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ICE updates I-9 inspection guidance
ICE has updated its Form I-9 inspection guidance, reclassifying several common errors as substantive violations. Learn what changed, how I-9 audits may be affected, and what employers should do to reduce compliance risk.
Many states, cities adjust minimum wage rates mid-year
FLSA minimum wage compliance means tracking every federal, state and local rate change as it takes effect. Here's what changed and what employers must do.
Bumping up compliance: Pregnancy accommodations under the PWFA
PWFA accommodations are now an EEOC enforcement priority. Learn what employers must provide, when leave is allowed and how to avoid common missteps.
Q&A: When is employee training time paid under the FLSA?
If an employer sends employees to Supervisor School for their construction industry—should this time be paid?
Generative AI and privilege: What recent court decisions mean for your company
Two recent federal decisions provide early guidance—and a cautionary lesson.
How long is long enough? ERISA record retention rules every employer should know
This summary covers the requirements for benefit plans governed by ERISA (the Employee Retirement Income Security Act).
Monitoring employee communications on employer-provided technology
Can employers legally monitor employee communications on company-provided technology? Learn what federal and state laws apply, and best practices for staying compliant.
Q&A: Can employers implement an average commute deduction?
Can an employer in New York implement an average commute policy that establishes a default average commute distance of thirty (30) miles and a non-compensable commute time of 45 minutes for team members with irregular commute distances?
Severance tradeoff: What employers and employees should know
Severance agreements aren’t just payouts—they’re legal exchanges. Learn when severance is required vs. discretionary, what must be paid separately, how releases work, and key negotiation points HR leaders should understand.
