H-2A Employer Debarred Over Job Terms and Wage Violations
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) debarred a Louisiana farmer from the H-2A visa program for one year after investigators found violations...
Florida Raises Minimum Wage to $15, Effective Sept. 30
On Sept. 30, 2026, Florida’s minimum wage increased to $15 an hour, from $14 an hour. The minimum cash wage for tipped employees rose to $11.98 an...
Federal Court Affirms Arbitrator’s Reinstatement of Worker After Positive Drug Test
On September 21, 2026, the US District Court for the District of New Jersey upheld an arbitrator's award for an employee who was discharged after a...
Oregon Moves to Implement Workplace Violence Law for Healthcare Settings
The Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division (Oregon OSHA) recently released a proposed rule to implement a new law that requires certain...
California Adds Anti-Hate Speech Component to Mandatory Harassment Prevention Training
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) No. 1803 into law on September 27, 2026, amending Government Code section 12950.1 to...
September 2026 H-1B Changes: New Compliance Scrutiny and Extension of the $100,000 Entry Restriction
On Sept. 18, 2026, the White House announced two significant actions affecting the H-1B nonimmigrant visa program. The first, an executive order...
Increased Minimum Wage for Florida Employees
Effective September 30, 2026, Florida’s minimum wage increased from $14.00 per hour to $15.00 per hour for employees working in Florida. For tipped...
PEO ROI: 3 Numbers to Know Before You Leave Patchwork HR
A PEO is often the answer growing businesses land on once HR complexity stops scaling in a straight line. The first hire in a new state brings new...
How to Run a Harassment Investigation: 5 Steps That Hold Up
A harassment investigation often starts at the least convenient moment. A complaint shows up in an email, a hallway conversation or a hotline...
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