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Business Operations

DOL Issues New Rule on Remote Work Expense Reimbursement

Employers must reimburse remote work expenses under new DOL rule.

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Benefits & Compensation

IRS Proposes Changes to Health Savings Account Contribution Limits

IRS proposes new HSA contribution limits, impacting employer-sponsored health plans.

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HR Trends

NLRB Expands Protections for Employee Discussions on Social Media

NLRB ruling strengthens employee rights to discuss work conditions online.

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Employment Law

OSHA Proposes New Ergonomic Standards for Remote Work

OSHA's new ergonomic standards aim to reduce injuries among remote workers.

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Workplace Policy

Supreme Court Ruling Alters FLSA Overtime Calculations

A recent Supreme Court decision changes how employers calculate overtime under the FLSA.

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Benefits & Compensation

DOL Issues New Guidance on Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors

New DOL guidance clarifies paid sick leave obligations for federal contractors.

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Workplace Policy

IRS Announces Changes to 401(k) Contribution Limits for 2026

IRS increases 401(k) contribution limits for 2026, impacting employer retirement plans.

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Employment Law

New DOL Guidance on Independent Contractor Classification

DOL clarifies independent contractor status under FLSA; employers must reassess worker classifications.

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HR Trends

New EEOC Guidance Clarifies Use of AI in Employee Performance Reviews

EEOC clarifies AI use in performance reviews, impacting employer practices.

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Business Operations

New NLRB Rule on Employee Email Use: Implications for Employers

NLRB permits employees to use work email for union activities.

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Workplace Policy

California Mandates Pay Transparency in Job Ads: Employer Requirements

California's new pay transparency law requires salary ranges in job postings effective January 1, 2026.

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HR Trends

DOL Finalizes Rule on Employee Classification for Tech Workers

New rule clarifies employee vs. contractor status for tech roles.

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Benefits & Compensation

DOL Proposes Rule to Enhance Retirement Plan Transparency

New DOL proposal aims to improve retirement plan fee disclosures for employers and employees.

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Employment Law

Federal Appeals Court Upholds NLRB Joint-Employer Standard

Court decision impacts joint-employer liability and collective bargaining.

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Business Operations

FTC Issues New Guidelines on AI-Driven Hiring Tools

FTC releases guidance on AI hiring tools, impacting employer practices.

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HR Trends

EEOC Proposes New Rule on AI in Hiring: Implications for Employers

EEOC's proposed rule aims to regulate AI use in hiring, impacting compliance strategies.

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Workplace Policy

Federal Trade Commission Issues New Guidelines on Employee Data Collection Practices

FTC releases new guidelines on employee data collection to enhance privacy and compliance.

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Benefits & Compensation

IRS Updates Guidance on Employer-Provided Commuter Benefits

IRS clarifies rules on tax-exempt commuter benefits, impacting employer policies.

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Employment Law

OSHA Introduces New Heat Illness Prevention Standard for Employers

OSHA's new heat illness prevention standard requires employer compliance by July 15, 2026.

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Business Operations

OSHA's New Workplace Violence Prevention Rule for Healthcare: What Employers Need to Know

OSHA introduces new workplace violence prevention rule for healthcare, effective July 1, 2026.

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HR Trends

FTC Issues New Guidelines on Workplace Surveillance Practices

FTC releases guidelines on workplace surveillance practices, impacting employer monitoring policies.

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Employment Law

New DOL Rule Expands Apprenticeship Programs: What Employers Need to Know

DOL's new rule on apprenticeships aims to broaden access and participation.

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Workplace Policy

New EEOC Guidance on Pregnancy Discrimination: Key Employer Actions

EEOC issues new guidance on pregnancy discrimination, impacting employer policies and practices.

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Benefits & Compensation

New IRS Guidance on Tax Treatment of Employee Wellness Benefits

IRS clarifies tax implications for employer-provided wellness benefits.

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Business Operations

New SEC Rules on Cybersecurity Disclosures Take Effect: What Businesses Must Know

SEC mandates new cybersecurity incident disclosures for public companies starting May 2026.

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Benefits & Compensation

DOL Announces New Rule on Prevailing Wage for Federal Contractors

DOL's new rule revises prevailing wage calculations for federal contracts.

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Employment Law

DOL Releases New Rule on Tip Credit for Dual Jobs

DOL clarifies tip credit for employees with dual roles, effective July 1, 2026.

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Workplace Policy

EEOC Updates ADA Guidance on Mental Health Conditions

EEOC provides new ADA guidance on mental health accommodations.

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Business Operations

FTC Issues New Guidelines on Data Privacy for Small Businesses

FTC releases data privacy guidelines, impacting small business operations.

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HR Trends

New IRS Rule Alters Fringe Benefit Valuation for 2026

IRS updates fringe benefit valuation methods, affecting tax reporting for employers.

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