Labor Law Updates

Veterans are entitled to a wide range of benefits and resources through their service — but accessing those benefits often depends on knowing they exist in the first place.

That's the driving idea behind the Thomas M. Conway Veterans Access to Resources in the Workplace Act, a newly introduced bipartisan bill that would require employers to display information connecting veterans with the federal and state benefits available to them.

On March 3, 2026 the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has released an updated version of its poster that informs employees of their rights under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970. The new poster has been simplified and reformatted.

OSHA has confirmed, employers are not required to replace existing posters. Current versions remain fully compliant and may continue to be displayed.

The workers’ compensation system was created to provide benefits to employees who suffer a work-related injury or illness. As remote and hybrid work arrangements continue to evolve, many employers are surprised to learn that workers’ comp obligations do not stop at the office door. In most cases, remote employees are covered under the same state laws as on-site staff.

Diversity, equity and inclusion efforts are entering a more complex phase. In 2026, new DE&I regulations, court decisions and enforcement priorities will change how employers approach DE&I. For HR leaders and business owners, the question is no longer whether DE&I matters, but how to implement it effectively while staying compliant.

On February 9, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division will announce the applicable minimum wage rates for workers performing work on or in connection with federal contracts covered by Executive Order 13658. These rates apply beginning May 11, 2026, to certain federal contracts entered into between January 1, 2015 and January 29, 2022, that were not renewed or extended on or after January 30, 2022.