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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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New California Law Bans Captive Audience Meetings
A new bill was just signed in California that will ban captive audience meetings. These are mandatory meetings led by…
New Law Affecting AI in the Workplace: What Illinois Employers Need to Know
A new law signed into effect by Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker will affect the use of AI in workplaces. Starting…
OSHA Moves to Prevent Workplace Violence in the Healthcare Industry
Healthcare employers must prepare for a forthcoming OSHA rule focused on preventing workplace violence within the industry. By the end…
Nationwide Block of the FTC’s Non-Compete Ban
Just weeks before the FTC’s non-compete ban was to take effect, a Texas federal court struck down the ruling nationwide…
HR Best Practices for Record Retention
There can be many problems that arise with record retention requirements. Here are a few things to note for easier…
New California Law Mandates Workplace Violence Prevention Programs: Your 4-Step Compliance Guide
Starting July 1, a new California law requires most employers to implement a Workplace Violence Prevention Program (WVPP). If you…
Form I-9 Expiration is Extended to 2027
According to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, employers can now use the most recent I-9 form until May 31…
What HR Should Know About FMLA Recordkeeping Requirements
It’s important to check recordkeeping processes when an employee goes on leave under FMLA. This will be helpful if any…
The SCOTUS Overturns Chevron Doctrine: What You Need To Know
A landmark Supreme Court ruling gives employers a powerful tool to fight regulatory overreach. This ruling will impact workplace law…
New California Ruling: Egg Retrieval and Freezing Procedures Do Not Qualify for Pregnancy Protection
In the California case Paleny v. Fireplace Products, it was concluded that workers could not claim mistreatment following egg retrieval…
The FTC’s Non-Compete Ban is Still On Track in Pennsylvania
Although an order to block the FTC’s non-compete ban was issued, it was rejected in Pennsylvania federal court. It was…
New Model Whistleblower Posting for California Employers
California employers that post a soon-to-be-released notice about whistleblower protections will be deemed in compliance with state law. Governor Newsom…
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