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Explore our HR news and insights for timely, expert-driven coverage of the issues shaping the workplace today. From employment law updates and compliance alerts to strategic HR trends and thought leadership, our curated content helps US HR professionals stay ahead of change.

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  • Washington State bans all noncompetes, voids existing agreements

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    Washington State bans all noncompetes, voids existing agreements

    Washington has enacted a near‑total ban on employee noncompete agreements. Under amendments taking effect June 30, 2027, all existing noncompetes—regardless of when signed—will be void and unenforceable, with limited statutory exceptions.























































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California Court Approves One-and-Done Meal Break Waivers

A new ruling makes clear that California employees may waive their right to a meal break prospectively.
HR News

Washington Provides Leave for Immigration Hearings

A first-of-its-kind law allowing employees to use paid sick leave to attend immigration-related proceedings could serve as a …
Commentary and Insights

When It’s More Than a Cold: A Time Off Refresher

As with any medical issue, complications and recovery from such illnesses can vary. Here are some considerations for …
HR News

Trump Seeks to End Title VII Disparate Impact Liability

A new Executive Order (EO) would upend federal employment discrimination law by eliminating liability for disparate impact – …
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Ohio Will Allow Employers to Post Some Notices Online

A new law expected to take effect later this summer will give employers the option to post certain …
HR News

Washington Likely to Strengthen Fair Chance Law

The Washington legislature has passed a law that would enhance criminal background screening protections for job applicants and …
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IRS and DHS Agree to Share Certain Immigrant Taxpayer Data

The IRS will share information with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) about certain immigrant taxpayers without legal …
Commentary and Insights

Ask our experts: Getting voluntary terminations right

Although all employers confront voluntary terminations, managing them is not always a snap. Ask Our Experts recently answered …
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New Form I-9 uses “alien” instead of “noncitizen”

US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued a new Form I-9 that once again uses the word …

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