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Summer brings new payroll problems

06/22/2026
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DOL issues opinion letter on early clock-in and pre-shift work

06/22/2026
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Unfamiliar with USERRA? That may be a costly mistake

06/22/2026
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Is AI the next religious accommodation problem?

06/15/2026
In May, Pope Leo XIV issued an encyclical on artificial intelligence. The publication has spurred speculation that employees may soon refuse to use AI because of moral and religious objections to its usage.

PWFA compliance isn’t optional—here’s the training your managers need

06/15/2026
Each of the common mistakes that may trigger a PWFA lawsuit and a potential runaway jury award. That’s a very real risk.

EEOC rescinds and replaces Strategic Enforcement Plan

06/14/2026
The changes align with White House priorities for the remainder of President Donald Trump’s second term. Employers should note these priorities and review their policies to make sure they aren’t inadvertently triggering potential enforcement action.

EEOC gets $200K settlement for harassed exotic dancers

06/14/2026
In a case that shows the EEOC takes sexual and racial harassment by customers seriously regardless of the type of work employees perform.

DEI training isn’t always harassment

06/14/2026
A federal appeals court has sharply limited claims based on being forced to participate. This closely watched case includes guidance on how employers can best structure trainings to avoid triggering liability.

You can’t fire workers for sharing pay info

06/14/2026
Employers simply can’t ban salary discussions or claim the information is confidential. While HR can create a confidential salary list, employees are free to talk among themselves and share the information that way.

What more older workers means for employers

06/14/2026
According to recent reports, workers over age 55 now make up almost a quarter of the workforce, making the group the fastest growing segment of workers.