If there was ever a time to rethink your 2026 employee handbook, it is now. While preparing for new compliance deadlines, the primary urgency stems from significant regulatory updates introduced by the new administration and the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB Act).

To maintain HR compliance and mitigate employment law risks, organizations must proactively execute employee handbook revisions. Key adjustments include updating payroll and benefit structures under the OBBB Act, establishing workplace policies for artificial intelligence (AI) integration, and refining standards for remote work, pay transparency, and employee well-being.

Key 2026 Employee Handbook Updates:

• Tip & Overtime Tax Deductions (2025–2028): Align policies with updated IRS and tax reporting guidelines.

• Tipped Employee Deductions: Specific handbook guidelines on the $25,000 deduction for customarily tipped roles.

• Overtime Pay Deductions: Operational rules for managing the $12,500 overtime deduction threshold.

• Employer Reporting Requirements: Enhanced recordkeeping protocols for accurate wage and tax tracking.

Additional HR Regulatory & Workplace Shifts:

• Remote and hybrid workforce policies and multi-state compliance

• Responsible AI use in the workplace and non-discrimination guardrails

• Expanded state and local paid leave law updates

• Equal employment opportunity, anti-harassment, and inclusion guidelines

• Wage-and-hour compliance, exemption status, and employee reclassifications

What You Will Learn in This HR Compliance Webinar:

• Identify critical compliance risks and liabilities in current employee handbooks.

• Integrate mandatory policy updates required by the OBBB Act.

• Understand updated Department of Labor (DOL) and EEOC enforcement priorities for 2026.

• Establish AI governance guardrails to prevent discrimination and legal claims.

• Train managers to enforce policies consistently and serve as a first line of defense.

Why You Should Attend: Federal rules set the baseline, but state and local regulations frequently impose stricter standards. For multi-state employers and organizations managing remote teams, maintaining cross-jurisdictional compliance is critical. This live webinar equips business leaders with actionable strategies to avoid costly compliance violations and employment litigation.

Who Should Attend:

• HR Executives, Directors & Professionals

• Business Owners & C-Suite Leadership

• Compliance & Payroll Administrators

• People Managers & Department Supervisors