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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.
Ground Rules: Employment Law Over Your Coffee Break
Avoiding Lawsuits in 2026: The Top 5 Issues Employers Can’t Ignore
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What are the biggest employment law risks employers should be paying attention to in 2026?
In this episode of Ground Rules, Pam Howland, Jennifer Walrath, and Megan Egbert break down the top five issues they believe every employer, HR professional, and leader should have on their radar this year. From rising ADA claims and shifting EEOC priorities to workplace incivility, documentation mistakes, and the growing costs of litigation, this conversation focuses on the practical steps employers can take now to avoid claims and lawsuits later.
The team also discusses:
- Why avoiding litigation should be a top business priority
- The ADA issues supervisors continue to miss
- How workplace culture can turn into legal risk
- What employers should know about changing EEOC enforcement trends
- Why documentation remains one of the strongest defenses to employment claims
- Emerging concerns around AI and employment documentation
Plus, they share upcoming training opportunities and resources available for Idaho employers navigating these challenges.