Events

Maryland employers and those with employees in Maryland should begin preparing now for the state’s new paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program. With employer and employee contributions beginning in January 2027 and benefits becoming available in 2028, understanding the program’s requirements and planning ahead will help employers navigate the transition.… Continue Reading

This year’s 14th Annual HR Legal Summit, co-hosted with Ballard Spahr’s Labor & Employment Group, will feature keynote speaker, Christina Butler.

Christina is a former Emmy-nominated television news anchor and reporter with two decades of experience connecting with audiences during breaking news and major stories. Today, she brings that same energy and on-camera expertise to help audiences around the world become stronger, more effective communicators.… Continue Reading

As HR professionals face increasingly complex legal challenges, having a reliable “compass” is critical. Join us for the 14th Annual HR Legal Summit, co-hosted with Ballard Spahr’s Labor & Employment Group, to learn how to navigate the law in an era where workplace regulations shift faster than ever. 

Attendees will take part in interactive sessions led by Ballard Spahr attorneys and industry experts, who turn complex legal topics into clear, actionable guidance for HR professionals.… Continue Reading

Arizona employers are being sued by individuals and groups of employees for alleged overtime and wage and hour violations. Please join us to learn how to protect your company from these expensive lawsuits, and prepare for government investigations.

This seminar will update attendees on:

  • The marked increase of litigation over wage and hour issues and how your company can avoid being sued
  • How employers can efficiently review their classifications of employees as exempt or non-exempt from overtime
  • Address recordkeeping requirements for overtime and hours worked
  • How to effectively track hours for remote and hybrid worker
  • Avoiding and responding to state and federal investigations and considering self-reporting programs

Thursday, October 30, 2025
7:30 AM – 9:00 AM 
Arizona Biltmore Golf Club
2400 Biltmore Estates Drive
Phoenix, AZ 85016

Register Here

Program Details
7:30 AM – 8:00 AM | Registration and Breakfast
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM | Program

CLE Credit: This program is approved for 1.0 CLE credits in CA, NJ, NY, & PA.… Continue Reading

Ballard Spahr LLP’s Labor and Employment Group, in collaboration with the Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter of SHRM (SEPA SHRM), is pleased to present our sessions and speakers for the upcoming HR Legal Summit. This program is designed for HR professionals and in-house counsel to stay informed on legal trends and developments, ensuring compliance and effective management of workplace issues.… Continue Reading

Participating in SEPA SHRM’s premier legal conference, co-hosted with Ballard Spahr’s Labor & Employment Group, is essential for HR professionals and in-house counsel to stay informed about legal trends and developments, ensuring compliance and effective management of workplace issues.

Ballard Spahr LLP and the Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter of SHRM (SEPA SHRM) are hosting our 13th Annual HR Legal Summit, where over 200 HR professionals will gain practical insights into Labor and Employment compliance for 2025 and beyond.… Continue Reading

Participating in SEPA SHRM’s premier legal conference, co-hosted with Ballard Spahr’s Labor & Employment Group, is essential for HR professionals and in-house to stay informed about legal trends and developments, ensuring compliance and effective management of workplace issues.

Ballard Spahr and the Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter of SHRM (SEPA SHRM) is hosting our 13th Annual HR Legal Summit, where over 200 HR professionals will gain practical insights into Labor and Employment compliance for 2025 and beyond.… Continue Reading

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives are facing unprecedented challenges. From the rise in reverse discrimination claims to the coordinated legal and political attacks on both public and private DEI programs—particularly in the wake of the Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard (SFFA) decision—and now the implications of the recent Trump administration Executive Orders, organizations must navigate an increasingly uncertain landscape.… Continue Reading

September 19, 2024 | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Are you an HR professional, employment attorney, or organizational leader? Don’t forget to register for one of the most anticipated events of the year—the 12th Annual HR Legal Summit. Co-sponsored by Ballard Spahr and SEPA SHRM, this must-attend summit will help you stay abreast of critical legal developments affecting human resources departments, earn SHRM/HRCI recertification credits or CLE credits, and connect with other HR professionals.… Continue Reading