Event Details
January 21st CCSHRM Lunch Meeting - Stay Ahead of the Gavel: Essential Employment Law Updates for the New Year
| Date: | January 21, 2026, 11:30am – 1:30pm |
| Organizer: | SHRM Charlotte County |
| Location: | 88 Keys at the Wyvern Hotel, 101 E Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda, FL 33950 11:30am – 11:45am: Registration, Networking & Buffet Lunch 11:45am – 12:00pm: Announcements & Sponsor Spotlight 12:00pm – 1:00pm: Presentation 1:00pm – 1:30pm: Q&A, Networking |
| Price: | $25 members - $30 guests - $35 at door (if available) |
| Event Type: | Meeting |
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Please register online by Sunday, January 18th: Register ~ Monthly Meeting
Kick off the new year with clarity at our January SHRM Lunch & Linger! We are thrilled to welcome Scott Atwood, Esq., Chair of Henderson Franklin’s Labor & Employment Group, for a high-level legislative update.
From shifting Florida minimum wage requirements to the latest federal mandates, Scott will break down what HR leaders must prioritize to stay compliant and protected.
Don’t get caught off guard by new regulations—stay ahead of the gavel! Seats are limited at this popular venue, so please register soon.
About the Speaker:
Scott Atwood is a stockholder and chair of the Employment Law Group at Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. With nearly 30 years of experience, he represents employers across Florida and Georgia, handling cases related to discrimination, FMLA leave, FLSA, and whistleblower claims, among others.
Scott is also a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator and has been recognized by Florida Super Lawyers and Naples Illustrated for his work in the employment law field.
Beyond his professional achievements, Scott is dedicated to community involvement, holding leadership roles in various local and state professional organizations.
Approved for 1 recertification credit:
Charlotte County SHRM is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities and by HRCI to offer Recertification Credit hours toward aPHR™, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™
