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HR News

NLRB abandons Browning-Ferris Industry joint employer standard

Learn how the NLRB’s withdrawal of the 2023 Browning‑Ferris rule keeps the 2020 joint‑employer standard in place and …

HR News

DOL proposes new(ish) independent contractor rule

Understand key changes in the DOL’s proposed independent contractor rule and how it could impact employer compliance.

Commentary and Insights

No more harassment guidance… What now?

In January, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) voted to rescind a major guidance document on workplace harassment. …

HR News

New York amends, delays stay-or-pay law

New York changes course on its stay‑or‑pay law—find out what’s been amended, what’s delayed, and how employers should …

HR News

A $15 minimum wage is coming soon to Virginia

Virginia moves toward a $15 minimum wage. Learn how the change impacts businesses and what steps employers should …

Commentary and Insights

Avoiding compliance pitfalls in the evolving AI legal landscape

Employers using AI in hiring and employment decisions face a rapidly evolving legal landscape as states and localities …

HR News

Nebraska nixes annual inflation adjustments

Learn how Nebraska’s decision to eliminate annual inflation increases affects minimum wage compliance for businesses across the state.

Commentary and Insights

Clocking in: Does your employees’ travel time count as work hours under FLSA?

Unsure if employee travel time is paid under the FLSA? Explore clear guidance to protect your organization from …

Commentary and Insights

Global law changes in 2026: what US employers need to know

Discover 2026 global regulatory shifts and how they affect U.S. employers managing international teams. Essential HR compliance guidance.

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