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

Subject to change—please check back often for updates.

• 2025 PERC update
  The fastest 90 minutes at LRI—buckle up!
• Fundamentals of leave laws and how they intersect
  What to do if you know or believe that an employee cannot perform the essential functions of their job permanently or indefinitely.
• Planning for reductions in force
  Understand recommended procedures and decision points in planning a reduction in force.
• 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.
• Preparing for labor negotiations
  Expert advice for managing the administrative facets of the negotiation process and see how theory plays out through practical applications and rousing negotiation simulations.
• Strategic approaches to handling grievances
  Examine resolution options from the viewpoint of labor and management.
• 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 2025
  A review of lessons from recent court cases and statutes applicable to Washington employers.
• Principles of costing
  Prepare compensation analysis for both interest arbitration and non-interest arbitration bargaining units.
• The top 5 trends in public sector HR
  Explore key trends shaping public sector HR in 2025, and strategies to attract, engage, and retain top talent.
• 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.