Watch our H.R.1 compliance webinar with employment attorney Timothy Kenneally. Learn paid family leave tax credits, W-2 requirements, and year-end deadlines. Read our blog on this topic here. Expert guidance on implementing H.R.1 before critical year-end deadlines
What You’ll Learn
Major legislative changes are creating immediate compliance challenges for HR leaders. With key provisions of H.R.1 taking effect for the 2025-2028 tax years, organizations must quickly implement new tracking systems, update withholding procedures, and address industry-specific impacts on their workforce.
In this webinar, our expert panel explores:
- Impact on talent management strategies beyond just legal risks
- How organizations can proactively address workforce changes
- Year-end compliance deadlines and W-2 requirements
- Strategic advantages for retention and employer branding
Why Watch This Now
Poll results from this webinar revealed a concerning reality: Many HR leaders haven’t completed their compliance preparations or don’t know where to start.
With provisions taking effect December 31st and W-2s due early in 2026, organizations that haven’t begun implementation are already behind. Employment attorney Timothy G. Kenneally expressed his concern: “We haven’t gotten as many questions on this topic as I had expected. I’m concerned that perhaps people aren’t aware of the immediate compliance obligations that they face.”
The time for waiting is over. Organizations must act now.
What’s Covered in This Webinar
Critical H.R.1 Provisions for HR Leaders
- Tax credit for qualifying paid family medical leave payments (beginning December 31st)
- Tax credit for premium pay of overtime
- Tax deduction for qualifying tips
- Increase of IRS enforcement budget to $30 billion and I-9 compliance impacts
- Dependent care flexible spending account contribution limit increase to $7,500
Immediate Action Items Before Year-End
Our panel identifies the top three priorities for organizations:
- Understand W-2 Implications: Learn why issuing erroneous W-2s can result in IRS penalties up to $2 million
- Contact Your Payroll Provider: Discover what questions to ask to ensure they’re ready for the changes
- Convene Your Leadership Team: Build cross-functional teams including HR, legal, IT security, accounting, and payroll
Turning Compliance Into Talent Management Strategy
Learn how to transform these compliance requirements into competitive advantages:
- Strengthen retention with enhanced benefits packages and upskilling
- Build your employer brand through proactive implementation
- Create recruiting differentiators in a tight talent market
- Position HR as strategic partners, not order-takers
Meet Your Expert Panel
Timothy G. Kenneally, Esq. | Employment Attorney, Foley and Foley
With over 32 years of experience practicing management-side labor and employment law, Tim defends employers against claims for wrongful termination, wage and hour issues, and government audits. He brings deep expertise in navigating complex compliance obligations and penalty avoidance.
Mark Saddic | Senior Partner, Keystone Partners
Mark focuses on helping organizations and leaders drive change and be more effective. He specializes in transforming compliance challenges into strategic opportunities and positioning HR as business partners.
Mary Halpin | Senior Career Management Consultant, Keystone Partners
Mary manages a team of career transition consultants working with impacted employees across client populations. As former Chief Human Resources Officer for a regional bank and HR leader at Fidelity Investments, she brings firsthand experience leading teams through major legislative changes, including navigating compliance challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Moderated by: Luke Higgins | VP of Business Development, Keystone Partners
A certified executive coach with 20 years in the human capital space, Luke guides the discussion to ensure practical, actionable insights for HR professionals.
Key Insights from the Panel
“If you issue an erroneous W-2, there are significant penalties that the IRS will issue and can be as much as $2 million at times if you get hit with enough and you have enough employees and you make enough mistakes.”— Tim Kenneally, Foley and Foley
“This is a way for HR to show up as strategic partners in the organization while keeping people at the center of the conversation.”— Mark Saddic, Keystone Partners
“Getting the right talent matched up with the right roles is the biggest challenge. This is a great way to create that strategic differentiator to be able to integrate some of these points into your recruiting strategies and get out in front of it.”— Mary Halpin, Keystone Partners
Take Action Today
If you’re one of the many HR leaders who indicated you haven’t started or don’t know where to begin: the time to act is today, not tomorrow.
About Keystone Partners
For 40 years, Keystone Partners has been a career transition and leadership development firm specializing in executive coaching, team development, and career transition/outplacement services. Our expertise helps organizations navigate complex workforce challenges while protecting their talent investment and organizational performance. Contact us today to learn how we can support your organization’s business goals.