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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
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- Benefits & Compensation California AB 2054 Expands Paid Family Leave for Military Families by 2028
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- Anti-Harassment California AB 1803 Adds Anti-Hate Speech Training in 2028
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Big Change: BOI Reporting No Longer Required for U.S. Companies Under the CTA
FinCEN’s March 2025 Rule Lifts Reporting Burden for Domestic Companies On March 21, 2025, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN)…
The Risks of AI in Workplace Safety: What Every Business Needs to Watch For
Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing workplace safety—offering real-time hazard detection, predictive analytics, and automated compliance. AI-powered systems can reduce workplace…
An Update to the Corporate Transparency Act: Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Requirements
Update (March 5, 2025): Since the original publication of this article, the U.S. Treasury and FinCEN have announced a suspension…
States Rising Against Anti-DEI Executive Orders: What This Means for Employers
Since returning to office, President Trump has taken executive actions to remove DEI initiatives and programs from the workplace. However…
Pay Transparency Compliance: 5 Key Tips for Employers
With federal workplace regulations easing, state and local pay transparency laws are tightening. Many states now require salary disclosures in…
What Healthcare Employers Need to Know About New OSHA Regulations on Infectious Disease
Federal workplace safety officials have finally started finalizing plans to eliminate the Biden administration’s old COVID-19 regulation. OSHA plans a…
Employers to Face Increased OSHA Penalties in 2025: How to Strengthen Your Workplace Safety Strategy
Insights by VertiSource HR The U.S. Department of Labor has announced higher penalties for workplace safety violations in 2025, reflecting…
New California Whistleblower Rights Notice In Effect
As of January 1, 2025, employers in California must comply with updated labor and employment law obligations—including a new requirement…
Minimum Wage and Salary Thresholds Increase in Colorado
New minimum wage and salary thresholds have taken effect across Colorado. With these new changes, there are a few things…
The Corporate Transparency Act Blocked Again
The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has stopped enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act again, which means businesses do not…
Court Reinstates Corporate Transparency Act with January 13 Deadline: Key Actions for Employers
Overview A recent ruling by a federal appeals court has reactivated employer reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA)…
IRS Announces Increase in Standard Mileage Rate for 2025
The IRS has announced an increase in the standard mileage rate for 2025, raising it by 3 cents per mile…
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