A2Y Chamber Event: Ask The Expert Small Business Workshop Series, Session II

We are excited to offer educational workshops to help you in your business and professional development.  Each session includes lunch, the opportunity to connect with like-minded business professionals, entrepreneurs, and small-large sized organizations, while learning about practical business applications and strategies to help your business grow. 

Space is limited.  Reserve your seats early.

 

James M Reid, IV
Partner
Honigman

How to be Prepared to Audit Processes and Implement Change Based on 2025 Legal Updates

As 2025 winds down, it's time to make sure your business is up to date with this year's major changes to workplace laws. In this session, employment attorney James Reid will break down the most important updates in plain English - covering new rules around sick time, employee leave, non-compete agreements, and more.  You will learn what has changed, what it means for your business, and how to update your policies to stay compliant.  James will also cover how to spot potential issues in your current practices and make smart changes to avoid legal trouble.  Whether you have one employee or one hundred, this session will help you protect your business and support your team.   

James will discuss the latest Legislative updates, providing crucial insights into recent changes and their implications. Additionally, he will cover key trends to watch for in the future of work, helping you prepare for upcoming challenges and opportunities. The session will also include practical guidance on how to audit your processes and implement changes based on legal updates and case studies. Attendees will gain valuable knowledge and skills to navigate the evolving legal landscape and future-proof their organizations.
 

 

About James: 

James Reid is a labor and employment attorney who counsels business owners, entrepreneurs, C-suite executives, in-house counsel, and human resources directors to make strategic business decisions, from hiring to firing, while complying with the ever changing and overlapping laws, including the ADEA, FLSA, FMLA, NLRA, and Title VII. He brings a business focused and proactive approach to legal matters to help employers make strategic business decisions to minimize the potential for litigation and business disruption.

His deep understanding of his clients' businesses enables him to deliver clear and concise counsel to meet each client's specific needs. If litigation is involved, he enforces restrictive covenants and defends employers against charges filed with the EEOC, state, and federal agencies.

James regularly conducts audits and investigations into employers' wage and hour practices and claims of discrimination and harassment. He provides training and prepares employment documents, including employee handbooks, employment agreements, and separation agreements, to cover all aspects during the life cycle of an employee.

James is also a sought after keynote and national speaker at conferences and events.  He has received multiple awards, including Oakland County Executive's Elite 40 Under 40, 2019.

Please join us Monday, November 3 to hear more from James!