Final Regulations on ADA Amendments Act

Where-When?

Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Registration: 8 am
Program:  8:30 to 10:30 am
CBIA, 350 Church St., Hartford

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This program has been approved for 2.0 (Specified -Strategic Business) recertification credit hours toward PHR, SPHR and GPHR recertification through the HR Certification Institute.

The use of this seal is not an endorsement by the HR Certification Institute of the quality of the program. It means that this program has met the HR Certification Institute’s criteria to be pre-approved for recertification credit

Description

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission recently published final regulations on the ADA Amendments Act, strengthening the protections enacted over two years ago.

While the regulations are intended to simplify the definition of disability and make it easier for some individuals to seek ADA protections on the job, they also create significant management challenges.

That’s why HR professionals like you need to understand what’s changed and offer your company’s top managers the insight they need to focus employee relations efforts.

Join our legal experts for

• A review of the revised regulations
• Critical guidance on how to avoid discrimination and assess an individual’s qualifications for a job
• Insight into how to effectively evaluate possible accommodations

Speakers:

• Francis Alvarez, Partner, Jackson Lewis LLP
• Beverly W. Garofalo, Managing Partner, Hartford office, Jackson Lewis LLP

Cost per person*

• CBIA member companies, $60
• Nonmember companies, $100

*Metro Center garage parking included on June 7

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When-Where?

June 9, 2011
8 a.m.—Registration
8:30 a.m.—Regulatory Update and Safety and Health News
9:30 to 11:30 a.m.—Program
New Location: Meriden Comfort Inn, 900 E. Main St., Meriden 

 Description

CBIA is pleased to present the 2010-2011 Safety & Health Roundtable, an informative, fast-paced series designed to give you up-to-the-minute information on workplace safety management issues and regulations. It’s also a great opportunity for you to network with other safety and health professionals. 

We’ll begin each session with an update where we’ll share observations, reports, and research on the latest developments and evolving enforcement initiatives coming out of Washington. The following are examples of information our updates will provide: 

A recent memorandum to regional OSHA administrators from David Michaels, PhD, MPH, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health, describes revisions to OSHA’s Field Operations manual penalty calculation system that will take effect in coming months. The stated purpose of these changes is to increase the overall dollar amount of all penalties to provide a greater deterrent and further encourage employers to furnish safe and healthy workplaces for employees. Which side of that equation do you want your business to be on? 

OSHA is gathering information to develop a proposed rule for Injury and Illness Prevention Programs, a find-and-fix approach that many of you may already be using but would become mandatory and require documentation. 

Because we know you want to keep costs down and maximize the value of your CBIA membership, we invite you to bring two additional colleagues from your company to any or all sessions at no additional charge. So if you have an assistant, or a backup person, safety committee members or others who share responsibility for workplace safety at your company—or possibly even senior managers who need to learn more about these issues, please bring them along. 

Cost per company 

CBIA members only.
Individual program, $75
 

Topics

June 9, 2011 — The Interplay Between Safety, Environmental, Human Resources, and Facilities Management   
How many management hats do you wear? Do you have the luxury of a team, or do you find yourself having meetings with yourself to discuss a cross-discipline agenda? Often a change or new requirement in one area affects safety and compliance in others. In the do-more-with-less age, you need this session to help you step back, assess the landscape, identify resources, and review and plan strategies. Register now.

Where-When?

Wednesday, June 15, 2011
8 am: Registration and continental breakfast
8:30 am to noon: Program
Crowne Plaza, 100 Berlin Road, Cromwell

Description

Each year, Connecticut employers spend hundreds of millions of dollars on medical care and wage benefits for injured workers, in addition to interrupted production and increased insurance costs. That’s why controlling costs and addressing other workers’ compensation concerns is imperative for Connecticut businesses.

Navigating the workers’ comp system isn’t always easy. Have you ever wondered:

• How the workers’ comp system operates?
• How your premium is priced and what causes it to increase?
• How to handle light duty and the returning employee?
• How to improve your safety committee?
• How to best handle the claims process?

If any of these questions have crossed your mind, this program is for you. Hear from workers’ comp experts and legal experts about managing your workers’ comp program and controlling costs.

Meet John A. Mastropietro, chairman of the Connecticut Workers’ Compensation Commission, who will address ways to strengthen the Commission’s relationship with the business community.

Details and Full Agenda >>

Cost per person:

• CBIA members, $79
• Nonmembers, $100

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When-Where

Friday, June 17, 2011

Registration: 7:15 am

Program: 8 am-4 pm

CoCo Key Water Resort, Hotel & Conference Center

3580 East Main St., Waterbury

Breakfast, lunch, and free Internet cafe are included.

Cost

CBIA’s EPC members, FREE (advance registration required)

CBIA members, $50

Nonmembers, $85

Students and government officials, $25

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Description

CBIA’s Environmental Policies Council (EPC) presents the state’s premier annual symposium exploring environmental trends that affect Connecticut businesses. Dan Esty, commissioner of the Connecticut DEEP, is our keynote speaker. Along with our annual regulatory review, breakout sessions cover such timely topics as

• emerging technologies for energy and environmental improvement
• facility energy management to achieve sustainability and savings
• DEEP’s electronic reporting system, enforcement policy, and penalty matrix
• new compliance assistance opportunities for businesses
• environmental and energy highlights from the 2011 legislative session

See the full agenda.

Register by email, online, or by calling 860.244.1977.

Who Should Attend

Anyone responsible for environmental and energy permitting, strategic planning, and compliance, including

• environmental, health & safety (EHS) managers
• facility managers
• project managers
• EH&S engineers
• project engineers
• chemical technicians
• compliance specialists
• construction professionals
• engery entrepreneurs
• consultants
• attorneys

Interested in sponsoring this event? E-mail Marcy Flemke or call 860.244.1948.

Where-When?

Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Registration: 8 am
Program: 8:30 am to noon
The Marriott Rocky Hill
100 Capital Blvd., Rocky Hill

Sponsored by Citizens Bank, Pullman and Comley LLC, and The United Illuminating Company

Description

To stay competitive, Connecticut’s 4,500 manufacturers need a skilled workforce prepared for the high-tech world of 21st century manufacturing. What can businesses, educators, and policymakers do to make sure that happens? Get answers from business leaders, government officials, and experts actively involved in manufacturing, education, and training.

The program features:

• Keynote speaker Catherine Smith, Commissioner, Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development
• Keynote speaker Emily DeRocco, President, The Manufacturing Institute
• Keynote speaker Lewis Chappel, Operations Manager/High Volume Hypodermic Manufacturing, BD Medical
• The release of the 2011 Manufacturing Workforce Survey, sponsored by The Connecticut Community Colleges’ College of Technology’s Regional Center for Next Generation Manufacturing and J.H. Cohn
• Leading manufacturers on the current state and future of the industry in Connecticut
• State perspective on plans for economic and workforce development in manufacturing
• Panel discussion on manufacturing workforce needs:
  •  Mun Choi, Professor and Dean of Engineering, University of Connecticut
  • Karen Wosczyna-Birch, Executive Director, The Connecticut Community Colleges’ College of Technology’s Regional Center for Next Generation Manufacturing
  • Frank Gulluni, Director, Manufacturing Technology Center, Asnuntuck Community College
  • Paul Murphy, General Manager, GKN Aerospace Engine Products New England

Copresenters: The Connecticut Community Colleges’ College of Technology’s Regional Center for Next Generation Manufacturing, CONNSTEP, Aerospace Components Manufacturers, New Haven Manufacturers Association, Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology, Smaller Manufacturers Association of Connecticut

Cost per person

• CBIA members and educators, $25
• Nonmembers, $50
• Table of 10, $225

Where-When? 

Thursday, June 30, 2011
Online 9:30 to 10:30 am

Description

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recently issued 1,000 Notices of Inspection with accompanying subpoenas, and the news just keeps getting bleaker.

That’s why Connecticut employers must be prepared for investigations and take measures to ensure your immigration compliance is in check.

Join us for this timely webinar, where we’ll review:

• Suggestions for preventing, planning, and handling site visits
• Key elements of compliance, including Form I-9, E-Verify, and the E-Verify rule for federal contractors
• Ways to limit liability

Speakers: Megan R. Naughton and Josh Mirer, Partners, Robinson & Cole LLP

Cost per person:

CBIA members, $15

Nonmembers, $25

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Meet the Author: Mary Jane Paris

Mary Jane Paris’ last program sold out. Don’t miss her latest presentation!

Where-When?

Thursday, July 21, 2011
Crowne Plaza, 100 Berlin Rd., Cromwell
Registration: 8 am
Program: 8:30 to 10 am

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Description

“A bad attitude is like a flat tire. You ain’t going anywhere until you change it.” – Unknown

Customer service is more than a department or a job. It’s an attitude. A positive attitude influences customer loyalty, satisfaction, and the total customer experience. Have you examined your attitude lately?

Join us to learn how attitude affects:

• Your personality and work performance
• Your ability to attract and retain customers
• Relationships and the work environment
• Workforce diversity, career success, and teamwork
• Your bottom line results

Schedule

8 to 8:30 am: Coffee/Registration

8:30 to 9:30 am: Conversation with Mary Jane Paris

9:30 to 10 am: Networking breakfast buffet with Mary Jane Paris

About the Author

Mary Jane (MJ) Paris is president, the “positive energy” source, and founder of Positive Impact Consulting Services LLC and is the author of A Positive Workplace Means Business! It Just Makes Cent$! She brings a broad base of experience in leadership, management, and employee development gained from more than 25 years in sales, retail banking, training, recruiting, coaching, project management, fundraising event planning, and community leadership.

Cost per person:

CBIA member companies, $35
Nonmember companies, $50

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Tune into WFSB Channel 3 or WTIC 1080 for cancellations due to inclement weather.

Where-When?

Building Trust and Leadership
Wednesday, August 17
Online: 11 am to noon

Description

Trust is an immeasurable–and therefore overlooked–building block of company culture. Yet companies with strong levels of trust within their workforce are prone to better collaboration, innovation, and productivity. This interactive webinar helps you identify key elements to better manage this elusive concept. We’ll discuss:

• The ingredients of trust
• Why companies should care about trust
•  Proven trust-building activities you can implement immediately

Cost per person:

CBIA members, $15; nonmembers, $50

Speakers: Susan Lesser, Claudio Fiorani, nPlusOne Consulting

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Where-When?

Three-part program: Wednesday, Sept. 14, Wednesday, Sept. 21, and Wednesday, Sept. 28

Registration: 8 am
Program: 8:30 to 10:30 am
CBIA, 350 Church Street, Hartford

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Description

Organize Your Day with

Time Strategies

“This course helped me to become more focused on my personal and professional goals. It caused me to focus on how I spend my time and how I could improve my outcome.” – Nancy Sweetman, Co-Owner, AES Remedial Contracting, Southington

Are you faced with an endless stream of phone calls, emails, meetings, and deadlines? Are you panicked and overwhelmed by your workload? Does it seem impossible to get everything done?

Let our expert focus and clarify your priorities. This in-depth, interactive program teaches you how to:

• Gain control of your workday
• Reap the rewards of your job
• Achieve success and excel at work
• Get more out of life

Sign up now. You can get organized and get it all done.

Speaker

Michael W. O’Reilly is a regional director for Paradigm Associates. For more information, visit paradigmassociates.us.

Cost per person (Includes all texts, materials and parking in the Metro Center garage)

• CBIA member companies $400
• Nonmember companies $475

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