Newsletter Archives
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
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New York
New York has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 3072), which restricts the use of credit history in employment decisions. Senate Bill 3072 is effective April 18, 2026.
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
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New Jersey
New Jersey has adopted rules that codify its nondiscrimination law prohibiting employers from disparate impact discrimination. The rules cover New Jersey employers, labor organizations, employment agencies and other entities, and are effective immediately.
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
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Federal Compliance Update
On Dec. 29, 2025, the Internal Revenue Service issued via Notice 2026-10 the 2026 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, moving, and charitable purposes.
Monday, February 2, 2026
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Maine
Maine has enacted legislation that establishes restrictions on employers' surveillance of employees.
Monday, February 2, 2026
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California
California has published a template to help employers address a requirement to provide a notice annually to each current employee and to each new employee at the time of hire, informing them of certain rights under state and federal law. The template notice is currently available in English and Spanish and will eventually be available in additional languages.
Monday, February 2, 2026
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Federal Compliance Update
A federal district court vacated the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) decision to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Honduras, Nicaragua, and Nepal. DHS has terminated TPS for Somalia set to expire March 17, 2026
Monday, February 2, 2026
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Federal Compliance Update
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released the 2026 version of Publication 15-B (Employer's Tax Guide to Fringe Benefits). Employers should review Publication 15-A to learn the requirements in 2026 regarding employment taxation.
Monday, February 2, 2026
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Federal Compliance Update
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has posted the 2026 version of Publication 15-A, the Employer's Supplemental Tax Guide. Employers should review Publication 15-A to learn the requirements in 2026 regarding employment taxation.
Monday, February 2, 2026
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Federal Compliance Update
The Internal Revenue Service has released Publication 15 (a/k/a Circular E) Employer’s Tax Guide for use in 2026
Monday, February 2, 2026
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Federal Compliance Update
On Dec. 29, 2025, the Internal Revenue Service announced that the standard mileage rate in 2026 for the use of an automobile to obtain medical care is 20.5 cents per mile. The rate decreased to 20.5 cents per mile from the 21 cents per mile rate effective in 2025.