The Morning Program has been approved for 3.0 recertification credit hours, and the Luncheon Program has been approved for 1.5 recertification credit hours, toward PHR, SPHR and GPHR recertification through the Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI)

For more information about certification or recertification, visit the HRCI home page at www.hrci.org

BREAKFAST / MORNING PROGRAM KEY SPEAKERS

Governor Donald L. Carcieri
Rhode Island Legislative Agenda and State Outlook

Lt. Governor Elizabeth Roberts
RI Healthcare Legislation

Michael P. Aitken, SHRM's Director of Government Affairs
Federal Congressional and Regulatory Update

Francis P. Alvarez, Partner, Jackson and Lewis
Recent Court/Legislative Decisions Affecting Employers

Michael P. Aitken, SHRM's Director of Government Affairs
Legislative Briefing: Working Effectively with your State Legislators

Senate Majority Leader, M. Teresa Paiva- Weed
What Is Happening in the Rhode Island General Assembly Related to: Health Care, Family Leave, and Wage and Hour Issues

Meet Your State Legislators -- Lunch and Panel

This is your chance to discuss important issues with State Representatives and State Senators from the Labor, Health and Human Services, and Finance Committees during lunch. Immediately following there will be an interactive panel discussion moderated by SHRM Government Affairs that is designed to give you an opportunity to learn more about how our current legislation impacts the Human Resources profession, your organization and your employees.