Welcome back to part two of the Employment Law series, where the team looks at changes coming to the laws *you need to know about* in 2026. In this episode, follow along as the team provides some guidance on the following issues:

- The impact of the National Labor Relation Board reaching quorum.
- Independent Contractor classification may be in flux with the Department of Labor decisions.
- Expect changes to non-competes.
- States are doing the heavy lifting with employment law right now. Prepare your organization for tracking these changes.
- How to make sure your managers are prepared with the resources and training to avoid gaps and legal issues.
- How to avoid burnout in HR during uncertain times

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