Elite Eight Compliance Challenges: Your 2026 Playbook

Based on the latest legislative updates and federal guidance, Christine V. Walters, J.D., MAS, SHRM-SCP, SPHR shares practical strategies for managing workplace compliance to foster a legally sound and supportive environment. Using her deep regulatory expertise, she addresses how to stay ahead of shifting state and federal mandates in a high-speed HR environment.

Key takeaways:

• Navigate AI in the Workplace: Understand the compliance implications of new legislation regulating artificial intelligence in HR processes.
• Stay Current on EEOC Guidance: Review critical updates regarding workplace harassment and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices.
• Prepare for Cannabis Policy Shifts: Learn how the potential rescheduling of cannabis under federal law impacts workplace accommodations and policies.
• Master State-Specific Mandates: Gain clarity on the varying regulations regarding worker classification, paid leave, and pay transparency across different states.
• Manage Restrictive Covenants: Explore the evolving legal landscape of non-compete agreements and other restrictive employee covenants.