August is a month widely dedicated to driving mental health awareness, leading many employers are looking for meaningful ways to support their staff and combat workplace burnout. 
Offering dedicated time off to rest and recharge is a popular concept. However, before your leadership team officially rolls out a policy specifically labeled “mental health days,” it is critical to understand the…

Keeping a business running smoothly requires a healthy, focused workforce. However, a silent strain is currently impacting employees across almost every industry. 
According to a recent study by Prudential Group Insurance, a staggering 71% of employees experienced at least a 5% increase in their personal medical costs over the last year, and nearly a quarter watched those costs jump by…

Today’s workplace is undergoing a profound structural transformation, driven largely by the changing needs and priorities of women at work.
From demanding greater flexibility to championing inclusive benefits, women are redefining what a successful career looks like. For employers, matching this evolution is a core business necessity for retention and growth.
For decades, the traditional corporate structure, historically catered towards…

The legal landscape surrounding cannabis has changed dramatically over the last decade, but the cultural shift is happening even faster.
For Gen Z, entering the workforce means balancing professional expectations with a reality where cannabis use is increasingly normalized, legal, and mainstream. For employers, this intersection creates unique operational, safety, and legal risks that require an updated approach to workplace…

U.S. Employment Laws & Major Employment Law Updates in 2026
Federal Employment Law Updates

• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidance updates
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) interpretation updates
• Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) enforcement expansion
• AI and automated hiring enforcement initiatives (EEOC/DOL/FTC/DOJ)
• Proposed H-1B prevailing wage rule changes
• Proposed PERM labor certification wage updates
• Home healthcare worker overtime exemption

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It’s a common scenario in HR: an employee submits an FMLA medical certification that is vague, incomplete, or frankly, suspicious. Your first instinct might be to pick up the phone and call the doctor directly to get some “real” answers. However, you need to put that phone back on the hook.
Under FMLA and ADA regulations, there is a very…

As AI-powered transcription and note-taking tools become staples in the modern workplace, many employers are jumping at the chance to increase productivity. However, these “digital assistants” bring more than just convenience; they bring a host of legal complexities that HR must address before the “Record” button is even pressed.
According to a recent analysis by the law firm Littler Mendelson,…