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2027 HR Webinar Series

Boardman & Clark’s employment law team will lead a webinar series tailored for Wisconsin electric cooperative HR professionals. Each session will provide practical, timely guidance to help participants strengthen HR operations, support employees effectively, and reduce organizational risk.

October 22, 2026 | 9–10:30 a.m.
Navigating the Reasonable Accommodation Process & Remote Work
Instructed by Storm Larson

The disability accommodation process can feel daunting, but it is manageable with the correct know-how. This presentation will give attendees an overview of the disability accommodation process and explain how remote work fits into that equation. Attendees will walk away with a clear understanding when their obligations to initiate interactive process are triggered and how to avoid common missteps in the process.

January 12, 2027 | 9–10:30 a.m.
Addressing Substance Abuse by Employees
Instructed by Brian Goodman

This webinar will help administrators address employee substance abuse issues with compassion and legal compliance. Employees who need a CDL to perform their job duties face unique challenges under federal law. Administrators must also consider state and federal requirements, including disability discrimination and leave laws. Finally, the webinar will address compliance with collective bargaining agreements when navigating these sensitive situations.

August 10, 2027 | 2–3 p.m.
Legal Issues in Recruitment and Hiring
Instructed by Emmerson Mirus

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing how employers recruit, screen, and hire employees. This presentation explores how organizations can leverage AI tools to improve efficiency in the hiring process while minimizing legal and compliance risks. Attendees will learn about common uses of AI in recruitment and hiring, potential discrimination and bias concerns, confidentiality and data-governance issues, and practical strategies for implementing AI responsibly. Participants will gain actionable guidance for using AI effectively while reducing legal exposures.

October 19, 2027 | 9–10 a.m.
Employee Handbooks: Updates & Best Practices
Instructed by Storm Larson

Employee handbooks are a key ingredient in effectively administering workplace policies. They set expectations for how the business operates internally. Employment laws are always changing which means handbooks have to be reviewed regularly so they are compliant with the latest state of the law. This presentation will not only address best practices generally on handbook administration, but it will also address new laws and regulations that employers should be thinking about.