Compliance training often feels like a box to check—but for L&D leaders, it's an opportunity to protect people, build credibility with employees, and strengthen partnerships with compliance and HR teams.
Regulations like sexual harassment prevention by state, ADA, Title VII, FMLA, and HIPAA change constantly, making compliance training feel like a full-time job. L&D professionals often need to wear many different hats—like helping the business navigate change and build critical capabilities. But staying ahead of the curve isn’t easy when you're pulled in different directions. Between urgent training requests, compliance deadlines, and shifting priorities, it can feel impossible to step back and lead with confidence.
We know it’s not easy to keep up. That’s why we’ve put together a list of common regulations HR and L&D leaders are often responsible for—to help you get started with compliance training.
Instead of juggling multiple providers and worrying about whether your training is compliant, a content aggregator can simplify your search. A content aggregator is a platform that pulls together training content from multiple providers into one centralized system. Rather than purchasing niche courses from specialized, single providers, L&D teams can get access to training content from hundreds of providers under one umbrella.
Why would this simplify compliance training?
When it comes to building a general compliance training program, we see most customers prioritizing the essentials—HR compliance, financial compliance, and ethics, data privacy and cybersecurity, and workplace health and safety.
Not sure where to start? Keep reading for a list of common US regulations that companies typically need to cover.
HR compliance laws and regulations require employers to train employees on workplace conduct, anti-discrimination policies, and employee rights. State-specific training is also essential, especially for harassment prevention laws in states like California, New York, Connecticut, and more.
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From preventing insider trading to adhering to anti-bribery laws, financial compliance training ensures that employees act ethically and avoid legal violations. Regulations also require companies to implement fraud prevention and whistleblower protections.
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With cyber threats on the rise, companies must train employees to handle sensitive data properly. These regulations mandate data protection measures to prevent breaches and ensure consumer privacy.
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From fire safety to emergency preparedness, workplace safety training ensures employees can identify hazards and respond effectively in crises. OSHA regulations set the foundation for workplace safety, requiring training on topics like ergonomics, first aid, and proper equipment handling.
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Compliance training doesn’t have to be clunky or complicated. The smarter way? One subscription that pulls trusted content from hundreds of providers into one place—always current, always compliant. No more chasing down vendors or wondering if your team’s training is up to date. With streamlined reporting and built-in integrations, Go1 makes staying audit-ready the easiest part of your job.
To go a step further, check out our downloadable US Regulation Guide for a simple guide to key US compliance regulations with Go1's recommended training content.
Spend less of your time chasing new compliance training and more of it focusing on what actually matters: Developing people.
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