Meeting/Event Information

Maryland Employment Law Update - 2026 Edition: What’s New & What’s on the Horizon 

Date:  Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Time:  Registration: 8:00 a.m. / Announcements: 8:15 a.m. / Presentation: 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Place: Dove Pointe or Virtual 

Join this interactive session as we provide a high-level overview of some of these key pieces of legislation and share talking points you may consider for advocating in support of, in opposition to, or for recommending amendments on what came out of the  449^th Session of the Maryland General Assembly that will wrap up April 13, 2026.

During this interactive webinar, you’ll learn how to:
✓ Identify pending legislation that may impact your organization
✓ Understand potential operational impacts for HR
✓ Develop talking points to support, oppose, or recommend amendments to proposed bills 

About our Speaker

Speaker: Christine V. Walters, J.D., MAS, SHRM-SCP, SPHR

 Ms. Walters has more than 30 years’ combined experience in management, HR administration, employment law practice, and teaching.  She has presented at conferences across the country, been engaged as an expert witness, and testified before U.S. Congressional and state legislative committees on employment issues.  Her book, “From Hello to Goodbye: Proactive Tips for Maintaining Positive Employee Relations” is in its 2^nd edition and was one of the SHRMStore’s “Great 8” best-sellers for eight consecutive years.  Today, Ms. Walters works as an independent consultant doing business as FiveL Company, “Helping Leaders Limit their Liability by Learning the Law.”^SM

^{This meeting will be available in person as well as virtually.} 

1.5 SHRM PCD and HRCI credits approved.