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AB 692: California’s Stay-or-Pay Limits for 2026
AB 692: California’s Stay-or-Pay Limits and How Employers Should Prepare If signed by the Governor, AB 692 would limit “stay-or-pay” and training-repayment clauses in California for contracts entered on or after January 1, 2026. This guide explains what changes, what
Andrew Rogers Confirmed to Lead DOL Wage & Hour: What Business Owners Should Do Next
Wage and Hour just got a permanent boss. On October 7, the Senate confirmed Andrew Rogers to run the Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division. That means faster decisions, clearer direction, and more consistency across investigations. If you own
Healthcare Costs Set to Rise 8.4% in 2026 – Are You Ready?
As employers finalize budgets for 2026, one number stands out: healthcare costs are projected to rise 8.4% next year. That means an additional $1,300 per employee in annual medical and prescription expenses. For a company with 200 employees, that’s more
No Tax on Tips, Still a Preview. Plan Smart, Wait for the Federal Register
The Short Version Treasury previewed a list of occupations that may qualify for the new No Tax on Tips provision. This is a media preview. It is not the rule. IRS says the official occupations list will be published in the
A Heat Advisory from VertiSource HR
At VertiSource HR, we are committed to helping you foster safer, healthier work environments—especially during the peak heat of summer. With record-breaking temperatures across the United States, it’s more important than ever for employers to take proactive steps to combat
No Tax on Overtime: What the Law Says for 2025
NEW UPDATE: August 25, 2025 There is a new federal deduction tied to the FLSA overtime premium for tax years 2025 to 2028. For 2025, paychecks and W-2 layouts do not change based on current federal communications. VertiSource HR is
Falsifying Safety Records? It Could Land You in Prison
TL;DR – What Employers Need to Know OSHA Inspections Can Now Lead to Prison Time: What Employers Must Know A recent ruling from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit serves as a sobering reminder for employers: workplace
New HIPAA Compliance Alert: Reproductive Privacy Rule Vacated Nationwide
TL;DR HIPAA Reproductive Health Rule Struck Down: What It Means for Employers In a major development affecting healthcare compliance and employee privacy, a federal judge in Texas has vacated the Biden administration’s 2024 HIPAA Privacy Rule update that aimed to
California Court Confirms Validity of Meal Period Waivers: What Employers Should Know
TLDR: Miss one meal break, pay one hour of penalties. Do it repeatedly? You could face six figures in a PAGA claim. In California, employees can file lawsuits under the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) for meal break violations—even if
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