Compliance and Policy

How employee relations teams can lead as regulations quickly shift

Every new executive order and EEOC guidance creates a fundamental shift in how claims, whether related to discrimination or retaliation, will be handled, this employee relations expert writes. Here's how to keep up.

Workplace Compliance Trends for 2025

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 3:00 pm ET

Register for this webinar and prepare your team for the workplace compliance challenges of 2025 and beyond.

Workplace raids are coming under Trump. How can HR prepare?

Immigration was a cornerstone of President Donald Trump’s campaign, and in his first days in office, it has continued to dominate the headlines.

5 things HR leaders need to know about the EU Pay Transparency Directive

This expert shares insights from her time spent in Europe learning about the directive, which largely affects any organization with even a single employee in the EU.

What HR leaders can expect from Trump’s picks for DOL leadership

The Trump administration announced two Department of Labor appointments, including former EEOC Commissioner Keith Sonderling, who will shape workplace rules and enforcement. Here's what to expect.

Rely on foreign workers? 4 suggestions for HR leaders as Trump takes office

If your business depends on foreign workers, here are steps you and your HR team can take to protect employees and the organization, according to an employment attorney.

AI in hiring: Former EEOC commissioner shares 4 insights in recent webinar

Keith Sonderling says that while there are limitations around AI in hiring, with the right safeguards in place, the tech can be a powerful force for fairness.

What HR leaders can do to help autistic employees succeed

Organizations, HR leaders and other employees have important roles in accepting autistic employees and helping them thrive.

Trump, Harris and AI: What will the presidential election mean for HR?

At HR Tech, former EEOC Commissioner Keith Sonderling said the presidential election will "drastically" change the landscape for HR, no matter who wins.

Election year HR strategies: Preparing for changes to employment laws

As we move closer to the 2024 presidential election, the potential for shifts in labor and employment laws presents both challenges and opportunities for U.S. employers.

As new HR Policy Association leader takes over, what are the org’s priorities?

As AbbVie CHRO Tim Richmond assumes the HR Policy Association chair role, he is focused on helping HR navigate evolving leadership challenges. Hear what Richmond says is top of mind in this video interview.

What HR needs to know about California’s new workplace violence law

A new California law taking aim at workplace violence goes into effect July 1, with similar efforts underway in more than two dozen states.

Payroll compliance: Ignore it at your peril, HR

On the journey toward more strategic HR, payroll and compliance can't be overlooked. In fact, they should be at the core of the function.

U.S. states are not ‘waiting on Congress’ to regulate AI

Lacking national legislation similar to the EU, state lawmakers proposed 440% more AI-related bills last year than in all of 2022.

New independent contractor rule signals a busy year for compliance

With the new year comes new and more compliance challenges for HR, with the DOL's recent independent contractor rule change leading the way.

3 workplace compliance trends to watch in 2024

New laws on workplace discrimination, salary history and paid family leave point to growing trends that HR needs to consider when thinking about compliance in 2024.