Green Report

Employers’ Biggest Legal Mistakes
Featuring Dustin Paschal, Simon Paschal PLLC | Live Podcast held at the TNLA Lone Star Hort Forum

Employment law missteps can be costly. In this live podcast, attorney Dustin Paschal breaks down the most common legal mistakes employers make and how to avoid them. From hiring and termination to policies and compliance, gain practical guidance to reduce risk and protect your business in today’s complex legal environment.

Questions

1. What are the most common legal mistakes employers are making right now?
2. Where do businesses most often get into trouble with hiring or termination?
3. How important are written policies in protecting employers from liability?
4. What’s one legal step employers can take today to reduce risk?
5. Can employers legally terminate an employee based on posts made on their personal social media accounts, and what factors should they consider before taking action?

The H-2B program is constantly changing, and staying informed is critical for employers who rely on seasonal labor. In this live podcast, immigration attorney Jacob Monty breaks down the latest H-2B policy and regulatory updates and what they mean for green industry employers. Get practical insights on compliance, workforce planning, and advocacy—whether you’re a longtime H-2B user or just getting started.

In this live podcast, Dr. Charlie Hall shares an economic outlook for the green industry, examining market trends, consumer demand, and supply chain pressures. Learn what lies ahead for growers, landscapers, and retailers—and how businesses can plan for shifting costs, labor challenges, and changing demand in the months ahead.

Hiring and keeping great employees remains a top challenge. In this live podcast, Justin Dorsey of Texas HR Team shares practical tips for attracting, hiring, and retaining talent in today’s competitive labor market. Learn proven strategies to strengthen recruiting, improve hiring practices, and build a workforce that supports long-term business success.

In this live podcast, Dee Maddox shares the D.E.E.D. framework for building stronger, more effective teams. Learn practical strategies for developing employees, strengthening leadership, and creating a workplace culture that drives accountability, engagement, and long-term success in today’s workforce.

Change and uncertainty are constant in today’s green industry. In this live podcast, Ryan Watkins of Hort Mentor shares insights on adapting to shifting markets, labor challenges, and evolving customer expectations. Learn how leaders can stay flexible, plan ahead, and turn uncertainty into opportunity for long-term success.

Employment law missteps can be costly. In this live podcast, attorney Dustin Paschal breaks down the most common legal mistakes employers make and how to avoid them. From hiring and termination to policies and compliance, gain practical guidance to reduce risk and protect your business in today’s complex legal environment.

Sponsored by Hotchkiss Insurance Agency

In this episode, Hall of Fame speaker Terry Brock breaks down how AI is already transforming nurseries, greenhouses, and landscape operations—and how you can use it to grow profits in 2026. Forget buzzwords and sci-fi hype. This session delivers real-world examples and live demos showing how horticulture businesses are using AI to improve forecasting, reduce waste, spot trends early, and strengthen customer relationships.

You’ll explore practical AI tools—including but not limited to ChatGPT—and walk away with a realistic action plan for what to test, what to ignore, and how to get your team using AI effectively, even if you’re not a tech expert. If you want AI to work for your business (not overwhelm it), this episode is your roadmap.

Sponsored by Hotchkiss Insurance Agency

In this TNLA webinar, industry experts share the latest research and innovations in thrips management and biological control. Learn how to identify thrips, strengthen integrated pest management programs, and apply practical, sustainable solutions for greenhouse and controlled-environment operations.

Panelists include, Katerina Velasco-Graham, M.Agr., M.S., Subin Neupane, Ph.D., and Pedro Toledo, Ph.D.

Sponsored by Hotchkiss Insurance Agency

In this episode, learn how to attract and convert high-end landscaping clients without wasting time on unqualified leads. Discover why traditional marketing falls short with affluent buyers, how to position your company as the obvious premium choice, and ways to prequalify prospects, improve pricing transparency, and close bigger, more profitable projects.