While the Trump Administration and Congress continue to slog through legislative battles, states and localities are moving forward on several workplace issues: from paid sick leave to predictive scheduling, restrictions on background screening, legal/medical marijuana in the workplace and veterans preference in the workplace among others. In many instances these issues vary in scope and breadth from state to state presenting a complex challenge for compliance. Yet, as an HR Professional, you are uniquely positioned to shape the development of these state and workplace laws and regulations. This session will explore these trends, discuss how the basic steps of becoming involved in the HR public policy process; and effective ways to communicating the HR professional's perspective on key workplace issues.
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Meredith Nethercutt
Manager, Member Engagement
SHRM
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Meredith Nethercutt is the Manager of Member Engagement at the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). She provides leadership and direction to establish, maintain and strengthen relationships with SHRM Volunteer Leaders, members, and affiliates to achieve the Society's strategy and objectives on membership. Meredith develops and executes a comprehensive strategy to educate and inform volunteer leaders on membership programs, services and resources and to support them in their Volunteer Leader role. Meredith was previously the director of member advocacy at SHRM, overseeing the Advocacy Team (A-Team) network of volunteer advocates, where she facilitated relationships between SHRM members and lawmakers to strengthen the Society's advocacy objectives in legislative districts nationwide. In addition, Meredith provided training and guidance to HR advocates on how to effectively communicate with lawmakers regarding workplace policies.
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Robert Carragher
senior advisor, State Affairs
SHRM
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With over 30 years’ experience in both the public and private sectors, Bob began his career in government affairs as a personal staff member to U.S. Senator Sam Nunn
(D-GA). After leaving Capitol Hill, he worked for a national law firm representing clients before Congress and the Executive Branch.
Before joining the Society for Human Resource Management back in 2006, Bob managed the government relations and member advocacy programs of two business trade associations representing the automotive aftermarket and the steel service center industries, as well as worked in an Alexandria-based public affairs firm providing government relations assistance in Washington.
As SHRM’s Senior State Affairs Advisor, Bob’s responsibilities include monitoring legislative activity impacting HR at the state level, and assists with SHRM’s member advocacy activities. He is a graduate of the University of Rochester in Upstate New York with an American History degree.