As workplace expectations and legal standards continue to shift, HR professionals must balance operational goals with an increasingly complex compliance landscape. This session offers a dual perspective from both HR and employment law, providing practical insight into how evolving regulations and real-world workplace challenges intersect. Attendees will explore emerging AI legislation and its impact on HR practices, key considerations in managing return-to-work and hybrid environments, and common accommodation pitfalls under ADA and FEHA. The session also addresses ongoing developments in PAGA claims and wage and hour exposure, equipping participants with strategies to proactively manage risk, strengthen decision-making, and align HR practices with current legal expectations.