

Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 8:00 AM – 12:00 Noon
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Green Tree
500 Mansfield Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15205
Employers, general counsel, human resources professionals, and anyone with an interest are encouraged to attend. Tucker Arensberg will provide HRCI (Human Resources Certification Institute) and CLE (Continuing Legal Education) credits for attendees.
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| 8:00 – 8:45 | Registration and Breakfast |
| 8:45 – 9:05 | Welcome and Introductions Albert S. Lee, Esq., will welcome attendees and provide an overview of the seminar, highlighting key developments and emerging issues affecting employers. He will introduce the presenters and preview the practical takeaways attendees can expect throughout the program. Moderator: Albert Lee, Esq. |
| 9:05 – 9:35 | Wage & Hour Update: What Employers Need to Know Now This session will provide a practical update on the latest wage and hour developments affecting employers, with particular attention to child labor laws and other compliance challenges. Among the issues addressed will be evolving requirements, common pitfalls, and practical steps employers can take to minimize risk. Presented by: Justin Harkins, Esq. and Albert S. Lee, Esq. |
| 9:35-9:55 | The Changing Labor Landscape: Key Considerations for Unionized & Non-Unionized Employers The labor landscape is changing rapidly. This session will provide an overview of the legal framework and current developments affecting employers, including those without union employees. The discussion will also address negotiation strategies and considerations for both unionized and non-unionized workplaces. Presented by: Robert L. McTiernan, Esq. |
| 9:55-10:25 | What’s New in Leave Laws: Allegheny County Paid Sick Leave and Parental Leave and Other State & Local Updates Employers continue to navigate an evolving landscape of federal, state, and local leave requirements. This session will provide an update on Allegheny County’s paid sick leave and parental leave requirements, along with other recent developments affecting sick and other types of leave at the state and local levels, including in the City of Pittsburgh. The discussion will highlight key changes and emerging requirements employers should be aware of as they work to maintain compliant leave policies and practices. Presented by: Margaret Grimm, Esq. and Jeremy Farrell, Esq. |
| 10:25-10:40 | Break |
| 10:40-11:00 | Workers’ Compensation & Workplace Investigations: Practical Tips for Employers This session will offer practical guidance for navigating workers’ compensation claims, including common pitfalls and strategies for employers. Recent Commonwealth Court decisions and emerging workplace issues, including electronic surveillance and its implications for employers, will be addressed. Presented by: Kenneth A. Scholtz, Esq. |
| 11:00 – 11:25 | AI and Employment Law: What the Cases Are Teaching Us Artificial intelligence tools are increasingly showing up in employment litigation. This presentation explores how employers and employees are using AI tools, the legal issues that can result, and what lawyers and courts are doing in response. Through real-world cases, we will discuss emerging litigation trends and practical lessons for managing AI-related risks in the workplace. Presented by: Jeremy V. Farrell, Esq. |
| 11:25 – 12:00 | Litigation Readiness: What to Do Before and After You’re Sued What should an employer do when litigation appears on the horizon? This session will address practical steps employers should take before and after a lawsuit is filed, with a focus on document preservation, litigation holds, discovery obligations, and the potential consequences of failing to retain relevant documents and information. Presented by: Christopher Ferro, Esq. |
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