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 • 55 episodes
Ground Rules: Employment Law Over Your Coffee Break
Latest Episodes
The EEOC Rescinded Its 2024 Harassment Guidance—Here’s What Employers Need to Know
On January 22, 2026, the EEOC rescinded its 2024 harassment guidance—an update many employers and attorneys viewed as a long-overdue, practical resource. In this episode, Pam Howland and Jennifer Walrath break down what EEOC guidance is, what t...
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Episode 5
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19:30
The 2026 Handbook Refresh: AI, Social Media, PWFA & More
Employment handbooks may not be exciting—but they remain one of the most effective tools employers have to prevent claims and defend against liability. In this episode of Ground Rules, Pam Howland and Doug Plass break down why 2026 is ...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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L4L Book Club: Why Supervisor Training Isn’t Optional
In this Law for Leaders Book Club episode, the attorneys at Idaho Employment Lawyers break down why supervisor training is one of the most effective ways to prevent workplace claims. Supervisors make daily decisions that can expose employers to...
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Episode 3
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19:52
The Ames Case and Its Impact on Employers
In this episode of Ground Rules: Employment Law Over Your Coffee Break, Pam Howland, Doug Plass, and Jennifer Walrath break down the U.S. Supreme Court’s unanimous decision in Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services and what...
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Episode 2
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Employment Law in 2026: What Employers Need to Be Watching Now
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 ...
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Season 2
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