Leading Through Change: Taft Cincinnati Employment and Labor Law Annual Update

Join us on Nov. 13 for an in-depth discussion of the latest laws, directives, and decisions shaping your workplace. Our seminar is tailored to in-house counsel, HR professionals, and other organizational leaders. Pending approval for 3.25 hours of CLE and SHRM credit.

Program Schedule
8:30-9:00 | Registration and Breakfast
9:00-12:30 | Seminar
12:30-1:30 | Lunch

⟹ In-Person Registration

⟹ Virtual Registration

Program Details

Keynote Address By Steve Browne, SHRM-SCP, Chief People Officer at LaRosa’s, Inc.
When Culture Leads, Compliance Follows
	Compliance matters, but it was never intended to be a culture strategy. This session explores how leaders can move beyond simply managing risk and instead create workplaces built on trust, belonging, and shared responsibility, where compliance becomes a byproduct of a healthy culture.
What Is Going on at the NLRB!?!
	With a new majority in place and the NLRB now able to issue decisions that overturn established precedent, the Board is poised to chart a new course. For the benefit of both union and non-union employers, this session will contextualize the NLRB’s new status and highlight what you should prepare for in the months ahead. Evan Cohn
Keeping Pace With Workplace Accommodations
	The ADA may be familiar, but accommodation requests can still catch employers off guard. Explore new developments and evolving questions around mental health, leave, and remote work, with a focus on where familiar approaches may need a second look. Sarah Leyshock
Fireside Chat: Employer Considerations in a Challenging Immigration Environment
	With announcements being issued almost weekly related to immigration, employers are faced with a constantly changing landscape and uncertainty. The conversation will focus on major government-proposed changes and provide strategic insights needed to navigate the road ahead and minimize business disruptions. Staci Jenkins and Emily Cashell
Top Ten Privacy and Security Issues in the Workplace
	Employers face the difficult task of balancing technology adoption with changing legal regulations and their internal best practices. In this brief but fun informational session, we will provide you with the practical things you can do right now to understand how you (and your employees) are using personal data, leveraging artificial intelligence, and possibly increasing your organization’s security risk – all at the same time! Scot Ganow
Scary Stories from the HR Department: New Stories, More Lessons
	Back by popular demand, 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
Year in Review
	From the EEOC to the U.S. Supreme Court, 2026 has brought significant developments for employers nationwide. This discussion will examine the latest changes involving wage and hour compliance, discrimination and harassment protections, contractual issues, and more. Learn the key takeaways to inform sound policies and smart decisions. Evan Priestle