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September 24-26, 2025
Kalahari, Sandusky, OH
The History of HR – Understanding the Laws That Shaped the Workplace
This session repeats at 10:45am
Date: Friday, September 26, 2025 Beginning at 9:30 AM
Session Duration
Learning Objective
- Understand how these laws continue to shape HR policies, compliance, and employee relations today. - Evaluate how legislative changes influence HR decision-making and organizational strategy. - Develop proactive strategies to ensure compliance and align HR practices with evolving legal requirements.
Session Description
HR professionals don’t just enforce policies—we navigate the history behind them. Every major workplace law was born out of a challenge: unfair wages, unsafe conditions, discrimination, or the need for work-life balance. Understanding why these laws were passed is just as important as knowing what they require today.
This session goes beyond compliance—it explores the real stories and workplace struggles that led to laws like the FLSA, Civil Rights Act, OSHA, ADA, and more. By understanding the why, HR leaders, managers, and business professionals can make better decisions that align with both the law and their organization's values.
Session Speaker
More About Thomas Mobley
Thomas Mobley, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, is a seasoned HR educator, consultant, and author with over 30 years of experience. His passion for teaching began nearly 40 years ago when he collaborated on a labor-management training program with a Miami University professor and an FMCS Federal Mediator. This ignited a lifelong commitment to developing the next generation of HR professionals.