Digital Compliance Guides

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  • Workers Compensation Compliance Toolkit
    Workers' Compensation Compliance Toolkit

    A downloadable toolkit designed to help small employers comply with workers’ compensation requirements and avoid costly mistakes.

    $19.95
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  • Compliance audit checklist
    Compliance Audit Checklist & Guide (Digital)

    All employers must comply with the latest documentation, training, record retention, and communication requirements under various employment laws. Audit your employment practices.  With our digital solution, and any new updates will be automatically published to your guide for immediate reference.  

    $19.95
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  • hr records retention guide
    HR Record Retention Guide (Digital)

    This plain language guide is designed to help small business employers assess their level of compliance with federal record retention laws.  Any new updates will be automatically published to your guide for immediate reference.  

    $29.95
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  • Hiring and Onboarding Digital Compliance Bundle – WorkWise Compliance
    Hiring and Onboarding Digital Compliance Bundle

    A collection of digital resources to help employers ensure that their hiring and onboarding process complies with state and federal anti-discrimination laws, notification requirements, and documentation requirements.

    • Interviewing and Hiring Laws Training for Employers and Managers
    • Sample Interview Questions
    • Interview Evaluation Form
    • New Hire Documentation and Notice Requirements Digital Compliance Guide
    • New Hire Orientation Checklist
    $99.95
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  • Pregnancy Accommodation Laws Compliance Bundle
    Pregnancy Accommodation Laws Compliance Bundle (Digital)

    A collection of attorney-reviewed digital resources to help covered employers comply with the provisions of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), which requires businesses to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals who are limited at work due to pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions.

    $99.95
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  • Digital Compliance Advisor for Zero-Employee Businesses
    Digital Compliance Advisor

    An interactive, question-based module, hosted by a fully-voiced Digital Advisor named Lisa, that helps businesses with zero employees find and implement the forms, checklists, guides, posters, and links that they need most to protect them from the biggest legal risks associated with running a business.

    $199.95
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  • family and medical leave act
    FMLA Compliance Guide (Digital)
    A comprehensive digital collection of resources to help employers understand the Family and Medical Leave Act and what they need to do to comply with the law.
    $99.95
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  • Harassment Investigation Compliance Program
    Harassment Investigation Procedures Compliance Program (Digital)
    A comprehensive, attorney-reviewed compliance program to help employers conduct a proper, thorough, and legally compliant investigation of any allegation of workplace harassment.
    $99.95
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  • Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation in Workplace
    Gender Identity & Sexual Orientation in the Workplace (Digital)
    A comprehensive collection of information, best practices, and documentation forms to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws protecting LGBTQ workers.
    $99.95
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  • Website Privacy & Accessibility Compliance Program
    Website Privacy & Accessibility Laws Compliance Program (Digital)

    A collection of digital resources to help customers ensure their website meets current privacy and accessibility standards.  Any new updates will be automatically published to your resources for immediate reference.

    $99.95
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  • identity theft prevention program
    Workplace Identity Theft Prevention Program (Digital)

    A digital collection of resources to help you establish an effective, written identity theft prevention plan and safeguard the sensitive information of your business entity, your customers, and your employees.

    $99.95
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  • Workplace Compliance Checklists
    Workplace Compliance Checklists Bundle (Digital)
    A bundle of six multi-use self-audit and self-inspection checklists addressing the major HR & OSHA compliance risks affecting businesses.
    $99.95
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FAQs

What is digital compliance, and why is it important for businesses in 2026?

Digital compliance means following laws that protect personal data, ensure cybersecurity, and make digital platforms accessible to everyone. In 2026, digital compliance also includes meeting new expectations around AI accountability, expanded state privacy laws, and stronger cybersecurity regulations that require proof of active risk management. Laws such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) require businesses to handle data responsibly and design websites that people with disabilities can use. Staying compliant helps organizations avoid fines, lawsuits, and damage to their reputation.

Which regulations and laws must businesses follow for digital compliance in 2026?

The main digital compliance laws for 2026 include:

  • CCPA/CPRA (California Consumer Privacy Act and California Privacy Rights Act): Requires businesses to provide detailed privacy notices, data access and correction rights, opt-out mechanisms, and, beginning in 2026, expanded disclosures and risk assessments for automated decision-making and high-risk data processing.
  • GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation): Governs how organizations process and protect personal data of individuals in the European Union and increasingly intersects with AI-specific regulations and cross-border data transfer rules.
  • HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act): Protects medical information and includes updated requirements for substance use disorder records and revised privacy notices.
  • ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) and Section 508: Require digital accessibility for people with disabilities, with new enforceable web and mobile accessibility standards applying to state and local government digital services.
  • EAA (European Accessibility Act): Requires certain websites, apps, and digital products offered in the EU to meet accessibility standards.

Businesses may also need to comply with additional state privacy laws depending on where they operate.

What are the key digital accessibility compliance deadlines in 2026?

The most important accessibility deadlines now center on federal rules. In the United States, state and local governments serving populations of 50,000 or more must comply with the DOJ’s ADA Title II rule by April 24, 2026, requiring websites, mobile apps, and digital documents to meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA. Additionally, healthcare providers and other entities receiving federal financial assistance from HHS with 15 or more employees must comply with Section 504 accessibility requirements by May 11, 2026. Accessibility obligations under the ADA and Section 508 otherwise remain ongoing and require continuous compliance efforts.

What is the role of WCAG 2.1 AA in 2026 digital compliance regulations?

WCAG 2.1 AA is a set of rules that helps make websites easy to use for people with disabilities. It includes things like adding text for images, using good color contrast, and allowing keyboard navigation. In 2026, WCAG 2.1 Level AA is the required digital accessibility standard under the ADA Title II rule for state and local governments and under HHS Section 504 for federally funded healthcare organizations. Many laws, such as the ADA, Section 508, and the new European Accessibility Act (EAA), require websites to meet WCAG 2.1 or 2.2 AA standards. Following these rules helps companies avoid legal trouble and makes their websites fair for everyone.

How does the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) impact digital compliance in 2026?

The CCPA, updated by the CPRA, says that any business collecting information from people in California must explain what data they collect and how it is used. They must also let people see, delete, or stop the sale of their personal data. In 2026, businesses must also conduct risk assessments for high-risk data processing activities, follow stricter rules for automated decision-making technologies, and provide enhanced opt-out and correction rights. This applies to any website that can be visited by California residents, no matter where the company is based. Breaking these rules can lead to fines and lawsuits.

What are the common penalties for non-compliance with digital accessibility and data protection laws in 2026?

If a business does not follow these laws, it can face fines, lawsuits, and damage to its reputation. Under the CCPA, fines can be up to $2,500 for each violation or $7,500 for intentional violations. Businesses that break the ADA often have to pay settlements or fix their websites by court order. In Europe, GDPR fines can be very high, up to 20 million euros, or in the case of an undertaking, up to 4 % of their total global turnover of the preceding fiscal year, whichever is higher, and the European Accessibility Act also allows countries to fine companies that do not make their websites accessible.