Question: Are companies required to offer COBRA to all employees who leave the organization?
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HR Newsletter: Learning & Development Trends to Monitor in 2026
Workplace learning is entering a new era shaped by slowed hiring, shifting employee expectations, and rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI). For employers, this creates a unique challenge: how to build a future‑ready workforce with the talent they already have while ensuring development approaches remain human-centered, flexible, and aligned with real career motivations.
Continue readingHR Newsletter: State Legislative Updates
California Updates Employment Status and Reimbursement Rules for Vehicle Use – On Oct. 11, 2025, the governor approved Senate Bill (SB) 809, which reaffirmed that mere ownership of a vehicle—personal or commercial—used by a person providing labor or services for remuneration does not make that person an independent contractor. The law took effect on Jan. 1, 2026.
Continue readingHR Newsletter: HR Edge (Q1 2026)
We recently released our latest HR Edge newsletter. This quarter’s newsletter covers the following topics:
- 4 Wellness Trends Reshaping the Employee Experience
- Fertility Benefits on the Rise
- Getting Employee Buy-in on AI
Click the following link to access: HR Edge (Q1 2026).
Continue readingHR Newsletter: From the HR Hotline
Our HR department continues to provide expertise and serve as a valuable resource for navigating the pressing challenges employers face today. This team fields questions each day from employers seeking answers to their HR questions.
In recent months, employers have sought guidance on Affordable Care Act reporting deadlines, the health savings account expansion, Trump Accounts, and benefits open enrollment. While answers to these topics can vary based on locality, employer, and individual circumstances, federal agencies offer guidance that can aid employers in addressing day-to-day challenges in the workplace.
Continue readingHR Newsletter: OBBBA & Taxes – New Overtime FAQs
To help individuals better understand the new deductions for qualified overtime compensation under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) and the IRS issued frequently asked questions (FAQs) on Jan. 23, 2026.
On July 4, 2025, President Donald Trump signed a tax and spending bill commonly referred to as the OBBBA into law. Among other provisions, the OBBBA allows certain workers an above-the-line deduction for “qualified tips” and “qualified overtime compensation” for taxable years beginning after Dec. 31, 2024, and ending for taxable years beginning after Dec. 31, 2028.
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Question: Are companies required to pay an employee while the person is waiting to work?
Continue readingHR Newsletter: 6 HR Trends for 2026
The workplace in 2026 is undergoing a transformation, largely driven by technological advancements, regulatory shifts, and evolving employee expectations. HR is not a back-office function. More than ever, it’s a strategic partner shaping organizational resilience and competitiveness. Employers will face a dynamic environment in 2026 that demands agility, foresight, and collaboration.
Continue readingHR Newsletter: State Legislative Updates
Delaware Issues Regulations for Paid Family and Medical Leave – The Delaware Division of Paid Leave has published final regulations for the state’s paid family and medical leave program (PFML), which begins providing benefits Jan. 1, 2026. The new regulations amend the previous rules to provide new definitions of “application year” and “employee” under the program, guidance for self-insured employers, and modifications to information collected by the Division. There are also revisions that align the regulations with amendments previously made to the PFML statute. PFML contributions from employees and employers began in January 2025.
Continue readingHR Newsletter: Minimum Wage and Tips
On Jan. 5, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued Opinion Letter FLSA 2026-4, addressing the following:
- Whether, in a jurisdiction where the state minimum wage exceeds the federal minimum wage, an employer must use the federal minimum to determine if it has satisfied the minimum pay standard in Section 7(i)(1) of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA); and
- Whether tips must be considered compensation when determining if more than half of an employee’s earnings come from commissions, as required by Section7(i)(2).