What does it mean to be a "values-driven" proprietor or employer under today's legal and economic constraints? How do small businesses manage risk when rights on paper conflict with one another and don't always translate to protection in practice? How can organizations pursue racial equity, inclusion, and belonging ethically, legally, and sustainably in 2026?
Hula invites the community, members, and neighboring businessess operating in today's fast-shifting legal, political, and economic landscape to a free interactive workshop on employmnet, discrimination, immmigration, and risk management. The workshop will ground participants in core legal concepts while centering real-world tradeoffs faced by small employers, solo practitioners, and growing teams in Burlington, Vermont.
Free to Attend -- RSVP Here
What to Expect
The session will use case studies, proactive myth-busting, and practical examples to explore how value-driven organizations can sustain recruitment, supervision, and retention of diverse workforces. The workshop is open to the public and designed especially for small business owners, nonprofits, and member organizations seeking to operate safely and responsibly during a time of heightened uncertainty.
- Core Legal Concepts Through Case Studies
- Labor & employment basics
- Anti-discrimination law and protected characteristics
- Federalism basics: state vs. federal law
- Today's enforcement intersections (e.g., what to do if ICE appears)
- Why knowing your rights does not equal being protected from risk
- The Local Legal & Resource Landscape
- Summarizing Best Practices for for Small Proprietors/Employers
- Proactive FAQs & Myth-Busting
- Audience Q&A
Free to Attend -- RSVP Here
Free to Attend -- RSVP Here
