Ground Rules: Employment Law Over Your Coffee Break
Hosted by seasoned attorney Pam Howland, alongside attorneys Jennifer Walrath and Doug Plass, Ground Rules delivers employment law insights in bite-sized weekly episodes. With decades of courtroom experience, this dynamic trio has seen the costly consequences of legal missteps for employers—and they're here to help you avoid them.
Perfect for business owners, HR professionals, and supervisors, this podcast is your go-to guide for staying ahead of the curve on employment law, fostering compliant workplaces, and keeping your business out of the courthouse. Grab your coffee, tune in, and gain practical tips to protect and empower your team.
Podcasting since 2025 • 62 episodes
Ground Rules: Employment Law Over Your Coffee Break
Latest Episodes
The EEOC’s Early 2026 Enforcement Trends
In this episode of Ground Rules: Employment Law Over Your Coffee Break, Pam, Doug, and Jen discuss what they’re seeing from the EEOC in the first few months of 2026. Reviewing recent lawsuits, settlements, and agency announcements, the...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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24:27
The Employment Law Risks Public Employers Face
This week on Ground Rules, Pam, Doug, and Jen welcome back former Idaho Employment Lawyers attorney Ben Cramer, now serving as a civil deputy prosecuting attorney for Canyon County. Ben shares what employment law looks like from the pu...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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27:36
2026 Legislative Update: What Idaho Employers Should Be Watching Right Now
In this episode, we are joined by IEL attorney and Idaho State Representative Megan Egbert to discuss proposed legislation from the 2026 session that could impact employers across the state. We cover bills involving public accommodation liabili...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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30:18
The First 24 Hours After a Workplace Complaint
When an employee complaint comes in, the first 24 hours can shape everything that follows. In this episode, Pam Howland, Doug Plass, and Jennifer Walrath walk through the critical early steps employers should take—from acknowledging the complai...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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29:25