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Illinois passes several new employment laws
Illinois has passed several employment laws that take effect January 1, 2027, covering paid jury duty leave, disparate impact discrimination, emergency responder leave and biomarker privacy protections. Employers should review these changes now to understand their compliance obligations and prepare for implementation.
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Study finds extensive racial bias by AI hiring tools
A major Stanford study finds that widely used AI hiring tools may be reinforcing racial bias at scale. …
Connecticut enacts sweeping AI law
Stay up to date on Connecticut’s sweeping AI law. Discover the main elements of the newly passed legislation.
Paid leave 2026: Three challenges for HR
Managing paid leave grows more complex every year — especially for multistate employers. New survey data reveals compliance …
Virginia expands noncompete ban to health care professionals
This article explains Virginia’s new law prohibiting noncompete agreements for health care professionals and outlines exceptions, permitted repayment …
Colorado enacts scaled-back AI law
Colorado has enacted a scaled-back AI law. Read the latest employment law update and key details of the …
EEOC proposes to end EEO-1 reporting
The EEOC has proposed ending EEO-1 reporting requirements. Learn what the proposal includes and the latest developments.
DOL makes it official: 2019 overtime rule is the law of the land
The DOL is formally replacing its invalidated 2024 overtime rule with the 2019 version, confirming the $684 salary …
Connecticut enacts wide-ranging employment bill
Understand Connecticut’s latest employment legislation and its effect on HR compliance, employee rights, and employer obligations.
Tennessee passes salary threshold for employee noncompetes
This article explains Tennessee’s new law restricting the use of noncompete agreements for lower‑paid employees and outlines key …
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