Employees in New York now have the right to take paid break times during the workday to express breast milk. Here is what employers need to know about this new…

The issue of regulating AI has been circulating amongst federal, state, and local legislation. With this, the California Civil Rights Department has proposed a few regulations to protect against employment…

Although this is a big Presidential Election year, there are still many other important things on the California ballot that voters will need to be aware of. What Will Be…

With recent unexpected difficulties, two bills that would’ve altered California’s unemployment insurance (UI) aren’t advancing this year. California’s UI Background The UI program was created as part of the Social…

The California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board recently voted to adopt a new heat illness standard for indoor work areas, which is expected to take effect on August 1,…

The PAGA ballot was recently held on June 27, 2024, and the reform was signed into effect on July 1, 2024. The PAGA Reform Elements The overhaul of PAGA included…

SB 525 was enacted in California last year to raise the minimum wage for many healthcare employees.  With this law, the minimum wage would be raised to $21 in most…

The Federal Trade Commission’s rule was temporarily blocked in Texas. However, this ruling only applies to five entities in the suit. For the rest of the country, nothing has changed…

Texas will not have to comply with new exempt salary thresholds for white-collar exemptions. However, this ruling is limited.  The ruling only applies to the State of Texas as an…

A reform on PAGA, or the California Private Attorneys General Act, was recently proposed.  If this legislation is passed, it would result in an overhaul that limits the types of…

Soon, Texas will be the newest state with a comprehensive consumer data privacy law. The Texas Data Privacy and Security Act will take effect on July 1 and will require…

At the start of the Mid-Year, we would like to remind you about the recent legislative changes that came into effect in 2024.  As your trusted partners, we provide a…

Attention All Employers: Introducing VertiSource HR’s Comprehensive Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (WVPP) We’re excited to announce a significant milestone: Our meticulously crafted WVPP is now available! This essential document spans…

It seems the push for pay transparency isn’t going away, as Maryland and Washington, D.C., recently passed new pay transparency laws.  Maryland’s Pay Transparency Law Prior to this new law,…

For over a decade, California employers have been tasked to ensure their outdoor workers are protected from heat related injuries and illnesses.  Measures such as a written heat illness prevention…

Federal workplace law officials sued 15 employers in 10 states because they failed to file their EEO-1 reports. These lawsuits were filed in states like New York and North Carolina,…

Just a day prior to its implementation, California Governor Gavin Newsom delayed the state’shealthcare minimum wage bill (Senate Bill 525) to July 1 to better align the increase with the…

A new lawsuit was filed recently that challenges the Labor Department’s overtime rule.  This new rule, expected to impact nearly 4 million workers, raises the salary threshold for “white-collar” exemptions…

On May 8, 2024, Colorado’s state legislature passed a bill imposing rules on the use of AI in businesses. Set to take effect in 2026, the law specifically targets the…

The federal government publishes a list of dates each month to inform immigrant applicants when to expect notification from officials to collect and submit required documentation. An Overview of June…