As the compliance environment grows more complex, HR's role as a strategic partner and risk manager has never been more critical. This resource discusses the top compliance challenges facing HR in the 2026, and explains why they are important and steps HR can take to address them.
Updated to include information on the forthcoming How to Conduct an Internal Form I-9 Audit.
Updated with additional resources and streamlined article structure.
More than 145 federal, state and local employment law requirements take effect on or around January 1, 2026, covering topics such as minimum wage, paid and unpaid leave, benefits, discrimination, payroll and more. Now is the time to review these developments and ensure your organization is ready to comply.
Enhanced to improve the comprehensiveness, organization and topics covered.
Updated to reflect a forthcoming extension of the expiration date of the Right to Recall Law in California.
Brightmine rounds up resources about the unique employment requirements and challenges faced by federal contractors.