Employee Benefits for Independent Contractors: A Growing Trend
Learn how benefits for independent contractors are evolving, including portable benefits, state laws, worker classification and key compliance considerations.
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When Is Travel During a Meal Break Compensable? DOL Provides Guidance
Learn when travel during employee meal periods is compensable under the FLSA, including new guidance from the DOL on unpaid meal breaks and required travel time.
Learn MoreBeyond the Bench: Trader Joe’s Settlement Puts Wage and Hour Compliance in Focus
Learn about Trader Joe’s $12.47 million wage and hour settlement and key compliance lessons for employers involving timekeeping, overtime, breaks, wage statements and final pay.
Learn MoreUnderstanding USERRA: An HR Guide to What Employers Need to Know About Military Leave
Learn how USERRA protects service members and what employers need to know about military leave, reemployment rights, benefits and compliance.
Learn MoreExecutive Order Accelerates Veterans’ Benefits and Employment Opportunities
Learn how President Trump’s executive order aims to streamline veterans’ benefits, modernize military records and connect transitioning service members with civilian jobs.
Learn MoreJob Descriptions: A Critical Tool for Hiring and Managing Employees
Learn why effective job descriptions matter and how employers can create clear, accurate descriptions that support hiring, performance management and HR compliance.
Learn MoreThe HR Guide to Understanding Workers’ Compensation
Learn what employers need to know about workers’ compensation, including coverage, claims, denials, employer responsibilities and workplace injury management.
Learn MoreOpen Enrollment for Employers: An HR Guide to Preparing for a Successful Benefits Enrollment
Prepare for open enrollment with this employer guide covering benefits planning, employee communications, compliance requirements, enrollment timelines and post-enrollment tasks.
Learn MoreEmployer’s Guide to State-by-State Minimum Wage Laws
Last Updated on September 2, 2026 by MyHRConcierge Minimum wage laws vary significantly across the United States, making it essential for employers to stay informed and compliant. From federal requirements to state-specific mandates, understanding minimum wage regulations helps businesses budget effectively, maintain compliance and foster fair labor practices. Use this guide- and the accompanying state-by-state […]
Learn MoreUnderstanding State-Mandated Disability Benefits: A Guide for Employers
Learn about state-mandated disability benefits, including funding, benefit duration, payment amounts, and waiting periods to ensure compliance and support your workforce.
Learn MoreDOL Issues New Guidance: What Employers Need to Know About Split Workdays and Commute Time
Explore the DOL’s latest guidance on split workdays for non-exempt employees, including commute pay rules, timekeeping requirements and key employer guardrails.
Learn MorePodcast- Every Minute Counts: Understanding Time Rounding & Compensable Time
Learn the rules of time rounding and compensable time, including travel, training, meal breaks and more, in this MyHRBuzz Podcast episode.
Learn MoreBeyond the Bench: Strengthening Processes in the Wake of ERISA Document Class-Action Litigation
Learn how employers can strengthen ERISA processes to reduce legal risk amid rising ERISA document class-action litigation, including lessons from Hecht v. Cigna Health and Life Insurance Co.
Learn MoreBeyond the Bench: AI Meeting Notetakers Create New Compliance Considerations for Employers
AI meeting assistants are changing the workplace, but they also create new compliance risks. Learn what HR leaders need to know about privacy, consent and AI policies.
Learn MoreSupporting Working Parents: Employer Strategies for Back-to-School Season
Learn how employers can support working parents during back-to-school season with workplace flexibility, family benefits, childcare resources and effective communication.
Learn MoreTennessee’s New Non-Compete Law: What Employers Need to Know Before July 2026
Tennessee’s new non-compete law limits restrictions for employees earning under $70,000. Learn what employers need to know before July 2026.
Learn MoreMenopause Support at Work: Understanding the Emerging Benefits Trend
Learn why menopause benefits are becoming a growing workplace trend and how employers can support employees, build a menopause benefits plan and strengthen benefits strategies.
Learn MoreBiometric Information Privacy: What Employers Need to Know About Federal Compliance and the Seventh Circuit’s BIPA Decision
Learn how federal and state biometric privacy laws affect employers, including Illinois BIPA requirements and the Seventh Circuit’s 2026 Clay v. Union Pacific decision.
Learn MoreUnderstanding Time Rounding for Employees: A Guide for Employers
Learn about time rounding for employees, including its benefits, federal and state regulations, and best practices for compliance.
Learn MoreEmployer’s Guide to Understanding Compensable Time for Non-Exempt Employees Under the FLSA
Learn what counts as compensable time for non-exempt employees under the FLSA, including rules for training, travel, rest breaks, and off-the-clock work.
Learn MoreManaging Overlapping Leave: An HR Guide for Employers
Learn how employers can navigate overlapping FMLA, ADA, USERRA and state leave requirements while coordinating protections, tracking leave and staying compliant.
Learn MoreCan DOT Employees Use Medical Marijuana? What Employers Need to Know
DOT confirms truck drivers, pilots, and safety-sensitive employees still cannot use medical marijuana despite federal rescheduling. Learn what employers need to know about DOT drug testing compliance.
Learn MoreGhost Jobs: What Employers Need to Know About the Growing Scrutiny of Job Postings
Learn what ghost jobs are, why lawmakers are targeting misleading job postings and how employers can improve hiring transparency and reduce compliance risks.
Learn MoreAn Employer’s Guide to Final Pay Laws at the Federal Level for Deceased Employees
Learn what employers need to know about final pay for deceased employees, including federal requirements, recipient rules and payroll best practices.
Learn MoreERISA Document Retention Requirements: An HR Guide to Employee Benefit Plan Recordkeeping
Learn ERISA document retention requirements, including six-year recordkeeping rules, IRS guidelines, required benefit plan documents and best practices to help employers maintain compliance.
Learn MoreWearable Technology at Work: How Employers Can Address Compliance and Privacy Risks
Learn how employers can address smart glasses and wearable devices in the workplace with policies covering recording, privacy, confidentiality, AI technology and employee use.
Learn MoreUnderstanding Vacation Pay Laws Under the FLSA
Does the FLSA require employers to provide vacation pay? Explore federal requirements, how this affects overtime, state-specific obligations and more for employers.
Learn MoreStay Interviews vs. Exit Interviews: Understanding the Difference and Why Both Matter
Learn the differences between stay and exit interviews, why both matter and how employee feedback can improve retention, engagement and workplace culture.
Learn MoreMaine Revises Substance Use Testing Law: What Employers Need to Know About Workplace Drug Testing Requirements
Maine’s Substance Use Testing Law limits arbitrary workplace drug testing while allowing reasonable suspicion, criteria-based and compliant random testing programs. Learn what employers need to know as of July 29, 2026.
Learn MoreHow Paid Time Off (PTO) Works: Employer Guidelines for Accruals and Termination Payouts
Learn how Paid Time Off (PTO) policies intersect with FLSA rules, accruals, payouts and employee separations to help employers maintain compliance.
Learn MoreSummer Internships and ACA Compliance
Hiring summer interns? Learn how ACA rules may impact intern classification, health coverage eligibility, seasonal employee status and employer compliance obligations.
Learn MoreYour HR Guide to HIPAA Compliance
Learn what HIPAA is, who must comply, what protected health information (PHI) includes and when HIPAA does not apply to employers and workplace records.
Learn MoreBuilding a Compliant Internship Program: What Employers Need to Know
Learn what employers need to know about internship programs, including paid vs. unpaid internships, FLSA requirements, the primary beneficiary test and HR compliance best practices.
Learn MoreHealth Savings Accounts (HSA) and High Deductible Health Plans (HDHP) Receive Contributions Limits Increases for 2027
Learn about the IRS 2027 HSA and HDHP contribution limits, including updated deductible and out-of-pocket maximums.
Learn MoreEmployers Need to Know: Expanded Overtime Rule Dies in Court
The expanded overtime rule has been struck down, keeping the federal overtime salary threshold at $35,568. Learn what employers need to know about exempt classifications and FLSA compliance.
Learn MoreEmployers, Take Note: Changes in the Final Big Beautiful Bill That Could Affect Your Business
Explore how the final Big Beautiful Bill evolved from the House to Senate, including key changes that were signed into law by President Trump.
Learn MoreSixth Circuit Broadens Limits on Arbitration Agreements in Workplace Harassment Cases
In Bruce v. Adams & Reese, LLP, the Sixth Circuit held that a valid sexual harassment claim under the EFAA can render an arbitration agreement unenforceable for an entire lawsuit, including related employment claims such as disability discrimination.
Learn MoreAn Employer’s Guide to the Importance of Summary Plan Descriptions and Wrap Documents in ERISA Compliance
Learn how Summary Plan Descriptions (SPDs) and Wrap Documents support ERISA compliance by promoting transparency and proper administration of employee benefit plans.
Learn MoreEmployer’s Guide to Cafeteria Plans: Maximizing Benefits for Your Workforce
Learn how Cafeteria Plans, including POP, FSA, HRA and HSA, can benefit your business and employees. Discover tax advantages, compliance tips and plan options in this employer’s guide.
Learn MoreBereavement Leave: An HR Guide to Federal and State Laws
Learn how bereavement leave works under federal and state law, including state-specific requirements, employer obligations and HR best practices for compliant leave policies.
Learn MoreNavigating Employee Privacy: How Much Information Can an Employer Access?
Explore how federal employment laws shape what employee data employers can access, including monitoring practices, privacy limitations and compliance best practices.
Learn MoreBeyond the Bench: Court Upholds $11.5M Discrimination and Retaliation Verdict
Colorado federal court upholds an $11.5M discrimination and retaliation verdict, highlighting key employer risks, SHRM’s involvement and ongoing Title VII compliance requirements.
Learn MoreNavigating State-Based Paid Leave Laws: A Guide for Private Employers
Explore a state-by-state guide to paid family and medical leave, health insurance continuation laws (including mini-COBRA) and short-term disability requirements, tailored exclusively for private employers.
Learn MoreEmployer Responsibilities When Employees Are Impacted by War or Called to Service
Learn employer responsibilities when employees are called to military service or impacted by war, including federal and state compliance, benefits and workforce risk management.
Learn MoreAAP Compliance for Employers: A Practical Toolkit for Affirmative Action Plans in 2026
Navigate Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) compliance with confidence. Learn about key changes and who is impacted.
Learn MoreHow to Handle Termination Decisions During FMLA Leave
Learn if and when it is considered legally permissible to terminate an employee on FMLA leave.
Learn MoreEmployer Guide to Benefits Administration
Enjoy this comprehensive HR guide to benefits administration covering employee satisfaction, retention, compliance, common benefits and key regulations like COBRA.
Learn MoreEmployee Performance Management and the Role of Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs)
Learn how employers can effectively manage employee performance using Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs), including key components, best practices and compliance considerations.
Learn MoreWhat Employers Need to Know About Employee Affordability Rates and ACA Reporting
Learn how ACA employee affordability rates impact employer compliance and reporting. Understand IRS affordability percentages, safe harbor methods and how to avoid ACA penalties.
Learn MoreUnderstanding Affordable Care Act (ACA) Filing Requirements for Small Groups
Last Updated on March 12, 2026 by MyHRConcierge Small businesses with fewer than 50 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees face critical Affordable Care Act (ACA) filing requirements. Compliance is essential to avoid penalties and ensure smooth operations. This guide explores the ACA filing requirements for small groups, the role of Form 1095-B and the limitations of […]
Learn MoreUnderstanding New York’s Trapped at Work Act: A New Era for Repayment Agreements
New York’s Trapped at Work Act restricts stay-or-pay and training repayment agreements. Learn what the law requires and how employers can stay compliant.
Learn MoreUnderstanding the U.S. Department of Labor’s Proposal to Rescind the 2024 Independent Contractor Rule
On February 27, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor proposed rescinding its 2024 Independent Contractor Rule under the FLSA, signaling major changes to worker classification standards and significant compliance implications for employers nationwide.
Learn MoreBeyond the Bench: Acosta v. TEAM Environmental LLC and the FLSA’s Application to Inclement Weather Pay
When winter weather halts operations, how should employers handle “weather pay” under the FLSA? Explore the key overtime lessons from Acosta v. TEAM Environmental LLC and what every employer should know before the next storm disrupts payroll.
Learn MoreWOTC Expiration Watch: Why Proactive Employers Continue Screening
As the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) faces expiration, employers are urged to continue screening new hires to preserve eligibility, maintain compliance and stay prepared for possible retroactive renewal.
Learn MoreEmployer Guide to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): What Every Business Needs to Know
An employer-focused guide to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime, employee classification and practical compliance strategies to reduce legal risk.
Learn MoreNavigating Office Romances in the Workplace
Learn the pros, cons and legal considerations of office romances, including harassment risks, favoritism concerns and best practices.
Learn MoreHIPAA Privacy Policy Updates Required by February 16, 2026
Learn how the 2024 42 CFR Part 2 amendments impact HIPAA privacy policies. HR and screening professionals must update Notices of Privacy Practices by February 16, 2026, to remain compliant.
Learn MoreEEOC Requires Commission Approval for Most Litigation: What Employers Should Know
The EEOC has adopted a resolution requiring Commission approval for most litigation. Learn what this procedural change means for employers, HR teams and business compliance.
Learn MoreKey Employer Insights: President Trump Creates a Second Emergency Board for LIRR Labor Dispute
President Trump created a second emergency board to address the LIRR labor dispute. Learn what it means for employers, HR leaders and workforce planning.
Learn MoreBeyond the Bench: ADA Compliance and the Risk of Excluding Applicants in Recovery
Go “Beyond the Bench” and explore recent EEOC actions highlighting why employers cannot exclude applicants in recovery and how ADA hiring compliance requires individualized assessment.
Learn MoreBackground Screening Trends Employers Should Watch in 2026
Explore the top background screening trends shaping 2026, including smarter screening technology, tighter regulations and a growing focus on fair, compliant hiring.
Learn MoreBeyond the Bench: What the Los Fresnos Bakery Raid Teaches Us About I-9 Compliance, Harboring and Employment Practices
Learn how the ICE raid at a Texas bakery highlights the legal risks of I-9 noncompliance and harboring unauthorized workers- and what HR professionals must do to protect their organizations
Learn MoreWhat the IRS’s New HSA Guidance Means for Employers and Benefit Plans
Discover the IRS’s latest HSA guidance for 2026, including permanent telehealth coverage, expanded eligibility for bronze and catastrophic plans and rules for direct primary care arrangements. Learn what employers need to know to ensure compliance and maximize HSA benefits.
Learn MoreWhat You Need to Know About Workplace Labor Law Posters
Ensure workplace compliance with required federal and state labor law posters. Learn why labor law posters matter and how to stay compliant.
Learn MoreBeyond the Bench: The High Cost of Age Bias and the Lessons from the Liberty Mutual Verdict
A $103 million age discrimination verdict against Liberty Mutual highlights the growing legal and compliance risks for employers, and the critical lessons organizations cannot ignore.
Learn MoreEmployer Considerations and Compliance Implications Regarding Expanded Social Media Vetting for H-1B and H-4 Visas
Stay compliant with updated H-1B visa screening rules. Learn how expanded social media checks during consular processing affect employers, H-1B workers, H-4 dependents and international travel timelines.
Learn MoreUnderstanding National Origin Discrimination in Today’s Workplace: EEOC’s Updated November 2025 Guidance
Stay compliant with the EEOC’s latest 2025 guidance on national origin discrimination. Learn how “Discrimination Against American Workers Is Against the Law” clarifies employer obligations under Title VII and what HR teams must know when hiring in a global labor market.
Learn MoreNavigating Payroll Errors: Can Employees Legally Keep Overpaid Wages?
Learn whether employees can legally keep overpaid wages and how employers must handle wage recovery. Explore federal rules, state deduction laws and best practices for compliant and effective overpayment correction.
Learn MoreWhat’s Changing in 2026: New Rules for Criminal Background Checks
Stay compliant with the 2026 criminal background check regulations as states and cities introduce stricter criminal background check regulations. Learn what employers must update now to avoid risk.
Learn MoreBeyond the Bench: Sixth Circuit Rejects Fixed Cap on Intermittent, Unforeseeable FMLA Leave
Explore the Sixth Circuit’s ruling in Jackson v. U.S. Postal Service and its impact on FMLA compliance. This blog breaks down the decision, clarifies how medical certifications apply to intermittent leave and offers practical guidance for HR professionals and employers navigating unpredictable absences.
Learn MoreWhat Employers Need to Know About the EEOC’s Decision to Halt Disparate-Impact Investigations
Learn what the EEOC’s decision to halt disparate-impact investigations means for employers and why proactive compliance, documentation and policy reviews remain critical in today’s evolving enforcement landscape.
Learn MoreReclaiming Focus: Business Leaders’ Role in Combating Workplace Distraction
Learn how business leaders can fight digital workplace distractions, improve focus and build a culture that boosts productivity and employee well-being in the modern workplace.
Learn MoreEmployer Guide: Understanding Political Activity Laws Across the U.S.
Learn how to navigate politics in the workplace with this state-by-state guide for employers. Understand key laws on political activity, voting rights and workplace compliance to ensure a respectful and legally compliant environment during election season.
Learn MoreWhat Employers Need to Know About Trump’s New H-1B Visa Proclamation
Learn how Trump’s new H-1B visa rule requiring a $100,000 fee impacts employers and HR professionals. Understand who is affected, compliance risks, and strategies to adapt.
Learn MoreCalifornia’s AB 288 Expands Labor Oversight
Learn how California’s AB 288 expands PERB authority over labor organizations and unfair labor practices. Understand what employers need to know to stay compliant and navigate potential federal and state overlap.
Learn MorePolywork and the Modern Workforce: What Employers Need to Know
As polywork becomes more common in today’s workforce, employers must adapt to employees holding multiple jobs or side hustles. Learn how HR leaders can manage conflicts of interest, maintain productivity and set clear policies to balance flexibility with compliance.
Learn MoreEnd of E-Verify Alerts for Terminated Work Authorization Shifts Compliance Burden to Employers
The end of E-Verify termination alerts shifts the responsibility for tracking revoked work authorizations to employers. Learn what this change means and how to stay compliant.
Learn MoreNew Parental Leave Protections in Illinois: Preparing for the Family NICU Leave Act
Illinois’ Family Neonatal Intensive Care Leave Act, effective June 1, 2026, grants job-protected leave for parents with newborns in the NICU. Learn what this means for employers, key compliance steps and how to prepare your HR policies for this important change.
Learn MoreBeyond the Bench: How East Jordan Plastics’ Mishandling of Sexual Harassment Complaints Led to a $460K EEOC Settlement
Go Beyond the Bench and discover key lessons for employers from the EEOC’s sexual harassment case against East Jordan Plastics.
Learn MoreBeyond the Bench: Florida Contractor Must Pay $594K for Overtime Violations – A Wake-Up Call on Time Rounding Rules
A Florida contractor was ordered to pay $594K for overtime violations tied to improper time rounding. Learn what the FLSA says about rounding practices and how employers can stay compliant.
Learn MoreCase to Watch: FLSA Compliance Under Scrutiny in New Honda Marysville Lawsuit
A federal lawsuit against Honda’s Marysville plant alleges unpaid overtime in violation of the FLSA. Learn what this case means for employers and how to reduce wage and hour risks.
Learn MoreAn Employer’s Guide to Understanding the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)
Learn how the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) protects job applicants and guides employers in using background checks. Discover key compliance steps, employee rights and penalties for violations.
Learn MoreBack to School Season: Understanding State School Activities Leave Laws
Discover how state school activities leave laws help employees attend their children’s school events. Understand your responsibilities as an employer and foster a family-friendly workplace.
Learn MoreEmployer Responsibilities for Student Loan Wage Garnishments
Learn how employers, HR and payroll teams should handle student loan wage garnishments, including federal compliance requirements and best practices.
Learn MoreUnderstanding Final Pay: A Guide for Employers
Navigate the complexities of final pay laws with our comprehensive state-by-state guide. This blog post outlines the specific legal requirements for employers regarding final paychecks, helping you stay compliant and informed.
Learn MoreNavigating Employee Termination: A Comprehensive Guide for Employers
Learn how to handle employee termination professionally and legally with this comprehensive employer guide, exploring key steps and termination best practices.
Learn MoreUnderstanding COBRA Notices: Compliance with Department of Labor Requirements
COBRA provides benefits for employees and their families facing sudden loss of health insurance coverage. To ensure compliance with COBRA regulations, employers must adhere to specific notice requirements outlined by the DOL.
Learn MorePreparing for The Expansion of Pay Transparency Laws Across the U.S. in 2025
As 2025 approaches, five additional states are set to introduce pay transparency laws. Here’s a closer look at a state-by-state breakdown of pay transparency laws, and what to expect as more states adopt these regulations.
Learn MoreBalancing Act: A Guide to Integrating AI and Human Insight for Optimal HR Compliance
AI can be a useful tool in HR, but human cognition matters. Learn about the limitations of AI in addressing regulatory compliance and why humans are necessary in handling complex situations.
Learn MoreAn Employer’s Guide to Using Social Media for Background Checks
Learn how to legally and effectively use social media for background checks. This guide for employers covers FCRA compliance, state laws, risks and tips.
Learn MoreMultigenerational Workforce? Here’s an Employer Guide to Avoiding Age Discrimination Claims
Learn how to prevent age discrimination claims in the workplace. Understand the differences between federal and state laws, and explore best practices for compliance and bias-free HR processes.
Learn MoreHiring Minors: A Comprehensive Guide for Employers
Navigating child labor laws: Discover the regulations and restrictions employers must follow when hiring minors in the US.
Learn MoreUnderstanding the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): A Guide for Employers
Learn how employers can comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), including legal responsibilities, reasonable accommodations, undue hardship and best practices for documentation and HR compliance.
Learn MorePodcast- The ADA Playbook for Employers
In this MyHRBuzz podcast episode, host Chris Cooley and HR expert Emily Frederick, SHRM-CP, discuss ADA compliance, employer responsibilities, reasonable accommodations and best practices for navigating the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Learn MoreIowa Employers Gain Flexibility Under Revised Drug and Alcohol Testing Law
Learn how Iowa’s 2025 updates to its drug testing law impact private employers, including changes to testing pool rules, notification methods and compliance responsibilities.
Learn MoreDOL Issues New Guidance Limiting Liquidated Damages in Wage and Hour Investigations
Discover how the DOL’s 2025 wage and hour investigation policy limits liquidated damages in administrative settlements under the FLSA.
Learn MoreHow the DOL’s Reinstated PAID Program Supports Wage and Leave Compliance
Discover how the DOL’s reinstated PAID program helps employers proactively resolve FLSA and FMLA compliance issues.
Learn MoreHR Guide for Employers: Understanding Federal Overtime Laws
Learn what employers need to know about federal overtime laws, including employee classification, the duties test, exempt vs non-exempt employees and overtime regulation updates.
Learn MoreBreaking Down What It Means to be an Employees vs. an Independent Contractor: An Employer Guide
Learn the key differences between employees and independent contractors under federal and state laws. Explore the Common Law Test, the Economic Reality Test, the ABC Test and best practices to ensure accurate worker classification and compliance.
Learn MoreOhio’s Mini-WARN Law: What Employers Need to Know
Ohio’s mini-WARN law, effective September 29, 2025, expands employer layoff and closure notice requirements beyond federal WARN. Learn key compliance differences and how businesses can prepare.
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