Breakfast Briefing: A Labor & Employment Webcast Series
Join Amundsen Davis for a new complimentary webcast series, Breakfast Briefing. This series offers employers the tips, tricks, and guidance needed to thrive in an ever-changing landscape. Our attorneys will cover the hottest topics in labor and employment law, such as FMLA, immigration, benefits, and more.
December 2025: Staying Afloat in the 'Bermuda Triangle': Insights on FMLA, ADA, and Workers' Compensation
Wednesday, December 17, 2025 | 8:30 AM CT
Join Heather Bailey for an informative webcast on understanding the requirements and interactions of FMLA, ADA, and workers' compensation in the U.S. workplace.
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The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and workers' compensation come with complex obligations for employers and HR professionals. Failing to navigate this 'Bermuda Triangle' can put you at risk of litigation and reputational harm from claims of employer discrimination or retaliation.
Join Heather Bailey for an informative webcast on understanding the requirements and interactions of FMLA, ADA, and workers' compensation in the U.S. workplace.
Topics will include:
- Employer coverage and employee eligibility
- Collecting medical documentation
- Navigating restricted/light duty
- Employee benefits during leave
- Employee reinstatement
- Interactions between FMLA, ADA, and worker's compensation interact
- Navigating the ADA Interactive Process with FMLA and WC
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November 2025: Wage & Hour Check-Up: Is Your Payroll Practice Keeping Up?
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 | 8:30 AM CT
Join Labor & Employment partners Craig Papka and Sara Zorich for a timely Breakfast Briefing presentation on navigating employee wage and hour requirements and investigations.
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Wage & Hour Check-Up: Is Your Payroll Practice Keeping Up?
Today's businesses face increased exposure to costly wage and hour litigation. Managing employee rate requirements, overtime pay, time-clock entries, as well as navigating potential government investigations into your company’s wage practices can be complex and time consuming. Business leadership must take proactive measures to ensure their company is compliant wage and hour law.
Join Labor & Employment partners Craig Papka and Sara Zorich for a timely Breakfast Briefing presentation on navigating employee wage and hour requirements and investigations.
Topics will include:
- Overtime calculation
- Time-clock rounding practices
- Regular rate of pay and other compliance issues
- Navigating government audits and investigations.
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OCTOBER 2025: Prevention to Resolution: Managing Workers’ Compensation Claims with the End in Mind
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 | 8:30 AM CT
Learn proactive strategies to prevent and manage workers’ compensation claims in this session with Diandra Abate and Matthew Gorski.
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pREVENTION TO RESOLUTION: MANAGING WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIMS WITH THE END IN MIND
An unexpected workers' compensation claim has the potential to derail business operations for companies in any industry. With a myriad of sources, including OSHA, FMLA, ADA, retaliatory, and discriminatory violation claims, as well as varying laws governing employee classification and claim viability, preventing and managing workers' compensation disputes requires a proactive and strategic approach.
Join Diandra Abate and Matthew Gorski on Wednesday, October 15 for a live discussion on preventing and managing workers' compensation claims with the end in mind. Topics will include:
- Best practices for recordkeeping and fact-gathering
- Enforcing workplace safety
- Federal considerations and requirements - FMLA, ADA, OSHA, and more.
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august 2025: Today's Remote Workforce: offering remote work and managing multi-state remote workers
Wednesday, August 20, 2025 | 8:30 AM CT
Join Labor, Employment, & Immigration Partners Rebecca Bush and Peter Hansen for a timely discussion on managing today's remote workforce, including multi-state team members, while staying compliant with national and state law.
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Today’s Remote Workforce: Offering Remote Work and Managing Multi-State Remote Workers
Remote work has become a permanent feature of the modern workplace, expanding workforces beyond physical office locations and increasing workday flexibility for teams in most industries. Despite the benefits, remote work complicates management and legal compliance, especially when employees span multiple states, each with its own set of labor and employment laws and regulations.
Join Labor, Employment, & Immigration Partners Rebecca Bush and Peter Hansen for a timely discussion on managing today's remote workforce, including multi-state team members, while staying compliant with national and state law.
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july 2025: Terminating the problem employee
Wednesday, July 16, 2025 | 8:30 AM CT
Join Labor & Employment Partner Jeff Risch on July 16 for a timely Breakfast Briefing presentation dedicated to terminating the problem employee while diminishing legal risks.
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Terminating the Problem Employee
Whether for poor performance, disruptive behavior, or other reasons or motives of an employer needing to end the employment of problem employees, employers need to appreciate that such employees should not be retained solely because the employer wishes to avoid controversy and even litigation.
Of course, terminating the employment of a problem employee requires careful planning and solid documentation. Understanding the “correct” approach to minimize legal risks and ensure the most positive outcome possible for all parties involved is essential.
Join Labor & Employment Partner Jeff Risch on July 16 for a timely Breakfast Briefing presentation dedicated to terminating the problem employee while diminishing legal risks.
Topics will include:- An overview of common reasons for employee termination
- How to identify and weigh potential risks
- How to document valid/legitimate reasons supporting the termination
- Identifying the downside of retaining problem employees
- Properly mitigating legal controversies
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June 2025: FMLA and ADA Compliance – Frequently Asked Questions and Compliance Challenges
Wednesday, June 18, 2025 | 8:30 AM CT
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- How important is adhering to the FMLA’s permitted notice obligations in taking leave?
- What options are available to employers in managing the taking of intermittent FMLA leave?
- What are the limitations on an employer’s ability to require paid leave to be used along with FMLA?
- For chronic condition FMLA use, when does the ADA factor in to assessing the ability of the employee to perform the essential functions of the position?
- What happens when FMLA is exhausted, and the employee cannot return to work?
- Does FMLA come in to play for work-related absence situations?
- What are the limits on getting information from the employee’s health care provider to determine if they have a “serious health condition” under the FMLA?
- What does “reasonable accommodation” really mean in addressing workplace needs or wants for employees with limitations on their ability to work?
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May 2025: Immigration Compliance Updates: Key Legal Insights for U.S. Employers in 2025
Wednesday, May 21, 2025 | 8:30 AM CT
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An increase in immigration and employment law activity has impacted employers across industries in 2025. For employers, staying up- to-date with the latest compliance requirements is crucial in avoiding legal penalties and costly litigation.
Join Labor, Employment & Immigration Service Group Partner Sara Zorich for a live webcast detailing key legal insights to ensure your business stays compliant in a rapidly evolving immigration landscape.
What you can expect:
- ICE visits and Form I-9 audit preparation;
- Form I-9 compliance and updates;
- Recent updates to Temporary Protected Status (TPS) requirements; and
- Guidelines for complying with E-Verify requirements
Who should attend?
Human resources professionals, c-suite executives, business owners, managers, and individual employees across all industries.
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April 2025: Beyond Sweat Equity: Modern Compensation Strategies for Enhanced Engagement & Retention
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 | 8:30 AM CT
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Join Amundsen Davis for a new complimentary webcast series, Breakfast Briefings. This series offers employers the tips, tricks, and guidance needed to thrive in an ever-changing landscape. Our attorneys will cover the hottest topics in labor and employment law, such as FMLA, immigration, benefits, and more.
The series takes place every third Wednesday of the month starting at 8:30 AM CT.
Beyond Sweat Equity: Modern Compensation Strategies for Enhanced Engagement & Retention
In today’s competitive talent marketplace, traditional compensation models alone are no longer enough to attract and retain top performers. Join us for “Beyond Sweat Equity: Modern Compensation Strategies for Enhanced Engagement & Retention,” where we’ll explore innovative approaches to total rewards that can help drive measurable business outcomes and increase employee retention and engagement.
This webinar will provide a high-level overview of traditional and non-traditional ways to structure bonus awards, equity compensation, and other benefits. Rebecca Bush & Kelly Haab-Tallitsch will cover practical considerations on how these structures can be executed in a way to minimize tax burdens as well as key compliance concerns to keep in mind during the design process.
Topics include:
- Designing compensation strategies that minimize employer tax burdens;
- Avoiding key compliance issues in your compensation strategy;
- Innovative approaches to increasing employee retention and engagement within your teams.
Register today to learn key strategies for increasing team engagement and retaining top talent at your company.
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MARCH 2025: Ensuring Effective Employee Communications and Compliance Expectations: Employment Practices Audits
Wednesday, March 19, 2025 | 8:30 AM CT
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Periodically reviewing employment policies and practices is essential for maintaining compliance with employment laws, fostering effective communication, and reducing legal risks. By conducting a thorough employment policy and practices audit, employers can identify potential legal risks, including outdated language, discriminatory policies, or business undertakings that may be viewed as violations of the law. It also helps address wage discrepancies and payroll challenges and improve overall workplace culture.
Presenters Bob Simandl and Craig Papka will guide attendees through the key aspects of an effective employment practices audit, identifying pitfalls faced by many employers in the operation and communication of their policies. Topics include:
- Compliance and legal considerations;
- Steps for conducting an employment practices review;
- Best practices for success; and
- Common issues identified during employment audits.
Please join us to learn valuable strategies to minimize legal risk and clarify employee expectations.
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