2026 Inland Empire HR-Biz Conference

Join hundreds of HR professionals, business leaders, and industry experts and AALRR partners at the 2026 Inland Empire HR-Biz Conference, the Inland Empire's premier Human Resources, Business & Employment Law Conference. This full-day event is designed to equip employers and HR professionals with the tools, strategies, and legal insights needed to thrive in today's ever-changing workplace.

8:30-10:30AM (AALRR Morning Sessions)

8:30 – 9:30am
HOT TOPICS IN EMPLOYMENT LAW – Wiliam Betley, AALRR

Get the inside scoop on federal and state legislative changes that impact the workplace, understand what ICE actions mean for your workforce plus see how "know your rights” legislation is already shaping the workplace. This session will explore the latest trends in employment law to stay ahead of the curve with clear and actionable insights.

9:30-10:30AM

IMPLEMENTING LEAVES OF ABSENCE AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION EFFECTIVELY - Amber Solano AALRR

Leaves of absence and reasonable accommodation continue to create legal risk for employers. Attendees will learn how to properly designate leaves, navigate the interactive process, identify effective accommodations, and balance business needs with legal requirements. This session will explore practical examples, discuss common challenges, and share best practices.

 Lunch 11:45-12:45pm

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2:00-4:00pm (AALRR Afternoon Sessions)

2:00-3:00pm

MANAGING ACROSS GENERATIONS – Susan Steward, AALRR

With individuals enjoying longer careers, today’s workplaces invariably encompass multiple generations of workers. Each generation has its communication styles, motivators, intrinsic values, and views on work. As a result, managing across the generations can be both challenging and rewarding.  This presentation will focus on identifying the unique characteristics of each generation, maximizing each generation’s strengths, and providing strategies for managing across the generations while promoting a harmonious workforce.

3:00-4:00PM

MANAGING CHALLENGING EMPLOYEES AND BEHAVIOR – Julie Smith, AALRR

As a manager or HR professional, dealing with challenging employee issues can be uncomfortable. Ignoring, or not properly managing delicate situations can create issues for the organization moving forward. This session will discuss several challenging issues that cover important laws that relate to dealing with sensitive and personal employee situations and communication.

Date: February 17, 2026
Location: Delta Hotel, Ontario, California
Time: 7:30am-5:00pm (PST)

For additional event or venue information, please send an email to info@iechamber.org