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New and updated key resources scheduled to be published include:
September 2026
Draft a Compliant Noncompete Agreement Checklist (New)
Checklist
This checklist provides a structured approach to help employers develop noncompetes that are necessary, narrowly tailored, and legally compliant.
How to Complete Form W-2 (New)
How To
This resource explains how an employer should prepare, complete, review, file and distribute Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement, for an employee.
October 2026
Better Performance Reviews: Why Continuous Feedback Makes the Difference (New)
Commentary and Insights
This resource explains why treating performance feedback as an ongoing process rather than a once-a-year event benefits employees and employers alike.
Payroll Compliance Is Entering a New Era: Five Steps Employers Should Take Now (New)
Commentary and Insights
This article explains why employers should treat payroll as a core compliance function, not just an administrative process. It highlights practical steps Payroll, HR and related teams can take to prepare for new reporting obligations, improve data controls and reduce year-end compliance risk.
Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Biological Sex Laws by State and Municipality (New)
50-State Charts
This chart will provide an overview of federal, state and local laws addressing sexual orientation, gender identity and biological sex, including considerations such as dress codes, restroom and facility access, and use of names and pronouns.
Thou Shalt Not Use ChatGPT? Handling Religious Objections to AI at Work (New)
Commentary and Insights
This article explains how to navigate the religious accommodation process when AI is involved.
December 2026
Emergency Responder Leave Handbook Statement: Illinois (Update)
Handbook Templates
This resource will be updated to reflect amendments expanding leave protections for employees who need time off to serve as volunteer emergency workers, effective January 1, 2027.
Jury Duty Handbook Statement: Illinois (Update)
Handbook Templates
This resource will be updated to reflect an amendment requiring employers with more than 25 employees to pay employees their regular rate of pay for time serving on jury duty, effective January 1, 2027.
Paid Family and Medical Leave Handbook Statement: Washington (Update)
Handbook Templates
This resource will be updated to reflect amendments to the paid family and medical leave law that expand reinstatement eligibility to employees who work for an employer with 15 or more employees, effective January 1, 2027.
Pregnancy and Lactation Accommodation Handbook Statement: Washington (Update)
Handbook Templates
This resource will be updated to reflect expanded pregnancy and lactation accommodation requirements under the Healthy Starts Act and the repeal of Washington's existing pregnancy accommodation law, effective January 1, 2027.
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