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8 Social Media Practices for Employers_HR tip.docx

The popularity of social media continues to bring potential compliance issues for employers trying to navigate the hiring process or trying to manage employee conduct. Here are eight social media practices that may be cause for concern.   1. Allowing protected information from social ...

IRS Announces 2026 Social Security Wage Base

Highlights Impacted Employers: All employers required to withhold social security and Medicare taxes Effective Date: January 1, 2026 Summary of Change: ...

E-Verify Resumes Operations as Government Shutdown Continues

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently posted an update to the E-Verify site indicating that the E-Verify application is now operational. The Details Creating Cases DHS has indicated that: ·      Employers who participate ...

DHS Ends Auto-Extensions for Many EAD Renewal Applications Effective Oct. 30, 2025

Highlights Impacted Employers:All employers with impacted employees who have filed an employment authorization document (EAD) renewal application on or after Oct. 30, 2025 Effective Date:Oct.30, 2025 ...

California - San Diego Increases Minimum Wage for Hospitality Workers

Highlights Impacted Employers: San Diego “Hospitality Employers”   Effective Date: July 1, 2026 Summary: San Diego’s City has enacted ...

Rhode Island Expands Temporary Caregiver and Disability Insurance Benefits

Highlights Impacted Employers:Rhode Island Employers whose employees meet certain medical requirements and earnings requirements determined by the state. Effective Date:Jan. 1, 2026 Summary:Rhode ...

Philadelphia Expands Employer Background Screening Requirements

The Details The City of Philadelphia has passed Ordinance 250373-A (“the Ordinance”) that clarifies and amends provisions under the Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance. The Ordinance is effective Jan. 6, 2026. Background By way of background, in 2024, the City ...

New York City Expands Minimum Pay Requirement to App-Based Grocery Delivery Workers

Highlights Impacted Employers: App-based grocery delivery services Effective Dates: Early 2026. See below for details. Summary: New York City has enacted several bills that provide new protections to ...

New Jersey Clarifies Mandatory Meetings Ban for Political and Religious Matters

Highlights Impacted Employers: Private New Jersey employers and certain organizations. Effective Date: Dec. 2, 2025 Summary: New Jersey has enacted legislation that expands prohibitions on employers requiring ...

Illinois Requires Certain Employers to Provide NICU Leave_6.1.26.docx

Highlights Impacted Employers:Illinois employers with more than 15 employees Effective Date:June 1, 2026 Summary:Illinois has enacted legislation that will require covered employers to ...

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