A half-day education event focusing on employment law will be held in Davenport later this summer. The MRA’s Mid-Year Employment Law Update is set for 8 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, at St. Ambrose University.
This in-person, half-day event is designed specifically for human resources professionals who need to stay compliant, confident, and ahead of the curve. Attendees will gain actionable guidance for spotting the need for leave, managing it, accommodations, and return-to-work decisions while minimizing legal risk.
For more information on the event, and to register, go here. The event fee is $200 for MRA members.
This year’s program features top employment law professionals sharing practical guidance on the latest Iowa-specific legislation, regulatory changes, and key court decisions affecting employers today.
Some of the sessions will include:
- Charting a Safe Course Through the Bermuda Triangle of the FMLA, ADA, and Workers’ Compensation: Employee leave and injury issues often trigger overlapping obligations under the FMLA, ADA, and workers’ compensation laws, creating compliance challenges for employers. This session provides a practical roadmap for identifying which laws apply, when they may run concurrently, and where common missteps occur. Attendees will gain actionable guidance for spotting the need for leave, managing it, accommodations, and return-to-work decisions while minimizing legal risk.
- High-Stakes Employer Compliance: Drug-Free Iowa Meets Cannabis-Friendly Illinois: Employers operating across state lines often face conflicting workplace compliance requirements: This session will explore the intersection of Iowa’s drug-free workplace law and Illinois’ recreational cannabis protections, highlighting the challenges employers face when managing policies, testing programs, and employee expectations across both states. Attendees will gain practical guidance for developing compliant, consistent workplace policies while navigating an increasingly complex legal landscape.
The event is also scheduled to have a presentation on AI in the workplace.
Headquartered in Waukesha, Wisconsin, MRA is the largest employer association in the nation, serving more than 5,000 organizations. For 125 years, it has provided HR expertise, compliance resources, training, and confidential peer forums that strengthen organizations and support leadership success. Learn more at mranet.org.
