Marisa J. Powers, Esq., Business Litigation and Labor and Employment Law
Anne W. Chapman Esq., Labor & Employment Law
The proposed changes to overtime compensation will take effect soon which leaves little time to implement changes to absorb the increase cost of providing overtime pay and reorganize business structure. Labor and Employment attorneys Anne Chapman and Marisa Powers will speak about how these proposed changes will affect businesses, employers, customers and the local economy. The proposed regulations are expected to significantly increase the number of employees eligible for overtime compensation by reducing the number of “exempt” employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
Anne Chapman is a principal in the firm’s Labor & Employment and Business Litigation practice areas. Her practice focuses on representing clients in a wide range of labor and employment law issues including defending public and private sector employers in discrimination, harassment, retaliation and wage-hour litigation in state and federal court and before administrative agencies. Her practice also involves providing companies with advice and counsel concerning day-to-day employee relations issues and legal compliance.
Marisa Powers is a member of the firm’s Business Litigation and Labor & Employment practice areas. Her practice involves the litigation of businesses disputes, probate, estate and trust disputes, employment, and construction law related controversies.
Marisa represents individuals, developers, builders, retail stores, non-profit organizations, title companies, and other businesses. Marisa aids business clients in the performing of internal audits, drafting of employee handbooks and other employee-related documents, as well as the filing of trademark applications.
The seminar will be held at Manatee Chamber of Commerce, 222 10th Street West, Bradenton, FL, 34205
Reservations Required to Lisa at 748-4842, ext. 123 or www.ManateeChamber.com/events by May 29th. Cost is $28 for Manatee Chamber and MYP Members; $25 .Non-Profit Members; $38 Non-Members.
