Monthly Employer Briefing: June 2026

Key Developments This Month

New OSHA Heat Illness Prevention Standard

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has finalized its Heat Illness Prevention Standard, effective June 15, 2026. This standard mandates employers to implement measures to prevent heat-related illnesses in workplaces where heat exposure is a risk. Key requirements include providing access to water, shade, and rest breaks. Employers must also train employees on recognizing heat illness symptoms.

California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) Employee Data Obligations

As of June 1, 2026, the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) extends its data protection obligations to employee data. Employers with operations in California must comply with new requirements regarding the collection, storage, and sharing of employee personal information. This includes providing employees with privacy notices and honoring data access requests.

IRS Adjustments to HSA Contribution Limits

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced adjustments to Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution limits for the 2027 tax year. Effective June 1, 2026, the individual contribution limit increases to $4,150, and the family contribution limit increases to $8,300. Employers should update their benefits communications to reflect these changes.

Compliance Deadlines

EEO-1 Report Filing

The deadline for submitting the 2025 EEO-1 Component 1 data is June 30, 2026. Employers with 100 or more employees, or federal contractors with 50 or more employees, must file this report with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).

ACA Employer Mandate Reporting

Employers subject to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) employer mandate must file their 2025 Form 1094-C and 1095-C with the IRS by June 30, 2026, if filing electronically. This applies to employers with 50 or more full-time equivalent employees.

Employer Action Items

• Implement OSHA Heat Illness Prevention Measures: Develop and communicate a heat illness prevention plan by June 15, 2026. Ensure employees have access to water, shade, and rest breaks, and provide training on heat illness symptoms.
• Update Privacy Notices for California Employees: Review and update privacy notices to comply with CPRA requirements by June 1, 2026. Establish procedures for handling employee data access requests.
• Communicate HSA Contribution Limit Changes: Inform employees of the new HSA contribution limits effective June 1, 2026. Update benefits materials and systems to accommodate these changes.
• File EEO-1 Report: Prepare and submit the EEO-1 Component 1 report to the EEOC by June 30, 2026. Ensure data accuracy and completeness.
• Submit ACA Reporting Forms: File Forms 1094-C and 1095-C electronically with the IRS by June 30, 2026. Verify that all employee information is correct and complete.

Looking Ahead

Upcoming FMLA Amendments

The Department of Labor (DOL) has announced proposed amendments to the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) regulations, with a public comment period closing on July 15, 2026. Employers should prepare for potential changes affecting leave eligibility and notice requirements.

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This briefing is prepared by the AEA Editorial Team based on publicly available regulatory guidance, employment law developments, and employer-reported trends. Individual data from AEA members is never disclosed. All analysis reflects general observations and should not be treated as legal advice. Consult qualified counsel for guidance on specific situations.