2026 Handbook Overhaul: Navigating Critical Updates! Does the OBBB Act Impact the Employee Handbook?

Overview

An employee handbook is one of an organization's most important compliance and communication tools. With new legislation, evolving workplace regulations, and changing employment practices, employers should regularly review and update their handbooks to ensure policies remain current, legally compliant, and aligned with organizational goals.

This practical webinar explores the key considerations for updating employee handbooks in 2026, including whether provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) require revisions to workplace policies or employer practices. Participants will learn how to identify handbook provisions that may need updating, evaluate policy gaps, and implement changes that support compliance while clearly communicating expectations to employees.

Through practical guidance and real-world examples, attendees will leave with a roadmap for conducting a comprehensive handbook review and preparing their organizations for the year ahead.

Why You Should Attend

Employment laws and workplace expectations continue to evolve, making annual handbook reviews an essential part of risk management. A well-maintained handbook helps establish clear expectations, promotes consistency, and supports compliance with applicable employment laws. If recent legislative changes affect your organization, your handbook may need updates to reflect new policies or practices.

This webinar will help you understand how to evaluate your handbook, determine whether legislative changes such as the OBBB affect your organization, and prioritize updates that strengthen compliance and reduce legal risk.

By attending, you will learn how to:

• Identify handbook policies that should be reviewed for 2026

• Evaluate whether the OBBB affects your organization's workplace policies and procedures

• Recognize common handbook compliance gaps and outdated language

• Update policies to reflect current workplace practices and legal developments

• Improve consistency in policy administration and employee communication

• Develop a practical handbook review and implementation plan

Who Will Benefit

This webinar is ideal for:

• HR Directors and HR Managers

• Human Resources Professionals

• Employee Relations Professionals

• Business Owners

• Operations Managers

• Payroll and Benefits Professionals

• Compliance Officers

• Employment Law Professionals

• Executive Leaders

• Office Managers

• Anyone responsible for maintaining or updating employee handbooks

Areas Covered in the Session

• Why Every Organization Should Review Its Employee Handbook in 2026

• Understanding the Employer Impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB)

• Determining Whether OBBB-Related Changes Affect Your Handbook

• Reviewing Core Employment Policies for Accuracy and Compliance

• Updating Leave, Benefits, Payroll, and Workplace Policies Where Applicable

• Addressing AI, Remote Work, Electronic Communications, and Technology Policies

• Eliminating Outdated, Inconsistent, or High-Risk Handbook Language

• Best Practices for Rolling Out Handbook Updates to Employees

• Documenting Policy Acknowledgments and Manager Training

• Building an Annual Handbook Review Process to Stay Current