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- Compliance Watch Compliance Watch, Issue 04: SECURE plan amendments due December 31, OSHA’s HazCom deadline + 5 more updates
- Compliance Wire Retirement plans: discretionary SECURE amendments due Dec 31
- Compliance Wire OSHA HazCom: employer updates for substances due Nov 20
- Compliance Wire DHS proposes ending the 60-day grace period after a job ends
- Compliance Wire California: bereavement leave can cover a designated person
- Compliance Wire California: immigration-related retaliation ban expands
- Compliance Wire New York: Employees can request personnel files from Nov 8
- Compliance Wire Maryland: Paid leave contributions start January 1, 2027
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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…
Detailed Workplace Safety Incident Reports Just Released by OSHA
Have you ever been curious about workplace incidents? OSHA recently publicized details on the nearly 900,000 reported workplace injuries and…
New Privacy Rules for Colorado Businesses
Colorado’s attorney general’s office recently updated the Colorado Privacy Act (CPA) rules to introduce new obligations related to biometric data…
New OSHA Update Regarding Construction PPE
New OSHA regulations will mandate that construction employers provide personal protective equipment (PPE) that properly fits workers based on their…
New Whistleblower Ruling in Florida: How Employers Can Reduce Employee Complaints
In Florida, a state appellate court just issued a ruling that will raise the bar for whistleblower claims and make…
Key Law Updates for 2025
As your trusted partners, we provide an overview of recent legislative changes effective in 2025. US DOL Overtime Rule Halt…
How Employers Should Navigate the Blocked $44k and $59K Nationwide Overtime Ruling
Less than two months before the effective date, a federal judge stopped an overtime ruling that would boost salary for…
Important: Voting Notice for California Employees
According to California Elections Code section 14001, employers must post a notice to employees advising them of provisions for taking…
Why Insurance Increases After a Hurricane
With the most recent Hurricanes, Helene and Milton, impacting the western coast of Florida, many people have lost everything. Hurricanes…
The Minimum Wage Increase for California Healthcare Workers Is Here
A new minimum wage increase for California healthcare workers will finally take effect on October 16. This will raise the…
What Employers Need to Know About New Medical Cannabis Ordinance in Pittsburgh
In Pittsburgh, a new anti-discrimination ordinance will likely be signed and prohibit employers from discriminating against employees or job applicants…
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