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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 9, 2014
Contact(s): Julie Rabinowitz, Department of Labor, 621-5009, julie.rabinowitz@maine.gov;
Deb Whitworth, MESHRM, 699-5571, dwhitworth@northcrossgroup.com.
Openings for up to 175 attendees will fill up fast
AUGUSTA -- The Maine Department of Labor and the Maine State Council of the Society for Human Resource Management (MESHRM) are co-sponsoring the bi-annual HR Day at the Department of Labor. The event will be held Thursday, October 2 from 9 a.m. to noon in Florian Hall at the Central Maine Commerce Center, 45 Commerce Drive in Augusta.
“HR Day is another excellent example of administration’s efforts to make Maine’s state government more business friendly,” said Governor Paul R. LePage. “Capital goes where it is welcome and stays where it is appreciated. By inviting employers into the department to meet the staff, get questions answered, and learn about services that can help improve the bottom line and the quality of our workplaces, we are showing our appreciation for Maine’s job creators and are doing the right thing for our workers.”
HR Day will help human resources professionals or workers with HR responsibilities build an effective workforce through the Department of Labor's programs and help keep their businesses compliant with Maine's labor laws.
"HR plays a key role in business operations, from helping create a safe workplace to ensuring regulatory compliance," said Labor Commissioner Jeanne S. Paquette. "MDOL can be a partner in this process by providing support and guidanceundefinedour department offers many services to employers from assistance in recruiting and hiring to worker retention to no-charge training. We are not solely an enforcement agency. We're here to provide the answers before we give employers the test."
HR Day is a no-cost event, limited to 175 attendees who register on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration is required at http://meshrm.shrm.org/events/2014/10/day-maine-department-labor .
"We have a unique opportunity to meet with Maine Department of Labor staff and gain perspective on the ins and outs of what goes on there," said Deborah Whitworth, MESHRM Director. "Human resources professionals will take part in a morning of education and networking and have the opportunity to get answers to burning questions. I’ve registered and I urge you to do the same."
Programming will be tailored to HR functions relative to the audience defined through the registration process, and representatives from the department's Bureau of Employment Services, Bureau of Rehabilitation Services, Bureau of Labor Standards, Bureau of Unemployment Compensation, and Center for Workforce Research and Information will be available for questions. Topics will range from unemployment taxes and appeals, to wage and hour regulations, to accommodating workers with disabilities as well as information about the legislative process.
The Maine Department of Labor is committed to serving Maine workers and businesses by helping employers recruit and train a talented workforce, providing workers with the skills they need to be competitive in the economy, assisting individuals when jobs are lost, ensuring safe and fair workplaces for people on the job and researching and analyzing employment data to support job growth.
The Maine Department of Labor provides equal opportunity in employment and programs. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to people with disabilities.
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