The Month Ahead - July 2026

Welcome to the July edition of The Month Ahead - your monthly briefing on the workplace, compliance, employment law developments and seasonal issues HR should be watching now.
Mid-year compliance deadlines are stacking up - here's what HR teams need to have in motion now to prepare for July
- Check for Mid-Year Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) Updates
- Respond to State and Local Minimum Wage Changes
- Get Ready to File Q2 Federal Form 941
- Conduct Mid-Year Performance Reviews or Check-Ins
- Audit Accessibility for Disability Pride Month
- Prepare for Myriad July State Compliance Changes