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This quick-hitting, informative webinar is designed to help employers identify compliance gaps and strengthen HR practices through a practical HR audit. They’ll cover the key areas every organization can review now to reduce risk and improve compliance. It is ideal for professionals with executive, administrative, or HR responsibilities who are looking to build confidence in these key areas. Allyson and Tasha will share actionable guidance to help you evaluate your current practices, identify potential compliance gaps, and strengthen your organization’s overall HR processes.

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When an employee needs time away from work, determining which leave laws apply and how they intersect can be complex. With expanding state paid leave programs, remote and multi-state workforces, and overlapping federal protections, HR professionals are increasingly faced with real-time decisions that don’t always fit neatly into a single policy or framework.

This session takes a practical, scenario-based approach to leave management, focusing on real situations HR teams commonly encounter. Through each case, we’ll break down how different leave laws work together in practice and how to navigate them confidently and consistently.

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Medical costs are rising faster than many employers expected. With renewals significantly outpacing inflation, HR and other executive leaders are under increased pressure to deliver meaningful benefits while controlling spend. The good news? Some of the most impactful benefits available today are hidden in plain sight and cost little to nothing to implement.

In this webinar, we’ll uncover overlooked, low-cost and no-cost benefits that can elevate your total rewards strategy, improve employee satisfaction, and strengthen retention, all while protecting your bottom line. From voluntary and value-added programs to underutilized carrier perks and creative no-cost solutions, you’ll learn practical strategies to deliver more value without expanding your budget.

Whether you’re looking to enhance your current benefits package or stretch every dollar further, this session will provide actionable ideas you can implement right away.

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AI is rapidly transforming human resources, from recruiting and resume screening to performance management, employee monitoring, and benefits support. As adoption grows, so does regulatory scrutiny. This webinar will provide an overview of the rapidly evolving legal landscape governing AI in the workplace, including key emerging federal and state laws and regulations.

Allyson Hay of Innovo Benefits Group and guest speaker, Michael Clarkson, a Shareholder at Ogletree Deakins, break down recent AI regulations and explain what they mean for human resources professionals. They also discuss proactive steps human resources professionals can take now to help ensure their organization remains compliant as AI use expands.

Whether your organization is just beginning to explore AI or is already integrating it into core HR functions, leave with practical guidance for applying AI in the workplace and building an AI roadmap that aligns with legal requirements.

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Why 2026 Renewals Present New Challenges for Employers

This renewal season is bringing fresh challenges for employers and HR teams. Contract disputes, rising drug costs, and shifting federal rules are reshaping how organizations manage their benefits and budgets. To help you stay ahead, Innovo’s Eric Gulko shares a clear, focused discussion on three issues no benefits leader can afford to overlook heading into 2026.

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Understanding Insurance Carrier Contract Disputes and Employee Impact

Carrier and health system conflicts are becoming more common, leaving employers caught in the middle. You’ll hear why these disputes are happening, how they disrupt employee access to care, and what you can do to protect your team during negotiations or provider terminations.

Managing GLP-1 Drug Costs and Coverage Decisions

GLP-1 medications like Wegovy, Ozempic, and Zepbound are reshaping coverage decisions and driving costs higher. We’ll look at how carriers are responding, which strategies can help manage spending, and what questions employers should ask before deciding whether to include these drugs in benefit plans.

How ACA Subsidy Loss Affects Benefits and Premiums

Income changes and policy updates are removing ACA subsidies for many individuals and small groups. That shift is driving premium changes and coverage disruptions. We’ll explain how these trends affect employer plans and what proactive steps teams can take to help affected members.

Expert Insights from Eric Gulko on Staying Prepared for 2026

Walk away with plain-language insights and concrete guidance to support smart, compliant decisions in a volatile benefits environment. This session is for HR, Finance, and Benefits professionals who want to protect their organizations from risk while ensuring employees continue receiving reliable, high-quality care.

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