2025 Taft Indianapolis Employment Law Annual Update

Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025
Indianapolis Marriott North
Registration & Continental Breakfast: 8:30 a.m.
Seminar: 9:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Buffet Lunch / Open Discussion: 12:15-1:15 p.m.

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Seminar Agenda

9:00-10:00 a.m.
Navigating Immigration Compliance and Enforcement Preparedness in 2025 and Beyond

With recent policy shifts and heightened ICE activity, employers must stay informed and take proactive steps to ensure compliance. This presentation will update you on legal developments and enforcement trends and provide practical guidance on policy review, risk assessment, and response planning. Key topics include I-9 compliance, internal audits, Homeland Security Investigation (HSI), Wage and Hour investigations, readiness for unannounced site visits, and workforce training.

Speakers: Pete Deegan and Kreuza Gjezi

10:00-10:30 a.m.
Workplace Violence and Safety Requirements

This session will explore the critical intersection of workplace violence prevention and safety compliance, offering practical guidance. Mick will address legal liability, risk mitigation strategies, and how to respond to incidents while maintaining a safe and legally compliant work environment.

Speaker: Mick Terrell

10:30-10:45 a.m.
Break

10:45-11:45 a.m.
Navigating Federal Workplace Accommodation Laws: the FMLA, ADA, and PWFA

This presentation will provide a comprehensive overview of the legal frameworks governing medical leave and workplace accommodations, including the FMLA, ADA, and PWFA. We will address common challenges in managing employee requests, ensuring compliance, and balancing operational needs. Attendees will learn strategies for effective documentation, communication, and risk mitigation while fostering a supportive and legally sound workplace.

Speakers: Claire Bailey, Jeff Parker, and Megan Van Pelt

11:45-12:15 a.m.
Practical and Legal Considerations for Employers Evaluating Employee Online Activity

This session will explore the intersection of workplace policy, digital behavior, and legal compliance. Topics will include:

• Employer rights to discipline for off-duty conduct online
• Handling viral employee posts (positive and negative)
• First Amendment misconceptions in private employment

Speaker: Bill Edwards

12:15-1:15 p.m.
Lunch and Open Discussion

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Questions? Contact Rees Zay at rzay@taftlaw.com or 317-713-3526.

This seminar is approved for 3.0 hours of Indiana CLE and SHRM credit. There is no cost to attend this seminar and lunch.