The SEI-SHRM chapter is excited to partner with Parsons Behle & Latimer for our 2026 Half-Day Employment Law Conference on October 22, 2026!
Legal updates have become more important than ever. Stay on top of latest trends and advice on how to handle the new evolving workplace!
Program Schedule and Speakers:
8:00 to 8:30 am: Registration and Breakfast
8:30 am to 9:30 am:
“Don’t Be the Test Case” -- Developments in Accommodation Requirements under the ADA, Title VII, and the PWFA
Presenter: Sean Monson.
Sean will talk about surprising developments and lessons learned in the ever-complex matrix of accommodating disabilities, religion, and pregnancy in the workplace.
9:45 am to 10:45 am:
Trends at the Idaho Human Rights Commission
Presenters:
Jason Mau
Ben Earwicker, J.D., Ph.D. - Director and Administrator at the Idaho Human Rights Commission
The Idaho Human Rights Commission (IHRC) has experienced a substantial increase in filings in 2026. Jason and Ben will discuss the recent IHRC trends and share related economic data from the last 20 years from the Department of Labor. Ben will also discuss how the IHRC is managing this increase in filings.
11:00 am to noon:
2026 Employment Law Update
Presenter: Mark Tolman
Mark will highlight significant employment law developments over the last year. Among other things, we’ll discuss EEOC workplace discrimination priorities, regulatory and caselaw developments, and evolving perspectives about how to address off duty conduct by employees, including on social media.
Location: Holiday Inn & Suites - 3005 South Fork Boulevard, Idaho Falls 83402
A light breakfast will be provided at 8:00 am, with sessions beginning promptly at 8:30 am.
This will be an in-person only event.
Sponsored by Parsons Behle & Latimer Law Firm
Event will be eligible for three (3) SHRM credits.
Parsons will provide CLE to any attorney that attends and submit the credit on their behalf.
Cancellations must be made 48 hours in advance to be eligible for a refund. Thank you for your understanding.
