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Annual Employment & Benefits Conference

April 7, 2026 7:30 AM - 1:00 PM (CDT)

Description

Partnership between Ruder Ware and the Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce to present the Annual Employment & Benefits Conference. Registration includes PDF Conference Materials, light breakfast and refreshments, and lunch.

Conference Agenda & Presentation Topics:

7:30 a.m. Registration

8:00 a.m. Welcome & Introductions

8:05 – 8:55 a.m. 2025 Immigration Law Update for HR Professionals: Keeping Pace With a Changing Immigration Landscape

Presenter: Attorney Sam Moheban

Immigration attorney Sam Moheban will present on current issues facing HR professionals as they navigate the evolving landscape of U.S. immigration law. His session will review key developments from 2025 and outline anticipated changes for the coming year, with a focus on policy shifts, enforcement trends, visa updates, and compliance strategies. Attendees will leave better equipped to manage foreign national employees and respond effectively to regulatory audits amid ongoing legal and policy changes.

9:00 – 9:50 a.m. Employee Handbook Essentials and Hot Topics

Presenters: Attorneys Nicole Stangl and Morgan Sweeney

Attorneys Nicole Stangl and Morgan Sweeney will present an overview of the latest trends in employee handbooks, including updates to social media policies, PTO practices, and compliance essentials. This session will highlight what HR professionals need to know to keep workplace policies current, compliant, and culturally aligned.

9:50 – 10:10 a.m. Break

10:10 – 11:00 a.m. Prioritizing Workplace Drama!

Presenter: Attorney Sara Ackermann

Human Resources professionals know that workplace drama isn’t just disruptive—it’s risky. Attorney Sara Ackermann will spotlight the high-stakes issues that fuel the most legal headaches, including FMLA, disability accommodations, workers’ comp retaliation, and sexual harassment. Expect practical tips, common pitfalls, and insights to help you stay ahead of the drama. Come ready with questions!

11:05 – 11:55 a.m. Wage and Hour Update: Including No Tax on Tips and Overtime

Presenters: Attorneys Mary Ellen Schill and Nicole Stangl

Staying up to date with wage and hour practices is crucial for HR leaders. Attorneys Mary Ellen Schill and Nicole Stangl will walk through changes to the wage and hour landscape being imposed under H.R.1 and other common hot wage and hour topics facing HR leaders.

Noon – 1:00 p.m. Lunch, Stump the Experts: Over lunch, participants are invited to challenge the attorney team with real-world questions HR professionals face every day.

Refund Policy:
Registrants may request a refund for cancellation up to 7 days before the event. Refunds by credit card will have processing fees deducted from the total refund. The Eau Claire Chamber of Commerce encourages all investors to finalize attendance in advance to avoid any issues when requesting refunds. Thank you for your understanding. 

Location

The Florian Gardens


Event will be held in the Silverleaf Ballroom - located on the right side of the building if you enter through the front doors. 

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Contact Information

Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce
Name: Hope Turvaville
Email: Turvaville@eauclairechamber.org
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