The initial executive orders of 2025 have matured. In their place is a rigid new architecture of agency rules that have fundamentally helped redefine HR’s regulatory obligations. The "old" playbook might not just be outdated—it could become a liability.
Join our expert panel as we move beyond the headlines to dissect some of the latest legislative updates, and discuss a forecast for the potential enforcement landscape ahead.
We'll cover key updates concerning:
- Early 2026 administrative initiatives
- Form I-9, Immigration and E-Verify
- Affordable Care Act
- Work Opportunity Tax Credit
- Unemployment Cost Management
- And more
Stop managing the news, and start focusing on mastering the framework. Help secure the intelligence you need to stay better protected, and more strategically positioned for 2026 and beyond.
Meet the Presenters
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John Fay
John Fay is Director of Product Strategy at Equifax. Fay is an immigration attorney with over 25 years of experience in I-9 and E-Verify compliance. He serves as Equifax workforce solutions’ Director of Product Strategy, guiding the development of software and services to help employers navigate today's increasingly complex regulatory landscape.
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Todd Hurst
Todd Hurst is Assistant Vice President, ACA Business Development at Equifax. Hurst is the Head of the ACA sales team and has spent 20+ years in healthcare management focusing on Affordable Care Act regulations for the last 16 years. His goal is to help employers navigate the complex ACA regulations, mitigate risk and ensure compliance at the Federal and State level.
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Ali Appleton
Ali Appleton is Vice President of Government Relations at Equifax. Appleton leads EWS' Government Relations team, advocating on behalf of the company's interests in state legislatures and the U.S. Congress. She has almost 20 years of experience in government relations and legislative policy, having previously worked on Capitol Hill.
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Jason Pachucki
Jason Pachucki is Solutions Engineer at Equifax. Pachucki has over 28 years of experience in the unemployment industry. In his role, he specializes in helping Fortune 500 companies navigate the complexities of unemployment cost management and tax rate mitigation.
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Scott Shipman
Scott Shipman is Assistant Vice President of Tax Credits and Incentives at Equifax. Shipman is the WOTC Subject Matter Expert, with 40 years of tax-credit experience. He has testified twice before the United States Congress Ways & Means Committee regarding the WOTC program, and is in his 20th year at Equifax, supporting their internal colleagues and external clients with their tax-credit needs.
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Katie Baldwin
Katie Baldwin is Pre Sales Solution Consultant, Employer Services at Equifax.
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