Retirement Benefits

New and Updated

• Type:

  Quick Reference

  Annual Retirement Plan COLAs and Fringe Benefit Limitations

  Updated to reflect 2027 inflation-adjusted amounts for health savings accounts.

• Date:

  May 18, 2026

  Type:

  Editor's Choice

  The Month Ahead - June 2026

  June 2026 edition of The Month Ahead - your monthly briefing designed to help HR leaders anticipate what's next across workplace, compliance, and employment law developments and seasonal issues.

• Type:

  Legal Timetable

  Rhode Island Clarifies Secure Choice Retirement Savings Program Requirements

• Type:

  Employment Law Guide

  Retirement Benefits: Rhode Island

  Updated to reflect final rule on employer obligations and contribution amounts, effective February 20, 2026.

• Type:

  Employment Law Guide

  Retirement Benefits: Vermont

  Updated to reflect amendment expanding participation to part-time, seasonal, and temporary employees. 

• Date:

  February 5, 2026

  Type:

  Commentary and Insights

  Global Law Changes in 2026: What US Employers Need to Know

  Brightmine International editors Ronelle Barreto and Ro Carracedo Lopez present shifts in the future legislative landscape in 18 different countries - at a glance.

• Type:

  Employment Law Guide

  Retirement Benefits: Illinois

  Updated to reflect amendment clarifying enrollment provisions.

• Type:

  Legal Timetable

  New Jersey Expands Access to Secure Choice Retirement Savings Program

• Type:

  Employment Law Guide

  Retirement Benefits: New Jersey

  Updated to reflect amendment expanding enrollment and permitting employees to change contribution amounts at any time, beginning April 1, 2026.

• Date:

  January 8, 2026

  Type:

  Editor's Choice

  New Year, New Compliance Requirements: See What's in Store for Employers in 2026

  Updated to reflect amended Oregon paid family and medical leave rules and amended Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, paid sick leave guidance.