Ep147: Planning for Employment Law Changes in 2026 - Pt 1

Send us Fan MailPart 1 - The start of the year is bringing a lot of uncertainty for those in HR. We are expecting a lot of change from a federal level and are waiting to see what the impact will be. Listen to what Chuck and John suggest you keep an eye out for as we head into the start of the year with the following topics:Changes to independent contractor statuses may be leading companies to hiring as temp employeesMinimum wage rules are no longer uniform, causing some HR teams to be caught off guard. It’s never been more important to be aware of your state and local laws to make sure you’re not caught in a lawsuit.AI is here and you need to be ready to use it right and avoid system biases.Pay transparency is becoming a more common requirement and you need to be ready for the potential ripple effects through your organization. Support the showOur new book...The Ultimate Guide to HR: Checklists Edition is now AVAILABLE! Go to UltimateGuidetoHR.com to Get HR Right: and Avoid Costly Mistakes. Certified and approved for 3 SHRM Recertification Credits.Join the HR Team of One Community on Facebook or visit TeamAtHRstories.com and sign up for emails so you can be the first to know about new things we have coming up.You can also follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @HRstoriesPodcastDon't forget to rate our podcast, it really helps other people find it!Do you have a situation or topic you’d like the team to discuss? Are you interested in having Chuck or John talk to your team or Emcee your event?  You can reach the Team at  [email protected] for suggestions and inquiries.The viewpoints expressed by the characters in the stories are not necessarily that of The Team at HR Stories. The stories are shared to present various, real-world scenarios and share how they were handled by policy and, at times, law. Chuck and John are not lawyers and always recommend working with an employment lawyer to address concerns.