2026 HR Compliance Update: Tips, Tricks, and Traps That HR Must Know

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Human Resources | Recorded Webinar | Duration: 60 Minutes
Don Phin
Description

Now is Your Chance to Be Ready on Day One!

The annual January compliance transition is approaching fast, and 2026 is shaping up to be a defining year for workplace regulations, employee rights, and employer responsibilities. New federal and state employment laws, payroll adjustments, benefits reporting revisions, wage and hour enforcement, artificial intelligence regulations, data privacy developments, evolving leave laws, pay transparency mandates, and overtime eligibility expansions are all creating a rapidly shifting HR compliance landscape.

For HR leaders, being proactive about these changes is essential to avoid compliance gaps, potential penalties, administrative headaches, and significant risk throughout the year. Don't wait—prepare now to implement updates before year-end and stay ahead in a faster-evolving environment.

Join us for “Top Compliance Trends of 2026: Tips, Tricks, and Traps That HR Must Know”—a fast-paced, insight-driven webinar that delivers the practical insights, actionable strategies, and expert guidance you need right now.

This session breaks down what is changing, what is coming, and what HR teams must do immediately to remain compliant, competitive, and confident.

What You’ll Learn:

  • New federal and state employment laws taking effect January 1, 2026
  • Critical payroll tax adjustments and compliance requirements for the 2026 tax year
  • Updated benefits reporting obligations, including ACA, retirement plan changes, and related revisions
  • The latest on wage transparency laws, overtime eligibility expansions, and wage/hour enforcement trends
  • Essential handbook and policy updates to implement before year-end
  • Emerging developments in AI regulations, evolving leave laws, data privacy, and other key areas shaping 2026
  • Common Q1 compliance oversights that trigger penalties—and proven ways to avoid them

Key Takeaways:

  • Understand the top compliance trends shaping 2026: AI regulations, updated wage and hour enforcement, evolving leave laws, pay transparency, data privacy developments, and more
  • Recognize hidden compliance traps before they cost you: Real-world case studies, enforcement examples, and lessons HR teams can learn from
  • Master practical tips and tricks for staying ahead: Actionable strategies that HR professionals can implement immediately
  • Learn how to create a proactive compliance strategy: Move beyond reactive responses and build a sustainable culture of compliance
  • Explore SHRM tools and resources for ongoing support: Exclusive member benefits that reduce risk, save time, and provide expert guidance

Who Should Attend:

  • HR managers and directors responsible for compliance
  • Payroll professionals managing tax and reporting updates
  • Benefits administrators navigating new requirements
  • Compliance officers preparing for 2026 regulatory changes
  • Finance leaders overseeing HR compliance functions


Speaker Detail

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Don Phin

Don Phin has been a California employment practices attorney since 1983. He litigated employment and business cases for 17 years and quit once he figured out that nobody wins a lawsuit. Since leaving litigation, he has written numerous books and presented more than 500 times to executives nationwide. He loves talking about emotional intelligence and creating engaging workplaces!Don was the founder and President of HR That Works, used by 3,500 companies and acquired by ThinkHR in January of 2014. He worked there for two years as a V.P.Now in his “wisdom sharing years,” Don loves advising and coaching executives. He continues to inspire with his speaking and training.