June 9, 2008
Speakers:	Vicki L. Beatty, Gretchen K. Love and David E. Mitchell
Topic:	“Youth Rules: Child Labor Laws”   Many boroughs employ youths to mow grass, to serve as lifeguards, and ride with the volunteer fire department. This session will review the various state and federal laws in regards to the age a youth must be to drive a riding lawnmower, to use fire suppression equipment, how many hours a day/week a youth can work, and how to pay them properly under Minimum Wage Laws.
Where:	Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs (PSAB) Seven Springs, Pennsylvania
June 24, 2008
Speakers:	Vicki L. Beatty
Topic:	2008 Township Labor and Personnel Update
Where:	2008 Annual Convention Pennsylvania State Association of Township Commissioners Willow Valley Resort. Lancaster. Pennsylvania
June 26, 2008
Speakers:	Robert E. Durrant and Michael A. Palombo
Topic:	Workshop #2:  Your Employees (and Others) are Watching Your Every Move.  Be Ready!   People are watching!  The new Open Records Law will impact everyone commencing in 2009!  With a new, strong presumption in favor of disclosure and broad definitions of public records and covered agencies, Pennsylvania's new Open Records Law will impact all cities and municipalities across the Commonwealth.  It will be imperative for you to understand your obligations under the new law before it becomes effective.    This session will also update you on the most recent developments in the area of labor and employment law that are and will continue to impact your communities, including the most recent developments in from the courts.  You cannot afford to miss this important session!
Where:	PLCM 109th Annual Convention Wyndham Gettysburg Hotel Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
July 15, 2008
Speakers:	Vicki L. Beatty
Topic:	“Litigation Free Management of Your Police Department”   OK - there are no guarantees that you will not be sued for your employment decisions, but you can significantly reduce your risks of litigation.  This session will focus on the policies and practices every police department should adopt to limit its exposure.  We will also outline the steps you can take to be able to predict a personnel problem in the offing and significantly increase your chances of a favorable outcome.
Where:	Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association 95th Annual Education and Training Conference Lancaster Host Resort Lancaster, Pennsylvania
August 5, 2008
Speakers:	Vicki L. Beatty
Topic:	Current Military Legal Issues Facing Civilian Attorneys:  USERRA
Where:	Pennsylvania Bar Institute 5080 Ritter Road Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
September 8, 2008
Speakers:	Vicki L. Beatty and Gretchen K. Love
Topic:	"Training Your Supervisors on Personnel Issues"     Far too often supervisors see themselves primarily as planners and technicians.  This is changing.  It needs to keep changing.  Good supervisors make their most important contribution by effectively managing personnel.  Supporting the personnel management efforts of your supervisors is critical to your success.  A generally competent supervisor can be trained to be an effective personnel manager.  That training is the best support you can give them.  We will give you a training plan.
Where:	Pennsylvania Municipal Authorities Association (PMAA) 66th Annual Conference and Trade Show Hershey Lodge & Convention Center Hershey, Pennsylvania