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The IRS has released Revenue Procedure 2026-24, establishing new inflation-adjusted limits for Health Savings Accounts and high-deductible health plans effective in 2027. These updates include increased contribution limits, higher minimum deductibles, and expanded out-of-pocket maximums, along with new provisions for direct primary care service arrangements under the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act. How will these changes impact employee benefit planning and healthcare coverage strategies?

The U.S. Department of the Treasury and IRS recently issued temporary regulations that provide an immediately effective framework for establishing and administering “Trump Accounts,” including broad automatic enrollment and large-scale contributions funded by governmental and charitable donors. The regulations became effective September 30, 2026, apply to taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2026, and expire September 30, 2029.

On Tuesday, October 20, 2026, the Allegheny County Council passed legislation requiring employers with at least 15 workers to provide 12 weeks of paid parental leave, ending months-long debate on the proposal. We previously reported on the initial 18-week proposal in May 2026 (summarized here), the revised proposed legislation (summarized here), and the Allegheny County Board of Health passing the legislation (summarized here). The measure was passed in an 11-4 vote. It will become effective in one year, as County Executive Sara Innamorato signed the bill on, October 22, 2026.

The Trump Administration has launched an unprecedented enforcement action suspending permanent labor certification processing for eight major employers, linking immigration sponsorship to layoff histories and recruitment practices. This development signals a fundamental shift in how the government evaluates employer access to H-1B and green card programs, with investigations already underway and subpoenas served.

On March 27, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published a notice in the Federal Register seeking to restructure the calculation used to issue prevailing wages for employers seeking to hire temporary foreign employees...

Maryland employers must comply with new posting requirements under the Worker Freedom Act, which prohibits penalizing employees who decline attendance at employer-sponsored meetings on religious or political matters. The Maryland Department of Labor has released official notices in English and Spanish that must be displayed prominently in workplaces and provided to new hires starting November 1, 2026.

OSHA's revised Hazard Communication Standard requires covered employers to update chemical labels, written hazard communication programs, and employee training by November 20, 2026. The revisions align with the UN's Globally Harmonized System and introduce new hazard classifications, downstream use considerations, and updated requirements for compressed gases and aerosols. Employers must navigate separate compliance timelines for chemical mixtures while ensuring their workplace practices meet the updated st

The Proposed Rule largely restores the 2021 independent contractor final rule issued during the first Trump Administration.

On July 13, 2026, 26 current and former Meta employees sued the company in federal court in Oakland, California, alleging that Meta used artificial intelligence (AI) systems to select them for layoff in a manner...

After nearly four years of court battles, Proposition 22, aka the Protect App-Based Drivers and Services Act, has been upheld by the California Supreme Court.

The False Claims Act has emerged as the most powerful legal tool for exposing customs fraud schemes involving tariff evasion, duty misclassification, and transshipment violations. With record-breaking settlements like the $549.5 million Perfectus Aluminum case, whistleblowers who report trade fraud can secure substantial financial awards while helping the government recover billions in evaded duties.

AI hiring tools are changing the hiring process, but they can also replicate bias and discrimination.

Government watchdogs and prosecutors have intensified scrutiny of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), one of the primary therapies for autistic children, youth and adults.

In this partner spotlight, David Tracey, Firm Managing Partner and Public Interest Litigation Practice Group Co-Chair at Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight, sits down with firm Chairman David Sanford to discuss the experiences that led him to a career in public interest and civil rights law. David traces his sense of purpose back to his grandparents, whose encounters with discrimination illustrated for him at an early age how profound inequality can shape a life

You may have watched workplace harassment, discrimination, and retaliation trainings as part of your office's requirements...

Explore comprehensive video resources covering critical workplace and legal topics, from understanding your employer's fiduciary responsibilities with 401(k) plans to navigating wrongful termination claims and employment discrimination. These expert-led discussions provide essential insights into protecting your rights as an employee and understanding complex legal matters affecting your career and financial security.

The trucking industry is a backbone of the U.S. economy, delivering goods across thousands of miles each day. Yet for many women, pursuing a career behind the wheel comes with unique obstacles.

In this partner spotlight, John McKnight, Partner and Whistleblower & Qui Tam Practice Group Co-Chair at Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight, sits down with firm Chairman David Sanford to trace his journey...

New York's outdated evidence rules make it nearly impossible for child sexual abuse survivors to prove their cases in court. By requiring prior consistent statements to predate a "motive to lie" and limiting their use only when explicit accusations of dishonesty arise, the state's legal framework contradicts modern understanding of trauma disclosure. Could adopting federal evidence standards finally give survivors a fair chance at justice?

Explore comprehensive video resources covering critical workplace and legal topics, from 401(k) fiduciary responsibilities and wrongful termination to employment discrimination and workplace dispute resolution. These expert-led discussions provide essential insights into employee rights, retirement plan management, and navigating complex employment law matters.