HR Management

New and Updated

• Type:

  Posters and Notices

  Michigan Earned Sick Time Act Poster

  Updated to reflect the application of the law to all employers, effective October 1, 2025.

• Date:

  September 5, 2025

  Type:

  News

  Colorado Delays Implementation of AI Discrimination Law

  The implementation of a comprehensive Colorado law aimed at preventing algorithmic discrimination has been delayed nearly five months.

• Date:

  September 4, 2025

  Type:

  News

  DOL Plans New Rules on Overtime, Independent Contractors and More

  The US Department of Labor's semiannual regulatory agenda provides a useful roadmap for what could be in store for employers in the months and years ahead.

• Date:

  August 29, 2025

  Type:

  News

  New Illinois Laws Increase Employment Requirements

  Illinois has enacted several laws that impact the employment landscape, the majority of which will take effect at the beginning of 2026.

• Type:

  Employment Law Guide

  Shiftwork and Scheduling: Texas

  Brightmine is not aware of any Texas state scheduling law applicable to private employers.

• Type:

  Posters and Notices

  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Paid Sick Time Poster

  Updated to reflect the revised poster issued by the City.

• Date:

  August 5, 2025

  Type:

  Benchmarking and Surveys

  Employee Handbooks 2025: Survey Report

  In this survey report, we explore the process employers follow to create and maintain employee handbooks, including some of the challenges they face.

• Type:

  Employment Law Guide

  Affirmative Action: Arkansas

  Updated to reflect law eliminating affirmative action requirements for state contractors, effective August 4, 2025.

• Date:

  August 1, 2025

  Type:

  News

  DOJ Warns Federal Contractors About DEI Practices

  The Department of Justice (DOJ) has issued a guidance document providing examples of workplace programs and practices it considers to constitute unlawful discrimination in the guise of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI).

• Type:

  Employment Law Guide

  HR Management: Washington

  Updated to reflect amendments to the state personnel file law, effective July 27, 2025.