The PWFA Memory Matching Game training program is designed to equip participants with a thorough understanding of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) and its practical applications. Participants will learn the core requirements and scope of the PWFA, gaining insight into how the law protects employees during pregnancy and related conditions. Through engaging gameplay, they will identify examples of reasonable accommodations that employers can provide to support pregnant workers and ensure compliance with the law. Additionally, participants will explore prohibited employer practices under the PWFA, such as retaliation or denial of accommodations, and learn strategies to avoid these violations. By engaging with real-world scenarios, participants will apply their knowledge to analyze workplace challenges and determine appropriate actions, improving their ability to handle similar situations in their professional roles. Ultimately, the program aims to enhance understanding, build practical skills, and promote confidence in implementing PWFA-compliant workplace practices.

By the end of this interactive session, participants will gain a clear understanding of how gamification transforms HR training, enhances compliance retention, and drives employee engagement. They will explore the core psychological principles behind gamified learning, including motivation, retention, and behavioral change, and recognize why traditional HR training methods often fail to create lasting impact. Participants will experience gamification firsthand by engaging in a live segment of the Employment Law Escape Room, allowing them to actively apply problem-solving, risk assessment, and decision-making skills in real-world HR compliance scenarios. They will collaborate with peers to navigate legal and ethical dilemmas, reinforcing critical compliance concepts in an engaging and memorable way. Beyond compliance, attendees will explore gamification strategies that enhance leadership and team development. They will learn how game-based learning fosters collaboration, critical thinking, and improved decision-making skills, while also discovering additional SHRM-certified games that can be used for workplace culture, conflict resolution, and professional growth. The session will also include real-world case studies of organizations that have successfully implemented gamified HR training. Participants will analyze how companies have used gamification to reduce training time, increase engagement, and improve compliance effectiveness. Additionally, they will learn best practices for gaining leadership buy-in and integrating game-based learning into their HR programs. By the end of the session, attendees will have the knowledge and tools to apply gamification principles to their own HR training programs. They will develop an action plan for selecting, designing, and measuring the effectiveness of gamified learning experiences while understanding how to demonstrate return on investment to leadership. Finally, participants will successfully complete the session and earn 2 SHRM recertification credits, gaining access to additional gamified training resources for continued learning and professional development. This session will equip HR professionals with a hands-on understanding of how gamification can transform training, improve compliance, and engage employees while earning SHRM credits in the process.

The Employment Law Escape Room is an interactive, scenario-based learning experience designed to help HR professionals strengthen their compliance expertise while earning SHRM recertification credit. Through this immersive training, participants will gain a deeper understanding of key employment laws, including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) regulations. By analyzing real-world HR case studies, attendees will learn how to identify legal risks, apply compliance best practices, and resolve workplace challenges related to discrimination, wage disputes, leave management, and employee accommodations. This fast-paced, gamified experience enhances critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills by challenging participants to navigate high-stakes HR scenarios under time constraints. Teams will work collaboratively to uncover clues, solve puzzles, and apply employment law principles to ensure compliance while minimizing organizational risk. The training also focuses on risk management strategies, helping HR professionals recognize potential legal pitfalls in hiring, employee relations, performance management, and terminations. By engaging in this hands-on escape room challenge, HR professionals will increase their retention of complex employment laws, improve their ability to provide legally sound HR guidance, and develop leadership skills in a dynamic and interactive environment. This training is ideal for HR generalists, managers, and compliance specialists looking for a practical, engaging alternative to traditional legal education that makes employment law both memorable and actionable.

This course is designed to provide HR professionals, managers, and business leaders with a clear and practical understanding of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) through an engaging, gamified training approach. By watching the PWFA Memory Matching Game in action, participants will gain insight into how gamification enhances compliance training while learning key legal requirements and best practices for supporting pregnant employees in the workplace. Participants will develop a strong foundation in PWFA compliance, including recognizing employer obligations, understanding reasonable accommodations, and identifying how the PWFA interacts with existing employment laws such as the ADA and FMLA. Through this video, viewers will see real-world scenarios where employees request accommodations and how HR professionals and managers can respond in compliance with the law. By observing the interactive learning process, participants will learn how discussion, problem-solving, and engagement enhance knowledge retention. This course also focuses on the psychology behind gamification and learning retention. Research has shown that emotionally engaging training experiences lead to stronger cognitive connections, making compliance training more memorable and impactful. Participants will understand how interactive learning can be applied to compliance education, helping them rethink traditional training methods and improve engagement within their organizations. Additionally, participants will develop an appreciation for the importance of inclusive workplace policies and learn how to proactively create environments that support pregnant employees. By understanding best practices for handling accommodation requests, HR professionals and business leaders will be better prepared to implement fair, compliant, and supportive policies that align with the PWFA’s requirements. Upon completion of the course, participants will not only gain a deeper understanding of the PWFA but will also earn SHRM Professional Development Credits (PDCs) and receive a free downloadable copy of the PWFA Memory Matching Game. This resource can be used to facilitate more engaging and effective compliance training within their own organizations, reinforcing key learning objectives and ensuring that PWFA policies are both understood and applied correctly.