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- Minimum Wage California Local Minimum Wages Set to Rise July 1, 2026
- Workplace Safety California’s WVPP Annual Review: 7 Records to Pull Before Cal/OSHA Asks
- Multi-State Compliance The $80 drug test that can cost Utah employers up to $160 each
- Timekeeping Why a four-minute late lunch in California can cost you an hour of pay
- Benefits & Compensation California Pay Data Reports Are Due May 13. Your HRIS Needs the Pay Decision Record.
- Blog California SB 68 turns the menu into a recordkeeping problem
- Blog If a PAGA notice gets more specific, your records must too
- Employee Onboarding Form I-9 Updates 2026 That Break the Usual Fix-It Workflow
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California Local Minimum Wages Set to Rise July 1, 2026
California local minimum wage rates change July 1, 2026. Confirm work locations, remote addresses, and industry rate codes before payroll…
California’s WVPP Annual Review: 7 Records to Pull Before Cal/OSHA Asks
Build the evidence packet that links your plan revision, training roster, and incident log before your second annual cycle closes.…
The $80 drug test that can cost Utah employers up to $160 each
Six Utah bills took effect in May 2026, and one of them turns a routine drug-test reimbursement into a per-day…
Why a four-minute late lunch in California can cost you an hour of pay
A meal break that starts after the fifth hour can trigger an hour of premium pay in California, absent a…
California Pay Data Reports Are Due May 13. Your HRIS Needs the Pay Decision Record.
California Reporting Year 2025 pay data is due May 13, 2026. Build the proof trail in HRIS, payroll, and recruiting…
California SB 68 turns the menu into a recordkeeping problem
California SB 68 takes effect July 1, 2026, for restaurant chains with 20+ locations. The kiosk, the QR destination, and…
If a PAGA notice gets more specific, your records must too
LWDA’s PAGA proposed regs push toward structured, fact-specific notices. Use a proof-packet workflow to respond faster and cure smarter. April…
Form I-9 Updates 2026 That Break the Usual Fix-It Workflow
ICE’s March 2026 I-9 guidance reclassifies several Section 1 omissions as substantive violations. Fines run $288 to $2,861 per form.…
$22.5 Million Lawsuit: The Pregnancy Accommodation Breakdown Behind It
A delayed pregnancy accommodation request and no documented workflow helped lead to a $22.5 million Ohio jury award. Here’s what…
California SB 294 Emergency Contact Deadline: What Employers Need to Do Before March 30
California SB 294 requires employers to collect emergency contact designations by March 30, 2026. Penalties reach $10,000 per employee.
A Federal Court Just Warned Employers: AI Chats Can Become Evidence
Build an AI workplace policy that limits HR data in AI chats, controls accounts, and reduces discovery risk, with California…
Employee AI Anxiety Is Real. Employer Clarity Is What Builds Stability.
88% of workers are satisfied, but employee AI anxiety about job security is rising. See the 5 stability checks employers…
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