US Labor & Employment Webinar Series 2026

This webinar covered the latest employment law changes in California, New York, Illinois and Colorado. With several new regulations and statutory developments taking effect across these states, the session provided an overview of what was in effect, what changes were forthcoming and how employers could stay compliant.

During the webinar, topics covered included:

• Key statutory, regulatory and case law developments at the state and local level

• New compliance requirements for employers

• Practical steps to prepare your organization

• Common pitfalls and how to avoid them

This session was designed for HR professionals, business leaders and anyone responsible for managing workplace policies across multiple jurisdictions.

The California portion highlighted recent 2025–2026 developments affecting wage and hour compliance, leave and notice obligations, pay data reporting and evolving enforcement trends; including developments under the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) and recent reforms impacting standing, penalties and cure opportunities, as well as key pending legislation from the 2026 session that employers should monitor.

The New York portion discussed recent developments and trends across wage and hour, leave and anti-discrimination law, including minimum wage and salary threshold increases, expanded leave obligations, pay transparency requirements and the codification of disparate impact liability theory into New York’s human rights law.

The Colorado portion highlighted recent legislative developments, including state regulation of occupational exposure to heat, an expanded definition of who is an employer in the state wage and hour context, tip credit changes at the local government level and increased family and medical leave benefits for families with children receiving neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) care.

The Illinois portion discussed recent state law updates that expanded employee leave and workplace protections, including paid lactation breaks, new and expanded military, NICU and organ donation leave, and highlighted key employer compliance changes affecting non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), equal pay registration, E-Verify practices, Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) charge procedures and employee use of employer-issued devices for domestic violence-related purposes.

Speakers: Dan Pasternak, John Rainwater, Ariel Kovach and Semarn Kaur

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This webinar focused on one of the most closely watched areas of employment law: restrictive covenants. With significant developments unfolding at both the federal and state levels, the session explored what was changing and how these shifts could affect organizations.

During the webinar, topics covered included:

• Recent legal updates impacting non-compete and non-solicitation agreements

• Trends in enforcement and litigation

• State specific developments and compliance considerations

• Practical steps employers can take to update policies and agreements

This session was designed for HR leaders, in-house counsel, compliance professionals and anyone responsible for managing employment agreements.

Speakers: Meghan Hill, Joe D'Andrea and Chase Clark

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This webinar explored how AI is reshaping the employment law and workplace landscape. As AI tools became increasingly integrated into hiring, performance management and workplace decision-making, regulators moved quickly to establish new compliance requirements and define the boundaries of permissible use.

The program provided an overview of the rapidly evolving legal landscape governing the use of AI in the workplace, including recent legislative and regulatory developments, as well as key enforcement trends. It also examined how employers and companies were using these tools in practice, where the biggest risks tended to arise and the practical steps organizations could take to limit liability.

During the session, topics covered included:

• Recent federal and state developments governing the use of AI in employment decisions

• Emerging rules on automated decision-making tools and algorithmic bias

• Governance considerations for common uses of AI tools in the workplace.

• Practical steps employers can take now to evaluate, implement and monitor AI tools in a manner that reduces risk and ensures compliance

This webinar was designed for HR professionals, in-house counsel, compliance leaders and anyone responsible for implementing or overseeing AI-driven workplace tools.

Speakers: Jill Kirila, Shennan Harris and Gabrielle Martin

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Please join us for an in-depth webinar focused on best practices for conducting internal employee investigations. For in-house counsel, understanding how to conduct and manage internal investigations is critical. These investigations can profoundly influence an organization’s litigation exposure, regulatory scrutiny, employee morale and overall reputation. As workplace issues become more complex and expectations for transparency and fairness continue to rise, organizations need clear, consistent and defensible investigation processes.

During this session, we’ll discuss:

• Key steps in planning and conducting effective investigations

• The importance of precedent and policies

• How to gather and document facts while maintaining confidentiality

• Approaches for interviewing employees and evaluating credibility

• Privilege considerations

• Best practices for concluding investigations and communicating outcomes

• Cross-border considerations

This webinar is designed for HR professionals, managers, in house counsel and anyone responsible for handling workplace concerns.

Speakers: Katharine Liao, Ariel Kovach and Mike Fussell

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