As we enter 2025, both federal and state governments are implementing significant updates to employment laws that impact businesses of all sizes. These changes include new overtime regulations, minimum wage increases, expanded anti-discrimination protections, and evolving compliance requirements for worker classifications and pay transparency. Failure to comply can result in costly penalties, litigation, and reputational harm.
This webinar equips HR professionals and employers with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate these new requirements confidently and proactively
Description of the Topic:
Employment laws are evolving rapidly, and the changes for 2025 are some of the most impactful in recent years. From the increase in federal overtime thresholds to state-specific updates on minimum wages, pay transparency, and employee protections, these laws touch every corner of the workplace. Businesses need a clear roadmap to ensure compliance and maintain effective employment practices.
This session will break down the key updates, including:
- Federal updates to overtime pay thresholds for exempt and highly compensated employees.
- State minimum wage hikes and expanded pay transparency laws.
- Intersectional anti-discrimination protections and worker rights enhancements.
- Practical strategies for updating policies, handbooks, contracts, and procedures to meet compliance standards.
Participants will leave with a clear understanding of the changes and actionable steps to prepare their organizations for the new legal landscape in 2025.
WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND?
Compliance with employment laws is not optional, and the cost of getting it wrong has never been higher. This webinar provides practical insights into the latest legal updates for 2025, helping you avoid pitfalls, protect your organization, and create a fair and legally compliant workplace. If you are an HR leader, business owner, or compliance professional, this session will help you stay ahead of the curve.
AREA COVERED
1. Introduction
- Overview of 2025’s most critical employment law changes.
- The importance of staying compliant to avoid risk and liability.
2. Federal Employment Law Updates
- Increased salary thresholds for overtime exemptions.
- Revised guidelines for highly compensated employees.
- Introduction of triennial updates to salary thresholds.
3. State-Specific Changes
- Minimum wage increases across the nation.
- State-specific pay transparency and job posting requirements.
- New worker protections in industries like healthcare and freelance work.
4. Enhanced Anti-Discrimination and Worker Rights
- Intersectional anti-discrimination laws combining multiple protected characteristics.
- Restrictions on captive audience meetings for political and religious discussions.
5. Steps to Compliance
- How to update employee handbooks, contracts, and policies.
- Training staff and leadership on new requirements.
- Leveraging tools and resources for seamless compliance.
6. Conclusion
- Recap of key takeaways.
- Final guidance on how to prepare for the new year.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Gain a thorough understanding of major federal and state employment law changes for 2025.
- Learn practical steps to implement compliant policies and procedures.
- Discover strategies to proactively mitigate risks and foster legal alignment within your organization.
WHO WILL BENEFIT?
- HR professionals
- Compliance officers
- Business owners and executives
- Managers and team leaders
Compliance with employment laws is not optional, and the cost of getting it wrong has never been higher. This webinar provides practical insights into the latest legal updates for 2025, helping you avoid pitfalls, protect your organization, and create a fair and legally compliant workplace. If you are an HR leader, business owner, or compliance professional, this session will help you stay ahead of the curve.
1. Introduction
- Overview of 2025’s most critical employment law changes.
- The importance of staying compliant to avoid risk and liability.
2. Federal Employment Law Updates
- Increased salary thresholds for overtime exemptions.
- Revised guidelines for highly compensated employees.
- Introduction of triennial updates to salary thresholds.
3. State-Specific Changes
- Minimum wage increases across the nation.
- State-specific pay transparency and job posting requirements.
- New worker protections in industries like healthcare and freelance work.
4. Enhanced Anti-Discrimination and Worker Rights
- Intersectional anti-discrimination laws combining multiple protected characteristics.
- Restrictions on captive audience meetings for political and religious discussions.
5. Steps to Compliance
- How to update employee handbooks, contracts, and policies.
- Training staff and leadership on new requirements.
- Leveraging tools and resources for seamless compliance.
6. Conclusion
- Recap of key takeaways.
- Final guidance on how to prepare for the new year.
- Gain a thorough understanding of major federal and state employment law changes for 2025.
- Learn practical steps to implement compliant policies and procedures.
- Discover strategies to proactively mitigate risks and foster legal alignment within your organization.
- HR professionals
- Compliance officers
- Business owners and executives
- Managers and team leaders
Speaker Profile

Don has been a California employment practices attorney since 1983. He litigated employment and business cases for 17 years and quit once he figured out that nobody wins a lawsuit. Since leaving litigation, he has written numerous books and presented more than 500 times to executives nationwide. He loves talking about emotional intelligence and creating engaging workplaces!Don was the founder and President of HR That Works, used by 3,500 companies and acquired by ThinkHR in January 2014. He worked there for two years as a V.P.Now in his “wisdom-sharing years,” Don loves advising and coaching executives. …
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