2025 Employment Law Symposium

The latest in employment law, compliance, and HR best practices. Served with a side of the office humor.

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Program Materials

Lynchburg:

Tuesday, April 22, 2025

The Virginian Hotel

Roanoke:

Tuesday, April 29, 2025

The Hotel Roanoke

Registration is now closed. If you have any questions, please email us at glrm@gentrylocke.com

8:45-9:30

9:30-10:15

10:15-10:30

10:30-11:00

11:00-11:30

11:30-12:00

12:00-1:00

1:00-1:30

1:30-2:00

2:00-2:15

2:15-3:05

3:05-3:45

The Merger Part 1: Navigating EEOC, NLRB, and DEI Compliance in the New Trump Era – Presented by Todd Leeson

You Can’t Say That: Managing Difficult Accommodations Including Mental and Emotional Health in the Workplace – Presented by Paul Klockenbrink

Break

Threat Level Midnight: Handling Disgruntled Former Employees – Presented by Ryan Starks

The Green Initiative: The Cannabis Quandary for Private Employers – Presented by Harrison Richards

The Rules of Scranton: Updating Your Employee Handbook for Today’s Workplace – Presented by Amanda Morgan

Lunch

Explain This to Me Like I’m Five: Breaking Down the Year Long Legislative Process – Presented by Patrice Lewis & Zach LeMaster

Safety First, Party Second: Creating a Culture of Safety – Presented by Spencer Wiegard

Break

The Merger Part 2: DOL, DOJ, and Immigration Developments in the New Trump Era – Presented by David Paxton & Jessica Otiono

The Fire Drill: Safeguarding Employee Data – Presented by John Danyluk

Professional Credits: This program will be submitted for HRCI and SHRM credit.

Refunds: Our policy is to allow the switching of attendees or event locations if needed. Full refunds will be made by check if canceled no less than two weeks prior to the event date. All refunds will be made by check, no matter how the registration was paid.