In 2026, states and localities will again be raising minimum wages, continuing the increases implemented in prior years. The wages listed below do...
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How Will California’s New AI Hiring Laws Change Your HR Practices?
As of October 1, 2025, California employers are subject to sweeping new compliance under the Civil Rights Council (CRC) regulations governing...
Is your Business Prepared for NYC’s New Safe and Sick Leave Rules?
New York City employers will soon need to comply with major updates to the Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (ESSTA), which take effect on February 22,...
What is New York’s Increase in Unemployment Benefits?
The maximum weekly unemployment benefit in New York had not changed since 2019, when it was set at $504 per week. As of October 2025, New York State...
How Will the New Tax Law on Tips and Overtime Pay Affect Employees and Business Owners?
President Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” introduced federal income tax deductions for employees who earn tips and overtime pay. While the...
Is Your Employee Handbook Ready for the Age of AI?
Artificial intelligence (AI) has quickly become part of everyday work life. From drafting emails to analyzing data, AI tools are changing how...
How Can Employers Minimize Legal Risk During Workforce Reductions?
The tariffs imposed in 2025 created significant economic disruptions, leading to higher prices, supply chain instability, and widespread...
Are Federal Contactors About to See the End of Affirmative Action Requirements?
On July 1, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) proposed new rules that would significantly scale back, if not eliminate, affirmative action...
Are Phantom Stock Agreements the Right Incentive Strategy for Your Company?
Attracting and retaining top talent is essential to business success but not every company wants to give away equity to do it. Phantom stock plans...
What Does the DOL’s New Wage Enforcement Policy Mean for Employers?
On June 27, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) issued a major policy change that will significantly impact how wage...
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