Sessions

States are the laboratories for policies that may become the model for the federal government or other states. As states continue to pass their own sets of intricate laws that touch on themes of AI, pay transparency, worker trainings, paid leave and many other topics, compliance challenges for multi-state employers or remote employees residing in other states are compounded. Explore the dynamic landscape of workplace laws across pivotal states with diametrically opposing viewpoints and end goals. Illustrative examples including California, New York and Illinois versus Texas, Florida and Iowa. Gain insights into the nuances of these states as they continue to create regional regulations and learn strategic approaches to ensure robust compliance within your organization.

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand the role of states as policy innovators and their impact on federal and other state laws.
• Identify the specific workplace laws in California, New York, Illinois, Colorado, and Michigan.
• Develop strategic approaches to ensure compliance with diverse state regulations for multi-state employers and remote employees.