EventJoin us for our 36th Annual Labor & Employment Seminar Series, tailored for human resources and benefits professionals who want to stay ahead of the curve. This year’s sessions dive into the latest legal developments, compliance challenges, and strategic insights shaping the workplace in 2025. Whether you're navigating evolving leave laws, decoding new federal regulations, or rethinking your benefits strategy, our expert-led webinars will equip you with the knowledge and tools to lead with confidence. Attendees can earn up to five CLE, HRCI, and SHRM credits while gaining actionable takeaways to strengthen their organizations.
Year in Review: 2025 Labor & Employment Legal Updates
Presented by: Holly Courtney and Emi Passini
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Key employment law updates and trends in 2025 will be covered, in addition to what to watch for in the future, including regulatory shift under the Trump Administrion, EEOC's evolving priorities, notable U.S. Supreme Court decisions, and the continued proliferation of state and local employment legislation. We'll discuss how these developments may impact your business, policies, and practices.
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Leave No Doubt: Navigating Evolving Leave Laws
Presented by: Ashley Felton and Katarina Stockton
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Multi-state employers and HR professionals face increasing complexity in managing employee leave as federal, state, and local laws continue to evolve. This session will break down the latest updates to the FMLA, ADA, and the PWFA, as well as emerging legal and regulatory trends affecting leave compliance across jurisdictions. Through real-world scenarios and practical takeaways, attendees will gain tools to confidently handle challenging leave requests, align policies with current legal standards, and support both organizational goals and employee needs.
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Employee Benefits: Trends, Traps, and Tomorrow's Challenges
Presented by: Julia Mader and Leah Toro
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
The world of employee benefits is constantly shifting and staying ahead of the curve is more important than ever. Join us as we explore the most pressing legal developments and compliance challenges shaping the benefits landscape in 2025. From SECURE 2.0 implementation to PBM reform, AI in benefits administration, emerging litigation risks, and more, this session will equip HR and benefits professionals with the insights they need to navigate today’s complexities and prepare for tomorrow’s challenges. Whether you're managing retirement plans, health benefits, or compliance strategy, this session will help you spot the trends, avoid the traps, and plan for what’s next.
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The NLRB and Labor Law Under President Trump: What Has Happened and What to Expect Next
Presented by: Kristofor Hanson and Kevin Terry
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
In this timely session, Michael Best’s experienced labor counsel will discuss the sweeping changes to labor law and the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) under President Trump’s administration. From the unprecedented dismissal of an NLRB member, recent nomination of two new members, and the ouster of the general counsel, to the rescission of over 30 Biden-era memoranda, the landscape of labor relations is shifting rapidly. We’ll examine the legal battles surrounding executive authority, the implications of a temporarily non-functioning NLRB, current union organizing and negotiation tactics, and what employers should expect as new nominees and enforcement priorities take shape. Attendees will gain critical insights into compliance strategies, emerging risks, and how to prepare for the evolving labor law environment in 2026 and beyond.
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FLSA Compliance: The State of Federal Law and Avoiding FLSA Litigation
Presented by: Beth Odian, Devin Hayes and Emily Figura
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
This session will cover the state of the FLSA under the current administration, including possible enforcement focus going forward. In addition to the state of the FLSA, this session will also cover common FLSA compliance issues that result in class action litigation, such as bonuses, regular rate calculations, time clock rounding, and employee classification.
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Date(s):
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Wednesday, October 29, 2025 Time:
1:00 - 2:00 p.m. CDT |