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Pay Transparency Compliance: 5 Key Tips for Employers
With federal workplace regulations easing, state and local pay transparency laws are tightening. Many states now require salary disclosures in job postings, and employers must adjust by the end of the year to avoid penalties. Here’s what you should know
What Healthcare Employers Need to Know About New OSHA Regulations on Infectious Disease
Federal workplace safety officials have finally started finalizing plans to eliminate the Biden administration’s old COVID-19 regulation. OSHA plans a broader infectious disease standard, and with the Trump administration signaling a less regulatory focus than the previous regime, this will
Employers to Face Increased OSHA Penalties in 2025: How to Strengthen Your Workplace Safety Strategy
Insights by VertiSource HR The U.S. Department of Labor has announced higher penalties for workplace safety violations in 2025, reflecting annual adjustments to OSHA’s maximum civil penalties. These increases, effective January 16, apply to all workplace safety citations, including those
New California Whistleblower Rights Notice In Effect
As of January 1, 2025, employers in California must comply with updated labor and employment law obligations—including a new requirement related to whistleblower rights. The Whistleblower Notice Under California law, employers must display a notice informing employees of their rights
Minimum Wage and Salary Thresholds Increase in Colorado
New minimum wage and salary thresholds have taken effect across Colorado. With these new changes, there are a few things businesses need to consider and do to meet compliance. The Increased Minimum Wage The statewide minimum wage has increased to
The Corporate Transparency Act Blocked Again
The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has stopped enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act again, which means businesses do not need to meet compliance by the original January 13, 2025 deadline. The Timeline of Development 2021: Congress passed the Corporate
Court Reinstates Corporate Transparency Act with January 13 Deadline: Key Actions for Employers
Overview A recent ruling by a federal appeals court has reactivated employer reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), with a new compliance deadline set for January 13. After a lower court temporarily blocked enforcement, the 5th Circuit Court
IRS Announces Increase in Standard Mileage Rate for 2025
The IRS has announced an increase in the standard mileage rate for 2025, raising it by 3 cents per mile. Starting January 1, the rate for business-related driving will rise to 70 cents per mile, up from 67 cents in
Detailed Workplace Safety Incident Reports Just Released by OSHA
Have you ever been curious about workplace incidents? OSHA recently publicized details on the nearly 900,000 reported workplace injuries and illnesses recorded in 2023, which could possibly result in increased scrutiny toward employers from OSHA and the public alike. The
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