Risk Management in Labor Law Compliance: Avoiding Common Pitfalls

December
11
2025 (Thursday)
Time 10:00 AM PST | 01:00 PM EST
Duration: 60 Minutes
10 Days Left To REGISTER
Id: 210447
Instructor
Racquel L. Harris 
Live
Recorded
Live + Recorded

Overview

In today's rapidly evolving workplace, HR professionals and business leaders must stay ahead of legal shifts that can significantly impact an organization's risk profile. "Risk Management in Labor Law Compliance: Avoiding Common Pitfalls" equips you with practical strategies, actionable insights, and proven compliance frameworks to navigate the complexities of labor law.

Racquel combines her extensive experience in HR employment law with her background in Risk Management to bring you time-sensitive, critical information that you can immediately apply in your organization. Participants will learn how to minimize risk, prevent costly compliance mistakes, and implement policies that protect both employees and the organization.

This session also highlights significant recent changes in employment law, including:

  • Rising minimum-wage and salary-exemption thresholds in key jurisdictions
  • Expanded paid-leave requirements, including new prenatal-care leave mandates
  • Increasing pay-transparency and independent-contractor classification risks
  • Heightened state-level enforcement and evolving federal-state regulatory dynamics

 

By attending, you’ll gain the tools and knowledge needed to proactively safeguard your workforce, avoid common legal pitfalls, and ensure your HR practices remain fully compliant in 2025 and beyond.

Why you should Attend

  • Stay current with critical changes in employment law that affect your organization
  • Protect your organization from costly fines, penalties, and potential litigation
  • Learn actionable strategies to create a compliant and well-structured HR environment
  • Gain insights from real-world case studies and HR best practices
  • Enhance your ability to manage risk proactively and confidently

Areas Covered in the Session

  • Identify the most frequent labor law compliance issues and their potential impact on your organization
  • Understand key federal and state regulations affecting employees and HR practices
  • Develop proactive risk management strategies to prevent compliance failures
  • Implement effective HR policies and procedures aligned with current legal requirements
  • Recognize early warning signs of non-compliance and take corrective action promptly
  • Navigate recent employment law changes with confidence and practical application

Who Will Benefit

  • Human Resources Managers and Directors
  • Compliance Officers and Risk Managers
  • Business Owners and Executives
  • Payroll and Benefits Administrators
  • Anyone Responsible for Employee Relations, Labor law Compliance, or Organizational Risk Management

Speaker Profile

Racquel L. Harris is the President and Chief Strategy Officer at R.L. Harris & Associates, LLC, bringing over 25 years of executive-level experience to her role. With dual certifications in Human Resources and Risk Management, she also holds a BA in Organizational Communication from Indiana University and an MBA from Purdue University. Currently, Racquel is pursuing her Doctorate in Strategic Leadership.

She has a deep understanding of the pivotal role training plays within an organization and excels in strategic planning and execution, skills she honed during her tenure as President of the Michiana Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and on the Indiana SHRM State Council. Racquel is an expert in labor relations, federal and state employment laws, and aligning human resources practices with organizational objectives. Known in the community as a servant leader, she has received multiple accolades, including the Martin Luther King Drum Major Award from former Mayor Jeff Rea, the "40 under 40" recognition by the St. Joseph County Chamber of Commerce, the Seven Seals Award from the ESGR, and the Michiana SHRM Leader of the Year Award.

Her commitment to community service is further demonstrated through her roles on several boards and committees In addition to her professional work, Racquel frequently volunteers her time offering professional skills training to help individuals prepare for employment. She remains dedicated to supporting the growth and success of others.
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