MEA - MidAtlantic Employers’ Association

Happy Employee Appreciation Day! Today we want to extend a big thank you to the amazing MEA team for your continued hard work and dedication—we truly appreciate everything you do. We’re also grateful to support our Member employees and the talented HR professionals who work tirelessly to take care of their teams! We appreciate you today and every day! #EmployeeAppreciationDay #ThankYou

Finding good people is getting harder and harder, and keeping good people is a necessity.?On March 26th?MEA's?Margaret Uhrich, MS, ACC, ELI-MP and Holly DePalma will be sharing a formula for creating effective managers and leaders at the 2025 PA/DE Spring Conference. One of our partners, Christy Magee PHR, SHRM-CP will be joining us to share how this formula has been an effective strategy for her ESOP Organization. Register for the event:?https://lnkd.in/eBGujiNT

Join Maria Morocco,?Assistant Regional Attorney — U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), to learn how discrimination law is ever evolving, and how the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s enforcement and litigation efforts?impact?your organization. Register today: https://lnkd.in/eTCXUWs #HRELC25 #EEOC #RegisterToday

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) continues to be an area of much interest—and concern— for many employers. In this session, Lee Tankle and Brandon Sher of Ogletree Deakins will explore the top AI tools for employers and the risks they present. We will also explore the emerging and ever-evolving AI regulatory landscape, including the impact of President Trump’s January 2025 Executive Order “Removing Barriers to American Leadership in Artificial Intelligence.” Register today: https://lnkd.in/eTCXUWs #HRELC25 #AIintheWorkplace #HRCompliance #RegisterToday

Since President Trump took office in January 2025, the federal government has increased its immigration enforcement efforts, and this trend is expected to continue for the foreseeable future. Employers should establish a response protocol now to reduce employer legal risks and minimize business disruptions. Read the full alert: https://lnkd.in/eqPT2gmr #HRAlert #HRCompliance

The new administration has?sought?to implement an array of changes in employment law, and the upshot has been relief from some regulatory pressures, upticks in other regulatory pressures, countermeasures among various states and cities, dangerous new strains of employee claims, shifting uncertainties, increasing and sometimes inconsistent and unclear judicial interventions … with more to come. Businesses that adjust can prosper; those that?cannot will?struggle.??Based on over 40 years’ experience, business attorney and MEA outside general counsel Michael G. Trachtman explains where we are, where we are headed, and how to adapt to a new legal landscape.?? Register today: https://lnkd.in/eTCXUWs #HRELC25 #EmploymentLaw

On February 12, 2025, Pennsylvania became the eleventh state this year to propose a pay transparency law. If HB 560 is passed in its current form, Pennsylvania employers with fifteen (15) or more employees will be required sixty (60) days after passage to: - Provide pay ranges – or at least disclose a salary minimum – to candidates offered a new role or an internal promotion or transfer; - Annually notify current employees of their pay range in writing; and - Ensure transparency for jobs that require substantially similar skill, effort and responsibility. Read the full alert here: https://lnkd.in/eWk9HeVY #HRAlert #PennsylvaniaPayTransparency #PayTransparency

Understanding how to conduct thorough and legally sound workplace investigations is?a must?for any employer. In this session, MEA Director of Legal and Compliance Services, Amy McAndrew, will provide a comprehensive guide to conducting fair, thorough, and legally sound workplace investigations. Participants will explore the unique challenges of conducting workplace investigations in virtual and hybrid workplaces. From receiving an allegation to reaching a resolution, Amy will share insights into ensuring compliance with employment laws and company policies, while also mitigating legal risks. Register Today: https://lnkd.in/eTCXUWs #HRELC25 #WorkplaceInvestigations

February is Black History Month! Discover the history behind this important observance and explore ways employers can celebrate and support their DEIB initiatives. From supporting local Black-owned businesses to organizing educational events, there are many ways to recognize Black History Month in your workplaces. Read the full blog: https://lnkd.in/eBgTbq9E #BlackHistoryMonth #DEIB #WorkplaceInclusion