ACC Az Chapter: 1-Hour Lunch CLE 3.19.26 NEW CHALLENGES FOR HR IN 2026 (Sponsored by Stinson LLP)

Title: New Challenges for HR in 2026

Topics: 

• The New Era of Enforcement is Here - With a federal budget exceeding $170 billion dedicated to immigration enforcement and 10,000 new auditors being hired, workplace inspections have skyrocketed.
• Project Firewall: The Multi-Agency Crackdown – Discover how DOL's aggressive new initiative is      coordinating with DOJ, EEOC, USCIS, and DHS to target H-1B wage violations, with consequences ranging from civil penalties to criminal prosecution 
• H-1B Lottery Revolution – Learn about the game-changing wage-based weighted selection system that could dramatically impact your hiring strategy 
• The $100,000 Question – Demystifying the H-1B Fee and understand which petitions are affected, which are exempt, and how to plan accordingly 
• EAD Renewals: Avoid the Gap – Automatic extensions have ended for many categories, and processing times      now outpace filing windows—learn strategies to prevent work authorization interruptions 
• When ICE Comes Knocking – Gain practical, actionable guidance on building your rapid response team, understanding employee rights, and protecting your workforce during enforcement actions

Speaker: Elizabeth Chatham