HR in 2025 What You Need to Know About Immigration, Title VII, Affirmative Action and DEI!

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SHRM & HRCI Approved Webinar | CEU Credits = 1.0 Credit Hours

Overview:

On January 21, 2025, President Trump issued an Executive Order (EO) titled "Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity," which significantly impacts federal contractors by revoking Executive Order 11246 (Affirmative Action) and eliminating race and sex-based affirmative action plans.

This evolving legal landscape requires proactive planning to ensure compliance while maintaining a strong workplace culture.

What will You Learn:

  • Immigration, Worker Identification, I-9s & Responsibility of Employers
    • Proper use of I9's – as well as E-Verify – is another hot news topic
    • Latest updates on immigration policies & What’s new with Form I-9 requirements
    • Understanding E-Verify and compliance best practices
  • Title VII Protections & Employment Discrimination Laws
    • Is Title VII of the Civil Rights Act still intact? What employers need to know
    • Protected classes, reasonable accommodations & legal risks
    • We will review what Title VII and a few other laws protect.
  • Revocation of Executive Order 11246:
    • The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has been ordered to halt the enforcement of race and sex-based affirmative action programs.
    • Federal contractors must comply with new regulations by April 21, 2025.
  • Affirmative Action & Federal Contractors
    • Affirmative Action is over due to a recent judicial halt on the Executive Order 11246
    • What this means for federal contractors & other businesses
  • DEIB: It's Good for Business
    • Tune in to find out what this means for DEIA/ DEIB initiatives as well as the impact on the Private Sector.
    • Why Diversity, Equity, Inclusivity & Belonging (DEIB) drives success
    • Strategies to embed DEIA/ DEIB into workplace culture (rebrand if necessary)
    • Plus, a Federal Court Federal Court Halts Enforcement of DEI Executive Orders (which would have banned DEI...)

Why you should Attend:

With ongoing legal shifts and regulatory updates, HR professionals and business leaders need to stay ahead of the curve. This fast-paced, 60-minute session will give you actionable insights on critical topics affecting your workplace right now—so you stay compliant and competitive.

Who should Attend:

  • All Employer
  • Business Owners
  • Company Leadership
  • Compliance professionals
  • Payroll Administrators
  • HR Professionals
  • Managers/Supervisors
  • Small Business Owners
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Wendy Sellers
The HR Lady

Wendy Sellers “The HR Lady®,” is an HR consultant, conference speaker, educator, author, and podcast host specializing in attracting and retaining talent by educating and developing managers, business owners and employees too. Her approach will help revolutionize hiring and retention, hold your team accountable, deliver effective feedback, and elevate employee performance and behavior. 

With over 25 years of experience, Wendy has worked in many areas of HR, such as operations, downsizing, change management, corporate culture, coaching, training, education, and leadership development. She has served businesses of all sizes, from local startups to global enterprises. Wendy has worked in and across diverse industries, including healthcare, dental, professional services, technology, manufacturing, construction, engineering, non-profit, higher education (college & universities), federal contractors, public safety, and government agencies – to name a few.