Ground Rules: Employment Law Over Your Coffee Break
Pam Howland
51 episodes
2 days ago
2026 is already shaping up to be a year of significant change in employment law. In this episode of Ground Rules, our attorneys break down the key trends emerging from 2025 and what they signal for employers moving forward — including shifting EEOC enforcement priorities, evolving discrimination claims, PWFA and ADA overlap, off-duty social media issues, workplace investigations, AI risks, and economic pressures impacting employment decisions. Whether you’re an HR professional, business owner...
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2026 is already shaping up to be a year of significant change in employment law. In this episode of Ground Rules, our attorneys break down the key trends emerging from 2025 and what they signal for employers moving forward — including shifting EEOC enforcement priorities, evolving discrimination claims, PWFA and ADA overlap, off-duty social media issues, workplace investigations, AI risks, and economic pressures impacting employment decisions. Whether you’re an HR professional, business owner...
Workplace Drug Testing: Understanding Rights, Risks, and Requirements
Ground Rules: Employment Law Over Your Coffee Break
27 minutes
2 months ago
Workplace Drug Testing: Understanding Rights, Risks, and Requirements
When it comes to drug and alcohol testing, employers must balance safety, compliance, and employee rights. In this episode, Pam Howland, Jennifer Walrath, and Doug Plass discuss when testing is appropriate, what policies should include, and how documentation can protect both employers and employees. They also unpack the Lanier v. City of Woodburn case, Idaho’s Drug-Free Workplace Act, and practical tips for handling reasonable suspicion situations. Whether you’re creating a policy or managing...
Ground Rules: Employment Law Over Your Coffee Break
2026 is already shaping up to be a year of significant change in employment law. In this episode of Ground Rules, our attorneys break down the key trends emerging from 2025 and what they signal for employers moving forward — including shifting EEOC enforcement priorities, evolving discrimination claims, PWFA and ADA overlap, off-duty social media issues, workplace investigations, AI risks, and economic pressures impacting employment decisions. Whether you’re an HR professional, business owner...
