2026 Spring Employment Relations Seminar

Join us for an engaging seminar designed to help employers confidently navigate today’s evolving workplace challenges. We’ll explore the impact of recent U.S. immigration policy shifts on hiring and compliance, examine key labor and employment trends affecting Ohio employers and provide an interactive, scenario-based session focused on real-world workplace decisions involving issues such as accommodations, employee discipline and DEI initiatives. Whether you’re responding to regulatory changes or managing day-to-day employment decisions, this program will equip you with practical insights and strategies to help reduce risk and stay ahead.

U.S. Immigration Policy Shifts and Workforce Impacts: A Labor & Employment Perspective, John Amaya and Ahran McCloskey

Immigration policy is changing quickly, and that’s creating new challenges for employers trying to stay compliant and manage their workforce. This presentation takes a closer look at recent policy changes and what they mean in practice, including hiring, employment verification and worksite enforcement.

The State of Work in Ohio: What Employers Need to Know, Justin Barnes, Ohio Chamber & Chris Russell

Ohio employers are navigating an evolving labor and employment landscape. This presentation explores the challenges they’re facing right now, along with emerging workforce trends and important regulatory and legislative updates. The Ohio Chamber of Commerce’s advocacy includes local examples demonstrating how issues impact local businesses.

If/Then Decisions: A Choose‑Your‑Own‑Adventure Guide to Employment Law, Jourdan Day, Jennifer Edwards & Sarah Squillante

Engage with Porter Wright Partners, Jourdan Day, Jenni Edwards and Sarah Squillante in this interactive session exploring the most pressing issues in the world of employment law. Flex your decision-making skills while receiving on-the-spot feedback from our team with topics including DEI programs, pregnancy and disability accommodation, and employee discipline.