The Institute for Workplace Equality

10/06/2026

As Artificial Intelligence rapidly changes how employers hire, screen, and manage talent, the legal risks are evolving just as quickly.

Join Institute Faculty Michelle Duncan and Annette Tyman for our upcoming AI webinar. They’ll cover the evolving regulatory landscape, key litigation lessons, and practical strategies for managing AI risk in hiring and HR operations.

Get the guidance you need to navigate AI risk with confidence. Register today:

Register now for the Artificial Intelligence webinar (Expanded Focus Series)

09/30/2026

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09/25/2026

Worksite enforcement activity is up, and I-9/E-Verify scrutiny isn't slowing down. Employers—especially multi-site employers—need a strategy, not just a policy. On November 4, our Workplace Immigration webinar covers enforcement trends, I-9/E-Verify compliance, and visa sponsorship strategy.

Register here: https://www.theinstitute4workplaceequality.org/expanded-focus-series/workplace-immigration

Robust immigration enforcement remains a top priority for this administration, even as employers continue to face challenges in effective talent acquisition. This timely webinar will cover worksite enforcement activity, I-9 and E-Verify compliance, and strategic workforce management through visa spo...

09/23/2026

AI tools are now influencing nearly every stage of the employment lifecycle, from sourcing and screening to performance reviews and terminations. But as employers increasingly rely on these technologies, the regulatory landscape continues to evolve.

On October 21, the all-new Expanded Focus Series kicks off with its first installment: Artificial Intelligence. This webinar will examine the current federal and state regulatory landscape and explore what recent litigation is teaching employers about algorithmic bias and related legal risks.

Register now:

Register now for the Artificial Intelligence webinar (Expanded Focus Series)

08/31/2026

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08/26/2026

𝗪𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲. With six new DOL opinion letters, restored overtime salary thresholds, and new payroll rules for tips and overtime under the One Big Beautiful Bill, employers have a lot to keep up with.

Join The Institute for Workplace Equality on September 10 for:

𝗪𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲: 𝗢𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝘆𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗹 𝗢𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀

We’ll cover:
✓ Six 2026 DOL opinion letters and their impact on employers
✓ Restored 2019 overtime exemption salary thresholds
✓ New payroll obligations for tips and overtime
✓ Practical steps to audit pay practices and reduce risk

𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀: Allie Balus (Institute Faculty) & Scott S. Moore (Guest Speaker)

For HR, in-house counsel, compliance, payroll, and compensation professionals.

📅 September 10, 2026 | 3:00 PM ET
🔗 Register: https://www.theinstitute4workplaceequality.org/wage-and-hour-update

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This webinar covers the latest wage and hour developments and their practical impact on payroll compliance. We'll begin with a primer on what DOL opinion letters are, how the agency uses them, and how employers can rely on them as a compliance defense. From there, we'll break down six 2026 opinion l...

07/31/2026

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07/06/2026

NEW: In this Take 5, learn the key equal employment opportunity requirements for state contractors, including reporting, recordkeeping, and best practices for audit readiness.

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07/04/2026

Happy Independence Day!

06/04/2026

We are pleased to welcome Allison D. Balus, Partner at Baird Holm LLP, to the Faculty of The Institute for Workplace Equality.

Allison brings extensive experience advising employers on labor and employment matters, including workplace investigations, employee relations, litigation, and compliance. Her practical insight and leadership will be a valuable addition to our faculty and to the programming we provide for our members.

We’re excited to have her join our community and look forward to her contributions.

Learn more about Allison:
https://www.theinstitute4workplaceequality.org/our_bios/faculty

Please join us in welcoming Allison to The Institute.