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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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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 …
HR News

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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Unlimited PTO: Simplifying leave management

Unlimited PTO offers key talent and compliance benefits for employers, but it also has drawbacks. This resource provides …
Commentary and Insights

The new landscape of EEO, Affirmative Action and DEI

Amid the new landscape of EEO, affirmative action and DEI, many employers are uncertain about the current state …
HR News

Wyoming bans noncompete agreements

Effective July 1, 2025, Wyoming will become the fifth state to ban the use of noncompete agreements.
HR News

EEOC issues guidance on “illegal DEI”

The new EEOC guidance sheds light on the types of DEI programs and initiatives the Trump administration considers …
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Trump ends $17.75 federal contractor minimum wage

President Trump's latest executive order rescinds a Biden-era executive order that set the federal contractor minimum wage at …
HR News

Trump DEI executive orders go back into effect

Two executive orders that target workplace DEI programs and initiatives, EO 14151 and EO 14173, are once again …
HR News

2025 pay transparency legislation update

Over a dozen states are currently considering pay transparency legislation that would require employers to include salary information …

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