HSB Blog
ADA Essentials: What Employers Need to Know About the Interactive Process
May 12, 2026
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) imposes real, enforceable obligations on employers and is among the most misunderstood laws. Many organizations approach accommodation requests with genuine care and good intentions, yet still find themselves exposed to Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charges and legal liability. Good intentions, without a documented, good-faith dialogue, carry no legal weight. It is important for employers to understand what the ADA interactive process actually requires and how to avoid common pitfalls.HSB Webinar Announcement: Navigating Workers’ Compensation and the ADA in Today’s Workplace
May 06, 2026
State workers’ compensation laws apply to nearly all employment relationships, most of which are also governed by the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act), a federal equal employment opportunity law. Workers’ compensation addresses occupational injuries and diseases, the aggravation of preexisting conditions, medical treatments and disability based on an employee’s ability to earn wages.
HSB Webinar Announcement – ADA Essentials: What Employers Need to Know
April 07, 2026
Click here to view this complimentary webinar presented by HSB's Employment Law team.
The Americans with Disabilities Act remains one of the most complex and frequently misunderstood areas of employment law. From determining what qualifies as a disability to navigating the nuances of the interactive process, employers frequently find themselves uncertain about what the law actually requires and what it does not.
What to Look for in an NIL Contract: 5 Key Issues for Athletes and Businesses
March 25, 2026
Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) contracts may appear straightforward, with athletes promoting products in exchange for compensation. However, the legal structure behind them is more nuanced. NIL agreements blend intellectual property rights, contract law, brand protection, institutional regulation, and even reputational risk management. As the value of these deals rises and compliance scrutiny intensifies, the enforceability and longevity of NIL agreements depend less on headline compensation and more on how key clauses are structured. Below are five essential NIL contract clauses that every athlete and business should consider.HSB Webinar Announcement – Workplace Investigations: Best Practices and Common Pitfalls for Employers
March 11, 2026
Join Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd's Demetrius Pyburn on March 26 from 12-1 PM for a practical discussion on conducting workplace investigations effectively and confidently. Workplace complaints and employee misconduct are inevitable, but how an employer responds can significantly impact organizational culture and even pose legal risks. However, many employers struggle to determine when an investigation is truly necessary, how to structure the process and how to appropriately conclude a matter.
HSB Webinar Announcement: Employment-Based Immigration Updates & ICE Enforcement Readiness
February 12, 2026
Click here to view this complimentary webinar presented by HSB's Employment Law team.
On February 26, Joseph Dickey and Garrett Steck provided a timely and practical webinar on the latest developments in employment-based immigration and what employers need to know about ICE worksite enforcement. As immigration policy and enforcement priorities continue to evolve, HR leaders face increasing compliance pressure and operational risk.
HSB Webinar Announcement: Key Employment Law Developments Employers Should Know for 2026
January 15, 2026
Click here to view a recording of this complimentary webinar hosted by HSB's Employment Law team.
What's on the horizon for employers in 2026? On January 29, Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd's Katie Busbee and Dennard Small gave a legal and regulatory preview for our first employment law webinar of the new year.
ADA Accommodations Are Forward-Looking: Key Lessons for HR from a Recent Ohio Federal Court Decision
December 22, 2025
A federal district court in Ohio issued an instructive opinion for employers on accommodations and employers’ obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on December 9, 2025, addressing the application of an accommodation request to excuse past disciplinary documentation.2025’s Turning Point: What HR Leaders Can Learn from the EEOC and the Big Beautiful Bill
November 12, 2025
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has been unusually active in recent months, issuing significant opinions on religious accommodations and clarifying its enforcement stance on transgender discrimination. At the same time, Congress’s Big Beautiful Bill (BBB), enacted July 4, 2025, is reshaping wage law with new tax treatment of tips and overtime. Together, these developments carry real implications for employers, from policy updates to payroll adjustments.HSB Webinar Announcement: Understanding Employee Free Speech Rights in the Modern Workplace
November 11, 2025
Click here to view a recording of this complimentary webinar hosted by HSB's Employment Law team.On November 20, Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd's Joseph Dickey provided a timely examination of workplace free speech. Recent high-profile incidents have brought the intersection of employee speech, social media and workplace policies into the spotlight. These cases have highlighted gaps in employers' understanding of free speech protections and have raised questions for companies navigating an increasingly complex legal landscape. This session clarifies the legal framework, examines recent cases and reviews best practices to protect both employee rights and organizational interests.
