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HR News

Pay Data Reporting Coming to New York City

Large employers in New York City will soon be required to submit pay and demographic information to the …

HR News

NY Court Blocks State Agency from Acting in NLRB’s Place

A federal district court has temporarily blocked the New York law allowing the state Public Employee Relations Board …

HR News

Starbucks Agrees to Largest Worker-Protection Settlement in NYC History

Starbucks will pay $39 million to settle charges that it violated New York City's predictive scheduling law.

HR News

Pennsylvania Bans Hairstyle Discrimination

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

HR News

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, …

Commentary and Insights

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 …

Commentary and Insights

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 …

Commentary and Insights

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 …

HR News

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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