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.

Additional sponsorship coming soon from Advocate Health and Employee Assistance Network.

Thursday, April 30, 2026

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

Conference Topics

Employment Law Update - legal perspectives on changes to ensure compliance

I Knew You Were Trouble: Managing, Documenting, and Surviving the Challenging Employee - legal considerations

Protecting Your Organization from Retaliation Claims - practical strategies for managing performance vs protected activity

The Changing Landscape for Religious Discrimination & Accommodation Claims - blurred lines vs undue hardship

Navigating the New Normal of Immigration - insights into shifts in government focus

Test Your Knowledge - interactive review of conference highlights

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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 23rd

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