Recent Form I-9 enforcement changes expose employers to significant risk and highlight the need for HR professionals to refine their their processes for verifying employees' identities and work authorizations. Brightmine offers many tools and resources to help an employer navigate complex Form I-9 and E-Verify requirements and shifting enforcement priorities.
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.
August 2026 edition of The Month Ahead - your monthly briefing on the HR deadlines, compliance shifts, seasonal disruptions and planning moves to line up before fall picks up speed.
July 2026 edition of The Month Ahead - your monthly briefing on the workplace, compliance, employment law developments and seasonal issues HR should be watching now.
One of the fastest-moving trends in employment law involves the plethora of "ban the box" laws affecting private employers that have sprouted up in many states and municipalities. These laws make it illegal to include criminal history questions on initial job applications.
It is important for an employer to know what it can and cannot do when it comes to drug and alcohol testing. Brightmine offers a number of tools and resources to help.
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Editor's Choice: HR Guidance concerning federal and state legal requirements on the screening and testing of job applicants.