2026 Akron Labor and Employment Seminar

Thursday, November 5, 2026
11:30 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.
Sheraton Suites, Akron / Cuyahoga Falls

Agenda

November 5

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Lunch
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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Associate

Vorys

 

Explore current wage and hour issues and learn practical strategies to stay compliant with FLSA requirements.
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
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Of Counsel

Vorys

 

Get the latest updates on EEOC enforcement priorities and discover how to address hot-button issues before the EEOC.
2:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Break
2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
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Partner

Vorys

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Partner

Vorys

 

Understand the evolving status of restrictive covenant enforceability and learn how to safeguard your company’s trade secrets and confidential information.
3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
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Partner

Vorys

 

Gain insights into handling difficult ADA and FMLA situations, with a focus on mental health and behavioral issues in the workplace.
4:45 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.
Reception

About the Seminar

This annual complimentary event, led by Vorys' labor and employment attorneys, covers recent developments and updates to labor and employment laws that businesses need to know about.  Lunch will be provided and following the seminar and there will be a networking reception.

 

This program is pending approval for 3.5 credit hours of PHR, SPHR and GPHR recertification through the HR Certification Institute and the Society for Human Resource Management. This course is also pending approval for continuing legal education in Ohio.

 

Please contact Sara Nguyen with questions at senguyen@vorys.com.

 

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Location

Sheraton Suites, Akron / Cuyahoga Falls

1989 Front Street, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221

Registration