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As state and local employment laws continue to evolve, the requirements for employee handbook policies remain in constant motion. Employers must stay proactive to ensure compliance and mitigate risk in an increasingly complex regulatory landscape.

If there’s ever a time to rethink your handbook, it’s now. The timeliness has less to do with the 2026 year, the obvious time to roll out a replacement handbook, and more to do with the wave of changes that recently swept the workplace based on the change in administration and their updated policies, including the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

In this webinar, we’ll walk through the most critical updates to handbook policies for 2026. This virtual program will walk employers through the latest legislative changes impacting workplace policies, highlight key revisions every handbook should include, and provide practical guidance on updating and communicating compliant policies.

Why You Should Attend?

The OBBB Act is not the only change we will need to adjust to our Employee Handbooks. Federal regulations are not the only changes that are expected. We have learned that State regulations have superseded the Federal regulations because the regulation with the most benefit for the employee supersedes them. Many states have several changes that impact employees in state-specific and multi-state locations. When you add remote workers, there are many changes that have to be in place where compliance is key. Is your employers ready for the 2026 Employee Handbook updates?

Learning Objectives:

  • Participants will learn, identify, and prepare for employee handbook violations.
  • Participants will learn what policies need to be added to their employee handbook now that the OBBB Act is law
  • Participants will be aware of all the new regulations that will impact their company.
  • The course will identify the most common employee handbook violations and how to mitigate them.
  • Learn how the Department of Labor (DOL), and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) adapted to the changes based on the results of the OBBB Act
  • Learn how to change regulations to be compliant with employee handbook policies
  • Participants will learn which regulatory agency will focus on which regulation and mitigate the risk
  • Participants will learn what policies will land them in hot water if they are not compliant.
  • What policies are “must-haves” for your employee handbook?
  • Learn how AI will impact the workplace and what guardrails need to be in place to avoid discriminatory perceptions
  • Social media and the impact of penalties when employees choose to speak negatively about their Employer.
  • Learn how your managers/supervisors can be your ambassadors in workplace compliance or your downfall
  • See how training can be one of your “first line of defense” in litigation.
Key Topics Covered:

  • State law changes: New rules on paid family leave, sick leave, military leave, and mini-WARN requirements
  • The DOL’s 2026 regulatory agenda: What’s ahead for joint employment, independent contractor status, and overtime exemptions
  • The return of the PAID program: How to resolve wage and hour issues before they become liabilities
  • The One Big Beautiful Bill Act: What HR needs to know about tax credits, expanded benefits, and overtime pay
  • Benefits planning for 2026: Updates on HSA-compatible telehealth, student loan repayment, dependent care FSAs, and more
  • Immigration and hiring: How to prepare for new E-Verify reporting requirements and increased enforcement
  • Noncompete enforcement: Current state-level restrictions and what to revise now to stay compliant

Who Should Attend?

  • All Employers
  • Business Owners
  • Company Leadership
  • Compliance professionals
  • Payroll Administrators
  • HR Professionals
  • Managers/Supervisors
  • Small Business Owners

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