Join us for this month's SHRM Luncheon
"An Overview of Employment Law Legislation for the 2024 Session"
Date/Time: Thursday August 8th | 11:30am - 1:00pm
Location: Holiday Inn & Suites (Airport) | 4260 Mitchell Way
Tickets on Sale: July 12th - August 1st
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About Our Presenter: Bob Battles
Bob Battles is AWB’s General Counsel and Director of Government Affairs for Employment Law Issues. He is responsible for workers' compensation, unemployment insurance, Paid Family and Medical leave and other workplace issues, including wage and hour, workplace safety, immigration, minimum wage, and paid sick leave matters. In addition, he handles privacy and data breach matters for AWB. Bob has over 3 decades of experience as an attorney specializing in workplace issues and government affairs. He began his career with the Washington State Attorney General in the Labor and Industries Division. After 10 years with the AGO Bob spent 12 years in private practice at several Puget Sound-area law firms, including Lane Powell PC and Eisenhower Carlson PLLC. While in private practice he represented clients in regulatory issues and complex litigation including the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act (WISHA) and industrial insurance defense. He has litigated cases at all levels in Washington State including the Washington State Court of Appeals and the Washington State Supreme Court. He has also appeared before the United States District Court and the United States Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
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General admission tickets may be purchased at the door (lunch not included).
This program is approved for 1 PDC for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP and 1 Business HRCI credit.
Join us for our annual Member Appreciation Wine Cruise!
The Mt. Baker SHRM Board would like to invite you to our popular “unWINEd On The Bay” aboard the Victoria Star.
Date/Time: Monday August 26th | 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Please plan to arrive by 6:00pm to check in
Location: Bellingham Ferry Terminal | 355 Harris Avenue
Tickets on Sale: July 26th - August 22nd
Raffle: We will be raffling off various gifts, and all proceeds go to the SHRM Foundation. Tickets are $1 each or 12 tickets for $10. To purchase your raffle tickets early, go to Donate to SHRM and purchase your tickets.
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