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Columbus 2025 Employment Law Update
Join us for "2025 Eastman & Smith Employment Law Update" with Brigid E. Heid, Jade L. Robinson and Karl H. Schneider.
Gain actionable tools to:
- Review key Supreme Court and Sixth Circuit decisions impacting the workplace
- Navigate the complex web of employment laws that vary from state to state
- Implement practical guidance on navigating the intersection of employment and criminal law when internal investigations reveal more than just policy violations
Please note: Eastman & Smith guests are complimentary. Please complete the registration form and the Zoom link will be sent to you prior to the start of the program.
AGENDA:
9:00 am – 10: 00 am
Hot Topics in Employment Law
Presenter: Brigid Heid, Esq.
Key Supreme Court and Sixth Circuit decisions impacting the workplace will be discussed, along with the developments at the critical administrative agencies of the DOL, EEOC, and NLRB.
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Navigating the Complicated Legal Matrix of Multi-State Employees.
Presenter: Jade Robinson, Esq.
Managing employees across multiple states presents unique challenges for law firms and their clients. This presentation will help attorneys understand some of the complex web of employment laws that vary from state to state—including some wage and hour trends, sick leave laws, non-compete laws, and drug testing laws. The speaker will explore how to identify and manage conflicting regulations, advise clients on best practices, and minimize legal risk in today’s increasingly mobile and hybrid workforce.
11:15 am – 12:15 pm
A Criminal Lawyer’s Perspective on Investigating Rogue Employees
Presenter: Karl Schneider, Esq.
When workplace misconduct crosses the line into potential criminal behavior, attorneys need to know how to proceed carefully and effectively. In this presentation, a seasoned criminal lawyer shares insights on investigating rogue employees—covering issues such as preserving evidence, working with law enforcement, protecting client interests, and avoiding pitfalls that can create liability. Attendees will gain practical guidance on navigating the intersection of employment and criminal law when internal investigations reveal more than just policy violations.
This program will be held on Zoom.
3.0 CLE Hours.
Questions? Please contact Mark C. Elliott
(419) 247-1586 | mcelliott@eastmansmith.com