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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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Are You Ready For Senate Bill 553 (Sb 553)? A Workplace Violence Prevention Plan
Attention All Employers: Introducing VertiSource HR’s Comprehensive Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (WVPP) We’re excited to announce a significant milestone: Our…
New Pay Transparency Laws in Maryland and Washington D.C.
It seems the push for pay transparency isn’t going away, as Maryland and Washington, D.C., recently passed new pay transparency…
California’s Indoor Heat Illness Prevention Plan
For over a decade, California employers have been tasked to ensure their outdoor workers are protected from heat related injuries…
Avoid Getting Sued By The EEOC and File Your EEO-1 Reports
Federal workplace law officials sued 15 employers in 10 states because they failed to file their EEO-1 reports. These lawsuits…
California’s Healthcare Minimum Wage Delay
Just a day prior to its implementation, California Governor Gavin Newsom delayed the state’shealthcare minimum wage bill (Senate Bill 525)…
What You Should Know About The Labor Department’s New Overtime Rule
A new lawsuit was filed recently that challenges the Labor Department’s overtime rule. This new rule, expected to impact nearly…
Landmark AI Discrimination Bill Just Passed by Colorado Lawmakers
On May 8, 2024, Colorado’s state legislature passed a bill imposing rules on the use of AI in businesses. Set…
June’s Visa Bulletin
The federal government publishes a list of dates each month to inform immigrant applicants when to expect notification from officials…
Services Offered at VertiSource HR
Since 2007, VertiSource HR has provided turn-key outsourcing solutions to help companies seamlessly and efficiently handle essential functions. These solutions…
The Secure Act 2.0
contains several amendments that help improve the retirement system and the financial preparedness of Americans for retirement. The law continues…
Key Takeaways for Employers Regarding New EEOC Harassment Guidance
Company policies, procedures, and training might need to be updated in light of the new Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s guidance…
New Title IX Regulations: The Biggest Changes You’ll Need to Make in Your Institution
Recently, new Title IX regulations were released that make significant changes to how institutions respond to sexual harassment and discrimination…
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