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$22.5 Million Lawsuit: The Pregnancy Accommodation Breakdown Behind It
A delayed pregnancy accommodation request and no documented workflow helped lead to a $22.5 million Ohio jury award. Here’s what every employer should check.
California SB 294 Emergency Contact Deadline: What Employers Need to Do Before March 30
California SB 294 requires employers to collect emergency contact designations by March 30, 2026. Penalties reach $10,000 per employee.
A Federal Court Just Warned Employers: AI Chats Can Become Evidence
Build an AI workplace policy that limits HR data in AI chats, controls accounts, and reduces discovery risk, with California hiring guardrails.
Employee AI Anxiety Is Real. Employer Clarity Is What Builds Stability.
88% of workers are satisfied, but employee AI anxiety about job security is rising. See the 5 stability checks employers should tighten now.
DOL’s Independent Contractor Rule Is Swinging Back to Two Core Factors
DOL’s 2026 proposal revives a two-core-factor test. See what to document at onboarding to support contractor classification under FLSA.
FLSA overtime rules don’t fail in court, they fail at payroll close
A $409,457 DOL settlement against MG Fast Food Inc. shows how wage-hour exposure hides in payroll. 5 controller-grade payroll-to-GL close checks to run before your next payroll.
Cal/OSHA Walkaround Rule: Your Inspection Plan Needs This
Cal/OSHA proposed a walkaround rule that could put a union rep or outside advocate in your facility during an inspection. The comment deadline is April 1, 2026. Here are six things to lock down before it takes effect.
California’s SB 513: New Personnel File Rules for Training Record
Beginning January 1, 2026, California employers must treat employee education and training records as part of the official personnel file. Senate Bill 513 updates Labor Code section 1198.5 to make these records accessible to current and former employees, alongside evaluations, corrective actions, and
California Minimum Wage Changes for 2026: Key Statewide, Local, and Industry Rates Employers Should Review
California’s minimum wage will increase again on January 1, 2026, affecting non-exempt pay, exempt classifications, and system setup across HR, payroll, and timekeeping. The statewide minimum wage will rise to $16.90 per hour, but many cities, counties, and certain industries
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