Miller Nash LLP presented the 2026 Employment Law Seminar, “Follow the Clues: Solving Today’s Toughest Workplace Mysteries.” This free, half-day seminar was presented both virtually and in person from the Sentinel Hotel in Portland, Oregon, on Thursday, October 1, 2026.
Our employment and labor attorneys followed the clues to the legal developments shaping today’s workplaces, and provided practical guidance and real-world insights to help employers navigate complex and evolving workplace issues.
Featured Topics
- Legal Updates: New laws, agency guidance, enforcement activity, and court decisions impacting public and private employers throughout the Pacific Northwest, as well as key updates for California.
- Wage and Hour Compliance: Key developments and practical guidance for navigating evolving requirements.
- AI: Legal implications of artificial intelligence in the workplace and what employers need to know.
- Mental Health in the Workplace: Legal and practical considerations surrounding mental health, accommodations, and supporting employee well-being.
- Labor Relations Today: Key developments in the changing labor relations landscape.
New in 2026
Attendees had the option to start the day with an in-person Workplace Investigations Workshop, offering a deeper dive into conducting effective workplace investigations. Following the afternoon seminar, attendees gathered at Miller Nash's Portland office across the street, with refreshments and hors d’oeuvres.