Ground Rules: Employment Law Over Your Coffee Break

Summary Judgment: What It Takes to Win Before Trial

After a recent summary judgment win for one of our clients, we’re taking a closer look at one of the most important—and potentially case-changing—stages of litigation. P

Summer 2026 Employment Law Trends: What We’re Seeing

As summer winds down, Pam Howland, Jennifer Walrath, and Doug Plass compare notes on the employment law trends that have been showing up most often in their work. In thi

Apple v. OpenAI: What Employers Can Learn About Protecting Trade Secrets

Apple’s recent lawsuit against OpenAI puts a spotlight on an issue employers of every size face: what happens when an employee leaves—and confidential information goes wi

Collaborating Across Generations: Building a Stronger Workplace

For the first time, employers may have as many as six generations represented in the workforce—each bringing different experiences, communication preferences, expectation

Meet Laegan Meyers + Lessons from Employment Litigation

This week, Pam Howland and Jennifer Walrath welcome Idaho Employment Lawyers' newest attorney, Laegan Meyers, to Ground Rules. Drawing on her experience defending e

The Biggest Mistakes Supervisors Make

Every supervisor makes mistakes—but some mistakes are far more costly than others. In this episode of Ground Rules: Employment Law Over Your Coffee Break, Pam Howland, J

What the Latest IHRC Data Means for Idaho Employers

The Idaho Human Rights Commission's latest annual report reveals a sharp increase in discrimination and harassment claims—but the numbers tell a more nuanced story t

L4L Book Club: Why One Harassment Training Isn't Enough

Many employers think discrimination and harassment training is something you do once, check off the list, and move on. The reality? Employment law, technology, workplace

Top 10 Things That Surprise Employers About Depositions

 Most employers know depositions are part of the litigation process—but few realize just how much preparation, strategy, and disruption they involve. In this episode, Pam

From AI Activity to Advantage

Artificial intelligence is evolving rapidly, but thoughtful strategy will always outlast the latest technology. In the final installment of our three-part AI series, Pam

What the EEOC's New Enforcement Plan Means for Idaho Employers

The EEOC released its new National Enforcement Plan in June 2026, and it reads like a roadmap of exactly where enforcement is headed through 2029. I sat down with Jennife

The Rules of the Road for AI in the Workplace

 What do AI policies have in common with traffic laws? More than you might think. In Part 2 of our AI series, Ally Ross uses a "rules of the road" analogy to explain how

Hiring Teens This Summer? These Are The Child Labor Law Mistakes to Avoid

Summer is one of the busiest hiring seasons of the year, and for many employers, that means bringing teenagers onto the team. But hiring minors comes with unique legal re

L4L Book Club: The Right Way to Discipline and Terminate

In this installment of the Law for Leaders Book Club, Pam Howland, Jennifer Walrath, and Doug Plass break down one of the most common areas where employers find themselve

You want to use AI. Do you know the risks?

Artificial intelligence is moving into the workplace faster than most employers can keep up with — especially in hiring, HR, and day-to-day operations. But with that oppo

What Employers Don’t Expect About Employment Lawsuits

When an employment lawsuit lands on your desk, most employers expect the facts to speak for themselves and the case to quickly go away. In reality, litigation is rarely t

Avoiding Lawsuits in 2026: The Top 5 Issues Employers Can’t Ignore

What are the biggest employment law risks employers should be paying attention to in 2026? In this episode of Ground Rules, Pam Howland, Jennifer Walrath, and Megan Egbe

Idaho’s New Bathroom Bill: What Employers Need to Know Before July 2026

A new Idaho law is creating big questions for employers ahead of its July 2026 effective date. In this episode of Ground Rules, attorneys Pam Howland, Jennifer Walrath, a

Documentation Isn’t Optional: Protecting Your Business Before It’s Too Late

In this week's Ground Rules episode, we continue our Law for Leaders Book Club with Chapter Three: Why You Need to Document and What Your Documentation Needs to Say.

Deepfake Harassment: The New Workplace Risk Employers Can’t Ignore

AI is changing the workplace—and not always for the better. In this episode, we break down the emerging issue of deepfake harassment, including realistic fake images, aud