Commentary and Insights

All Items: Workforce Compliance

  • Paid Leave 2026: Three Challenges for HR

    Date:
    May 28, 2026

    This article examines three critical paid leave challenges facing HR and outlines practical strategies to address them.

  • Ask Our Experts: Preparing for EEO-1 Reporting

    Date:
    April 16, 2026

    Covered employers must provide workforce data each year in the EEO-1 report. This article explores questions Brightmine's Ask Our Experts service has received recently regarding the process.

  • Military Leave Reminders: 8 Things Employers Should Be Thinking About Right Now

    Date:
    March 17, 2026

    Given the increased American military action in the Middle East, employers must be prepared for employees being called to active duty. This article explores employees' military leave rights and employers' compliance obligations under USERRA and more.

  • No More Harassment Guidance… What Now?

    Date:
    February 18, 2026

    In January, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) voted to rescind a major guidance document on workplace harassment. While the move was not a surprise, it leaves employers without a major source of insight into how the law applies in practice. This article explores the implications of the change and how employers should proceed.

  • Clocking In: Does Your Employees' Travel Time Count as Work Hours Under FLSA?

    Date:
    February 10, 2026

    It is important for employers to understand the regulatory framework governing travel time and how courts apply those rules in practice, and to recognize the common compliance pressure points.

  • Global Law Changes in 2026: What US Employers Need to Know

    Date:
    February 5, 2026

    Brightmine International editors Ronelle Barreto and Ro Carracedo Lopez present shifts in the future legislative landscape in 18 different countries - at a glance.

  • FY2027 H-1B Cap Lottery: Answering Employers' Frequently Asked Questions

    Date:
    February 5, 2026

    This article guides employers through the major changes impacting the FY2027 H-1B cap registration season and provides actionable steps to prepare.

  • Ask Our Experts: Navigating Pay Transparency

    Date:
    January 28, 2026

    Ask Our Experts recently answered several questions about the finer points of compliance with pay transparency laws.

  • Learning From SHRM's Legal Challenge: Compliance Lessons for Employers

    Date:
    December 11, 2025

    This article shares lessons employers can learn from SHRM's legal challenge and practical strategies they can implement to strengthen their own compliance programs and reduce the risk of costly litigation.

  • Managing Extra Pay Periods Caused by the Calendar

    Date:
    November 20, 2025

    HR and Payroll departments play a crucial role in forecasting and managing extra pay periods caused by the calendar. While they are a natural occurrence, failure to plan for them can lead to a surprising increase in payroll costs. Early preparation is essential to manage the financial impact and ensure smooth operations for all stakeholders.

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Insights on workforce compliance issues and policies to limit organizational risk and ensure operational effectiveness.