Mark Adams, EANE

Evolving legal, cultural, and political pressures are redefining workplace expression and diversity initiatives in 2026. This webinar helps HR leaders craft policies that balance inclusion, free speech, and retaliation prevention while maintaining organizational harmony. Participants will learn to identify protected speech, manage DEI backlash, and train managers to respond effectively to sensitive workplace conversations.

As enforcement intensifies across the DOL, IRS, and states, 2026 will mark a turning point in how flexible work is classified. This program helps employers understand the latest federal and state tests, audit worker classifications, and prevent costly misclassification penalties. Participants will learn to apply practical audit tools, strengthen documentation, and design defensible contractor relationships.

Employers across CT should be preparing now for a broad series of workplace law changes arising from CT Public Act 26-12, a sweeping 124-page workforce legislation package that touches compensation practices, employee notices, workplace accommodations, workers’ compensation exposure, and industry-specific worker protections. While the legislation spans numerous employment topics, several provisions deserve immediate HR and […]

Navigating performance management and leave abuse has always been a challenge for Massachusetts employers under the state’s heightened Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave law and its protections.  But a recent Superior Court Case involving the online furniture giant Wayfair yielded a $4.75 million jury verdict and stands as the first known Massachusetts jury verdict […]

Changes to pay transparency, AI governance, and workplace flexibility—make 2026 the year every employee handbook must evolve. This session prepares HR professionals to identify the top policies requiring updates and navigate compliance risks around privacy, DEI, and remote work. Participants will learn how to audit, update, and communicate handbook revisions that align with emerging laws […]