Solutions for the Workplace
This annual conference shines the spotlight on employer challenges - and presents strategic solutions. We consider the issues employers face every day, while focusing on positive solutions. Join us again this year with subject experts and employment attorneys from McGuire Wood & Bissette, as we explore relevant and meaningful solutions for the current state of our workplaces.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
9:00 am Registration and networking begin
10:00 am - 4:00 pm Conference - Lunch provided
North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics
901 Burkemont Ave, Morganton NC 28655
This renovated Barn conference venue is in the heart of WCI's membership area.
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Conference Topics
Onboarding and Offboarding for Smarter Starts and Safer Exits
Gone are the days when onboarding and offboarding were strictly administrative. They now offer a strategic opportunity to connect with an employee at critical times in their tenure. This training provides best practices around NDA’s, restrictive covenants, and defensible practices that reduce exposure, improve consistency, all while elevating the employee experience.
How to Conduct an Effective Investigation
This session will provide a step-by-step outline for investigations. Learn when a formal investigation is required, sample questions to ask, what to do when there are no witnesses or if they refuse to participate, and how to handle unsubstantiated allegations.
Timing is Everything: Protect Your Organization from Retaliation Claims
According to the EEOC’s most recent charge statistics, retaliation appears in more than half of all workplace discrimination charges, making it a significant legal risk for employers. Learn how to respond to complaints, manage performance issues, and make employment decisions without triggering the appearance of retaliation.
Accommodation Solutions for ADA, Religion, Pregnancy & More
This session provides a process for handling accommodations effectively while reducing organizational risk. Learn how to conduct the interactive process with confidence, evaluate requests fairly, document decisions properly, and implement accommodations that support employees while protecting the business.
Prepaid conference registrations can only be refunded until October 14th. Please register or modify your registration by that date.