Lunch & Learn- 2026 HR Updates presented by bluspark Human Resource Management Solutions

Human Resources is a big part of any business. Figuring out how to recruit, hire, pay, train
and even letting someone go from your organization can be overwhelming. In this training,
Kate Eckel with bluspark HR Solutions will lead us through updated key best practices to
make sure our Human Resources are legally compliant and in alignment with our
organizational goals. Kate promises to make this presentation interesting as well as fun.
Agenda:
Introduction
1) Setting up Human Resources for your business
a) Employment Posters
b) Employee Handbook
c) New Regulations for 2026
2) Wage and Hour – new rates
a) Tipped employees – cash tips taxed
i) Restaurants
b) Exempt vs non-exempt
3) Benefits
a) HFWA
b) NICU
c) Famli leave
4) Harassment and Discrimination
a) Regulations rolled back
b) Title VII still applies
5) Summary