Minimize the Risk of Employment Litigation & Immediate Actions for Common Workplace Issues
Presented by the Burns White LLC Employment Practices Liability Group
Thursday, October 16, 2025 | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Burns White LLC | Burns White Center, 48 26th Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
3 PA CLE, SHRM, and HRCI Credits Available
Join top legal minds for a half-day seminar covering the latest developments in employment law—designed to keep your workplace compliant, informed, and ahead of the curve. This comprehensive seminar is packed with practical insights, case studies, and expert analysis. Register today!
Schedule of Events
1:00 – 1:30 p.m. — Registration
1:30 – 5:00 p.m. — Program
5:00 – 6:00 p.m. — Happy Hour
Event Highlights
Fundamentals of Employment Law: Key Strategies for Employers at all Stages of Litigation
Elizabeth Stefanski
This session provides a practical overview of key employment law principles every organization should understand. Covering foundational topics such as hiring practices, workplace policies, accommodations, and termination considerations. Gain insight into how these laws impact day-to-day operations and learn proactive strategies to reduce risk while fostering a compliant and positive workplace. This discussion will highlight real-world examples and provide guidance to help organizations confidently navigate the employment law landscape.
Hot Topics to Watch for in Labor & Employment Law
Courtney Yanosick
As we approach Q4 of 2025, join us to discuss key updates regarding the most pressing legal issues facing employers this year, new case law, and best practices for managing: leaves of absence, including training supervisors for handling leaves under the Family and Medical Leave of Absence (FMLA), leave as a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA); updates from the NLRB, discrimination, retaliation, AI in recruiting and more.
Managing ESI Collection, Protocols, and Safeguards
Courtney Murphy, Damen DeFago, Thomas Pohl
Navigating the complexities of electronically stored information (ESI) can be challenging for any organization. In this session, our team will explore key considerations for implementing effective litigation holds, collecting and preserving text messages, emails, and other records, and establishing practical protocols for ESI management. We will also share strategies to streamline the process and minimize disruption, ensuring compliance while reducing the burden on your team.
Panel Discussion: Ask an Employment Attorney
Moderator: Joseph Romano
Panel: Thomas Pohl, Elizabeth Stefanski, Courtney Yanosick, Ryan Gleason
Do you find yourself contemplating “What do we do now?” when you open that email at work or hear your phone buzzing? This panel aims to take the guesswork out of everyday employment law scenarios and patterns that employers face. From accommodation requests, performance improvement plans, terminations, medical marijuana, drug testing and more, let us answer your questions!
Who should attend?
- Business Owners and Executives
- Human Resources Professionals
- Managers and Supervisors
- In-House Counsel
- Compliance Officers
- Payroll and Benefits Administrators
- Anyone Responsible for Employment Decisions
Why attend?
- Get ahead of emerging legal trends
- Learn best practices from real-world scenarios
- Earn CLE or HR credits (details to follow)
- Network with like-minded professionals
You won’t want to miss it! Register today!