State & Local Laws
Small businesses are driving the future of 401(k) adoption
Traditionally, 401(k) plans have been viewed as a benefit for employees of large companies, but now small businesses are leading the change. A Gusto report shows that small businesses have added retirement savings opportunities for 5.6 million employees, with adoption rates among businesses with fewer than 10 employees surging by 80%. However, offering a 401(k) plan involves complex payroll management, including contribution coordination, employer match calculations, and compliance with state regulations. The SECURE 2.0 Act is pushing states like California to mandate that employers provide retirement benefits, with penalties for non-compliance. The right payroll provider becomes key for small businesses to navigate complexity and growth.
Overcome the commute in the return-to-work era
In today's era where hybrid work has become the norm, commuting issues are troubling both companies and employees. A report from commercial real estate firm CBRE indicates that 87% of organizations believe current office attendance conditions pose challenges. A HealthEquity survey shows that commuting costs are the primary obstacle preventing employees from returning to the office more frequently. As a result, an increasing number of companies are adopting carpooling as an employee benefit. Data from Commute with Enterprise, the largest carpool service provider in the United States, shows that carpool users save an average of $10,000 annually on commuting expenses. Stanford Research Park has implemented a carpool program since 2016, saving participants a cumulative $1.8 million in 2024, while effectively alleviating traffic congestion and parking pressure.
A running list of states and localities that regulate AI in hiring
Artificial intelligence is rapidly penetrating the human resources field, especially in recruitment, drawing regulatory attention. In 2023, New York City took the lead in legislating annual bias audits, followed by EEOC audit guidance. This article continuously tracks relevant state and local regulations, providing requirements, effective dates, and links to original texts.
A running list of states and localities that require employers to disclose pay or pay ranges
U.S. state and local governments are enacting pay transparency laws requiring employers to disclose salary ranges in job postings. This article summarizes enacted jurisdictions, provides each law's requirements, effective dates, and links to original texts, and supports filtering by state, jurisdiction scope, disclosure requirements, and effective year.