Description

The HR Collective has become a go-to space for manufacturing leaders—whether you officially work in HR or simply manage the many people-related pieces of your business. It’s a professional network designed to foster collaboration and real-world knowledge-sharing among those navigating the challenges of today’s workforce.

From pay and retention to engagement and career development, this is where meaningful conversations happen—with peers who truly get it. You’ll connect with industry experts, share best practices, and walk away with practical tools to support your people and strengthen your organization.

Join us this month for a legal update designed to help manufacturing employers confidently navigate today’s HR landscape. We'll review employment law developments from 2025, share lessons learned, and cover critical compliance topics that every HR professional should have on their radar.

Key topics include:

• FMLA: Family and Medical Leave Act updates and common pitfalls
• ADA: Navigating accommodation requests and compliance
• Harassment Reporting: Best practices for training, prevention, and investigation

Whether you're fine-tuning internal policies or preparing for the year ahead, this session will offer practical insights to help you mitigate risk, improve training, and stay in compliance.

Why This Matters

Employment law continues to evolve—and missteps can be costly. Staying up to date helps HR professionals and business leaders protect their organization, build employee trust, and respond proactively to workplace challenges. This session will provide clear takeaways and real-world examples to help you feel more prepared and confident in your role.

Featured Speaker: John Ashby – Partner, Employment Law Practice Group, Hawley Troxell

John Ashby is a seasoned employment lawyer and chair of Hawley Troxell’s Employment Law Practice Group. He represents employers across all areas of employment law, including discharge, discrimination, FMLA/ADA compliance, and more. John believes that proactive training and policy work can prevent the majority of claims—and when issues do arise, he advocates for employers before the Idaho Human Rights Commission, EEOC, and Department of Labor.

Event Details

📅 Date & Time: First Thursday of the month | 11:00 AM MT
💻 Where: Virtual (link provided after registration)
📥 Submit questions in advance: info@idmfg.org

⚠️ This event is exclusively for IMA member manufacturing professionals.

We hope you’ll join us for this timely and informative session—let’s work together to create more confident, compliant, and well-informed HR and Management teams across Idaho manufacturing.