Into the HR Woods: Navigating 2026 Federal & Oregon Employment Law Developments

Christine Thelen and Brenna R. McLaughlin, both members of Ballard Spahr's Labor and Employment Group and Portland office, will speak at SHRM Mid-Valley's October Chapter Meeting, "Into the HR Woods: Navigating 2026 Federal & Oregon Employment Law Developments." They will present on key employment law developments impacting Oregon employers.

The event description:

Navigating the shifting landscape of employment law can feel like walking through a forest full of unexpected twists and turns. Between sweeping federal overhauls on immigration enforcement and rapidly expanding employee protections at the state level, employers are facing ever unprecedented compliance challenges. This session is designed to pull back the curtain on the most pressing legislative changes impacting Oregon employers in 2026.