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SUMMARY:2026 Annual PELRAS Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join us from Wednesday\, March 25 – Friday\, March 27\, 2026 at the HERSHEY LODGE AND CONVENTION CENTER for the premiere training forum for public sector employees in the Commonwealth. Over 20 labor relations specialists address key issues via panel discussions\, in-depth seminars\, case examples\, role-playing and Q&A sessions supplemented with a comprehensive reference manual\, access to PELRAS attorneys\, and networking opportunities with municipal administrators throughout the state. \n\n\n\nView Full Conference Agenda\n\n\n\n2026 Session Topics Include*\n\n\n\n\n2026 Labor and Employment Potpourri\n\n\n\nArbitrator Red Light Green Light\n\n\n\nEmployment Lesson Learned from the Headlines\n\n\n\nA.I.Oh.My. – Review of the current state of AI and the challenges presented from an employment perspective\n\n\n\nMock Act 111 Interest Arbitration Hearing\n\n\n\nAre You High? Advanced Drug and Alcohol Issues Affecting Your Workplace\n\n\n\nEmployment Law in Practice: Litigation-Proofing Your Municipality\n\n\n\nBig Brother (or at least your employer) is Watching \n\n\n\nLeave Your Politics at the Door – Creating policies and expectations that promote civil (non-political) discourse in the work environment\n\n\n\nCleaning Up Costly Traps in Your Collective Bargaining Agreements\n\n\n\nEEOC Update\n\n\n\nThe Top Ten Pension Plan Issues to Avoid\n\n\n\nIs There Liability Hiding in Your Leave Policies? \n\n\n\nGoodbye To You – Terminating Public Employees\n\n\n\nAvoiding the Discipline “Hot Potato” – Understanding “Who” Has the Authority to Issue “What” Discipline\n\n\n\nTackling FMLA Abuse and Getting the Information You Need from Healthcare Providers\n\n\n\nWhat if They Don’t File a Grievance: Police Tenure Act and Civil Service Appeals\n\n\n\nAbnormal No More: Workers’ Compensation\, First Responders and PTSD Injuries\n\n\n\nAt Will?  The Rights of Your Non-Union Employees\n\n\n\nBack to Basics: Job Applications\n\n\n\nBack to Basics: Understanding Your CBA Provisions – Why are They in There? What Do They Mean?\n\n\n\nBack to Basics: Discipline “Cliff Notes”\n\n\n\nBack to Basics: Who’s in and Who’s Out? – This session reviews the Act 111 and Act 195 statutes and highlights the exceptions to Union membership under Pennsylvania law\n\n\n\nBack to Basics: Everything You Should Know About Public Sector Pensions\n\n\n\n\n*Topics subject to change until final agenda is published. \n\n\n\nRegistration Rates\n\n\n\nTo continue providing the high-quality programming\, networking\, and professional development you’ve come to expect\, registration rates will be increasing for this event. Rising costs for food and beverage\, audio/visual services\, staffing\, meeting space\, and other conference needs make this adjustment necessary. Even with these changes\, our rates remain competitive and are carefully set to ensure the best possible value for our members. \n\n\n\nWe truly appreciate your understanding and support\, and we look forward to seeing you at another engaging and impactful PELRAS Conference in 2026! \n\n\n\nREGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. For questions and help\, please contact Stevie Cona at scona@pml.org or (717) 562-7705. \n\n\n\nHotel\n\n\n\nHotel Accommodations at the Hershey Lodge are available on a LIMITED basis.  Overflow rooms are available at the Fairfield Hotel in downtown Hershey. \n\n\n\nFairfield Hotel phone number:  717-520-5240 \n\n\n\nFor questions about hotel accommodations\, please reach out to Mary Costik\, CMP\, at mcostik@pml.org or (717) 562-7699. \n\n\n\nWe look forward to seeing you in Hershey! \n\n\n\nConference Cancellation Policy\n\n\n\n\nAll cancellations must be submitted in writing to StevieCona at scona@pml.org\n\n\n\nRefunds will be issued less a $50 administrative fee for cancellations received on or before March 9\, 2026\n\n\n\nNo cancellations or refunds will be processed after March 10\, 2026\n\n\n\n\nThings to see and do in Hershey!\n\n\n\nView Now!
URL:https://www.pml.org/event/2026-annual-pelras-conference/
LOCATION:Hershey Lodge and Convention Center\, 325 University Drive\, Hershey\, Pennsylvania\, 17033
CATEGORIES:League Training Events
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