OBBBA and Beyond: What HR and Payroll Leaders Must Be Ready for in 2026

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By - Melveen Stevenson

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The HR and payroll landscape is entering a pivotal year. As new federal guidance and state-level mandates accelerate, organizations must rethink how they manage payroll operations, workforce policies, and emerging technologies to stay compliant in 2026 and beyond.

This forward-focused webinar breaks down the most impactful HR and payroll changes on the horizon, with special attention to OBBBA requirements, evolving payroll tax administration, and the growing complexity of multi-state compliance. Attendees will gain clarity on how expanding paid leave programs, heightened pay transparency expectations, and new employee classification standards are reshaping employer responsibilities.

The session also addresses one of the fastest-moving areas of compliance: the use of AI in hiring and workforce decision-making. You’ll learn how regulators are responding, what safeguards employers must implement, and how to align innovation with compliance.

Designed for HR, payroll, and business leaders, this webinar moves beyond updates to focus on execution. You’ll leave with a practical understanding of what must change, where risk is increasing, and how to update policies, systems, and workflows to support a compliant, future-ready workforce—whether you operate in one state or across many.

Key Takeaways:

Understand how OBBBA impacts payroll operations and workforce administration in 2026
Identify federal payroll and tax administration changes that affect employers nationwide
Assess pay transparency and pay equity obligations across multiple jurisdictions
Learn how new AI-related hiring regulations affect recruiting and talent management
Navigate expanding paid leave requirements and multi-state coordination challenges
Align HR policies and internal processes with emerging workforce compliance trends

By attending, you’ll gain a clear roadmap for adapting to regulatory change, reducing compliance risk, and positioning your organization for success in an increasingly regulated HR environment.

Who Should Attend:

This webinar is ideal for professionals responsible for HR, payroll, and workforce strategy, including:

HR Directors and Managers
Payroll Managers and Administrators
Business Owners and Executives
Talent Acquisition and Recruiting Leaders
Anyone overseeing workforce operations in single- or multi-state environments

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Speaker Detail

Melveen Stevenson is a sought-after human resources consultant and business advisor. As a certified HR professional with a background in accounting and finance, she helps companies to navigate the human resources “jungle” of compliance, human capital, and leadership challenges. In doing so, she empowers companies to strengthen their infrastructure from the inside out, specifically through leadership development, operations, training, employee engagement, and executive coaching. Melveen speaks on key topics to empower companies with the latest research and best practices for increasing engagement, enhancing leadership presence, and optimizing diverse workforce groups. Over the last 20 years, Melveen has held leadership positions in human resources operations, supply chain, and talent management at international companies in food manufacturing, medical devices, and consumer products. She was also a faculty member at California State University-Dominguez Hills. She has spent most of her career in California, and has expertise in the state’s complicated employment regulations. Melveen is certified through the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM-SCP) and the Human Resources Certification Institute (SPHR).