Policy Week in Review – July 11, 2025
Senate Republicans Introduce Legislation to Empower Independent Workers
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Archives for July 13, 2025
Be WARNed: Maryland DOL Reissues Proposed Rules on Mandated Notice of Proposed Mass Layoffs or RIFs
On June 14, 2025, the Maryland Department of Labor (MDOL) reissued proposed regulations to implement the Maryland Economic Stabilization Act, which requires employers to provide notice of a mass layoff or a reduction in force in certain circumstances. The proposed regulations are intended to provide guidance on how the MDOL
Federal Budget Reconciliation Bill Changes HSA Rules and Impacts Income Taxes
On July 4, 2025, President Donald Trump signed a comprehensive budget reconciliation bill into law, loosening rules around health savings accounts (HSAs), extending telehealth relief, and providing additional income tax relief for tips, overtime pay, and some popular employee fringe benefits.
Missouri Governor Signs Bill Repealing Paid Sick Leave Law and Revising Minimum Wage Update Schedule – What Now?
Missouri Governor Signs Bill Repealing Paid Sick Leave Law and Revising Minimum Wage Update Schedule – What Now?
On July 10, 2025, Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe signed into law HB 567, which repeals the statewide paid sick leave law voters approved at the November 2024 election that took effect on
How HR Can Support Workers During a Mental Health Crisis
Discover how leaders can prioritize mental health in the workplace by fostering a supportive environment with clear expectations, empowerment, and encouragement.