House panel OKs hospital price transparency bills

Republicans and Democrats on the House Energy & Commerce Health Subcommittee recently joined to approve a total of 15 healthcare bills by voice votes. The Lower Costs, More Transparency Act of 2026, the Premium Transparency Act, the Prior Authorization...

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New July 1 minimum wage rates: Interactive location tracker

A wave of minimum wage increases takes effect July 1, raising base pay across multiple states, cities and counties. The state-level increases occur in Alaska, Oregon and Washington, D.C. The increase in Alaska comes from a voter-approved ballot measure, while Oregon...

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Why HR must lead the AI culture shift

For the last two years, the conversation around AI at work has largely focused on one question: Will it replace people? In reality, most organizations are still struggling to answer a much simpler one: Can AI actually make work better? Despite billions invested into...

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Federal court hands employers potential ERC refund win

Even though the COVID-19 pandemic is now largely in the past, many business owners continue to grapple with the challenges it created—particularly with respect to the government’s response to the crisis. The employee retention credit (ERC) offered a critical lifeline...

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Can AI bridge the soft skills gap?

Soft skills are no different from any craft—employees improve them through practice. With AI tools already helping in technical areas, they can be just as useful for building communication, teamwork, time management, leadership and other expertise that matters across...

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Trump’s Labor Secretary pick could reshape AI enforcement

President Trump announced Monday on his TruthSocial page that he will nominate acting U.S. Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling to the position in a permanent capacity. Sonderling has served in the interim role since April, when Trump pick Lori Chavez-DeRemer abruptly...

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Employers demand changes to No Surprises Act arbitration

Federal regulators should stop healthcare providers from using the No Surprises Act arbitration system to weaken health plan provider networks, employer groups told Trump administration officials. “Employers cannot continue to absorb the financial burden of a broken...

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