Construction workers’ compensation claim frequency is declining, but serious claims are becoming more expensive. NCCI reports a 13% increase in construction medical severity, making claim costs an important 2026 trend.
Pay transparency laws increasingly require employers to disclose realistic salary ranges in job postings. Learn how New York, California, Washington, remote hiring, benefits, and compliance rules work in 2026.
Some legal settlements are tax-free while others must be reported as income. Learn how the IRS treats physical injury damages, employment settlements, emotional distress, punitive damages, interest, and attorney fees in 2026.
The federal overtime salary threshold is $684 per week in 2026, but salary alone does not make an employee exempt. Learn how duties tests and higher state thresholds affect overtime rights.
Workers’ compensation lost-time claim frequency declined in 2025, but medical and indemnity claim severity each increased 4%. See what is driving costs and what the trend means for workers and employers.
The federal independent contractor landscape is changing again in 2026. Learn how the proposed economic reality test works and why worker classification can affect wages, overtime, benefits, and compensation rights.
