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 Egbert break down the top five issues they believe every employer, HR professional, and leader should have on their radar this year. From rising ADA claims and shifting EEOC priorities to workplace incivility, documentation mistakes, and the growing costs of litigation, this conversation focuses on the practical steps employers can take now to avoid claims and lawsuits later.The team also discusses: Why avoiding litigation should be a top business priority  The ADA issues supervisors continue to miss  How workplace culture can turn into legal risk  What employers should know about changing EEOC enforcement trends  Why documentation remains one of the strongest defenses to employment claims  Emerging concerns around AI and employment documentation Plus, they share upcoming training opportunities and resources available for Idaho employers navigating these challenges.