Top 2026 compliance issues for HR professionals

Compliance is evolving, and 2026 is bringing new pressure across multiple areas of HR.

Heightened enforcement, overlapping federal and state laws, and growing expectations around transparency and ethics are forcing HR leaders like you to be more vigilant than ever.

Our latest guide can help, highlighting the top compliance issues you may face in 2026, including:

  • Immigration enforcement and work authorization
  • Artificial intelligence (AI) and employee data use
  • Federal and state leave law compliance
  • Discrimination, DEI, and enforcement priorities
  • And more…

Download the practical guide today to help your HR team understand risk, anticipate change, and prepare your organizations for what’s next.

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