2026 Taft Indianapolis Employment Law Annual Update

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

9:00-9:45 a.m.
OSHA Update
This session will discuss recent developments in OSHA’s regulatory agenda as well as enforcement trends.  It will also discuss case law developments in the area of safety and health.
Pat Miller

9:45-10:15 a.m.
The Workplace Investigation Playbook
Workplace complaints can quickly create legal and employee-relations challenges. This practical session will walk through the key steps of conducting a fair, thorough, and defensible workplace investigation, from the initial complaint through the final determination. Attendees will learn practical strategies for planning investigations, conducting effective interviews, evaluating evidence and credibility, documenting findings, and avoiding common pitfalls that can increase litigation risk.
Claire Bailey & Julia Powers

10:15-10:45 a.m.
Scary Stories from the HR Department
This session will take you behind the scenes of realistic litigation scenarios that offer important lessons. These cautionary tales highlight how different approaches, from clear policies to comprehensive training, can help prevent a lawsuit or build a stronger defense. Discover the steps employers can take to keep workplace issues from potentially landing on a judge’s desk.
Trevor Nichols

10:45-11:00 a.m.
Break

11:00-11:30 a.m.
The Changing Landscape of DEI in the Workplace
This session will explore the evolving legal and policy considerations surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace, providing employers with guidance on navigating emerging risks and compliance obligations.
Tom DeVoe

11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Thinking Beyond the Box: Getting Creative with Workplace Accommodations
Workplace accommodation issues increasingly extend beyond traditional physical restrictions. This practical presentation examines how employers can approach accommodation requests involving mental health conditions, neurodivergence, pregnancy-related limitations, and leave needs with a legally sound, individualized, and solutions focused mindset.
Megan Van Pelt & Brooklyn Hayes

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

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

For questions, please contact Anna Sullivan at asullivan@taftlaw.com or 317-713-4463.