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Ohio has enacted legislation, House Bill 246, which requires all covered employers working on commercial projects to use the federal E-Verify system (E-Verify) to confirm the legal work status of every new hire. House Bill 246 is effective March 19, 2026.

On Jan.  27, 2026, the governor of Puerto Rico issued Executive Order 2026-005 (EO 2026-006), declaring a public health emergency and implementing an additional 5-day paid sick leave requirement for non-exempt employees due to an influenza outbreak on the Island.

Under 2026-005, non-exempt employees who have been diagnosed with or are suspected of having influenza are only entitled to the additional five paid working days of leave once accrued paid sick leave and any other paid leave entitlement (e.g. vacation) has been exhausted. 

When an employee leaves, finding and training a replacement can be costly and time consuming. That’s why retaining employees, especially high-performing ones or those in hard-to-fill positions, is critical. Here are some strategies to consider for retaining employees.

A federal district court has postponed the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) decision to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti pending further court action. TPS for Haiti would have expired effective Feb. 3, 2026.

The certificate review period starts on March 1 and ends on March 21, 2026. This valuable review period ensures that your certificates are accurate, and removes any unnecessary documents from your account before they are automatically renewed.

Recently, we published an article reminding you to post your OSHA Form 300A in the workplace from February 1 through April 30, 2026. Some employers are also required to electronically submit the information from their 2025 OSHA Form 300A via the OSHA Injury Tracking Application (ITA). OSHA has a tool in ITA Coverage Application to help employers determine if they are covered by the regulation.