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AnalysisNewColorado repealed its landmark AI Act (SB 24-205) and replaced it with SB 26-189, a narrower framework focused on automated decision-making technology. Here's what changed, what employers must do, and how compliance technology can help navigate the new multi-state AI landscape.
AnalysisNewThe DEA opened historic hearings on June 29, 2026, to consider rescheduling recreational cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III. Here is what the proceeding means for employer drug-free workplace policies, testing programs, and compliance planning.
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.
AnalysisNewFMCSA removed TRUCKSTAFF ELD on June 23, 2026 — the 80th device revoked since January 2025. Combined with the new observed collection rule and a pending fentanyl testing mandate, here is what carriers must address before the second half of 2026.
AnalysisOSHA will hold virtual hearings starting August 19, 2026, on proposals to roll back respiratory protection and chemical exposure standards for 16 toxic substances. Employers must act by July 6 to participate.
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.
AnalysisFor the first time since 2015, OSHA civil penalties did not increase due to a government shutdown that prevented the required inflation data. Here's what that means for employers — and why compliance still matters.
AnalysisOSHA has reopened the comment period for its proposed rule eliminating medical evaluations for filtering facepiece respirators and loose-fitting PAPRs. Employers have until July 6, 2026 to weigh in on a change that could save businesses over $600 million.
AnalysisThe EEOC released its National Enforcement Plan for FY 2025–2029 on June 4, 2026, signaling heightened scrutiny of DEI programs. Here's what employers need to know and do now.
AnalysisOSHA issued nearly $200,000 in penalties against a Georgia supermarket franchisee after a meat grinder amputation. Here's what every employer with machinery needs to know about machine guarding, lockout/tagout, and OSHA's renewed enforcement focus on amputations.
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.
AnalysisAfter a meat grinder amputation at a Georgia Piggly Wiggly, OSHA issued nearly $200K in penalties for machine guarding and lockout/tagout violations. Here's what employers must know about compliance in 2026.
AnalysisJune is National Safety Month, and the 2026 focus on holistic worker health challenges employers to integrate mental, physical, and emotional wellness into their safety programs. Here's what you need to know.
AnalysisWith DOT's new Part 40 observed collection rule effective June 10, 2026, rising Clearinghouse enforcement, and fentanyl testing on the horizon, motor carriers face increased audit scrutiny. Here is your compliance checkpoint to prepare now.
AnalysisNIOSH's new algorithmic hygiene guidance reframes AI as an occupational hazard modifier. Learn how compliance technology helps employers assess, monitor, and control AI-related workplace risks under this framework.
AnalysisThe EEOC's 2026 telework accommodation FAQs clarify employer obligations when return-to-office policies conflict with disability accommodation requests. Here is what HR teams need to know about the interactive process, essential functions, and legal risk.
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.
AnalysisAs wildfire seasons grow longer and more intense, employers with outdoor workers face growing obligations to monitor air quality and protect employees from hazardous smoke exposure. Here's what the latest federal guidance and state rules require.
AnalysisOSHA inspections are up 8% in 2026 with penalties at historic highs. Learn how the Severe Violator Enforcement Program and instance-by-instance citations are reshaping employer liability.
AnalysisThe first OSHA HazCom 2024 compliance deadline passed on May 19, 2026. Employers now face a November 20, 2026 deadline to update workplace labels, written programs, and employee training under the revised Hazard Communication Standard aligned with GHS Revision 7.
AnalysisThe EEOC filed a landmark lawsuit against The New York Times alleging race and sex discrimination in a promotion decision tied to DEI goals. Here is what the case means for employer promotion practices, diversity initiatives, and Title VII compliance.
AnalysisThe EEOC filed suit against The New York Times in May 2026 alleging DEI-related discrimination, escalating its enforcement campaign from guidance to active litigation. Here is what employers need to know.
AnalysisThe EEOC filed a landmark lawsuit against The New York Times alleging race and sex discrimination in a promotion decision driven by DEI goals. Here is what employers need to know about the legal risks of diversity-motivated employment decisions.
AnalysisThe first major compliance deadline for OSHA's updated Hazard Communication Standard arrives today. Here's what changed under GHS Revision 7 and what employers need to do now to avoid citations.
AnalysisThe FMCSA's third and likely final NRII waiver allows paper medical certificates through October 11, 2026. Motor carriers must prepare for mandatory electronic medical certification or face enforcement action.
AnalysisOSHA's updated Hazard Communication Standard aligned with GHS Revision 7 reaches its first major compliance deadline on May 19, 2026. Learn what changed, who is affected, and how compliance technology helps employers manage SDS updates, label changes, and employee training at scale.
AnalysisThe first major compliance deadline for OSHA's updated Hazard Communication Standard arrives May 19, 2026. Here's what changed, who must act, and how employers should prepare for the new GHS Revision 7 requirements.
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.
AnalysisA DOT final rule published May 11, 2026 amends directly observed urine collection procedures under 49 CFR Part 40. Here is what the rule changes, when it takes effect, and how employers should prepare before June 10.
AnalysisFMCSA has finalized sweeping changes to its Safety Measurement System methodology, consolidating violation codes, simplifying severity weights, and recalibrating intervention thresholds. Here is what motor carriers must do now.
AnalysisOSHA's first GHS Revision 7 compliance deadline for the updated Hazard Communication Standard hits May 19, 2026. Here's what changed, who must comply, and how digital SDS management and compliance platforms are helping employers meet the deadline.
AnalysisFMCSA removed two more electronic logging devices on May 7, 2026, bringing the total to 67 revocations since January 2025. With CVSA International Roadcheck starting May 12, motor carriers using revoked ELDs face immediate out-of-service orders and fines up to $19,246 per violation.
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.
AnalysisThe first major compliance deadline for OSHA's updated Hazard Communication Standard arrives May 19, 2026. Here's what changed, who is affected, and what employers should do now.
AnalysisThe DOJ moved state-licensed medical marijuana to Schedule III on April 23, 2026. Here is what the rescheduling means—and does not mean—for employer drug testing, accommodation requests, and policy language.
AnalysisSix members of Congress have formally urged HHS Secretary Kennedy to eliminate FDA regulatory barriers blocking oral fluid drug testing for DOT-regulated employers. Here is what the push means for transportation safety compliance.
AnalysisOver 200,000 CDL drivers are in prohibited status in the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse. With penalties reaching $16,000 per violation and automatic CDL downgrades now fully enforced, here is what fleet operators must do to stay compliant.
AnalysisAfter a Florida roofing company was cited for willful violations following a worker's fatal fall, OSHA's enforcement data confirms fall protection remains the #1 most-cited standard for the 15th consecutive year. Here's what construction employers must know.
AnalysisExecutive Order 14398 required federal agencies to insert anti-DEI discrimination clauses into contracts by April 25, 2026. Here's what the new mandate means and how contractors should respond.
AnalysisThe first major compliance deadline for OSHA's updated Hazard Communication Standard lands May 19, 2026. Here's what changed, who's affected, and how employers should prepare for GHS Revision 7.
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.
AnalysisThe first major compliance deadline for OSHA's updated Hazard Communication Standard arrives May 19, 2026. Here's what changed, who is affected, and the steps employers should take now to avoid citations under OSHA's second most-cited standard.
AnalysisThe May 19, 2026 deadline for OSHA's updated Hazard Communication Standard is less than a month away. Learn what changed, why HazCom remains OSHA's #2 most-cited violation, and how compliance technology helps employers manage the transition.
AnalysisFrom Vensure's new AI compliance platform to the DOL's AI Literacy Framework, 2026 is the year AI-powered tools are reshaping how employers manage HR compliance. Here's what's driving the shift and how to evaluate these systems.
AnalysisOSHA's four-month extension of the updated Hazard Communication Standard gives employers until November 20, 2026 to comply with GHS Revision 7. Learn what changed, what the new deadlines mean, and how compliance technology can streamline the transition.
AnalysisThe EEOC's FY 2025 performance report shows record-breaking pre-litigation recoveries and a sharpened enforcement focus. Here's what the numbers mean and what employers should do now.
AnalysisFMCSA is withholding over $73 million from New York after a federal audit found 53% of non-domiciled CDLs were illegally issued. Here is what the non-domiciled CDL crackdown means for motor carriers, fleet operators, and employer compliance programs.
AnalysisOSHA cited two construction companies for fatal trench collapses in April 2026, proposing nearly $4.8 million in combined penalties. Here's what employers in construction and excavation need to do now to avoid deadly violations.
AnalysisThe DOJ's first False Claims Act settlement under the Civil Rights Fraud Initiative targets IBM's DEI practices. Employers with federal contracts need to understand what was alleged, what changed, and what to do next.
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.
AnalysisOSHA revised its National Emphasis Program for indoor and outdoor heat-related hazards on April 10, 2026, targeting 55 high-risk industries with updated inspection priorities and clearer citation guidance. Here's what changed and how employers should prepare.
AnalysisThe Department of Labor and National Science Foundation announced TechAccess: AI-Ready America, a $224 million initiative to create AI workforce training hubs in every U.S. state. Learn what it means for employers and how to align your training programs.
AnalysisThe 2026 CVSA International Roadcheck runs May 12–14 with a focus on ELD tampering and cargo securement. Here is what motor carriers need to know and how to prepare your fleet before the 72-hour inspection blitz begins.
AnalysisOSHA's expanded electronic recordkeeping requirements and Site-Specific Targeting program use employer-submitted data to trigger inspections. Learn how compliance technology helps employers manage this new data-driven enforcement landscape.
AnalysisIllinois and New York City already regulate AI in employment decisions, and Colorado's AI Act takes effect June 30, 2026. Learn about bias audits, notice requirements, and multi-state compliance strategies for HR teams.
AnalysisThe DOT is expanding its drug testing panel to include fentanyl, FMCSA Clearinghouse Phase II is actively downgrading CDLs, and oral fluid testing is on the horizon. Here is what every CDL employer needs to know to stay compliant in 2026.
AnalysisOSHA cited two Georgia stone countertop manufacturers for repeat silica exposure violations in March 2026, part of an escalating federal and state enforcement crackdown on respirable crystalline silica hazards in the fabrication industry.
AnalysisOSHA announced two major new programs in March 2026 — the OSHA Cares initiative and the Safety Champions Program — shifting the agency toward a more collaborative, compliance-assistance approach. Here's what employers should know.
AnalysisThe EEOC voted 2-1 to rescind its comprehensive 2024 harassment guidance. Here's what changed, what didn't, and the steps employers should take to stay compliant.
AnalysisA practical breakdown of OSHA regulatory changes in early 2026, including HazCom compliance date extensions, ITA filing deadlines, updated penalties, and enforcement priorities employers should prepare for.
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.
AnalysisThe EEOC has sharply increased its focus on DEI-related discrimination under Title VII. Employers need to understand what has changed, what the agency is targeting, and how to audit workplace programs for compliance.
AnalysisMany employers have a drug-free workplace policy, but fewer have one that is clear, current, and built for the way their workforce actually operates. Here is what to look for and fix.
AnalysisIf your organization missed OSHA's ITA deadline, the right response is to confirm coverage, gather the correct records, and file as soon as possible. Here's a step-by-step guide.
