Labor & Employment Law Institute

April 9–10, 2026

Saint John’s Resort, Plymouth

Hot Topics, Smart Solutions

Michigan lawyers and HR professionals face shifting rules, new technology, and headline-making employment challenges. Don’t let uncertainty slow you down. This year’s Labor & Employment Law Institute highlights the topics that matter most, with expert guidance you can put to work right away.

Here are just some of the can’t-miss sessions everyone will be talking about: 

 

Immigration: Issues, Audits, and Investigations
Immigration enforcement is at an all-time high. Learn how to prepare for I-9 inspections, respond to workplace investigations, and manage wage and hour compliance. Take away clear strategies to reduce risk and address audit findings.

Anthony Mosko, Ellis Porter PLC, Troy


Social Media Use and the Workplace
Employment disputes increasingly stem from social media activity. Get guidance for handling workplace disruptions, disciplining employees, and creating policies that protect your organization. Explore practical steps for addressing online issues before they become legal problems.

Luther Wright, Jr., Ogletree Deakins, Nashville, TN

 

Bias Audits for Workplace Artificial Intelligence Tools
Artificial intelligence is impacting hiring and HR management. Understand state and federal compliance standards, learn how to conduct a bias audit, and know what to do if your results signal concerns. Leave this session with clear steps for keeping your organization legally protected.

Adam S. Forman, Epstein Becker & Green PC, Southfield
Rick Holt, Resolution Economics, Washington, DC

Don’t Miss Your Chance to Get Insights Like This

Get a taste of what’s in store by watching this clip from one of 2025’s most highly ranked sessions by perennially popular speaker Adam S. Forman: “AI Under the Hood: Navigating Compliance in the Workplace.”

 

“I always enjoy listening to him. Nice to see what to expect in the future.”

-Past Attendee

Even More Hot Topics

Managing a Hybrid Workforce
Lead remote teams with proven strategies for productivity and performance in today’s flexible workplaces. 

Understanding the Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA)
Cut through the confusion. Get clear on ESTA rules, key differences from FMLA and ADA, and practical policy updates.

Optimize Your Paid Time Off Policies in the Wake of ESTA
Get expert tips for PTO accrual, carryover, and compliance. Build future-ready policies with confidence.

"You can count on this seminar to bring you timely and accurate employment law information from both sides—management and labor."

-Kathleen A. Lopilato, Auto-Owners Insurance Company, Lansing