Federal workplace safety officials have finally started finalizing plans to eliminate the Biden administration’s old COVID-19 regulation. OSHA plans a broader infectious disease standard, and with the Trump administration signaling…

Insights by VertiSource HR The U.S. Department of Labor has announced higher penalties for workplace safety violations in 2025, reflecting annual adjustments to OSHA’s maximum civil penalties. These increases, effective…

As of January 1, 2025, employers in California must comply with updated labor and employment law obligations—including a new requirement related to whistleblower rights. The Whistleblower Notice Under California law,…

The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has stopped enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act again, which means businesses do not need to meet compliance by the original January 13, 2025…

Overview A recent ruling by a federal appeals court has reactivated employer reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), with a new compliance deadline set for January 13. After…

The IRS has announced an increase in the standard mileage rate for 2025, raising it by 3 cents per mile. Starting January 1, the rate for business-related driving will rise…

New OSHA regulations will mandate that construction employers provide personal protective equipment (PPE) that properly fits workers based on their unique body types beginning in January 2025. PPE for Construction…

Colorado’s attorney general’s office recently updated the Colorado Privacy Act (CPA) rules to introduce new obligations related to biometric data, employee biometrics, children’s privacy, and interpretive guidance for 2025. Key…

New minimum wage and salary thresholds have taken effect across Colorado. With these new changes, there are a few things businesses need to consider and do to meet compliance.  The…

Have you ever been curious about workplace incidents? OSHA recently publicized details on the nearly 900,000 reported workplace injuries and illnesses recorded in 2023, which could possibly result in increased…

In Florida, a state appellate court just issued a ruling that will raise the bar for whistleblower claims and make it easier for employers to defeat lawsuits before trial; however,…

As your trusted partners, we provide an overview of recent legislative changes effective in 2025. US DOL Overtime Rule Halt: Courts have ruled that the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)…

Less than two months before the effective date, a federal judge stopped an overtime ruling that would boost salary for “white collar” exemptions. The court ruled that the U.S. DOL…

According to California Elections Code section 14001, employers must post a notice to employees advising them of provisions for taking paid leave for the purpose of voting in statewide elections.…

With the most recent Hurricanes, Helene and Milton, impacting the western coast of Florida, many people have lost everything. Hurricanes can leave a devastating trail of destruction, impacting not only…

A new minimum wage increase for California healthcare workers will finally take effect on October 16. This will raise the minimum wage to $21 and even $23 in some larger…

In Pittsburgh, a new anti-discrimination ordinance will likely be signed and prohibit employers from discriminating against employees or job applicants based on the individual’s status as a certified medical cannabis…

A new bill was just signed in California that will ban captive audience meetings. These are mandatory meetings led by the employer to discuss religious and political matters. If an…

A new law signed into effect by Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker will affect the use of AI in workplaces. Starting in 2026, Illinois employers will be required to provide notice…

Healthcare employers must prepare for a forthcoming OSHA rule focused on preventing workplace violence within the industry. By the end of the year, this proposed regulation will likely require healthcare…