Events

Save the Date for the 2026 Employment Law Update

Tuesday, October 27, 2026 – 8am to 12pm, check-in begins at 7:30am.

***NEW LOCATION***
Alex D. Krassas Event Center
251 25th St NW, Canton, OH 44709

Registration opens in August

Topics:

• FLSA Compliance:  How to Handle Bonuses and Overtime Pay and a Quick Look at Exemptions
      This presentation will guide HR professionals through common traps for employers under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) related to bonuses paid to nonexempt employees. We will review notable recent case law and DOL enforcement actions demonstrating the considerations and pitfalls for employers when trying to determine the regular rate and overtime rate of pay when bonuses are paid and the costly penalties that may result from noncompliance. The presentation will also include a fresh look at requirements to be considered exempt from overtime under the FLSA, looking at legal and practical considerations which HR Professionals should be aware and provide best practices to mitigate risk associated with the misuse of the exemptions.

• EEOC Update: Understanding and Adapting to the EEOC’s new priorities.
      The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) began 2026 by announcing significant changes in both policy and procedure, signaling important developments for employers and human resources professionals. On April 3, 2026, the EEOC released its FY 2027 Agency Performance Plan and FY 2025 Agency Performance Report, which provide guidance regarding the agency’s enforcement priorities, operational objectives, and compliance expectations. This presentation will examine the four pillars of EEOC enforcement and address practical considerations for reducing the risk of adverse outcomes in individual discrimination charges, systemic investigations, and related enforcement proceedings.

• Marijuana – Implications for Ohio Employers
      Where we are, how we got here, and how to move forward. 

• What to do when OSHA calls
       A checklist of tips for handling an OSHA Inspection.

• Panel 1: Navigating the HR Bermuda Triangle: FMLA, ADA & Workers’ Compensation
      The intersection of the FMLA, ADA, and Workers’ Compensation laws remains one of the most challenging areas of employment law, and one of the greatest sources of employer liability. Join our panel as we discuss recent legal developments, practical strategies, and real-world scenarios to help HR professionals confidently navigate overlapping obligations while minimizing risk.

• Panel 2: Getting it Right: Fair and Effective Outcomes after Workplace Investigation
       Once a thorough investigation into employee misconduct has been completed, fair and consistent decision-making must guide any application of the progressive discipline process. Discussion will focus on both legal concerns and real-world scenarios to assist HR professionals in building accountability through effective discipline and communication.

Photos from the 2025 Employment Law Update