HR Digest

APRIL 7, 2025

With the new AI legislation in California rolling out in 2025 and 2026, businesses, workers and consumers will need to brace for change. For instance, Assembly Bill 2013 , effective January 1, 2026, demands transparency from generative AI developers. The new AI laws of 2025 is a turning point. How do these laws compare nationally?

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Best Money Moves

JANUARY 7, 2025

According to Transamericas 5th Transamerica Prescience 2026 Report, around half (47%) of employers are expected to offer financial wellness programs by 2026. But employers can use the tools at their disposal to relieve it. Industry professionals also expect the addition of student repayment programs by this time.

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Trusaic

JULY 18, 2024

At 9.1%, Iceland’s gender pay gap is below the EU average but sectors including finance (at 26.2%) have a significantly higher pay gap. In effect, by 2026, all large employers (250+ employees) must report gender pay gaps. Likely implementation dates are 2026, however, some countries may enact legislation earlier.

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Trusaic

JULY 25, 2024

Latvia’s average gender pay gap stands at 16.5%, however, some sectors, including finance and insurance, have pay gaps in excess of 30%. Achieve Authentic Pay Equity With Software By 2026, EU employers with 250 or more employees must report on gender pay gaps. The impetus for the EU Pay Transparency Directive was to close the 12.7

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Flimp Communications

DECEMBER 5, 2024

But 2025 promises to be another hectic year for your employees, at work and home, with no let up to the constant bombardment of messaging and demands. As one marketing site explains, seasonality means “getting into the mindset of consumers” to discover their motivations at “given points in the year.”

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HRExecutive

AUGUST 7, 2024

Advertisement - Melanie Ronen, an employment lawyer and partner at Stradley Ronon , advises employers on all aspects of employment law and has handled cases involving gender stereotypes and disability discrimination. state and local laws regulating AI in the hiring process. There will be broader legislation,” he says. Get your ticket now.

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HR Digest

APRIL 3, 2025

In January 2025, GM filed a WARN notice signaling layoffs at its Fairfax Assembly plant in Kansas. The layoffs at GM are being touted as a strategic pivot in 2025. Itll help ensure the Fairfax plant is leaner and ready for electric vehicle production by early 2026. The layoffs at General Motors arent the end of the story.

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HR Digest

JULY 20, 2025

Colorado’s groundbreaking AI law, Senate Bill 24-205, effective February 1, 2026, is setting a high standard for businesses using AI in employment decisions. Colorado is leading the charge with a law as thorough as the EU AI Act,” said Tyler Thompson, a Denver-based partner at Reed Smith. It’s time-consuming but necessary for fairness.”

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Trusaic

AUGUST 15, 2024

Similarly, looking at race/ethnicity in the U.S., The “E” should be at the forefront of all your workplace practices, including compensation.” Are you preventing pay inequity by ensuring fair and market competitive pay at the time of hire? Asian, Black, Hispanic). The “E” is essential to the equation. And it extends from there.

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HRWatchdog

DECEMBER 17, 2024

per hour on July 1, 2026. Los Angeles hotel workers at hotels with 60 or more rooms currently earn $20.32 On December 11, 2024, the Los Angeles City Council voted to approve a plan to gradually increase the minimum wage for certain tourism workers airport and hotel employees within the city. per hour on July 1, 2025.

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HRExecutive

OCTOBER 28, 2024

These “visionary” companies report immediate ROI from their future of work strategies: 27% are seeing benefits today, and 43% anticipate additional returns by 2026. These organizations have a clear plan for the future of work, have forecasted the impact on employees and many have communicated this vision to their workforce.

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HR Digest

OCTOBER 17, 2024

The organization has decided not to pursue immediate restructuring plans and will execute these cuts over time, extending midway through 2026. Image: Airbus Airbus Layoffs Announced—2,500 Jobs in the Defense Space Will Be Affected Airbus’ job cuts are not the first sign of distress at the organization. of its workforce overall.

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HRExecutive

JANUARY 8, 2025

In Europe, the EU Pay Transparency Directive , adopted by the EU Council in 2023, will require member states to enact legislation to comply with the directive by 2026. The accelerating pace of regulatory change makes it clear that pay transparency is here to stayand employers will have to adapt.

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Trusaic

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Ireland’s gender pay gap as of 2022 was among the lowest in Europe at 9.6%. Leverage Compliant Workplace Equity Software Employers with operations in Ireland, or the European Union at large, should leverage available workplace equity software resources to simplify the process. tends to slowly follow.

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Trusaic

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Leverage Robust Pay Equity Software to Streamline Your Efforts While any changes in legislation aren’t likely to take effect until 2026, applicable UK employers should begin taking steps to comply. The Labour Party’s recent legislation and intention is to make the above a requirement, rather than optional.

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Hoops

JUNE 3, 2025

construction sector facing a projected shortage of 499,000 workers by 2026 and 85% of companies hiring for the same skilled workers as you ( Associated Builders and Contractors ), mastering construction hiring isnt just a taskits your competitive edge. Hint: Put pay at the top because candidates want to see this upfront. With the U.S.

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People Matters

JULY 14, 2025

At the core of this effort is a shift towards creating workplaces that support lifelong employability. Central Provident Fund (CPF) Reforms : In 2026, CPF contribution rates for employees aged 55 to 65 will increase by 1.5 At the societal level, initiatives like Age Well SG—a $3.5 percentage points.

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HR Digest

MARCH 15, 2025

Lets dive into the latest No Tax on Overtime updates, unpack whats at stake, and explore how this could reshape overtime tax law for American worker s. Some speculate it could kick in as early as July 1, 2025, aligning with the 2025-2026 fiscal year. Others bet on January 1, 2026, to sync with the tax calendar.

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HRWatchdog

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Here’s a quick look at the employment law changes ahead for 2025. Small businesses with 25 or fewer employees would be required to start paying at least $17 per hour next year, and $18 per hour in 2026. Unless other stated, these bills are effective January 1, 2025.

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HR Digest

MARCH 11, 2025

Petro framed the NASA job cuts as part of a broader phased reduction in force aimed at streamlining the agencys operations. Senate Youth Program; Photo Credit: NASA/Joel Kowsky) The Office of the Chief Scientist , which has enjoyed its status as an advisory body, is now shuttered amid the current round of layoffs at NASA.

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Trusaic

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Leverage Compliant Workplace Equity Software Employers with operations in Denmark, or the European Union at large, should leverage available workplace equity software resources to simplify the process. For large, multinational employers, this means a centralized global pay equity strategy is vital.

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HRExecutive

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Catch-up contribution limits for employees 50 or older will remain unchanged for the third consecutive year at $7,500. 660 FSA carryover amount limit FSA plans that allow a portion of the funds to be carried over into the New Year will permit $660 to be transferred into 2026 for the 2025 tax year. to $3,300, compared to the 4.9%

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HRWatchdog

AUGUST 7, 2024

And by January 1, 2025, at the latest, California’s health care worker minimum wage will also take effect. Beginning in 2027, the wage would be adjusted based on inflation, as is the current formula.

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Runzheimer

APRIL 3, 2025

have been picking up the slack and pushing forward on local measures aimed at having a global impact where environmental reporting is concerned. In this blog, well unpack the details of SB 219 and steps your company can take to better position themselves for compliance in the leadup to 2026. However, state legislators across the U.S.

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HR Digest

MAY 6, 2025

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), non-exempt workers earn at least 1.5 The proposal is still under review in Congress as part of a broader fiscal package tied to the 2025-2026 federal budget. If passed, the federal overtime tax exemption policy could take effect at the start of the new fiscal year , i.e. October 1, 2025.

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HRWatchdog

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

One of the areas theyre looking at adding very specific details is whats considered a workplace violence hazard. Whats Next: A Timeline The existing law will likely remain in effect until the end of 2026. The board must vote on the draft language by the end of 2026.

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HR Digest

JANUARY 20, 2025

The BP layoffs are expected to affect 4,700 workers of the overall 90,000 individuals who are employed at the organization globally. The company announced its intention to go on a cost-cutting mission last year, with an aim to simplify the business significantly by the end of 2026, so the news of the job cuts doesn’t come as a surprise.

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HR Digest

MARCH 25, 2025

The Sesame Street layoffs are disappointing to see but all hope is not lost for the non-profit at the heart of the story. With the waning audience numbers for the show, HBO Max cut the funding it was providing to the show until recently, with plans to stop streaming the show in 2026.

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Trusaic

AUGUST 29, 2024

Goals and deadlines must be evaluated at least every six months. Non-compliance may result in fines of up to 3% of the employer’s payroll, capped at 100 times the Brazilian minimum wage. Globally, the most impactful legislation is the EU’s Pay Transparency Directive which will be in effect for all member states by June 2026.

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HR Digest

MAY 12, 2025

The Full Retirement Age (FRA) in the US is the age at which individuals can claim their Social Security retirement benefits without any reductions. The benefits are calculated based on the individual’s lifetime earnings, but the age at which benefits can be claimed applies uniformly across the country.

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HR Partner

JANUARY 5, 2025

As we move into 2025, its time to look at the employment law updates that could impact your business. Heres a quick look at some of the most important updates across the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia, plus key changes in other parts of the world. At HR Partner , were here to make HR admin simpler.

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People Matters

JULY 23, 2025

In its 2025 Global Pay Transparency Study , which involved surveying more than 1,400 organisations in over 40 countries, the APAC region is the least prepared for pay transparency regulations at 48%, followed by Latin America at 40%, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa at 26%, and North America at 16%.

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Replicon

MARCH 11, 2025

From April 1, 2026: the entitlement will increase to ten weeks of paid shared parental leave. Take away- Employers must take proactive steps to comply with the amendment and must review and revise their policies at the earliest in order to align with the upcoming changes to the existing statutory requirements.

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People Matters

JUNE 9, 2025

During a townhall on 5 June, Petronas laid bare its intentions to carry out the layoffs in stages through to the end of 2025, accompanied by a general hiring and promotion freeze lasting until December 2026. A pivot to the future, but at what cost? Only “business-critical” positions will be considered for exceptions.

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Accurate Background

MAY 8, 2025

In recent years, a growing number of states across the United States have introduced Clean Slate Laws, a legislative effort aimed at helping individuals with criminal records reintegrate into society by offering a fresh start. Oklahoma (HB3316) will be in full effect in 2026; however, some records will begin to be removed in 2025.

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HR Counselor's Corner

JULY 23, 2025

rate for 2026 will remain intact. That means employees should continue to accrue at least one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked and must be permitted to use that time for the reasons set forth in Proposition A. Be sure your system continues to track accruals and use at least through August 28. What Happens Now?

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HR Digest

MARCH 1, 2025

If those extra hours pay better, people might clamor for more shifts at work. The Tax Foundation anticipates revenue loss at $145 million to $3.1 No other state has followed suit, but Alabamas move hints at what a national rollout might look like in the coming years. It could be late 2025 at best, or early 2026 more likely.

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