Mid-Year Employment Law Update – Iowa
Stay ahead of Iowa employment law changes. Join us on August 4 for timely updates and practical guidance from trusted legal experts.
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Mid-Year Employment Law Update - Iowa
Join us in Davenport for MRA’s new in-person Mid-Year Employment Law Update—designed to help you stay compliant and confident in a rapidly evolving legal landscape. This mid-year update provides timely insights into Iowa-specific legislation, regulatory shifts, and key court decisions—so you can proactively manage risk and support your organization.
Mid-Year Employment Law Update – Davenport, IA
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
8:00 – 11:30 a.m.
St. Ambrose University - Rogalski Center: 518 W. Locust Street, Davenport, IA
Earn 2.25 HRCI and SHRM credits
MRA members, contact your member representative for a member-exclusive registration offer! Contact us at 800.488.4845.
What You’ll Learn
Leave Management and Disability Compliance
- FMLA
- ADA
- Workers’ Compensation
Compliance Requirements Across State Lines
- Iowa's drug-free workplace law vs Illinois' recreational cannabis protections
- Managing policies
- Testing programs
- Employee expectations
AI, Technology & Workplace Privacy
- Legal obligations and employer considerations
- Managing employee data and privacy risks
- AI use in hiring and workplace decisions
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Event Agenda
Event Agenda
Times are listed in Central Time.
8:00 – 8:30 a.m.
Registration, Networking, & Breakfast
8:30 – 8:45 a.m.
Welcome Remarks
8:45 – 9:30 a.m.
Session 1:
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.
Presenter: Amy Reasner, Lynch Dallas
9:30 – 10:15 a.m.
Session 2:
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.
Presenter: Terri C Davis, Shuttleworth & Ingersoll
10:15 - 10:30 a.m.
Break
10:30 – 11:15 a.m.
Session 3:
AI in the Workplace
11:15 - 11:20 a.m.
Closing Remarks
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Pricing & Credits
Pricing & Credits
Price Member $200 Nonmember $225 HRCI and SHRM credits, and CLEs applied for.
MRA members, contact your member representative for a member-exclusive registration offer! Contact us at 800.488.4845.
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Sponsorship
Sponsorship
Sponsoring MRA events is a tremendous opportunity to bring your message of business value to our growing membership of organizations HR professionals and business leaders. Our members represent all industries including manufacturing, service, distribution, finance, and health care! 80% of event attendees are new at each event offering you the opportunity to network with new contacts. We are very excited about the event this year and hope you can join us!
For more information on sponsorship, call Laura Kielbasa at 262.696.3346 or [email protected].
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