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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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