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    Pennsylvania Bans Hairstyle Discrimination

    Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a bill into law that protects hair textures and hairstyles tied to racial and cultural identity from discrimination in the workplace.












































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Pennsylvania Bans Hairstyle Discrimination

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a bill into law that protects hair textures and hairstyles tied to racial …

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Salary Budget 2026: A Steady Metric in a Rocky Climate

Several metrics from 2025 point to an unsteady job climate in the United States this year. Learn more …

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Managing Extra Pay Periods Caused by the Calendar

Failure to plan for extra pay periods can lead to a surprising increase in payroll costs. Learn how …

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Tips for Harmonizing Federal and Multistate Family and Medical Leave Compliance

While the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) sets a baseline, state-specific family and medical leave laws …

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Columbus, Ohio, Enacts Pay Transparency Law

Columbus, Ohio, is the latest city to join the pay transparency wave with a new ordinance taking effect in 2027.

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Fifth and Sixth Circuit Court Rulings Widen Split Over NLRB Enhanced Remedies

The 5th Circuit and 6th Circuit Courts of Appeals each ruled recently that the National Labor Relations Board …

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Ask our experts: Analyzing accommodations under the ADA

Review our expert answers to a few tricky ADA accommodation scenarios our subscribers have asked about recently.

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USCIS releases guidance on $100,000 H1-B visa fee

The USCIS guidance clarifies the application of the new $100,000 fee requirement for H1-B visa petitions.

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Structured skill development unlocks employee growth and internal mobility

Learn how to maximize your employee development and nurture internal mobility with structured skill development programs.

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