HR Forum

Our biggest conference of the year! It will expand your knowledge of crucial HR issues with legal updates to protect your organization from potential litigation risk, featuring attorneys from Ogletree Deakins law firm.

Thursday, April 10, 2025

8:00 Breakfast buffet and networking
9:00 HR Forum starts
12:10 Lunch buffet provided
4:00 Dismissal

Topics

Workplace Immigration Enforcement: Best Practices for Employers
With promises of mass deportation and extreme border controls, it is clear that immigration policy will change dramatically going forward. Attorney James Garillas will provide an update on policy changes, I-9 enforcement, investigations into employer practices, and more.

Mental Health Matters: The Invisible Disability and ADA
Wellbeing and mental health issues continue to permeate the workplace, challenging employers with how to best handle them. Attorney Lucas Asper will explore common mental health challenges like anxiety, depression, addictive behaviors, and introversion discrimination, for a legally sound and supportive workplace.

Lessons Learned from New Union Organizing Tactics
Employee interest in labor unions continues to evolve, as do union organizing strategies, even including nonprofits, medical residents, and others--with improved success rates. Attorney John Merrell will identify the latest trends and how unions are exploiting post-pandemic employee issues.

Performance Management for Geniuses (possible, if speaker is available)
How can managers deliver feedback that employees will listen to, embrace, and act upon? This attorney will explore best practices for tailoring feedback that motivates and empowers, while also reducing the risk of legal claims.

Legal Update & Test Your Knowledge
With constant changing in Washington, what employers need to know to stay compliant now, always a popular topic presented by an employment attorney from Ogletree Deakins. As always, the conference will conclude with an interactive review of the day's learning.

Registration

Register online, using link below, or call WCI at 828.667.3311

Cost is $299 for members, $598 for non-members

Prepaid registrations will not be eligible for refund after April 3rd