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The seasons are changing, and so are workplace laws for many states across the country. Employers operating in certain states will see new legislation take effect in October on issues ranging from pay transparency to “captive audience” meetings to immigration-related notices. Here’s your employer cheat sheet to some of the key laws kicking in next […]
Organizations everywhere appear “all in” on AI, despite having to contend with a growing set of laws and worker demands targeting its use. This AI Resource Hub offers organizations comprehensive ways to manage the mix of federal, state and local regulations, growing AI governance necessities, bias in usage, and issues around privacy and cybersecurity — […]
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Treasury Department issued guidance that addresses the employer tax credit for paid family and medical leave, which Congress made permanent and expended under the Working Families Tax Cuts Act (WFTC), a part of the comprehensive omnibus budget reconciliation bill of 2025. An employer may qualify for the credit […]
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) revised Hazard Communication Standard (HCS), often referred to as “HazCom,” generally requires employers to update workplace chemical labels, written hazard communication programs, and employee training for newly identified hazards by November 20, 2026. As HazCom is one of the most heavily enforced OSHA rules, employers with employees who […]
On September 9, 2026, Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation, creating for the first time a statewide right for New York employees and former employees to access, review, and challenge information contained in covered personnel records. The legislation significantly expands public and private employer obligations regarding personnel records, including record retention, disclosure, notice, and access rights. The […]
Florida employers need to prepare for a minimum wage hike to $15 an hour on September 30. And if you have tipped employees, you will need to pay them at least $11.98. In November 2020, Florida voters approved a constitutional amendment that gradually increases the state’s minimum wage to $15 per hour for most non-exempt […]
Even the most experienced employers are sure to have questions from time to time about the nation’s workplace safety agency – the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). This comprehensive series of FAQs answer all of your questions – fully updated to keep up with changes to workplace safety laws, covering all of the […]
On September 18, 2026, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) will publish a revised edition of Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, the form used to apply for a green card through adjustment of status. The revised form aligns with the recently announced Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility Final […]
New Jersey requires employers to report every employee separation to the state’s Department of Labor (NJDOL) through the portal within seven days of a worker’s separation, whether due to layoff, termination, resignation, or retirement. Employers should not wait for the former worker to file an unemployment claim, as the NJDOL has stated it uses employer-reported […]
Menopause Equity and Care ActOn August 7, 2026, Illinois enacted amendments to the Illinois Human Rights Act (IHRA) establishing workplace protections for employees experiencing menopause-related conditions. These conditions include perimenopause, menopause, and associated medical or symptomatic conditions, such as vasomotor symptoms, sleep disruption, cognitive or mood changes, and osteoporosis-related changes. Under the new amendments, Illinois employers […]