The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), working on behalf of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), has recently entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), with the IRS.

Unexpected expenses can derail even the most well-intentioned financial plans. Whether it’s a flat tire, medical bill, or sudden home repair, nearly 6 in 10 U.S. adults say they would struggle to cover a $1,000 emergency expense. That financial stress does not stay at home—it shows up at work in the form of distraction, absenteeism, and increased reliance on 401(k) loans or hardship withdrawals. That’s why more organizations are exploring solutions like SecureSave, a dedicate

The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) has released a new required posting titled “Resources for Michigan Veterans.” Under MI H.B. 5736, which was signed into law on January 16, 2025, all Michigan employers with at least one full-time employee must display this poster starting April 2, 2025.

I just found out one of my managers created a private Slack channel with a few of their favorite employees. It started as a project discussion group, but now they’re venting about other staff—by name. One of the employees who was talked about found out and is threatening to quit. What should I do? Can I discipline the manager? Is a gossip Teams/Slack channel grounds for termination / firing?

Effective January 1, 2025, FAMLI benefits are not subject to Colorado state income tax, but may be subject to federal income tax. According to recent IRS guidance (Revenue Ruling 2025-04), state family leave programs such as FAMLI are treated similarly to unemployment compensation, which is federally taxable.

Effective:  April 1, 2025 In workers’ compensation cases, a Division Independent Medical Examination (DIME) is used when there is a dispute about an employee’s Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI) status or permanent impairment rating. Unlike regular workers’ comp medical visits, a DIME is an independent evaluation governed by strict rules set by the Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC).

Several states have enacted new pay transparency laws requiring employers to include compensation information in job postings and other employment communications. Key upcoming deadlines include: New Jersey, Vermont, and Massachusetts

Effective March 21, 2025, amendments to Illinois’ One Day Rest in Seven Act (ODRISA) further strengthen worker protections, including a new prohibition on retaliation.

Effective June 27, 2025, Kentucky will implement significant changes to its occupational safety and health regulations through House Bill 398 (HB 398). This legislation aligns the state's workplace safety standards with federal OSHA regulations, impacting private-sector employers across the Commonwealth.

Under Ohio H.B. 106, effective April 8, 2025, employers in Ohio must provide employees with written or electronic pay statements—or at least ensure they have access to them—on regular paydays. The law outlines specific information that must be included for all employees, with additional requirements for hourly workers.

Beginning March 3, 2025, Wyoming will broaden its definition of a service animal under public accommodation laws to include dogs that are being trained to perform work or tasks for the benefit of a person with a disability.

New York is implementing workplace violence prevention requirements for retail employers. Effective June 2, 2025 (UPDATED), employers with at least ten employees working in retail will have to follow the requirements of the Retail Worker Safety Act. . .