HR Operations Contributor
Former HR manager who spent years juggling onboarding, policy administration, screenings, leave paperwork, and employee communication. Lauren speaks directly to overwhelmed HR teams.
“HR teams do not need more reminders. They need systems that reduce friction.”
AnalysisNewThe Department of Labor's May 2026 technical amendment restored the $684/week overtime exemption salary threshold. Here's what HR operations teams need to know about reclassification, payroll adjustments, and multi-state compliance.
AnalysisOSHA's expanded electronic injury reporting rule now requires detailed Form 300 and 301 submissions for high-hazard employers. Here's how HR operations teams can build a year-round process to stay compliant.
AnalysisNew comprehensive data privacy laws in Indiana, Kentucky, and Rhode Island took effect January 1, 2026, bringing the total to 20 states with active privacy statutes. Here's what HR operations teams need to know about employee data compliance.
AnalysisThe EEOC has filed multiple subpoena enforcement actions demanding detailed employee data from major employers. Here's how HR teams can build the data governance and document production processes needed to respond effectively.
AnalysisThe May 19, 2026 HazCom compliance deadline for chemical manufacturers has passed. Employers now have until November 20, 2026 to update workplace labels, written programs, and employee training under OSHA's revised Hazard Communication Standard.
AnalysisRecent OSHA enforcement actions show employers facing six-figure penalties for retaliating against workers who report safety concerns. Here's how HR teams can build compliant anti-retaliation programs.
AnalysisICE's March 2026 guidance reclassifies many routine Form I-9 errors as substantive violations subject to immediate fines. Here's what changed and how HR operations teams should respond.
AnalysisState workplace violence prevention laws are expanding beyond California. Here's what HR operations teams should know about new requirements in New York and other states, and how to build a compliant prevention program before the next deadline hits.
AnalysisThe Department of Labor published a proposed rule on April 23, 2026, establishing a unified four-factor test for joint employer status under the FLSA, FMLA, and MSPA. Here's what it means for HR teams managing staffing agencies, contractors, and franchise relationships.
AnalysisNew state laws in California, Illinois, and Washington are broadening employee access to personnel records and training documentation. Here's what HR teams should do to stay compliant.
AnalysisEmployee medical information needs careful handling. Learn what HR can collect, where to store it, who can access it, and how ADA and HIPAA rules actually apply in the workplace.