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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:...
S&P 500 Minority Board Seats Hit Decade Low: What HR Must Know
Corporate boardrooms are experiencing a significant shift in composition, and for the first time in a decade, the momentum for diversity appears to be stalling. According to recent reports from Carrier Management and data highlighted by The Independent, minority board...
DOL Clarifies: Is Mid-Day Remote Travel Compensable Under the FLSA?
As hybrid work models become a permanent fixture in the modern economy, the lines between personal time and professional duty continue to blur. One of the most persistent questions for HR professionals has been the compensability of travel time when an employee works...
How to Conduct a Lawful and Professional Termination
Terminating an employee is one of the most difficult tasks for any manager or HR professional. Beyond the emotional toll, it is a high-risk event that can lead to claims of wrongful termination, discrimination, or retaliation. To protect the organization and treat the...
Employers Are Rethinking GLP-1 Coverage: What Small Businesses Need to Know
Over the past several weeks, headlines have been filled with news about GLP-1 medications like Ozempic®, Wegovy®, and Zepbound®. While these medications have transformed treatment options for obesity and Type 2 diabetes, they've also created one of the fastest-growing...
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...
Colorado Updates Voting Leave Law
Colorado recently updated its voting leave law to require employers of all sizes to allow employees to take leave to vote on any day that voter service and polling centers are open. (Previously, voting leave was only required on the day of the election.) Employers...
Law Alert: New Mexico: Santa Fe and Santa Fe County Minimum Wage Update
Beginning March 1, 2026, the minimum wage for employees in the city of Santa Fe and unincorporated Santa Fe County will increase to $15.40 per hour. The base wage for tipped employees in Santa Fe County will increase to $4.62 per hour while the city of Santa Fe will...
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...
California Rolls Out “Know Your Rights” Notice and Emergency Contact Requirements
California employers of all sizes will soon be subject to new employee notice and emergency contact requirements. While the law technically took effect on January 1, employers will have until the compliance dates below to meet specific obligations. NOTICE OF WORKPLACE...
New York: NYC Updates Safe and Sick Time and Scheduling Laws
Starting February 22, 2026, New York City will update the Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (ESSTA) and the Temporary Schedule Change Act (TSCA), both of which apply to employers of all sizes. Highlights of the changes are below. ESSTA CHANGES Additional Unpaid Safe and...
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...
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