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- Benefits & Compensation Health insurance options for 20 to 100 employees in 2027
- Benefits & Compensation Connecticut job ads must show pay and benefits from Oct. 1, 2026
- Legal News & Compliance New York Personnel File Law: What Employers Must Do by Nov. 8
- Benefits & Compensation California AB 2054 Expands Paid Family Leave for Military Families by 2028
- Legal News & Compliance OSHA’s Opioid Overdose Fact Sheet: Is Naloxone Required?
- Anti-Harassment California AB 1803 Adds Anti-Hate Speech Training in 2028
- Legal News & Compliance Trump Account auto-enrollment is complete: employer rules
- Benefits & Compensation Trump Accounts: the $1,000 head start for kids born 2025 through 2028
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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…
New HIPAA Compliance Alert: Reproductive Privacy Rule Vacated Nationwide
TL;DR HIPAA Reproductive Health Rule Struck Down: What It Means for Employers In a major development affecting healthcare compliance and…
California Court Confirms Validity of Meal Period Waivers: What Employers Should Know
TLDR: Miss one meal break, pay one hour of penalties. Do it repeatedly? You could face six figures in a…
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