

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Coffee & Counsel: 2026 in Practice: How New Laws are Playing Out
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 17 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 am
- **Event Description**: Coffee &amp; Counsel Series: Practical Guidance for Today’s Employers
2026 in Practice – How New Laws Are Playing Out
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 8:00–9:00am (Doors open at 7:30am for networking) Chamber of Commerce – Lower Level Conference Room

Employment law changes are here, so how are they working in real time? Join Tiffany VanderKolk of Warner Norcross + Judd for a practical, timely discussion on how the new regulations rolling out in 2026 are affecting workplaces. Learn what’s going smoothly, where employers are running into challenges, and how to adjust your policies and practices to stay compliant.

Topics Include
New employer reporting requirements under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), with a focus on what HR needs to know about compliance and payroll reporting related to the “No Tax on Overtime” and “No Tax on Tips” deductions

A review of significant court decisions from 2025–2026 impacting the workplace, including practical takeaways for employers

Forecasts for 2026 and predictions in employment law trends, plus potential new legislation employers should be watching

How the 2026 regulations are playing out inside real workplaces - what’s working, what’s not, and what employers should adjust now

Complimentary breakfast and coffee provided $10 for Chamber members | $15 for future‑members

Upcoming Sessions in the Series
April 21, 2026 – Wage &amp; Hour Compliance for Hourly Workers + Youth Employment

July 21, 2026 – People Problems &amp; Legal Pitfalls: A Mid‑Year Compliance Tune‑Up

Space is limited — reserve your spot today! Register here: https://web.grandhavenchamber.org/atlas/events-v4/register/21264
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- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 17

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Grand Haven
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1 S Harbor Dr, Grand Haven, MI, United States, Michigan 49417
- **lat**: 43.06433
- **long**: -86.23481
- **full address**: 1 S Harbor Dr, Grand Haven, MI, United States, Michigan 49417

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: The Chamber - Grand Haven, Spring Lake, Ferrysburg (https://allevents.in/org/the-chamber-grand-haven-spring-lake-ferrysburg/6456682)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Tue, 17 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 1 S Harbor Dr, Grand Haven, MI, United States, Michigan 49417
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** The Chamber - Grand Haven, Spring Lake, Ferrysburg
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** business, conferences
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Coffee & Counsel: 2026 in Practice: How New Laws are Playing Out ?
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