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HR Compliance Update | October 9, 2024
STATE/LOCAL UPDATES California: The deadline for the Governor to sign this year’s legislation was September 30. He vetoed some proposed new laws, such as regulation of AI in employment (but encouraged the legislature to make some changes and try again next year),...
HR Compliance Update | October 9, 2024
STATE/LOCAL UPDATES California: The deadline for the Governor to sign this year’s legislation was September 30. He vetoed some proposed new laws, such as regulation of AI in employment (but encouraged the legislature to make some changes and try again next year),...
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Austin HR Helps Business Leaders Navigate Sexual Harassment Discussion
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Standing Desks—Healthy or Hype?
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Year-End Tax Reporting for U.S. and UK Employers
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Killing the ACA Tax Will Make it Easier to Restore Insurer Subsidies
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Do we have to make ADA accommodations to work from home for our managers?
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Jumps In ACA Sign-Ups Begin In November
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2017 Year-end Payroll Deadlines and Reminders
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Workforce Benefit Solutions Presents QSE-HRA: Qualified Small Employer Healthcare Reimbursement Account
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