October 2026 edition of The Month Ahead - your monthly briefing on Q3 payroll filings, open enrollment, performance review prep and more, along with key compliance developments to be aware of.
More than 55 state and local employment law requirements take effect on or around July 1, 2026, covering topics such as minimum wage, leaves and time off, pay and benefits, and safety and security. Now is the time to review these developments and ensure your organization is ready to comply.
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.
Employers should follow these tips to comply with federal antidiscrimination and accommodation laws and protect the privacy of employee medical information in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Brightmine offers many tools and resources to help employers deal with the challenges relating to the US Supreme Court's decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, which allows states to restrict abortion rights.
Incidents and tragedies such as those concerning George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor, subsequent protests and other calls for justice must be acknowledged by organizations in a candid and honest manner.
Unfortunately workplace crimes motivated by hate or bias against a protected group are increasingly common. Brightmine offers many tools and resources to help an employer prevent and address hate crimes in the workplace.
Editor's Choice: HR guidance and support on how to develop and implement policies to prevent and respond to employee discrimination claims against protected classes.