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New Jersey Finalizes ABC Test Rules: What You Need to Know Before October 1, 2026

On May 5, 2026, the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) adopted final regulations clarifying ...

Maine and Virginia Enact New Pay Transparency Laws

Maine has passed a new pay transparency law (LD 54) that will require companies to include pay ranges in job postings and ...

What is payroll risk management?

Payroll risk management refers to the processes, systems, and strategies organizations use to identify, mitigate, and ...

What is PILON (payment in lieu of notice)

Payment in Lieu of Notice (PILON) allows employers to end an employee's contract by paying them what they would have earned ...

What the FTC’s Recent Noncompete Action Means for Staffing Firms and Contingent Workers

Last week, the Federal Trade Commission continued to take enforcement action against non-compete agreements. The agency ...

W-2 vs. W-9: What’s the Difference and When to Use Each

W-2 vs. W-9 forms help businesses classify workers correctly and meet IRS tax rules. Employers use W-2 for employees with ...

1099-MISC vs. 1099-NEC: What’s the Difference and When to Use Each

If your business works with independent contractors, vendors, or service providers, understanding the difference between ...

How to Pay Offshore Employees

Hiring offshore employees can help your business access global talent, reduce costs, and scale faster. But once you start ...

What is FUTA (Federal Unemployment Tax Act)? A Guide for Employers

FUTA stands for the Federal Unemployment Tax Act, a U.S. federal law requiring employers to pay a payroll tax that funds ...

Top Five Employment Law Trends Companies Need to Know Heading Into 2026

As we move into 2026, employment law compliance is becoming more complex, more localized, and more heavily enforced than ...

New York State Employment Law Year-End Updates

In December 2025, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul signed three new employment laws that expand worker protections ...

Navigating New Tax Deductions for Overtime and Tips

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB), signed into law on July 4, 2025, created two new above-the-line deductions that ...