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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
Compliance guidance for all 50 states. Filter the library by topic, keyword, or state.
What to Do In Light of Banned Non-Compete Agreements
The federal government made a groundbreaking move by finalizing an official rule to ban all non-competition agreements between employers and…
How Employers Can Prepare for New Federal Overtime Rule
With the new salary threshold from the US Department of Labor, millions of workers will soon be eligible for overtime…
Forced Lateral Job Transfers Can Potentially Support Discrimination Claims
According to a new SCOTUS decision, an employer’s decision to transfer an employee to a lateral job without affecting their…
What to Know About Finalized Pregnancy Rule That Requires Employers to Accommodate Abortion
Finalized rules released by the EEOC will require employers to accommodate those who need time away from work or other…
The Impact of New “Right to Disconnect” California Bill
California is examining legislation that would allow nearly all employees to disconnect from their employer during non-working hours. If passed…
An Overview and Action Plan for May’s Visa Bulletin
The federal government publishes a list of dates each month to inform immigrant applicants about when to expect notification from…
The Impact Bad Hires Have on Business
Businesses should focus on finding the right candidate for the job from the start to minimize wasteful expenditures. The right…
How Employers Should Prepare for New OSHA Rule
OSHA, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, is finalizing a new rule that allows workers to choose a union rep…
What You Need to Know About OFCCP’s Certification Deadline
The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) announced that the third cycle of their certification portal will open in…
California Increases Minimum Wage for Fast Food Employees
Starting April 1, 2024, the new fast-food minimum wage will come into effect for Californians. Per Assembly Bill AB 1228…
Paid Sick Leave Discrepancy for Part-Time California Employees is Finally Clarified
There has been much confusion regarding the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement’s expansion to California’s Paid Sick Leave law. However…
Texas Judge Strikes Down Controversial Joint Employer Rule
The NLRB’s controversial joint employer rule, originally set to take effect on March 11, was recently struck down by a…
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