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2025 Workplace Law Seminar - REGISTER TODAY!
Recent Developments in Employment and Workers' Compensation Law and Proactive Planning for 2026
Join Post and Schell’s Employment and Labor and Workers' Compensation teams for an insightful program that will cover recent and upcoming changes in employment and workers' compensation law.
This event will highlight the practical impacts on the workplace and equip managers with proactive strategies for immediate implementation. Employers will gain valuable insights to plan for 2026, ensuring compliance, minimizing legal risks, and reducing costs associated with legal claims.
The program will conclude with a networking reception featuring a delightful array of libations and culinary treats.
This seminar is free to attend but requires registration and will be held in-person only. Your registration includes lunch and access to the networking reception.
WHEN AND WHERE:
Thursday, October 9, 2025
11:30 am - 12:15 pm: Registration and Networking Lunch
12:15 - 4:30 pm: Program
4:30 - 6:00 pm: Networking Reception
Lancaster Country Club
1466 New Holland Pike
Lancaster, PA 17601
Directions
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
C-suite professionals, employers, managers, insurance adjusters, in-house counsel, HR professionals, and business owners. We also encourage you to forward this invitation to interested colleagues.
COST:
This seminar is offered at no charge, but registration is required and space is limited.
TO REGISTER:
Please click here to register. Be sure to register by 10/3 to reserve your spot!
TOPICS:
Welcome / Introduction
by Patrick T. Cusick, Chair, Workers' Compensation Department
Big Beautiful Workplace Updates
This interactive session will provide a comprehensive overview of recent legal developments affecting employers, including OBBBA, immigration, paid leave, marijuana legislation, executive orders, and recent court decisions. Attendees will learn about the most recent developments to support legal compliance and plan for 2026.
Presenter: Theresa A. Mongiovi, Chair, Employment and Labor Practice Group
OSHA: It's Not Just a Small Town in Wisconsin
Many employers are caught by surprise when OSHA unexpectedly shows up at their door. This presentation will provide an overview of the most important standards that employers must know to avoid an OSHA citation. The presentation will also provide practical guidance and tips for responding to an OSHA inspection and navigating the enforcement process.
Presenter: Angela H. Sanders, Principal, Employment and Labor Practice Group
From Ouch to Office: Reimagining Return-to-Work Programs
Attendees will learn how to structure and implement light duty programs that align with core workers' compensation principles, including return-to-work strategies, accommodating restrictions, and good faith job offers to reduce temporary total disability. This session will also address the intersection of employment laws such as the ADA and FMLA, helping employers navigate overlapping obligations while reducing exposure to claims and penalties.
Presenters: Stephen S. Bloomburg, Vice Chair, Workers' Compensation Department and Caitlin A. Donahue, Associate, Employment and Labor Practice Group
Workers' Compensation Trends and Nuclear Demands
Attendees will examine recent court rulings and emerging trends in workers' compensation law. The session will also explore effective strategies for countering challenging tactics employed by Plaintiff attorneys.
Presenters: Richard J. McCracken, Principal, Workers' Compensation Department and Andrew J. Berlucchi, Principal, Workers' Compensation Department
Sick at Work? Challenging Medical Issues (Panel Discussion)
The panel will discuss the intersection of workers' compensation and employment law with various issues that arise in the workplace. Topics include challenging workplace injuries, impairment, and marijuana issues.
Panelists: Dr. Scott T. King, Orthopaedic Surgeon, OSS Health, Jill A. Gilden, Principal, Workers' Compensation Department, and Theresa A. Mongiovi, Chair, Employment and Labor Practice Group
CREDITS:
CE and CLE credits pending in PA, NJ and NY. PDCs will also be offered.
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QUESTIONS?
Contact Amy Matthias, Director of Marketing at amatthias@postschell.com.