Agenda:
11:30 -12 PM Open Networking (bring your business cards)
12 - 1 PM Presentations