Weekly Compliance Roundup

HR Compliance Weekly Roundup — September 8, 2026 to September 15, 2026 A weekly compilation of every HR compliance alert gathered from official US government sources. Federal Updates New FY 2025 H-2B Visa Rule Increases Caps and Enhances Portability Effective:...

New OSHA Heat Standards: A Survival Guide for HR Leaders

As of July 2026, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has officially begun enforcement of its long-awaited final rule on Heat Injury and Illness Prevention. For human resources and safety professionals, this represents the most significant shift in...

Arkansas: New Veterans’ Benefits and Services Poster Released

The Arkansas Departments of Labor and Licensing and Veterans Affairs have released the new Veterans’ Benefits and Services poster. Employers with 50 or more full-time equivalent employees are required to display it in a conspicuous area in the workplace that’s...

Illinois Requires Notice for ID Mismatches

Illinois employers of all sizes are now required to notify an employee when they receive notice of an identification mismatch unrelated to immigration enforcement. The requirement applies to discrepancies on tax ID numbers or other identifying documents as reported by...

Texas Prohibits Intentional AI Discrimination

Beginning January 1, 2026, Texas will prohibit employers of all sizes from using artificial intelligence (AI) systems with the intent to discriminate against members of a protected class. Both federal and state law already prohibit discrimination against protected...