STONEHAMBANK OFFERS EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION SEMINAR FOR SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS OCTOBER 9

Stoneham, MA – Are the people working for you your employees?  Are they contract workers? What’s the difference? Does it matter? With all that you have to do as the chief cook and bottle washer of your small business, you may think that employee or contract labor issues don’t really matter, what matters is getting the job done. But, you could be putting your business in jeopardy.

Community-based StonehamBank offers you the tools you need to answer these questions and keep your business worry free when it comes to classifying your employees. Join us on Wednesday, October 9 from 8 to 9:30 AM at 80 Montvale Avenue in Stoneham for a free one hour seminar that addresses these issues.

Presenter Attorney Howard Brown will review changes to federal and state law and how the agencies’ “strategic enforcement” of those laws affects employers who misclassify workers. He will also deal with recent developments in litigation of wage and hour cases in Massachusetts.

Attorney Brown concentrates his practice in business litigation and employment law. In the employment area, he represents both employers and employees before state and federal administrative agencies and courts in cases involving: sexual harassment; age, race, disability and sex discrimination; the Fair Labor Standards Act; wrongful termination; and trade secrets and non-competition agreements. He also counsels clients regarding day-to-day employment law issues involving COBRA; the Family and Medical Leave Act; reasonable accommodation to disabled employees; employment contracts; severance; and employee handbooks.

This topic encompasses every business, from those with only one employee to those with hundreds. Registration and additional information about the seminars can be found at www.stonehambank.com/events.  There is no fee for these seminars, but registration is requested so that appropriate preparations can be made for light refreshments and seating.

You can also contact Michele Fitzpatrick at 781-481-5939 or email her at mfitzpatrick@stonehambank.com.

About StonehamBank

StonehamBank is a full-service community bank offering state of the art products and services to residents and businesses throughout eastern Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire. In addition to providing progressive products and convenience services, StonehamBank believes in making a difference in the community through its Community Involvement Program and Charitable Foundation. Member FDIC. Member SIF.  Equal Housing Lender.For more information on StonehamBank, please visit www.stonehambank.com or call directly at 1-888-402-2265.