2026 Tax Brackets vs. 2025 & OBBBA’s 600K Childcare Credit
Turn the 2026 tax shift into a win. From wider inflation-proof brackets to a $600K childcare advantage, see how the OBBBA impacts your team’s take-home pay. ...
Is your payroll ready for statutory sick pay reforms in 2026?
Stop asking “what is statutory sick pay” and start preparing for the new SSP changes to the sick pay reforms in 2026 before its too late. ...
The HR Leader’s Guide to OBBBA Payroll Compliance in 2026
As the IRS releases the 2026 tax brackets, employers must know OBBBA payroll compliance, permanent extension of Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). ...
Employment Rights Act 2025: Day-One Sick Pay & New Rights
The Employment Rights Act 2025 is officially law in the UK as of 18 December 2025, marking a monumental shift in the way we work. ...
Is the FTC Non-Compete Ban Dead? 2025 State Rules & Salary Limits
In late 2025, the U.S. labor market marked a shift from federal mandates to state-driven bans on non-compete clauses. It has left workers across the nation asking, ‘Is ...
A Lawsuit over an Implicit Hugging Policy Shows Us the Importance of Regulations
A lawsuit filed against Camden Development and its hugging culture reminds us of the importance of regulating boundaries within the workplace. ...
SHRM Faced with a Disability Discrimination Lawsuit over Alleged ADA Violations
SHRM is now faced with a disability discrimination lawsuit over allegedly rescinding a job offer due to the job seeker’s reliance on a service dog. ...
NY Files a Lawsuit Against UPS Over Seasonal Workers’ Wage Theft
The New York AG has filed a lawsuit against USP for underpaying seasonal workers’ wages and launching a “systematic campaign” of poor labor practices. ...
Palantir Sues Ex-Employees over Poaching and the Theft of Trade Secrets
Palantir is suing its ex-employees and the rival CEO of Percepta over a “coordinated plan” to steal its trade secrets and top talent. ...
ADA Insights: EEOC Clarifies Hiring Practices for Methadone Users In Recovery
The EEOC has filed a lawsuit against a company for refusing to hire a methadone user relying on it as a treatment for opioid addiction. ...
The SHRM Discrimination Lawsuit Ends with a $11.5 Million Verdict
A former employee’s discrimination lawsuit against SHRM has ended in a big win for the worker, but SHRM is hoping to appeal the verdict. ...
Revisiting 2026 State AI Laws That Aim to Regulate AI in Employment
Let’s break down US state AI laws that will take effect in 2026, designed to ensure that employees are protected from AI-based discrimination. ...
Compliance Considerations: California’s Updated Employment Laws for 2026
California’s list of new employment laws goes into effect in 2026, and they provide key changes for employers and HR teams to review. ...
Company pays $2M to settle claims it mistreated HR director
An Ohio-based machining company, Glunt Industries, has agreed to a $2 million settlement after allegedly mistreating a human resources director for hiring women. ...
U.S. Mass Layoff Warnings Hit Highest Level in a Decade
U.S. mass layoff warnings have reached their highest level in nearly a decade. Rising WARN notices, slowing hiring, and AI-driven job cuts. ...
Can companies still track activity while working from home?
“Q&A With Jane” questions whether companies can monitor employees during WFH, what’s legal, what’s invasive, and how HR should handle digital surveillance et...
