IAS & HR Compliance Consulting 2026 winter & spring webcast series
The new year is upon us and there is no shortage of leave compliance issues shaping up to make 2026 a challenge for employers. To address these compliance issues, Lockton is introducing its Winter and Spring 2026 Leave Webcast Series, presented by our Integrated Absence Solutions practice and HR Compliance Consulting team.
This series of free, one-hour webcasts will explore the new Maine Paid Leave program launching May 1, 2026; provide updates on employer obligations related to pregnancy in the workplace; and address ongoing compliance challenges under the FMLA and ADA.
Across these sessions, we will offer practical, actionable guidance to help employers stay current on legal developments and effectively manage evolving leave and accommodation requirements.
Read on to learn more and register for one or more of the webcasts.
Maine Paid Leave: What employers need to know before benefits go live
2-3 p.m. CT on Feb. 25, 2026
Speakers: Sierra Poulson, J.D.; Brad Bakerink
Contributions for Maine Paid Leave began in January 2025—but benefit availability begins May 1, 2026. Employers with even one Maine-based employee should prepare now.
Join us for a practical discussion of the program’s key requirements, upcoming compliance deadlines, and strategies for aligning Maine Paid Leave with your existing leave framework.
Topics include:
Overview of the Maine Paid Leave program, including final rules and updated state FAQs
Employer contribution and reporting obligations, with a focus on critical deadlines
Coordinating Maine Paid Leave with employer-provided leave and other applicable leave laws
Submitting private plan applications and administrative issues
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Pregnancy in the Workplace: Compliance considerations in 2026
2-3 p.m. CT on Mar. 24, 2026
Speakers: Paula Day, J.D.; Sierra Poulson, J.D.
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) may be the newest federal protection for pregnant employees, but it is far from the only law employers must consider. Pregnancy-related compliance often implicates overlapping federal, state, and local requirements—before, during, and after pregnancy.
Join us as we unpack how these obligations interact and what employers should expect in 2026.
Topics include:
Legal challenges to the PWFA and anticipated developments in 2026
EEOC enforcement trends and practical compliance tips
Paid prenatal leave obligations under state and local laws
Application of state disability insurance and paid family leave programs, including Colorado’s FAMLI NICU leave
Integrating employer-provided leave with mandated leave requirements
Lactation accommodation obligations at the federal, state, and local levels
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Agency activity and recent court opinions affecting the FMLA and ADA
2-3 p.m. CT on Apr. 21, 2026
Speakers: Paula Day, J.D.; Sierra Poulson, J.D.; Tracey Duncan, MBA
Federal agencies and courts continue to shape how employers must administer leave and accommodation obligations under the FMLA and ADA.
Join us for a timely update on recent enforcement activity, court decisions, and practical compliance considerations.
Topics include:
Department of Labor enforcement activity related to the FMLA
Compliance considerations arising from EEOC ADA enforcement actions
Key takeaways from recent court opinions
Related state law compliance obligations
How a vendor may assist with leave administration
Common pitfalls—and how to avoid them
