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.
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.
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.
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Editor's Choice: HR guidance on complying with the FLSA and state employee classification requirements.