Workplace Compliance in 2026: New Laws, Big Changes, and What Comes Next
Duration: 60 Minutes
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Id: 212379
Melveen Stevenson
Overview
The workplace compliance landscape is shifting rapidly in 2026, driven by new federal and state laws, heightened enforcement priorities, and emerging expectations around transparency, payroll accuracy, and responsible use of AI. Employers are navigating a complex mix of regulatory updates that affect hiring, classification, documentation, leave, pay practices, and day to day HR operations. This session provides a clear, practical breakdown of the most important changes and what they mean for organizations of all sizes.
Through real world examples and actionable guidance, participants will learn how to prepare for the year ahead, reduce compliance risk, and strengthen internal processes. Whether your organization operates in a single state or across multiple jurisdictions, this session will help you understand what's new, what's changing, and what HR and leadership teams must prioritize to stay compliant and competitive in 2026.
Why you should Attend
This webinar distills the most significant 2026 compliance updates into a focused, easy to understand roadmap that helps HR professionals, managers, and business leaders avoid costly mistakes. Attendees will walk away with clarity on new legal requirements, insights into enforcement trends, and practical steps they can implement immediately to strengthen compliance, reduce risk, and support organizational readiness.
Areas Covered in the Session
- Identify the most impactful 2026 federal and state workplace compliance changes
- Understand how new rules affect payroll, hiring, documentation, and employee management
- Recognize high risk areas where employers are most likely to face audits or penalties
- Apply practical strategies to update policies, processes, and internal controls
- Strengthen compliance readiness across multi state or rapidly growing organizations
- Communicate upcoming changes effectively to leadership, managers, and employee
Who Will Benefit
- HR Manager/Director
- Payroll Manager / Compliance Specialist
- Talent Acquisition Manager
- Operations Manager / Business Owner
- Employee Relations Specialist
Speaker Profile
Melveen speaks on key topics to empower companies with the latest research and best practices for increasing engagement, enhancing leadership presence, and optimizing diverse workforce groups.
For over 20 years, Melveen has held leadership positions in human resources operations, supply chain, and talent management at international companies in food manufacturing, medical devices, and consumer products. She is also a faculty member at California State University-Dominguez Hills. She has spent most of her career in California, and has expertise in the state’s complicated employment regulations.
Melveen is certified through the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM-SCP) and the Human Resources Certification Institute (SPHR).
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