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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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  • New York Ends Year Passing Several New Employment Laws

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    New York Ends Year Passing Several New Employment Laws

    New York closed out 2025 with sweeping employment reforms—from banning ‘stay‑or‑pay’ training repayment agreements to restricting credit checks, codifying disparate impact claims, and mandating violence-prevention programs in healthcare—what HR teams need to know.
















































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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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EEOC Warns Employers About Anti-American Discrimination

In new guidance released this week, the EEOC stressed that national origin discrimination can include preferences for foreign workers, …
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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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