Get a sneak peek at some of the session topics you'll find at LRI!

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• 2026 PERC update
  The fastest 90 minutes at LRI—buckle up!
• Tricky leave law scenarios & compliance for Washington public employers
  Washington has complex leave laws; this session focuses on solutions to some of the more complex situations.
• Concessions bargaining
  Understand how Quid Pro Quo is used as an alternative to layoffs and furloughs in collective bargaining.
• Basics of bargaining in the public sector (optional early start session)
  A condensed overview of public sector collective bargaining in Washington, from the arrival of labor unions, to the bargaining process, to the administration of the collective bargaining agreement.
• Impacts of ADA on in person and remote work
  Expert advice for managing evaluations, policies, and the limitations of remote work in workplace accommodations.
• Managing the noise outside the bargaining table
  Examine tools and techniques for strategic communications during critical labor negotiations.
• First amendment, social media, and the public sector workplace
  Explore the impact of social media on the workplace and First Amendment Rights.
• Employment law update for 2026
  A review of lessons from recent court cases and statutes applicable to Washington employers.
• Succession planning for public sector organizations
  Breaking down steps for successful succession planning from identifying critical positions to knowledge transfers and everything in between.
• Rubber band rule of respect in the workplace
  Only 37% of employees say they feel respected at work, yet “respect” is one of the most commonly used and least commonly understood words in the workplace.
• What you need to know about employee burnout
  Learn about the different types of burnout that you and your employees experience in the workplace, and what workplace leaders can do to help.