2026 Employment and Labor Law Seminar
Presented by DRI
2026 Employment and Labor Law Seminar
The 2026 Employment and Labor Law Seminar will provide practitioners and HR professionals with a sharp, practical update on the legal and compliance issues shaping today’s workplace. Attendees will gain in-depth perspective on current Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) developments, including enforcement priorities, evolving exemption standards, and new litigation patterns that can significantly impact employer compliance strategies. The seminar also features focused sessions on ethics and professionalism, reinforcing best practices for maintaining credibility, managing conflicts, and navigating the increasingly complex lawyer–client relationship in employment matters, while emphasizing the importance of mental health awareness for attorneys and their colleagues. JAMS neutral Hon. Thomas J. Rueter (Ret.) will be a featured speaker on the 9:10am panel on Friday, May 22nd.