2026 Mid-year employment law updates
October 21, 10:00 am - 11:00 am PDT
| Free
Webinar: 2026 Mid-year employment law updates
The second half of 2026 brings a new wave of employment law changes for employers, many with effective dates beginning mid-year. This one-hour webinar is designed for HR leaders and business owners who need a practical, business-focused update on what is changing now, what requires immediate action, and what should be monitored before year-end.
This session will focus on employment law developments taking effect mid-year 2026, including updates involving paid leave, wage and hour requirements, pay transparency, hiring practices, background checks, AI and automated employment tools, employee notices, restrictive covenants, workplace drug testing, and retirement savings programs.
Learning objectives:
- Identify key employment law changes taking effect mid-year 2026 across multiple states.
- Recognize compliance areas that may require immediate policy, payroll, handbook, or process updates.
- Understand how state and local requirements may differ from federal baseline obligations.
- Assess risk areas involving leave administration, wage and hour compliance, pay transparency, hiring, AI tools, employee notices, and restrictive covenants.
- Prioritize second-half 2026 compliance actions for multi-state workforces.
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Presenters:
Derek Tracy (He/Him), MBA, MS, SPHR, Vice President of HR Consulting Services
Derek leads the HR Services team, providing HR Outsourcing to clients. A US Army veteran and former CHRO, he holds master’s degrees in Organizational Leadership and Business Administration from Quinnipiac University. His passion is helping clients improve business outcomes through innovative leadership and HR strategies.
Contact: derek.tracy@trupphr.com | 503.828.0255 x102
Tory Daugherty, (She/Her), PHR, SHRM-SCP, 
Senior HR Consultant
In her role at Trüpp, Tory serves as a dedicated Senior HR Consultant, providing support to clients across various HR compliance areas, including employee handbooks, employee relations, and guidance on federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Tory holds a Master’s degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology and SHRM-SCP and PHR professional certifications.
Contact: tory.daugherty@trupphr.com | 503.828.0255 x122