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Federal Updates:
- Do Employers Need a Biometrics Policy?: Only 5 states require it by law, but biometric privacy is a growing concern nationwide. Whether you’re in a regulated state or not, this quick read outlines the four must-have elements of a biometric policy.
- New Jersey’s Pay Transparency Law Takes Effect June 1: New Jersey joins the growing list of states requiring pay transparency in job postings. Staffing companies should take note and ensure job templates are up to code.
- Washington State’s Amended Pay Transparency Law Includes Grace Period for Employers to Cure Job Postings: Washington State just added a five-day grace period to fix pay transparency violations. These new updates in Washington are a reminder to double down on transparency and trust.
- U.S. Department of Labor Launches Opinion Letter Program Across Five Agencies to Expand Compliance Assistance: The new DOL opinion letter program offers leaders a direct resource for navigating wage, safety, and benefit compliance. This quick read is a helpful tool for staffing firms juggling multiple regulations across clients and industries.
- Washington Enacts Legislation to Define Employee Access to Their Personnel Records and Termination Information: With recordkeeping and termination documentation now under more scrutiny, staffing firms should get proactive about process updates. This article highlights new legislation that applies to Washington, but it also reflects a growing trend in employee access rights nationwide.
- DOL to Offer Prevailing Wage Webinars in June for Current, Prospective Federal Contractors on Prevailing Wage Requirements: The U.S. Department of Labor is offering free webinars on prevailing wage requirements in 2025 for contract firms and other stakeholders in federally funded service contracts.
- 2025 Midyear State and Local Minimum Wage Increases: Minimum wage hikes are here, how are you approaching these changes with your clients and workers? Now’s the time for staffing firms to double-check compliance and communicate changes with clients.
- Top 10 Employment Law Changes in Washington State: Top 10 Employment Law Changes in Washington State. These changes affect how staffing firms recruit, onboard and support talent.
- Navigating OSHA’s Updated Inspection Strategy: Is your staffing firm supporting warehousing, transportation, or healthcare? If so, OSHA’s updated site-specific targeting inspection program now casts a wider net.
- U.S. Department of Labor Announces Relaunch and Expansion of Its Opinion Letter Program: For staffing owners juggling legal complexity, the DOL’s revamped opinion letter program is a welcome resource. Understanding how federal labor laws apply in unique staffing scenarios just got easier.
- Fair Workweeks: Navigating the Patchwork of Predictive Scheduling Laws: Have you heard of predictive scheduling laws? Predictive scheduling requires employers to give advance notice of work schedules, predictable pay, and adequate rest between shifts. These laws are expanding quickly and can directly impact how your clients schedule hourly workers.
- July Is the New January – 2025: Summer has become a key marker for labor law changes impacting staffing operations. Mid-year labor law shifts can catch staffing firms off guard. Stay informed and complaint as states roll out expanded leave policies, background checks, and more.
