Christa Cook Presented on Employment Updates & Best Practices at the 2026 SASA Annual Conference
January 6, 2026
Bond attorney Christa Cook presented at the SUNY Auxiliary Services Association (SASA) Annual Conference on January 6, 2026, at the Turning Stone Resort. In her presentation, Christa discussed some recent employment law updates that HR professionals will need to navigate in 2026, with a particular focus on how they may impact those working on college and university campuses. Christa also discussed common pitfalls for human resources professionals in a variety of contexts, ranging from hiring to performance management to termination. She addressed the recent focus on DEI in hiring, best practices in evaluating applicants with criminal records, and nuanced ways that employment decisions may pose liability risks of discrimination and retaliation claims.
