Description

Best Practices for Best Employers™ Labor & Employment Seminar

Seattle | Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Four Seasons Hotel Seattle | 99 Union St.

Now in its 43rd year, Ballard Spahr’s Best Practices for Best Employers™ seminar is one of the most anticipated annual gatherings for HR professionals, in-house counsel, and business leaders. This full-day program brings employers up to speed on the latest developments in labor and employment law—with interactive sessions designed to be engaging, practical, and immediately applicable.

This year’s seminar takes inspiration from classic game shows while tackling today’s most pressing workplace issues, including:

• The top 10 legal challenges facing employers right now
• New federal policies shaping workplaces nationwide
• Leave and accommodation law updates
• AI and workforce management trends
• Best practices for hiring, onboarding, and investigations

Schedule

8:15 – 9:00 AM | Registration

9:00 AM – 4:15 PM | Seminar

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Cost: $265 per attendee

Virtual Option: A Recordings Only Pass is available for those unable to attend in person.

Continuing Education Credits: Pending approval for SHRM, HRCI, and CLE in Washington and Oregon.