PER Human Resources – May 2026

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per may 2026 mental health support

May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Let’s take a look at a common situation employers call us about – an employee who says they are struggling with burnout and work is causing them a lot of stress. Your first thought may be, “Yeah! Me too and everybody else!”

 

As an employer, what are your legal obligations? Read on to learn when laws like the ADA, FMLA, OSHA, and workers’ compensation may come into play.


per myth or fact dec 2025

Myth:
Employees must specifically ask for a “reasonable accommodation” to trigger an employer’s obligation under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

 

Read on for the facts!

 

PER hr new laws and regulations

FEDERAL UPDATES
Beware of FLSA Violations With Unpaid Interns

 

Dashcams: There’s More Risk To Manage Than You’d Expect

 

DOJ Orders Immediate Reclassification of Medical Marijuana Products

 

ICE Raises I-9 Enforcement Standards and Broadens its List of Fines

 

STATE UPDATES
Connecticut

Connecticut Enacts New Workplace Standards Applicable to Warehouse Workers

 

Maine
Maine Becomes Latest State to Mandate Pay Range Disclosures

 

Maine Revises Workplace Drug Testing Law

 

Maryland
Maryland FAMLI’s New and Improved Website Provides Guidance for Employers

 

New York
New York State Restricts Use of Credit Checks in Employment Decisions

 

Oklahoma
Oklahoma Gives Employers Broader Drug Testing Authority

 

Virginia
Virginia Amends Workplace Violence Reporting Requirements for Hospitals

 

Virginia’s Enacts a Flurry of New Wage and Hour Laws During the General Assembly’s 2026 Session


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