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Count-Down to Minnesota’s Paid Leave Law Launch—What to Know and Do Now
Minnesota’s paid leave program goes into effect January 1, 2026, which will be here sooner than you think and there are important deadlines to be aware of. Employers who have not yet done so should:
- Provide notice to employees
- Consider whether
When Credentialing Crosses the Line: What HR Should—and Shouldn’t—Say
What starts as a simple employment verification request can quickly turn into something riskier. As hospitals dig deeper during physician credentialing, HR professionals are increasingly faced with forms that ask for more than just facts—venturing into judgment calls about clinical
How the Federal Government Shutdown Impacts California Employers
As Congress approaches a funding lapse resulting in a government shutdown, California employers should prepare for several indirect effects on workplace operations. Although a federal shutdown does not halt California’s employment laws, it does pause many federal agency functions, as
Federal Contractor Alert
The VETS-4212 filing period for federal contractors opened last week on August 1, 2025, and closes on September 30, 2025.
Federal contractors and subcontractors with 50 or more employees and at least one federal contract of $150,000 or more are
OFCCP to Resume Veterans/Disability Enforcement, Administratively Close Pending Compliance Reviews
Last week, U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer issued Order 08-2025 and the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) issued a Bulletin explaining the Secretary’s Order. Importantly for federal contractors, “OFCCP will be exercising its discretion to administratively close
DOL Signals Business Friendly Independent Contractor Standard: What Employers Need to Know
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently stated that it will not enforce an employee-friendly independent contractor rule implemented by the Biden administration in 2024 (“Biden Rule”). The Biden Rule made it more difficult for businesses to classify workers as
2024 EEO-1 Data Collection Opens
As of yesterday—May 20, 2025—EEO-1 data collection is open. The deadline to file the 2024 EEO-1 Component 1 report is June 24, 2025. The EEOC stated there will be no extensions, so covered employers should act promptly to file their
Oregon Lawmakers Eye Major Employment Changes: Three Bills Employers Should Watch Closely
As the 83rd Oregon Legislative Session approaches its end, several employment-related bills are still in play, and they could carry significant implications for businesses across the state. While none have been signed into law yet, the momentum behind them makes
Washington Employers: Key Legal Changes on the Horizon
Washington’s legislature has approved two bills poised to significantly reshape employer obligations around layoffs and job postings. Though not yet signed into law, both bills—if enacted—will require prompt action and policy updates from employers operating in the state.
Mini-WARN Act: