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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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DOL’s Independent Contractor Rule Is Swinging Back to Two Core Factors
DOL’s 2026 proposal revives a two-core-factor test. See what to document at onboarding to support contractor classification under FLSA.
FLSA overtime rules don’t fail in court, they fail at payroll close
A $409,457 DOL settlement against MG Fast Food Inc. shows how wage-hour exposure hides in payroll. 5 controller-grade payroll-to-GL close…
Cal/OSHA Walkaround Rule: Your Inspection Plan Needs This
Cal/OSHA proposed a walkaround rule that could put a union rep or outside advocate in your facility during an inspection…
California’s SB 513: New Personnel File Rules for Training Record
Beginning January 1, 2026, California employers must treat employee education and training records as part of the official personnel file…
California Minimum Wage Changes for 2026: Key Statewide, Local, and Industry Rates Employers Should Review
California’s minimum wage will increase again on January 1, 2026, affecting non-exempt pay, exempt classifications, and system setup across HR…
AB 692: California’s Stay-or-Pay Limits for 2026
AB 692: California’s Stay-or-Pay Limits and How Employers Should Prepare If signed by the Governor, AB 692 would limit “stay-or-pay”…
Andrew Rogers Confirmed to Lead DOL Wage & Hour: What Business Owners Should Do Next
Wage and Hour just got a permanent boss. On October 7, the Senate confirmed Andrew Rogers to run the Department…
Healthcare Costs Set to Rise 8.4% in 2026 – Are You Ready?
As employers finalize budgets for 2026, one number stands out: healthcare costs are projected to rise 8.4% next year. That…
No Tax on Tips, Still a Preview. Plan Smart, Wait for the Federal Register
The Short Version Treasury previewed a list of occupations that may qualify for the new No Tax on Tips provision…
A Heat Advisory from VertiSource HR
At VertiSource HR, we are committed to helping you foster safer, healthier work environments—especially during the peak heat of summer…
No Tax on Overtime: What the Law Says for 2025
NEW UPDATE: August 25, 2025 There is a new federal deduction tied to the FLSA overtime premium for tax years…
Falsifying Safety Records? It Could Land You in Prison
TL;DR – What Employers Need to Know OSHA Inspections Can Now Lead to Prison Time: What Employers Must Know A…
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